The major story out of the MLB Winter Meetings, yesterday, was the trade of dynamic pitcher Chris Sale over to Boston for a collection of prospects. The biggest name of the group was Cuban stud prospect Yoan Moncada who is expected to slot in at second base. Perhaps, the name that we all should get to know, however, is that of pitching prospect Michael Kopech. The big right hander has shown the ability to throw over 100 mph and has the talent to be a top of the rotation starter. He doesn’t come without baggage though.
Kopech was suspended in 2015 for a performance enhancing drug violation.