Jack Parkman Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:01 PM) C'mon man, this is a bad take. Let the kid pitch a full year in MLB before u say he's an automatic closer. I'm not saying those who think he couldn't be a good starter or even an ace are wrong, but those thinking he's an automatic starter are overly optimistic. There is very significant reliever risk there. Edited April 11, 2018 by Jack Parkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Really thought that Anderson had a homer there, I wonder how windy it is at the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:02 PM) How? Thought it's a 1 year MiLB deal  Because he doesn't have enough service time. According to Baseball Reference anyway. Edited April 11, 2018 by soxfan2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Add two more to RISP failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 05:04 PM) Because he doesn't have enough service time. Bruce Rondon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:05 PM) Bruce Rondon? Â Yeah. Â https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rondobr01.shtml Edited April 11, 2018 by soxfan2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:03 PM) I think he's slowed down a tiny bit as he got stronger/older. Still plus speed, but can't see him running wild is he turns into a slugger  Honestly it all depends. TA showed speed from 1st to 3rd but little to 1st. Suddenly that's translating.  The diamondbacks are some of the best baserunners in baseball.  If he's still plus speed it can be tapped into at any second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 11:05 PM) Bruce Rondon? Â 3yrs of service time to start the season. Sox control him through 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:04 PM) Because he doesn't have enough service time. According to Baseball Reference anyway. Â That sounds off (not saying you are wrong with the info). Â He was released, those service tiem limits should only apply if control is kept. He was released and free to sign, he could have signed for anything couldnt he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (Tony @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:02 PM) They just are WILD takes based on no actual evidence, aside from "a hunch" No, I read Fangraphs and listen to BP podcasts often. I read lots of scouting reports. Some of them say things that most people don't want to hear. With Eloy and Kopech, the scouting reports are wildly different. The variance of outcomes is so high. Will they probably be MLB players, yes. Some think Eloy is a DH now, and others think Kopech won't throw enough strikes to start. When I see wildly different scouting reports on guys, I take all of them into account and this is what I see. I have seen very few reports that suggest Eloy isn't anything but a butcher in the field. Edited April 11, 2018 by Jack Parkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Even as a FA this winter, Rondon could be worth a top 10-15 prospect if he keeps this up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Mallex Smith still the MVP for the Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Throw strikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 The Mallex Smith highlight real from this series is ... entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Big win for the confidence of this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (GermanSoxFan @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 09:13 PM) Big win for the confidence of this club. Â Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Much needed win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Great game, very entertaining and not frustrating at all. Never in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sale Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Wow those were some bad ABs, thought I was watching the Sox in offense! In all seriousness thank god for a win, six losses on the home stand would be too demoralizing. Good job to Shields (eh), Rondon, Jones, Davidson, and the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Friday Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 03:11 PM) Even as a FA this winter, Rondon could be worth a top 10-15 prospect if he keeps this up He isn’t a free agent this winter, won’t be worth anything close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Great performance from the pen today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 FINALLY!!! I'll take it!...team needed this one badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 11, 2018 -> 04:15 PM) Great game, very entertaining and not frustrating at all. Never in doubt. Â had it all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Way to go Matt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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