greg775 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 04:00 AM) As one of the biggest Viciedo supporters here, this one feels great. I really do hope he's a 1B/DH/LF platoon or something next year. I may be mistaken, but I bet u tonight's blast guarantees him a spot on the team next year. As much as I despise Dunn the player, they do (on paper) lose his 20-25 home runs. Losing Tank's 20-25 would be a lot as well, especially if we don't acquire a bit booming bat. It would be nice to see somebody get through to Tank and have him take the next step. Maybe Abreu has inspired him. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 If the Sox plan on rotating players into the DH spot to prevent wear (something I am very in favor of) a platoon of Tank/Gillaspie is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 At the end of the day Dayan is what 26? He's just entering his prime next year. I say bring him back and give him one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Please don't get sucked in by the 21 home runs. Viciedo has a .279 OBP, and that just can't be playing in the lineup every day unless you are a catcher. The Gillaspie/Viciedo platoon is tempting, but Viciedo doesn't really have big platoon splits, so that doesn't work well either. I'm not saying he should be non-tendered, but I hope the Sox plans don't include him playing much, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I'm not going to be blinded by the Viciedo mist. It's nice he's padding his stats when we are out of it but he's got the same violent swing where he gets pull heavy and forgets about right field. With his approach, he will occasionally get hot and go on a homer streak. He is what he is, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Is it me or does tank look more relaxed and comfy playing first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 08:48 AM) Please don't get sucked in by the 21 home runs. Viciedo has a .279 OBP, and that just can't be playing in the lineup every day unless you are a catcher. The Gillaspie/Viciedo platoon is tempting, but Viciedo doesn't really have big platoon splits, so that doesn't work well either. I'm not saying he should be non-tendered, but I hope the Sox plans don't include him playing much, if at all. You want to pay him probably >$5 mil as an arbitration guy to "not play him much, if at all"? Just say he should be non tendered. At least that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 01:59 PM) I'm not going to be blinded by the Viciedo mist. It's nice he's padding his stats when we are out of it but he's got the same violent swing where he gets pull heavy and forgets about right field. With his approach, he will occasionally get hot and go on a homer streak. He is what he is, IMO. I hate just what you described about Viciedo. But ... can he improve? 21 homers can turn into 30 in a hurry with his talent if he ever wised up as far as his approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 03:00 PM) I hate just what you described about Viciedo. But ... can he improve? 21 homers can turn into 30 in a hurry with his talent if he ever wised up as far as his approach. I think he can improve and I don't think it will happen until he plays for a team other than the White Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 14, 2014 -> 08:07 PM) I think he can improve and I don't think it will happen until he plays for a team other than the White Sox. Is it the Sox coaching? The motivating? Why does he need the proverbial change of scenery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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