Share this: The Boston Bruins front office has scouted players in game action all season, but it got a chance to learn about these players’ character, personality and more during meetings at the recent NHL Scouting Combine. The combine is a great place for teams to meet with prospects and learn more about them. To hear B’s general manager Don Sweeney talk about his activity at the combine and preparation for the NHL Draft later this month in Chicago, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
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Red Sox Prospect Report: Reassessing The Farm System Through First Quarter Of Season
It’s a weird time for the Boston Red Sox farm system given the overhaul at the major league level in the last 18 months or so. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has made some splashy moves since taking over, and that’s taken quite the toll on the Red Sox minor league system. The list of the organization’s top prospects looks much different than it did even a year ago, but there are still some interesting names who could soon make headlines — either in the organization or as a piece in a potential trade to further shake up a major league team that’s been mediocre through nearly two months of
NFL Scouting Combine Live: Track Running Back, Offensive Line Drills
Share this: 9:35 a.m.: Now let’s track their second attempts. Collins’ 4.78 was pretty unbelievable in the first run. He’s 6-foot-4, 295 pounds. Asiata: 5.44/1.90Austell: 5.23Banner: 5.60/1.94Bisnowaty: 5.26/1.83Bolles: 5.02/1.76Braden: 5.03/1.78Collins: 4.82/1.73Cooper: 5.36/1.88Davenport: 5.46/1.88Dawkins: 5.15/1.83Dunker: 5.00/1.80Elflein: 5.33/1.88Eluemunor: 5.22/1.86Feeney: 5.25/1.82 Collins was clearly the most athletic of the bunch. He came into the combine as a projected undrafted free agent. Teams will likely take a second look after seeing how athletic he is. 9:25 a.m.: Utah offensive lineman Isaac Asiata kicked things off with a 5.35-second 40-yard dash and 1.85-second 10-yard split. Here’s the rest of the first group of offensive linemen: Erik Austell, Charleston Southern: 5.21/1.80Zach Banner, USC: 5.58/1.92Adam Bisnowaty, Pitt: 5.23/1.86Garrett Bolles, Utah: 4.96/1.71Ben Braden, Michigan: 5.05/1.79Aviante Collins, TCU: 4.78/1.69Ethan Cooper, Indiana (PA): 5.38/1.87Julie’n Davenport, Bucknell: 5.48/1.91Dion Dawkins, Temple: 5.11/1.80Jessamen
Red Sox Left Fielder Andrew Benintendi Named Baseball’s Top Prospect
Share this: The Boston Red Sox still have the top-ranked prospect in baseball after trading Yoan Moncada to acquire star left-hander Chris Sale in December. According to MLB.com, Red Sox starting left fielder Andrew Benintendi now is the top prospect in baseball, earning the No. 1 spot on its Top 100 prospects list, with Moncada coming in second. Benintendi still has rookie eligibility, as he spent only 34 days in the big leagues and didn’t exceed 130 at-bats in 2016. New York Yankees shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres rounded out the top three. The Red Sox had two other prospects crack the list with third baseman Rafael Devers coming in at No. 17 and left-handed pitcher Jason Groome landing at No. 41. The other top prospect that Boston sent
Yoan Moncada Headlines Four Red Sox On Midseason Top 100 Prospects List
The future looks bright for the Boston Red Sox. Even after trading a heap of prospects to the San Diego Padres for Craig Kimbrel over the winter, Boston entered the season with one of baseball’s best farm systems. The club’s top prospects have lived up to their potential through the first half of 2016, and they’re well represented in Baseball America’s midseason list of top 100 prospects. All told, four Red Sox prospects made the list, including four in the top 41 and three in the top 15. Oh, and a Sox prospect landed on the top spot with Yoan Moncada checking in at No. 1. Here are the four prospects who made the list.
Reports: Justin Upton Traded To Padres; Braves Acquiring Prospects
The San Diego Padres are stocking up on outfielders. The Padres have agreed to a trade with the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Justin Upton, according to multiple reports. San Diego already acquired outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers this week before landing Upton. The Braves will acquire left-hander Max Fried, second baseman Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. The Padres reportedly will acquire a lower-level prospect in addition to Upton. The Padres entered this offseason in need of some offensive firepower, particularly in the outfield. Now, they have a surplus of outfielders, creating the potential for even more moves this winter. Upton, who was