PopDemolition2020

I barely post, I am more of an observer. but right now I cant sleep… blah blah blah. I couldn't stop thinking about what the White Sox and they can still easily improve. Im just a fan, a big fan that is slowly losing hope in this group. But still has high hopes. F*$CKing forget about TLR and Abreu and lets move Forward! What If…. I try to stray far from Unrealistic signing and Trade discussions. I also don't pay too much attention to Salary Caps. But What If Jerry can open the checkbook just a little more and Sign Adam Duvall to a one year 6Mil Contract to Bridge Colas and also potentially Platoon when needed. He can fill every OF hole and Also Play 1B. Then Sign Brandon Drury 2 Years/20 Million. Can play every infield Position and Also has enough Power to slipn into the DH slot. Anderson SS Benintendi *LF Robert CF Jimenez DH Moncada *3B Drury 2B Vaughn 1B Duvall/Colas RF Grandal/Perez C I would be more than ok with that.

La Pantera and Eloy have almost identical stat lines this year.

How funny would it be if they sent Stiever, and the Dancing for Dubs duo to Texas, and they had to dance for dubs there.

The White Sox should not be trading anyone in our system not named James McCann and only if it makes damn good sense. (SP or RF with control.) This team can build a dynasty. Try and keep ALL the young players. As much as I love McCann, and losing him would worry me. Im pretty sure plenty of teams are looking at him. Lets do the best we can during this weird season, continue to improve our young core and young bullpen arms. Less focus on McCann, Encarnacion and Mazara etc. I think they are all gone after this year. Lets see what options are available after this season things are changing everyday in this league.

I just want to say I absolutely love this Forum! I stay updated everyday, and only share my thoughts when I feel needed. For some reason the Dane Dunning start tomorrow seems extra exciting. Yes, the Sox are feeling it offensively. Yes, it will be a very rare "Debut v.s. Debut" start...But through such a weird, and (at times) frustrating season, it has been nice to see alot of young players get innings and at bats. The future of this team's offense seems undoubtedly exciting. The bullpen has shown alot of promise and us fans are excited! On the contrary the starting pitching has had questions. I am more optimistic than most. Cease starts off 4-1 and Keuchel is pitching like an Ace. Hopefully Michael Kopech will be ready to go next spring, and Garret Crochet seems like a pitcher that could surprise alot and make it to the big leagues very quickly. With that said, I am really rooting for a guy like Dane Dunning, because he might round out the very future of the WS rotation. The future is here. Go Sox! Lets get sweep the Tigers and move onto the Scrubs. 2021/2022 Rotation? 1.Dallas Keuchel 2.Dylan Cease 3.Lucas Giolito 4.Dane Dunning 5.Michael Kopech/Garett Crochet

OPENING DAY vs RHP SS Anderson 3B Moncada 1B Abreu C Grandal DH Encarnacion LF Jimenez RF Mazara CF Engel 2B Garcia MAY vs RHP SS Anderson 3B Moncada 1B Abreu C Grandal DH Encarnacion LF Jimenez RF Mazara CF Robert 2B Madrigal AUGUST vs RHP CF Robert 3B Moncada 1B Abreu C Grandal DH Encarnacion LF Jimenez RF Mazara SS Anderson 2B Madrigal No player right now makes perfect sense batting lead off. I think Anderson makes the most sense on opening day and until Robert proves himself. Even if and when he does, I see them switching Anderson, Robert and Madrigal around until the right lineup clicks. 4 speedy players making up the top and bottom two in the order is great but I dont think Moncada should ever move from batting 2nd. Abreu will bat 3rd until his numbers dramtically decline. Grandal at clean up most of the season. He is a well paid All Star and if the top of the order goes down 1-2-3 at least you know Yasmani can leadoff a better 2nd inning. E.E. and Eloy can help and challenge each other at 5th and 6th. Mazara filling in the 7th spot a perfect fit for him. James McCann being the backup Catcher, Zack Collins hopefully getting some reps at DH 1B and Pinch Hitting, Luery Garcia being a utility guy and Adam Engel platooning with Nomar and also Pinch Running late in games makes up a pretty decent bench IMO.

Also, I know this year has become a "Contend Now" season and I dont mean to drift away from the original topic. But IF almost everything goes according to plan. The 2021 White Sox season COULD get insane! 1. Kopech 2.Giolito 3.Keuchel 4.Cease 5.Dunning/Lambert CF Robert 3B Moncada RF Betts* LF Jimenez/Adolfo C Grandal/Collins DH Abreu SS Anderson 1B Vaughn 2B Madrigal/Garcia SCHWWWWING!

I feel the same way about White Sox expectations. The amount of potential within the offense is honestly scary. Scary good. The pitching staff on the other hand is what makes me a little bit nervous. I hope our 2 newly aquired vets can stay healthy. If they do stay healthy and Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech dont totally bust, I think our pitching staff will be among the best in the AL. I've already prepped myself to expect Rodon and Lopez both to have alot of time coming out of the bullpen after the break. Hey, more depth! We need depth when we have alot of question marks currently in the pen. I predict that TA will regress to about a .290 avg but Im sure he will be working hard on his OBP because Im pretty sure he will be batting leadoff until Robert is ready for that role. Abreu's numbers will probably decline as well, and as much as I love Jose, I feel batting him 5th or maybe even 6th in the order makes alot of sense and honestly if it helps the team I dont see why Abreu wouldnt be ok with that?? (If anynody has more knowledge about that situation please fill me in.) James McCann will regress, and I also dont think Mazara is all of sudden going to become a star, but I do think he will hit .260 with about 25 Dingers. Not too shabby if that happens. I think Grandal, Moncada, EE and Giolito will have similar seasons to 2019 which would be great. I think Eloy and Robert are going to just CRUSH the ball this year. I think Cease and Kopech are going to pitch great in the 2nd half and just keep improving. I think Collins, Madrigal and Garcia will all help in major ways. I think Ricky Renteria will do his thing. He seems like a great guy and him being bilingual is so huge for this team. IMO we will have our hiccups in the first few monthes especially with our younger pitchers, but an amazing 2nd half is something I can see this squad pulling off. *My HONEST prediction is 89 wins...Sox win the AL Central...Giolito, Moncada, Grandal, and Jimenez all make the All Star Team. Eloy in the Derby. Robert AL Rookie of the year* This is my verrrry FIRST and verrrry optimistic post on Soxtalk! Dont be too hard on my positivity and lack of statistics guys!! I think we can all agree that this team is going to be extremely fun and exciting not only for White Sox fans but for Baseball fans around the league. I have not been this excited for a team since Ventura and Big Frank were in our lineup! Lets Go White Sox!