Jose Abreu Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/eloy-jimenez-white-sox-chicago-im-ready/_preview/140694/5e1b23954c Edited August 23, 2018 by Jose Abreu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I need a towel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 We're ready too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Hard not to get pumped waiting for his first game. Seems like a great kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 In the increasingly unlikely event that he's called up before mid-April of next year, I really don't think I'll care about the extra year. While I would disagree with the decision deep down, I also know I would just be way too excited to see him play to care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Now that's a sports agent that's earning his money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 “This is serious. I’m trying to be an All-Star. I want to make it to the Hall of Fame. And I’m fully prepared to put in the work that is required to make those dreams a reality.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Seriously though #Pray4TheLeague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I'm not worried his his or Kopech's extra year of service time as I think we need to identify them as two of five core pieces we must break the bank for. We need to play that loyalty angle AND show them the money. This org also needs to be prepared to pay a huge payroll when this time comes if need be. The 5 guys I would break the bank for are Rodon, Kopech, Eloy, Robert, and Moncada. I think Madgrical will be a great hitter but not enough power to warrant a huge payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Lock him up. Call him up. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 "I've been waiting to play pro ball in Chicago since I was 11." That extra year of service time shouldn't be a big deal if we play our cards right. We may want to call him up to avoid creating bad mojo and sending him to the Cubs after the 7th year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: In the increasingly unlikely event that he's called up before mid-April of next year, I really don't think I'll care about the extra year. While I would disagree with the decision deep down, I also know I would just be way too excited to see him play to care. I wouldn't have cared too much had they done it a month ago. Doing it now? Would be an indicator of a management team again flying by the seat of its pants and not executing based on a plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 But also I just want to say that I love Eloy and am so pumped. You know that feeling we had when thomas or magglio was up in a big situation and you knew the pitcher was more scared than we were of the pitcher? I miss that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Seeing the reception for Kopech just makes me all of the more excited for Eloy. I wonder what effect that night has had on upper management? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolves01 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Great story. So looking forward to this kid coming up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, southsider2k5 said: Seeing the reception for Kopech just makes me all of the more excited for Eloy. I wonder what effect that night has had on upper management? This is one of my favorite sports photos ever, for so many reasons. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, Jose Abreu said: This is one of my favorite sports photos ever, for so many reasons. That's awesome. I was in front of the bullpen for Rodon's first appearance. He was all over the place and then proceeded to have a terrible inning. Very anti-climactic compared to Kopechs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Sign him to a deal now that locks him up through 2026 and bring him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 The Sox are doing the right thing here. Long term, 162 games in a potentially meaningful season is far more valuable (even if is an expensive season) than 40ish in a lost season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, flavum said: Sign him to a deal now that locks him up through 2026 and bring him up. This would be great. But why would Eloy do that? He seems like a confident dude. Me thinks he'd rather bet on himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, flavum said: Sign him to a deal now that locks him up through 2026 and bring him up. There is zero chance the Sox haven't floated long term deals with Eloy's team. Zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: There is zero chance the Sox haven't floated long term deals with Eloy's team. Zero. That’s the point. See you April 15th, Eloy. Edited August 23, 2018 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Okay, bring him. Fuck it. It seems like he wants to be in Chicago forever anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I’ll be interested to see him expound more on his belief and reliance upon God in the years to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 It's pretty badass to see all of these guys and see how highly everyone thinks of them. I long for the day when GRF has an atmosphere like the Black Out game almost every night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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