VAfan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Even before the All-Star game, I added a post on my thread about Vaughn, Burger, Sheets and Mercedes that the Sox should move Moncada to 2B to open up 3B for Jake Burger's bat. I asked if it was an insane idea, but now I think more and more that it's the right move. But during the All-Star game, when they interviewed Kris Bryant and showed how many games he'd played at 5 different positions, I thought that an All-Star player can in fact move around successfully. Yoan Moncada has played 200 games at 2B. He's plenty capable of moving over there tomorrow. Jake Burger, meanwhile, is a rookie, but he's off to a hot start after a torrid season in AAA, and looks like a much better hitter than Leury Garcia or Danny Mendick. One option was to try Burger at 2B, but that's a poor choice when Moncada can do that job much better. Anyway, the final evolution in my thoughts about this would be for Moncada to volunteer to make the move. This eliminates any pressure to do so by the club, and keeps everyone happy. If he makes the move and Burger flames out or stops hitting, he can easily move back to 3B. He can even move back on a game-by-game basis. But if Burger keeps hitting, or improves, the Sox will be a better team, and Moncada will be seen as a selfless guy who only wants the team to win. 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYoIsMyHero Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Or we keep our GG caliber 3B with a 123 OPS+ where he's most comfortable 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gload Fan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 This isnt gonna go well. Unless they make a move, I dont disagree with you, but people here coddle Yoan and the analytics that say he's like the greatest 3rd baseman of all time or some garbage. I prefer them to make a move for a 2B, and leave Yoan alone, but your idea isnt that bad. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, VAfan said: Even before the All-Star game, I added a post on my thread about Vaughn, Burger, Sheets and Mercedes that the Sox should move Moncada to 2B to open up 3B for Jake Burger's bat. I asked if it was an insane idea, but now I think more and more that it's the right move. But during the All-Star game, when they interviewed Kris Bryant and showed how many games he'd played at 5 different positions, I thought that an All-Star player can in fact move around successfully. Yoan Moncada has played 200 games at 2B. He's plenty capable of moving over there tomorrow. Jake Burger, meanwhile, is a rookie, but he's off to a hot start after a torrid season in AAA, and looks like a much better hitter than Leury Garcia or Danny Mendick. One option was to try Burger at 2B, but that's a poor choice when Moncada can do that job much better. Anyway, the final evolution in my thoughts about this would be for Moncada to volunteer to make the move. This eliminates any pressure to do so by the club, and keeps everyone happy. If he makes the move and Burger flames out or stops hitting, he can easily move back to 3B. He can even move back on a game-by-game basis. But if Burger keeps hitting, or improves, the Sox will be a better team, and Moncada will be seen as a selfless guy who only wants the team to win. Or we could just trade for Escobar, McMahon, Merrifield, Frazier, Baez, etc. Burger’s going to have to hit like that for at least another 2-3 before it’s considered…even then, still think they would prefer someone like Schoop that’s not ideally suited for the position defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Moncada is a really bad 2B. He's a pretty good 3B. I know Burger would be a nice upgrade in the lineup if he could play everyday, but you don't move your most valuable position player so you can plug in a rookie who's been up for 2 weeks. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ross Gload Fan said: This isnt gonna go well. Unless they make a move, I dont disagree with you, but people here coddle Yoan and the analytics that say he's like the greatest 3rd baseman of all time or some garbage. I prefer them to make a move for a 2B, and leave Yoan alone, but your idea isnt that bad. If he was a good 2B as well, like Javy Baez…that would make a lot of sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Sacamano Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, chw42 said: Moncada is a really bad 2B. He's a pretty good 3B. I know Burger would be a nice upgrade in the lineup if he could play everyday, but you don't move your most valuable position player so you can plug in a rookie who's been up for 2 weeks. Right. Plugging in Burger at 3B, you decrease the defense at both 3B and 2B. If anything, see if you can get by with Burger at 2B for 6ish innings and hope he gets to do some damage with the bat in that time. But the fact they haven't done that yet makes it seem like this really isn't an option. Edited July 15, 2021 by manbearpuig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Moncada is a creature of habit. He also winces almost every time he runs the bags. I don't want him switching positions mid season and having to move around more and make more plays in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, VAfan said: Even before the All-Star game, I added a post on my thread about Vaughn, Burger, Sheets and Mercedes that the Sox should move Moncada to 2B to open up 3B for Jake Burger's bat. I asked if it was an insane idea, but now I think more and more that it's the right move. But during the All-Star game, when they interviewed Kris Bryant and showed how many games he'd played at 5 different positions, I thought that an All-Star player can in fact move around successfully. Yoan Moncada has played 200 games at 2B. He's plenty capable of moving over there tomorrow. Jake Burger, meanwhile, is a rookie, but he's off to a hot start after a torrid season in AAA, and looks like a much better hitter than Leury Garcia or Danny Mendick. One option was to try Burger at 2B, but that's a poor choice when Moncada can do that job much better. Anyway, the final evolution in my thoughts about this would be for Moncada to volunteer to make the move. This eliminates any pressure to do so by the club, and keeps everyone happy. If he makes the move and Burger flames out or stops hitting, he can easily move back to 3B. He can even move back on a game-by-game basis. But if Burger keeps hitting, or improves, the Sox will be a better team, and Moncada will be seen as a selfless guy who only wants the team to win. I'll give you one thing , you are a brave soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 We've seen him at 2B. Keep him at 3B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 This is brought up every thread. The answer is still no. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Can't wait till Parkman comes in here and vouches for this (again). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 If he was down and offered, I'd say go for it though I prefer him to stick at 3B. However, if he doesn't want to, I wouldn't force it or think negatively of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Just now, SoxAce said: Can't wait till Parkman comes in here and vouches for this (again). Was Jack in favor of moving him to 2B? I thought he just was disappointed that he isn't a superstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYoIsMyHero Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Ross Gload Fan said: This isnt gonna go well. Unless they make a move, I dont disagree with you, but people here coddle Yoan and the analytics that say he's like the greatest 3rd baseman of all time or some garbage. I prefer them to make a move for a 2B, and leave Yoan alone, but your idea isnt that bad. Oh sorry, Moncada sucks. I forgot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Anderson to catcher and Moncada to 2B, print the WS tickets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Vaughn should move to second, with Burger in LF and Eloy at DH. These suggestions just get more unrealistic by the day. Honestly, the move of Burger for a handful of games at second base was probably just as much about trade leverage as anything else. Leury Garcia has stabilized that position in recent weeks…along with Engel and Hamilton returning and Goodwin holding his own offensively. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Moncada has awful at 3b this year but yeah no need to move him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Friday Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I think Tim should volunteer. He’s been a bust as a catcher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 it’s amazing so many bad moncada takes can fit on one message board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I can only imagine Keuchel's response when he sees Burger a 3B and Moncada at 2B behind him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 minute ago, MiddleCoastBias said: I can only imagine Keuchel's response when he sees Burger a 3B and Moncada at 2B behind him not to mention Tim behind the plate and Sheets at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gload Fan Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 50 minutes ago, YoYoIsMyHero said: Oh sorry, Moncada sucks. I forgot. I do not think he sucks. I just have expected more from him, especially in the power department. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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