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  1. QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Mar 11, 2016 -> 04:40 PM) I know it means nothing but I think it means something to have success in spring....if that makes any sense. Very few teams can flip the switch so to speak. Oakland had the best record in ST last year and the worst record in regular season. Having said that, I do think it is important for WS to have a good spring since the team has a bunch of new players and are working on developing new chemisty
  2. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 10, 2016 -> 10:02 PM) There's room for Sale and Rodon to improve from last year, especially Rodon. Danks might regress a bit, but we've long come to expect little out of him. So then you're essentially comparing Latos/Erik Johnson with Shark's 2015. All things considered, they should be a notch or two better, especially if we get our expected improved defensive play in the outfield. Last year our starters were pretty healthy other than Sale stumbling out of the block early. Jones was the key injury so the pen was affected. My gut is we have an injury to a starter at some point and our lack of depth at that position would get really exposed.
  3. I think 82-83. Offense will be better. Not sure what to think of defense. Starting pitching will be worse and bullpen better.
  4. QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 9, 2016 -> 08:10 AM) Well, most of the article is indeed about minor leaguers. Did you mean a minor leaguer actually writing about it? You have to remember that results in the beginning of spring training are skewed especially for hitters because the pitchers are often ML guys working on something or AA/AAA bound players getting a taste of the bigs. It is encouraging though to see a bunch of guys putting up good offensive numbers since the Sox need help on that side. Writer says he does not count out Davidson yet but the Frazier trade probably does. Curious if there seems to be any improvement/emphasis on the defensive side.
  5. QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Mar 8, 2016 -> 03:38 PM) Danks with 2 scoreless innings! Who is this guy?! Sign him through 2020.......................
  6. QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 11:29 PM) http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/white-s...rs-tie-indians/ Ventura says Laroche's bat has more life this spring Why did Robin say that. Watch the umps now check to see if he corked his bat....................................
  7. QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:58 PM) Nice one LaRoche . I think he has a bounce back this year. He just did. Now back to ordinary.
  8. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 3, 2016 -> 06:12 PM) Yeah, losing Almonte hurts...and Rajai Davis will be merely adequate. They have two huge holes just like the White Sox have, except in the outfield and 3b. But having Lindor, Kipnis and Gomes up the middle...arguably the three best at those positions in the Central unless you want to argue Sal Perez...certainly helps. They also picked up Napoli and Uribe. But they both are 50 years old
  9. QUOTE (Vance Law @ Mar 3, 2016 -> 04:38 AM) Nope. Both will be on the team. Both will play plenty during the season. Whoever plays better will play more. Bizarre fixation, not just in this specific case, but in general with "who's gonna win the job?" and "who's gonna be named the starter?" Whoever plays the best will get the playing time during the season. Opening day is irrelevant. Micah Johnson was the opening day 2nd baseman. He lasted a month. We're talking about a $2 million 37 year old and a guy playing for the league minimum. There's no incentive to play anyone other than whoever is playing best. Rollns should have the job on opening day assuming he shows he isn't cooked. He's done it for a ton of years. He hits left handed. He'll benefit from time off with Saladino playing particularly against lefties. If and when Saladino proves he's the bigger asset on the field on a daily basis, he'll play more. You missed the bigger questions. Was Rollins brought in to be the starter? If so, what happens if Sanchez and Saladino have better springs than Rollins?? If Sanchez cannot play SS, who is the backup to Saladino if Rollins has nothing left??
  10. QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 2, 2016 -> 06:38 PM) If he wins it, it's perfectly fine. He's even fine on the bench. They obviously don't think Sanchez can play short though. That makes no sense. They signed Rollins to a minor league contract w an invite to ST. He should not be in a position to win a roster spot by default. If that is the case, Hahn screwed up.
  11. QUOTE (scs787 @ Feb 29, 2016 -> 01:56 PM) Would love to see Saladino or Rollins be competent 2 hitters. I like Melky batting 5th or 6th a lot better than 2nd..........Assuming we see 2015 Melky that is. SS is now Leury's to lose.....................................
