ChiSox59 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:16 AM) This was my thought as well. If Rollins can start, Saladino makes a nice utility guy. Does Carlos Sanchez have any value? Sanchez/Petricka get a decent OF or probably not? I would think Petricka plus low level guy could get you Guyer. Maybe don't even need the low level guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) I still don't think the Sox trust Sanchez to be a solid SS due to arm strength. Agree and made a similar point towards the top of this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 18s19 seconds ago Rollins, per source, rejected 2 teams that offered super-utility jobs and guaranteed deals for more $. Wanted chance to win SS job with CWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Interesting how the Sox have added depth at starting pitching and middle infield, two places they were lacking in depth at. Now, here comes the outfield position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 What was your favorite moment of the Ian Desmond White Sox era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:18 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 18s19 seconds ago Rollins, per source, rejected 2 teams that offered super-utility jobs and guaranteed deals for more $. Wanted chance to win SS job with CWS. That's good news. Let the battle begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:20 AM) What was your favorite moment of the Ian Desmond White Sox era? Probably when Heyman got used and abused by his agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 06:12 PM) Eh. Rollins isn't coming here as a back up, I would almost bet on it. He is either a starter, or he will be released. He is on a minor league deal, which means there is nothing at risk right now, and I am sure he has an opt out, or a handshake agreement about playing time. This is asurprise move with the potential for a good return. Rollins has talent and might still have a good year left in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Last season, Rollins had a wRC+ of 114 vs LHP as RHB. Only hit 2 homers though. He was worse as a LHB vs RHP but did hit 11 homers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:18 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 18s19 seconds ago Rollins, per source, rejected 2 teams that offered super-utility jobs and guaranteed deals for more $. Wanted chance to win SS job with CWS. Exactly my thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 05:23 PM) Exactly my thought. So you think opt-out at end of ST if he doesn't win starting spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 How much would he make if he made the team? This isn't a flashy move, but at least he'd provide veteran leadership if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoedairy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:23 AM) Last season, Rollins had a wRC+ of 114 vs LHP as RHB. Only hit 2 homers though. He was worse as a LHB vs RHP but did hit 11 homers. If nothing else he could DH against lefties to get laroche outta there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:24 AM) So you think opt-out at end of ST if he doesn't win starting spot? Yes. I am sure he has a release date for being activated to the 25 man roster, probably at the end of March. I would also guess he got a handshake agreement that if they don't see him as the starter at that point, Hahn will let him explore other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) What was your favorite moment of the Ian Desmond White Sox era? This post, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Kenny finally got his guy? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Nothing wrong with giving Saladino some competition but I seriously doubt Rollins can beat Saladino for the SS job. Rollins' defense took a big hit last season and didn't hit any better than Saladino. Still like the signing since there's really no risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:24 AM) So you think opt-out at end of ST if he doesn't win starting spot? I would think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconOnAStick Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I laughed out loud at the news. Kenny gets his man once again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...amp;position=SS Rollins last year and his projections for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREEDY Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Kenny sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 09:30 AM) I laughed out loud at the news. Kenny gets his man once again! At some point Alex Rodriguez will be wearing a Sox uni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Doesn't hurt anything, and it probably wouldn't be a bad thing for Rollins to be around Tim Anderson for six weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 09:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. I see no real issue with this move. Not like they just gave him $5M for the year to be a question mark. Literally no risk involved here. Could end up being a smart move that we look back on as being worth a win or two w/ bench roles, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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