ron883 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) This team looks good enough to compete for the WC or division next year. Indiana have some stats who are aging. Never know what happens in baseball. Sox will also have Kopech and eloy at some point. Rodon/Kopech/Lopez/giolito/ shields or guerrero or Stephens or Adams 1B abreu 2B moncada SS TA/leury 3b Davidson/nicky/yolmer DH delmonico/davidson/abreu RF avi CF leury/engel LF nicky/eloy C: TA/Kevin smith Supersubs yolmer/leury Bullpen - wing it. I think this team will be a pleasant surprise and the Sox very May well have a chance to compete. Edited September 14, 2017 by ron883 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I wouldn't count on much from Rodon. But yes, the Sox should be competitive next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Ron, I really appreciate your enthusiasm and I do think the Sox will be better than possibly expected but it would be one year too soon, IMHO. We're going to see growing pains from likely every young player that comes up ( see Tim Anderson and Moncada) so we will see some inconsistency with the team next year. Giolito, Lopez, at some point Kopech and maybe even Fulmer wil be building innings as starters, working on command/control of pitches and learning the hitters. And the same can be said about Rodon as well since he's missed so much time this year. The pitches no staff won't be contender ready next year but I do think they are poised to break out in '19. They just might have the offense next year to compete but I'm actually hoping they don't compete because it would force more innings on the young pitchers. If we're to rely on these guys for years to come, let's do it right and make those future horses thoroughbreds. One surprise I'm hoping for next year is the Sox call up Hansen before September to start getting him acclimated to the MLB so he can help the contending 2019 team. As of now, Hansen's timeline matches up pretty well with an expected ( by me ) departure of James Shields by the ASB next year. Barring injury, I think Shields is a gone goose once Hansen is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Don't think we'll compete for a WC but do think we'll be better than expected. I could see us winning 75-81 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 We can win it all in 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 We might be a bit ahead of schedule but next year is pushing it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 04:10 PM) This team looks good enough to compete for the WC or division next year. Indiana have some stats who are aging. Never know what happens in baseball. Sox will also have Kopech and eloy at some point. Rodon/Kopech/Lopez/giolito/ shields or guerrero or Stephens or Adams 1B abreu 2B moncada SS TA 3b Davidson/nicky/yolmer DH delmonico/davidson/abreu RF avi CF leury/engel LF nicky/eloy Supersubs yolmer/leury Bullpen - wing it. I think this team will be a pleasant surprise and the Sox very May well have a chance to compete. Who is this Indiana you speak of Mr. Inside Baseball ? I know you meant Indians but you mean that team with the AL record 21 game winning streak .? The Indians who have been without Kipnis, Brantley, and Andrew Miller for most of the streak ? That team who has outscored opponents by 101 runs in those 21 games ? Those Indians are the team the Sox can beat out for the division by winging it in the BP and young starting pitching still wearing diapers ? Edited September 14, 2017 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 12:10 AM) This team looks good enough to compete for the WC or division next year. Indiana have some stats who are aging. Never know what happens in baseball. Sox will also have Kopech and eloy at some point. Rodon/Kopech/Lopez/giolito/ shields or guerrero or Stephens or Adams 1B abreu 2B moncada SS TA 3b Davidson/nicky/yolmer DH delmonico/davidson/abreu RF avi CF leury/engel LF nicky/eloy Supersubs yolmer/leury Bullpen - wing it. I think this team will be a pleasant surprise and the Sox very May well have a chance to compete. Not quite. Lineup isn't good enough yet unless Eloy is in it and Robert is in it. You didn't list a catcher. We have none good enough and Leury and Nicky frankly aren't playoff caliber starting players. The bullpen is so bad it's beyond description. Starters Rodon (hurt) and Giolito and Lopez are great but again, Rodon is hurt and two starters aren't enough. Team would have to do a lot of work roster wise to win next year. Edited September 14, 2017 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 12:58 AM) We can win it all in 2018 I worship u as a fan, but how? We ain't got the projected roster yet for 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 08:28 PM) Not quite. Lineup isn't good enough yet unless Eloy is in it and Robert is in it. You didn't list a catcher. We have none good enough and Leury and Nicky frankly aren't playoff caliber starting players. The bullpen is so bad it's beyond description. Starters Rodon (hurt) and Giolito and