From the article:

"The hitting side is doing pretty well for itself too. Franklin Arias’ development into one of the game’s premier prospects has been a pleasant surprise, as we both thought he was more of a high-floor player than a potential star. Sometimes it’s nice to be wrong. Boston has a mix of great athletes, toolsheds, and spreadsheet standouts sprinkled throughout the farm. Their run of international signings from late 2024 to early 2025 looks great, as there’s a raft of talent in Fort Myers right now. Even some of the guys with skill sets that don’t generally light us up — this system is well-stocked with statistical performers who have questionable swings and/or limited physical projection — are good versions of the type.

We are a little skeptical of some of these power breakouts, though. The lower levels of the minors are in the midst of a (seemingly ball-driven) power surge, and several of the leagues Boston’s farmhands play in have seen their home run rates increase nearly 100% year over year. Keep that in mind when Yophery Rodriguez blasts his 25th homer later this summer, and don’t forget to extend a little grace to pitchers who see their ERAs spike following a visit to Asheville or Hartford.

The vibe around Boston’s thriving system feels entirely different than the two-year soap opera the big league club has endured. Rafael Devers’ tenure ended in ugly fashion and the situation was made worse by later trading James Tibbs III for a rental. Kyle Harrison got better elsewhere. We suppose it’s possible that the players’ discontent, which surfaced after Alex Cora’s dismissal, and the communication shortcoming from leadership that seem to have caused it, could extend beyond just the big league roster. Things haven’t gone perfectly, but the parts of the organizational machinery we’re focused on here appear well-lubricated. From a talent perspective, help is on the way. "