Chicago White Sox

I think we’ll add one TOR starter to anchor the staff next year, but the rest of the rotation should consist of four of Rodon, Lopez, Kopech, Cease, Giolito, & Dunning. I seriously doubt we add two arms unless something seriously goes wrong this year (which is possible).

Guys, spring training results really don’t matter that much, especially for pitchers. The staff will likely be garbage but a rough March start in Arizona has very little bearing on that.

I really hope Banuelos looks good today and starts to make a strong case for the 5th starter spot. Unfortunately it seems like the Sox really want to hand that job to Santana no matter what.

Narvaez can’t catch and his bat doesn’t play anywhere, so they made the right call and sold high on him.

1. I agree Anderson’s ceiling is limited due to a lack of plate discipline, but his defense is much better than you give him credit for. I think he ultimately settles in as a 2.5 to 3 win player and given his contract that’s fine. Also, Tatis had nothing to do with Anderson. 2. I think me and you are watching completely different players when it comes to Moncada. If the dude can be a little bit more aggressive in his approach he’s an easy 3 to 4 win player to me with the upside for much more. You can talk about production but the kid was only 23 years old last year...give him some time. 3. Let’a not compare Luis Gonzalez to Fernando Tatis Jr because there is no comparison whatsoever there.

I watched a lot of Winston Salem games last year via the MILB app and he was very impressive. He was actually fairly selective and the power is insane. He has a chance to be a special offensive player if the plate discipline continues to improve.

He’s pretty much a lock now without Machado IMO.

Golden opportunity down the drain.

100% agree.

lol...three straight hits and then a McCann double play.

It could have been a game changer for the franchise, but unfortunately we didn’t make a bid after two years of planning.

I find that to be a really strange list. Spencer Adams at 20 while Jake Burger is at 23?

Also, I know it’s spring training but McCann batting 5th is barf worthy.

I support your efforts.

So after this season we will likely have a 2 win player with two years of control who will make $7M and let’s just say $8M over the next two years. Does that player have any surplus value in this day and age? I just don’t understand what we’re doing with the asset. I saw enough of him in 2018 to think he’s reserve IF. I’d rather use him in that role while giving him some playing time in the OF to make him more versatile. I think we have a better chance of creating an attractive trade asset that way than handing him the everyday 2B job and watching his salary slowly creep up. If it were up to me, I’d rather give Rondon the starting gig because at least he’s controllable and flashed some serious power last year.

And let’s not ignore each fan attending a game probably spends a good 50 cents to a dollar on concessions, parking, etc. for each dollar spent on tickets. That could take the value of those ticket sales up to $10M to $14M. Harper’s star power would have paid for a good chunk of his contract with the Sox, but unfortunately our leadership has the business acumen of a toddler.

You’re a finance guy, what do you project Sanchez’s salary to be next year after another 600 AB season?

100% agree Jack.

Exactly.

There it is, blame the fans for not supporting a shit product. I actually enjoy your overall contributions to the site, but I completely disagree with your assessment on the business side of things. And what wrongs are worse than this? White Flag? Strike? What else is even close?

Good...and they should get worse until this organization creates a culture of accountability and shows a commitment to win. Right now they’ve done neither and there’s still room to attack the bottom of line and force some change.

Look, if you want to view this as just a game and are willing to accept a second-class product that’s on you then. I have zero right to tell you otherwise if your end-game is just watching baseball. But if this is more than just a game to you and you are actually invested in this franchise then you should be outraged right now by this organization’s incompetence and at a very minimum allow those of us upset some time to react accordingly. The White Sox unlike any other sports team in Chicago have special meaning for me and I will not sit idly and let these clowns continue to destroy this franchise. My actions alone will have little to no impact, but I plan to play my part in hopes that a broader fan reaction can help drive some form of change or accountability. Again, you don’t have to be a part of that, but I don’t appreciate the “it’s time to move on” or “it’s just a game” BS from posters who have just accepted this franchise’s mediocrity.

And you’re the reason why things will never change Jack. We’re conditioned to letting this organization do whatever it likes with no accountability. This isn’t just outrage for many here, but rather us reaching a boiling point and deciding enough is enough. The moment we relinquish our anger and move on is the moment Jerry, KW, & Hahn win.

How about instead of spending $5M on MiGo in 2018 & $9M on Nova why not gamble on someone like Mike Mikolas for essentially the same amount? This year there were multiple arms that got the same amount of money as Nova that provide significantly more upside. Again, playing time is valuable and why not use those innings on guys who have some long-term upside and/or might be able to generate a return if traded?

Lol...I meant other than Machado & Harper obviously.