  12. QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 28, 2016 -> 09:08 PM) I think the changing philosophy the last two years is a big change. Besides what do you consider the lack of results? If it's not making the playoffs, nearly every ownership would change every 3 years. I think the change with Rick Hahn as the GM shifted the philosophy of the team and he needs some time to implement the change. Last year I thought he built a good team. The players didn't play to their capability. I also think that they have a pretty god team this year and are building in the right direction. I also agree with another poster that if they are under .500 this year there will be a manger change because they can't fire all of the players, although Hahn tried changing 1/2 of the lineup this year. A team that spent the majority of the season w Flowers, Sanchez, Saladino and Avi in your everyday lineup was a good team???? That is half of your lineup in the field. 3 of the 4 will not return to their position from last year and 90% of the fans want the 4th one replaced. Agreed that guys like LaRoche, Alexei and to some extent Melky did not perform but the rest of the lineup were not ML quality starting players.
  13. QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 11:13 AM) Yep, he really should be trade bait. Not many options for him to break into the infield rotation the next 2 years. I have no idea why the writer put 80% chance of Sanchez being the utility player. That should only occur if Rollins is released which he didn't assume with his starting SS projection. I think Sanchez goes back to minors for one more year w hope of his offense improving or worse case building some trade value.
  14. QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 27, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Go get Austin Jackson! Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 18m18 minutes ago Scottsdale, AZ Neither Eaton nor White Sox are worried about him being ready for the start of the season. Told the worry level is very low--just cautious Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 18m18 minutes ago Scottsdale, AZ Adam Eaton won't be in CF at the start of Cactus League play, as his throwing program continues. Could DH. Avi in center for ST I guess.................................or maybe LaRoche when Adam Eaton DH's.
  15. QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 11:02 PM) ok, i am laughing and i really don't know why most excellent post. In my neighborhood growing up as well as the surrounding ones, there were plenty of kids to form teams. We had 8 kids in our block that played against teams from areas easily walked to. Our local neighborhood city playground organized sandlot games in addition to our own pick-up games. Ironically now the schools are saying that the 60/70 boom is long gone and with smaller family size the schools are now operating at 60% capacity. Thyere are still empty lots, still recreation center ball fields but they mostly are empty. Basketball and soccer now seem to occupy the youth and both need much less equipment and even number of players.
  16. QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 04:45 PM) dang, i remember those kind of pickup games, i remember, in the 60's groups of kids from neighborhood blocks will play against each other there was about 4 or 5 different block team, those were great fun. DA why do you think the kids don't play block games anymore. i have a feeling, but i would like an opinion first. Birth control.
  17. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) Why? He wanted to play for the Cubs It makes sense. Another great chance to make the playoffs and possibly the WS. Baltimore and White Sox are probably .500 teams.
  18. QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 01:28 PM) People saying this is some awful offseason aren't dealing in reality. They made quite a few substantial improvements. That said, what is so frustrating to me is that it WAS a pretty good offseason, and they left themselves just one major hole short that would have made it a really good offseason. That makes no sense. Why go most of the way? When Fowler was obviously so affordable? That does piss me off. Agree this was not an awful offseason but I don't agree "they made quite a few substantial improvements". Frazier should be substantial and hopefully Lawrie is a solid improvement. But the catchers , Latos, Rollins etc are all pretty questionable and you lost Shark and Alexei. I have posted several times that I feel these substantial improvements you refer to will weaken our infield defense compared to 2nd half of last season. I don't think they are still a wildcard contender but more like a .500 team
  19. QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 03:27 PM) That is exactly what they have been doing. Looking at what will probably be their 25 man roster along with a few others that have a chance or will be coming shortly, it is a good mix. They have made some good trades, some good draft picks and a good amount of free agent signings. Some of which worked out great other ones that have not. Amateur Draft 1. Chris Sale 2. Nate Jones 3. Jake Petricka 4. Erik Johnson 5. Carlos Rodon 6. Tim Anderson 7. Carson Fulmer Trades 1. John Danks 2. Adam Eaton 3. Avisail Garcia 4. Todd Frazier 5. Brett Lawrie 6. Daniel Webb 7. Leury Garcia Free Agents 1. Jose Abreu (largest international free agent contract ever at the time) 2. David Robertson (required draft pick compensation) 3. Melky Cabrera (required draft pick compensation) 4. Jose Quintana 5. Adam LaRoche 6. Zach Duke 7. Dioner Navarro 8. Mat Latos 9. Alex Avila 10. Matt Albers 11. Jacob Turner 12. Zach Putnam 13. Dan Jennings 14. JB Shuck 15. Jimmy Rollins So the majority of this listing comprised the 2015 roster that finished 10 games below .500 with very few injuries. This year we add ( we hope) 1 good addition in Lawrie and a very good one in Frazier and a crapshoot w Navarro, Latos, Turner, Rollins, Avila etc. We lose Shark and Alexei. We probably don't get any help from Anderson or Fulmer. We still hope an OF is added. I agree the overall picture is better than it was 2 years ago, but I think .500 is the ceiling and we hope 2017 we make a run at a wildcard.