Lopez are great but again, Rodon is hurt and two starters aren't enough. Team would have to do a lot of work roster wise to win next year. Forgot about catcher. Tim Anderson will be the catcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I expect the Sox to have a similar record next year but they'll be a more exciting team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 06:53 PM) Don't think we'll compete for a WC but do think we'll be better than expected. I could see us winning 75-81 games. I think if they are floating around the .500 mark you will see a boost in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 09:06 PM) I think if they are floating around the .500 mark you will see a boost in attendance. I think you see a boost when we start seeing guys like Eloy and Kopech make their debuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 09:12 PM) I think you see a boost when we start seeing guys like Eloy and Kopech make their debuts What a time to be alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 09:12 PM) I think you see a boost when we start seeing guys like Eloy and Kopech make their debuts and we don't have to see Cody Asche's face at the top of this page!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 02:31 AM) Forgot about catcher. Tim Anderson will be the catcher Cool if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 09:34 PM) and we don't have to see Cody Asche's face at the top of this page!!!!!!!!!! That banner is leading us to a championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 05:10 PM) This team looks good enough to compete for the WC or division next year. Indiana have some stats who are aging. Never know what happens in baseball. Sox will also have Kopech and eloy at some point. Rodon/Kopech/Lopez/giolito/ shields or guerrero or Stephens or Adams 1B abreu 2B moncada SS TA/leury 3b Davidson/nicky/yolmer DH delmonico/davidson/abreu RF avi CF leury/engel LF nicky/eloy C: TA/Kevin smith Supersubs yolmer/leury Bullpen - wing it. I think this team will be a pleasant surprise and the Sox very May well have a chance to compete. This team isn't even close to competing in my book. No bullpen and only 2/5th's of a starting rotation. Plus a number of easy outs in the current lineup. Not even close. Stay the course, keep acquiring young talent, let them mature in the minor leagues, DO NOT rush them...and we'll see you in 2020. They should be ready by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 06:10 PM) This team looks good enough to compete for the WC or division next year. Indiana have some stats who are aging. Never know what happens in baseball. Sox will also have Kopech and eloy at some point. Rodon/Kopech/Lopez/giolito/ shields or guerrero or Stephens or Adams 1B abreu 2B moncada SS TA/leury 3b Davidson/nicky/yolmer DH delmonico/davidson/abreu RF avi CF leury/engel LF nicky/eloy C: TA/Kevin smith Supersubs yolmer/leury Bullpen - wing it. I think this team will be a pleasant surprise and the Sox very May well have a chance to compete. I notice you omitted the pitching staff....there's your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 10:05 PM) That banner is leading us to a championship. lol...okaaaaay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 06:31 PM) Forgot about catcher. Tim Anderson will be the catcher You're hysterical, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 08:48 PM) Stay the course, keep acquiring young talent, let them mature in the minor leagues, DO NOT rush them...and we'll see you in 2020. They should be ready by them. Hey, look!... Logic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Where is Manny Machado in the projected lineup? I really wanna see the Sox spend this off-season. They have money, there are some really good young players out there, and their first round pick will be protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2018 will be an exciting season, and I think they'll win more games. However, I don't think they'll quite be ready to compete. The biggest reason will be the pitching. I could see the bullpen losing a lot of games next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 QUOTE (scs787 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 04:56 AM) Where is Manny Machado in the projected lineup? I really wanna see the Sox spend this off-season. They have money, there are some really good young players out there, and their first round pick will be protected. Wrong free agency period. Machado will be available in two offseasons, along with a bunch of other big names. IMO, 2019 will be the first year they really go for it and we'll see a lot of free agent activity the offseason before. I really think we can be serious World Series contenders in 2019 with a few big moves and solid development from the core young guys like Moncada, Anderson, Jimenez, Kopech, Giolito, & Lopez. 2018 is year too early, but things are definitely moving faster than anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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