southsider2k5 12,290 Posted June 19 Just now, Heads22 said: How do you say Dad bod in Spanish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitownsportsfan 5,040 Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Heads22 said: This dude is a fucking clown. Him and Swisher are the clowns of the White Sox forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,853 Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Heads22 said: He's looking like an athlete who wants to play in the MLB. He's about thirty over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitownsportsfan 5,040 Posted June 19 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Texsox said: He's looking like an athlete who wants to play in the MLB. He's about thirty over? Looks like he's at about 22% body fat or so. Pretty sloppy for a guy allegedly desperate to stick in MLB. If he actually worked hard and got down to around 15% body fat (still can eat and drink plenty at that level...) and worked on his 1B defense he'd have a helluva lot better chance. That he's not even a passable backup 1B really kills any value he has as a end of the 26 man type. Edited June 19 by chitownsportsfan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWSpalehoseCWS 862 Posted June 19 27 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: should have just moved him for a PTBN long ago. Poor ass roster management on the edges of the 40 man imo. He burned the bridge to Chicago when he did his little "I'm quitting" shit. They never had any intentions of ever again using him in MLB. That’s not what burned his bridge to Chicago. He has a lot of issues that will hold him back. As much as I enjoyed his Yerminator performance to start 2021, I’m glad he’s someone else’s problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,198 Posted June 19 Terrible loss. Especially the terrible part. He's back in the minors already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenSox 546 Posted June 19 I doubt it's coincidental that a top org in analytics claims players from an org. that is consistently a generation behind in analytics. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,290 Posted June 19 So the thing is, Yermin doesn't have to go directly on to the major league roster at this point. The Sox already used his option, and that is good for the season, so they can just 40 man roster him, and send him to AAA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CentralChamps21 2,287 Posted June 19 Yermin's chance at sticking is to find a lefty heavy team, where he might be able to stick as a platoon DH and pinch hitter. He's never going to play a position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Sacamano 3,031 Posted June 19 59 minutes ago, CentralChamps21 said: Yermin's chance at sticking is to find a lefty heavy team, where he might be able to stick as a platoon DH and pinch hitter. He's never going to play a position. Giants might be that team with lots of lefties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitekrazy 388 Posted June 19 Do they think they can fix the "can't catch a baseball"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 12,290 Posted June 19 21 minutes ago, kitekrazy said: Do they think they can fix the "can't catch a baseball"? Or "work ethic" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarava 538 Posted June 19 There's a lot to rip him for. But he carried the offense in a way that our 'top guys' have been unable to replicate since. I wish the guy well. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,198 Posted June 19 He's barely even a 4A guy but people choose to slam the Sox over his situation. He won't be noticed or missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Side Hit Men 2,630 Posted June 20 7 hours ago, Sarava said: There's a lot to rip him for. But he carried the offense in a way that our 'top guys' have been unable to replicate since. I wish the guy well. It's hard to be motivated when you do your best and the result is your employer yells at you, implores others to throw 95 MPH league balls at you from 60 feet away, and then permanently blacklists you. Most workers can quit and go elsewhere. MLB's Anti-Trust exemption makes players slaves with no escape options, living on an Owner's Plantation. #Great Resignation #Harriet Tubman Where Are Thou 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldsox 461 Posted June 20 16 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: It's hard to be motivated when you do your best and the result is your employer yells at you, implores others to throw 95 MPH league balls at you from 60 feet away, and then permanently blacklists you. Most workers can quit and go elsewhere. MLB's Anti-Trust exemption makes players slaves with no escape options, living on an Owner's Plantation. #Great Resignation #Harriet Tubman Where Are Thou Which Manifesto is that from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,853 Posted June 20 20 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: It's hard to be motivated when you do your best and the result is your employer yells at you, implores others to throw 95 MPH league balls at you from 60 feet away, and then permanently blacklists you. Most workers can quit and go elsewhere. MLB's Anti-Trust exemption makes players slaves with no escape options, living on an Owner's Plantation. #Great Resignation #Harriet Tubman Where Are Thou That old school crap doesn't work on modern ballplayers. You just can't yell anymore. Tony just doesn't get the social emotional needs of this era. He needs to be fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caulfield12 4,424 Posted June 20 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Texsox said: That old school crap doesn't work on modern ballplayers. You just can't yell anymore. Tony just doesn't get the social emotional needs of this era. He needs to be fired. https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/watch-yermin-mercedes-epic-celebration-after-being-claimed-giants Mercedes will head to Triple-A for now, but it’s not impossible to see him playing a role for the Giants later this season. He’s a bit redundant with righty Darin Ruf, but the rest of the San Francisco bench leans left-handed. Mercedes crushed lefties last season to the tune of .339/.386/.523 in 70 plate appearances. He did not bring the same oomph against same-handed hurlers, however, hitting just .246/.307/.360 in 175 plate appearances against righties. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/giants-claim-yermin-mercedes-off-waivers-from-white-sox.html Edited June 20 by caulfield12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reiks12 2,148 Posted June 20 6 hours ago, pcq said: He's barely even a 4A guy but people choose to slam the Sox over his situation. He won't be noticed or missed. Lets see what the Giants do, im sure the same was said about Luis Gonzalez 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Side Hit Men 2,630 Posted June 20 2 hours ago, Texsox said: That old school crap doesn't work on modern ballplayers. You just can't yell anymore. Tony just doesn't get the social emotional needs of this era. He needs to be fired. Perhaps we can throw baseballs at drunk drivers who fail a breathalyzer test. Wrist slaps don't appear to be working with the "silent" generation. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,853 Posted June 20 7 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: Perhaps we can throw baseballs at drunk drivers who fail a breathalyzer test. Wrist slaps don't appear to be working with the "silent" generation. A nice modern twist on stoning! Great idea. You dah man. But in fairness Yermin doesn't look drunk in the video and there is no evidence he drove anywhere. Just a shirtless dude enjoying some champagne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caulfield12 4,424 Posted June 20 It was somewhat petty to try to control/punish Merecedes like that by keeping him in the organization. At least after last season ended. They had zero intention of recalling him. Even with Collins gone, Zavala and then Carlos Perez were 3rd and 4th on the depth chart. I can understand why he celebrated his departure, even if it also came across as immature. The Giants are the much better organization to play for right now. Everything they do has a purpose and plan behind it, both short and long/er term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soxfan49 2,557 Posted June 20 11 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: It's hard to be motivated when you do your best and the result is your employer yells at you, implores others to throw 95 MPH league balls at you from 60 feet away, and then permanently blacklists you. Most workers can quit and go elsewhere. MLB's Anti-Trust exemption makes players slaves with no escape options, living on an Owner's Plantation. #Great Resignation #Harriet Tubman Where Are Thou Nice use of hashtags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texsox 1,853 Posted June 20 11 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: It's hard to be motivated when you do your best and the result is your employer yells at you, implores others to throw 95 MPH league balls at you from 60 feet away, and then permanently blacklists you. Most workers can quit and go elsewhere. MLB's Anti-Trust exemption makes players slaves with no escape options, living on an Owner's Plantation. #Great Resignation #Harriet Tubman Where Are Thou You realize slaves were property, had no rights, and couldn't quit. Baseball players are well paid and can leave whenever they liked. To compare the horrors and depravity of slavery to being a baseball player is disgusting. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