  20. QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 01:33 PM) Our window of opportunity is not closing nearly as fast as you think it is. We have our core of Sale, Quintana, Rodon, Abreu and Eaton all locked up for the next four years (with Eaton, Quintana and Rodon locked up longer). We also have Anderson and Fulmer waiting in the wings who should make their presence know in 2017 or late 2016 along with other solid prospects such as Tyler Danish, Spencer Adams and Trey Michalczewski all just a couple years away. We also have two draft picks within the first 27 this year and three total in the first two rounds so our minors should be getting stockpiled pretty quickly. The organization as a whole is in a pretty good spot right now and are setting themselves up well to compete for the next half decade or so. The biggest thing the Sox going for them is that they have zero bad franchise crippling contracts on the books. Sure LaRoche, Danks and Cabrera are overpaid for what they are now but they are all short term contracts. Agreed. But that is also a sign they have not made any "impact " FA signings or trades in the last couple of years. Hopefully Frazier has an impact season but time will tell. They have been certainly cautious this off-season which is commendable but they also could be a .500 team because of it.
  21. QUOTE (kevo880 @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 03:36 PM) I agree that if Fowler signs for that contract then I will be annoyed, but I would hope it's because there is a backup plan that they like better. That's a good point on how the Rays only make trades if they feel they've clearly won the trade. It seems that's how they have been for years. I have a feeling if we do acquire an OFer in a trade it will be someone that nobody is talking about. The Rays have been one of the more active teams to trade in baseball. They have had no trouble finding trade partners. Since executive VP Andrew Friedman took over after the 2005 season, the Rays have not been shy about trading pitchers, shipping out 26 in various deals. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/ra...itchers/2156084
  22. QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 01:46 AM) I think the Sox had a good off-season. They were able to bolster the weakspots on the roster with the addition of Lawrie and Frazier. They were able to the bolster their biggest strength (The rotation) with the addition of Mat Latos and Jacob Turner to a lesser degree. And they were able to both without having to mortgage their long term future or give up and valuable young assets. Yash Thompson, Montas and Johnson are nice players but they're nothing more than a fourth outfielder, a bullpen arm and a utility player/pinch runner. Also they were able to improve their team while managing to hang on to their supplemental pick. There is no question the offense was improved w Lawrie and Frazier. But the effect on the defense w them and Saladino versus Alexei remains to be seen. At this point the outfield defense has not improved. So offensively, the offense needed improvement and that should happen. But if the overall defense is worse, the improvement may not be significant.
  23. QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 09:26 AM) There are too many OF still on the market with not much time left. Fowler, Jackson or someone else seems almost certain to end up on the Sox. Since camp has begun, I think Hahn waits to see how spring training goes( for Sox as well as other teams) before he decides. If he waited this long, my gut is he hasn't found a guy who he likes enough to sign. Maybe a better alternative, like a Guyer, surfaces during ST.
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