Promotions marked the start of August, and having seen Pawtucket, Portland, and Lowell recently between them, Chris and Ian had plenty to talk about. Included in the first-hand talk are the surging (and relevant again?) Bryce Brentz, the new-look Henry Owens, the red-hot Michael Chavis, and 2017 draftees Brett Netzer and Jake Thompson, among others. Listen In! Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Plus it's the SoxProspects Annual Drive. 9:30 - Josh Ockimey Promotion 14:30 - Early August Promotions Round-Up 21:30 - Blake Swihart is Playing Again 25:15 - Ian's Notes from Pawtucket 49:30 - Chris' Reflections on Portland 1:15:00 - Lowell Lightning Round 1:20:45 - Pawtucket relocation? Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us. Players discussed: Rafael Devers Josh Ockimey Brett Netzer Joan Martinez Juan Florentino Matthew Gorst Blake Swihart Carson Smith Brandon Workman Sam Travis Bryce Brentz Rusney Castillo Jalen Beeks Justin Haley Ben Taylor Williams Jerez Michael Chavis Danny Mars Cole Sturgeon Josh Tobias Chad De La Guerra Henry Owens Kevin McAvoy Jake Cosart Taylor Grover Jake Thompson Nick Duron Marino Campana   Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon! Go to Sox Prospects on Patreon for the details. And don't forget the SoxProspects.com Annual Pledge Drive continues. Your help is greatly appreciated. Podcast Twitter Links: @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects Subscribe on iTunes (please rate and review!) Subscribe on Stitcher (please rate and review!) Listen on YouTube Listen on Google Play Music Podcast Archive