Squirmin' for Yermin 1,526 Posted January 14 Good. We should have had him working on this last year. Doesn't hurt to try it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,457 Posted January 14 It's good to have options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caulfield12 3,726 Posted January 14 43 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: As predicted this week…now only another Vera or Colas in the greatest shape of his life one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,457 Posted January 14 I would think everyone in the MiLB organization that could play 2nd is considering it and if they can't play second how about right field? Catcher? . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harold's Leg Lift 2,149 Posted January 14 Good lord. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poppysox 2,157 Posted January 15 In that little clip, he seems to move quite well. I think he surprised us all last year when we got a look-see of him at third. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalChiSox 660 Posted January 15 When is he going to work on hitting left handed? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxjusttyped 2,076 Posted January 15 Burger being able to handle 2B in a pinch would be great. There's no downside in working out there and giving him reps in ST/AAA to see if it sticks. But my fear is this will give the Sox even more confidence they can cheap out at 2B with Burger waiting to replace whoever the Cesaresque player they add as a stop gap option once the lockout ends. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,457 Posted January 15 Hopefully all the low budget teams will be forced into spending more money on free agents and we'll have a better chance of filling needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caulfield12 3,726 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, Texsox said: Hopefully all the low budget teams will be forced into spending more money on free agents and we'll have a better chance of filling needs. Since those are the only players left at second (Tier B/C players), that would make the White Sox position even worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoeLessRob 1,557 Posted January 15 Our team is on the field. but seriously hope this is just off-season fluff and why wouldn’t he be taking reps at 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarava 494 Posted January 15 (edited) Let's hope this isn't the Sox plan Edited January 15 by Sarava Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Allen 5,363 Posted January 15 I'm sure that it is not the plan to make him the 2B, but working on it and making himself passable there makes him more valuable to the White Sox and other teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,094 Posted January 15 With all the veteran RP signings the Sox won't need fielders. Meanwhile Gavin is shagging flyballs from his dad to nail down RF. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunt Ritual 58 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, Dick Allen said: I'm sure that it is not the plan to make him the 2B, but working on it and making himself passable there makes him more valuable to the White Sox and other teams. Yeah, I think he's doing this more on his own initiative than the team's. He realizes he's basically blocked from the team otherwise. No harm in trying to increase your value. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 334 Posted January 15 15 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Good lord. Good grief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 334 Posted January 15 13 hours ago, poppysox said: In that little clip, he seems to move quite well. I think he surprised us all last year when we got a look-see of him at third. Moved quite well for a large man who is not a second baseman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chick Mercedes 334 Posted January 15 16 hours ago, Texsox said: I would think everyone in the MiLB organization that could play 2nd is considering it and if they can't play second how about right field? Catcher? . . . The hell is up with this team putting DHs and first baseman all over the field? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tray 1,186 Posted January 15 6 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: Moved quite well for a large man who is not a second baseman This is where talent evaluation based on experience is relevant. Possibly Burgur or Vaughn could play 3B, but I don't think Moncada will move back to second. Maybe the Sox sign a FA like Trevor Story or trade for Lux or somebody for 2B. That Madrigal trade looks worse every day. A hole that Hahn created for nothing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,457 Posted January 15 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: I'm sure that it is not the plan to make him the 2B, but working on it and making himself passable there makes him more valuable to the White Sox and other teams. I'd be looking at Garcia's contract and thinking versatility can make you money in this league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,457 Posted January 15 17 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: The hell is up with this team putting DHs and first baseman all over the field? He's working out on his own. Until we actually see him there in my a regular season game the team hasn't put him there. Basically I believe every player evaluates their opportunities and tries to find a spot. The Sox are long at SS, Center, DH, and first, while being short in the corners and 2nd. Go to the hole and fill it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
