In 1961 Newton Minow was named Director of the Federal Communications Commission and in his first public speech declared television “A vast wasteland.” When I look at the state of the Red Sox depleted farm system I think back to Minow and how his statement can be translated into describing the tattered developmental system. Are there any nuggets to be found?
The Red Sox minor league system needs an injection of good news and that means an injection of prospect talent that is projected to impact. The minor league development gurus have demonstrated a consistent ability to root out position players like a pig on a truffle hunt, but pitching is an area that remains a barren wasteland in regards to those genetically predisposed to hurl that white sphere.