SoxBlanco Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I am starting to think the Sox will hold onto Collins as insurance; it sucks for Collins, but with Edwin and McCann only signed through next year, an opportunity could open up next year for him. Agreed. The question becomes...is he better off in AAA or getting limited reps with the Sox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: Agreed. The question becomes...is he better off in AAA or getting limited reps with the Sox? Probably AAA, with a few call ups throughout the year if Edwin, Jose, McCann or Grandal get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOFHurt35 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Would have hoped they could convince Zobrist for on last run. He'd be a solid piece on the bench, and platoon for RF. Hell, start at 2B out the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Just now, Dick Allen said: I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal. I imagine major = player expected to contribute in a "starting player" type role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal. I would guess a 'minor' deal would be a literal minor league deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal. $6M is a material deal IMO. I still think we add a cheap IF stopgap before the offseason is said & done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: I am surprised Cishek is considered a major deal. In an offseason in which Betances coming back from an injury was probably the top free agent reliever available, Cishek was definitely up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Chuck Garfien was on The Score this morning and he thinks that the Sox will still add an infielder to play 2B until they call up Madrigal. He mentioned Yolmer Sanchez and Brian Dozier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 17 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I am starting to think the Sox will hold onto Collins as insurance; it sucks for Collins, but with Edwin and McCann only signed through next year, an opportunity could open up next year for him. Which is undoubtedly the correct way to handle this situation. He has plenty of options. He'll get his chances in MLB in 2020, and things open up a bit in 2021 if he deserves further chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 2:54 PM, HOFHurt35 said: Would have hoped they could convince Zobrist for on last run. He'd be a solid piece on the bench, and platoon for RF. Hell, start at 2B out the gate. One 37 yr old playing DH is enough .Adding a soon to be 39 yr old expecting him to play 2nd base and OF coming off a terrible season would be really pushing your luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 58 minutes ago, fathom said: Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288 Seriously, is this really some big exciting gift to Sox fans? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said: Seriously, is this really some big exciting gift to Sox fans? Wow. We call it the "Billy Koch effect". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: We call it the "Billy Koch effect". Ironically, there has not been one piece of news about any team other than the Sox being interested in Yolmer. Surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Moan4Yoan said: Ironically, there has not been one piece of news about any team other than the Sox being interested in Yolmer. Surprising. Yeah it is weird. You'd think a guy coming off a gold glove season, no matter how dead his stick was, would have a bit of chatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: Yeah it is weird. You'd think a guy coming off a gold glove season, no matter how dead his stick was, would have a bit of chatter. If he had hit last season like he did in 2017, he probably gets over $10 million for two years. But that OBP matching your SLG is too weak to overcome, gold glove or not. Edited January 11, 2020 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 If the Sox bring back Yolmer, it will be for cheap. I’m fine with it at this point because his talent will finally be utilized correctly. He’s not going to get 600 at-bats anymore. He’s fine as a defense oriented utility infielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: If the Sox bring back Yolmer, it will be for cheap. I’m fine with it at this point because his talent will finally be utilized correctly. He’s not going to get 600 at-bats anymore. He’s fine as a defense oriented utility infielder. From your fingers to Ricky’s brain... hopefully. Edited January 11, 2020 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, fathom said: Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288 As a signed major leaguer or as Jerry's freshly appointed court jester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOFHurt35 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yolmer should only come back as Southpaw's Roobarb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 7 hours ago, fathom said: Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288 I’ve been saying this for a few weeks now, I fully expect it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 10:26 AM, Moan4Yoan said: Chuck Garfien was on The Score this morning and he thinks that the Sox will still add an infielder to play 2B until they call up Madrigal. He mentioned Yolmer Sanchez and Brian Dozier. I remember a few seasons ago when the popular opinion was that Dozier was going to be a hot item at the deadline as a rental and then go on and sign a big deal in the offseason. It never transpired that way thanks to his poor hitting after he got traded to (IIRC) the Dodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb0928 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I think you keep Collins at AAA and if he continues to improve then he becomes a more valuable trade piece, especially as a catcher. If he becomes so good you have a good problem on your hands. You can keep him or trade Mccann for some help. No reason to rush, its not like he tore it up yet and is some rising prospect. I think you would sell on the cheap now with minimal bargaining power since teams know we are just dumping him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 10:16 PM, fathom said: Have a feeling Yolmer is going to be a SoxFest surprise https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1215825699874828288 Who would he even come in for late in the game for defense? Unless they hand him a 1B mit, it makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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