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I still think Madrigal is penciled in pending a late ST extension. If they really were serious about holding Madrigal back...Brock Holt was obvious. The last cuts of Spring will also provide some interesting names if Madrigal doesn't make the team out of ST.

I know, they're so entitled, aren't they? Acting like they don't owe you free content and all. Or, even MORE free content, I guess, since they already give you a lot. But come on, right? UGH

If service time were not a concern, I'd still be 50/50 about wanting him to break camp with the big league team and a lot would depend on what we saw from him in ST. In 2018, he started off the year at Charlotte and he really wasn't ready - he had major control issues, topped off by a performance in mid June where he walked 8 batters in 3 innings. This wasn't just him working on something, it literally took him April, May, and June of that year for him to figure out how to control anything he was throwing. Once he figured something out, in early-July, he put together a run of 7 starts where he walked 4 people total the entire time. If he's throwing in the spring and his control is that pinpoint, then yes you can say he's "no doubt one of their 5 best SP". But we saw the same sort of control development for him in 2017 and 2018 both, where it takes him until May or June for him to find his control, then he would simply not be ready. So it's not just service time, it's not just the innings limit or protecting him physically, we have seen him need a long time to find control before and until we see him in games throughout March we don't know where his control is this year.

Don't say that... They'll yell at you!

I agree. As long as he knows he'll be a mostly bench/platoon guy and hes cheap enough to where we can cut him if he isn't geling with everyone else and causing trouble, I'm ok with it. I mean, look how much they wasted last year on Jay and Alonso.

Thanks guys. There was a lot of news last week. I felt the need to sum it up. I'm really curious to see what they end up doing. The Colas situation is so strange at this point too. Nobody really knows. I put this thread on the main page if anyone wants to combine. Thanks for reading.

Apparently he's wearing a shirt that says "All me, PED Free" on it.

Apparently I was at a road game where this pitcher Danny Farquhar noticed an odd banging coming out of the dugout, brought the catcher out, changed up the signs, and then struck out Evan Gattis who was no longer looking for an offspeed pitch.

So many Crede moments in here; it really pushes home the fact that Joe Crede is one of the 5-10 greatest clutch players in MLB history. His numbers in clutch moments are so much better than his numbers regularly. Crede's career slash line: 254/304/444 (748) Crede bases Empty OPS: 716 Crede with runners on: 788 Crede with bases loaded: 902 Crede wRC+ in low leverage: 84 Crede wRC+ in medium leverage: 88 Crede wRC+ in high leverage: 139! Crede career postseason OPS: 949! Clutch isn't just about how you perform in big moments; it's how those moments compare to your regular play. Derek Jeter was considered clutch because he was the same player in the post-season as the regular season; same for Ortiz. Joe Crede has every single clutch metric alive stating he was a VERY GOOD hitter in big moments, and a below average hitter in non-big moments. Joe was amazing.

only shame is they can't hit a baseball better. Both guys got an opportunity they otherwise wouldn't, got a few months of Big League Pussy and a lifetime pension from MLB and stories for their kids and grandkids. Not bad. Hell, hopefully it doesn't happen but I'd imagine Nicky might be the 5th OF and only an Eloy stumble in left away from the 25 man.

I am really looking forward to following him this season. For someone that was the 3rd overall pick, he seems like a guy that isn’t talked about as much as expected. I think he is going to have a monster year throughout the minors. Seems like he has a great balance of raw talent and tremendous work ethic.

Why are people acting like Mazara was some big long-term acquisition? He’s a mediocre RF that cost a mediocre OF prospect. He’s potentially here for 2 years, but perhaps only 1. Puig could only be looking at a 1 year contract as well, would only cost money, and could outperform Mazara both offensively and defensively. Mazara isn’t really the type of player that should stop a front office from trying to improve. The Rangers dumped him to go with Willie Calhoun.

Looking forward to 2023. Vaughn hits his 100th HR in a late May game against Kansas City. In the same game, for Kansas City, a 34 yr old Jose Iglesias makes a slick play at some point and goes 1-4 to raise his OPS to .590. Not a bad game for a declining defensive wizard who accepted the only MLB contract he was offered. Unfortunately for the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. Is struggling mightily in his second go round in AA, barely topping Iglesias’ .590 OPS

I heard from the media source that was posting about Manny Mota in this thread haha

Manny Mota thinks that Puig is signing with the White Sox FWIW.

Nope, that was the infamous Frank Castillo. Manny Mota is a former Dodgers hitting coach and is very close with Puig.

For those here who may not know... Look to the right of the scoreboard on the façade of the upper deck, and you'll see the infamous Gatorade sign.. The sign in question

Agreed, as long as he’s reasonably cuttable and Abreu has vouched for him I’ll ok with it.

I refuse to believe the White Sox would go out and spend a bunch to rely on Delmonico and Cheslor Cutbert (or however you spell his name) as the best depth pieces. They have to sign a 2b/RF or start Madrigal in the MLB or they are in trouble.

Gomez in that same tweet said the Sox are interested didn’t say whether there is an offer on the table from the Sox tho

I'm totally ok with Vaughn being Freddie Freeman

I know some of these are already mentioned, but also found these webcast or televised live Feb 25 @ Cleveland on Indians.com Mar 1 @ LA on Fox Sports West Mar 4 @ Milwaukee on Fox Sports Wisconsin Mar 6 @ Cubs on Marquee Mar 8 @ SD on Fox Sports San Diego Mar 15 @ Seattle on ROOT NW Mar 18 @ Ari on Fox Sports Arizona

I Think he definitely is a very good hitter but I don't think he has huge power. His max EV according to fangraphs last year was 111 which is ok but not outstanding (ranked about 110th in mlb last year). I still think he can hit 30+ bombs due to his bat control but he is not the classic 80 raw 1b like pete alonso or joey gallo.

Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

I wrote about the recent rumors and the White Sox for the upcoming J2 period. http://futuresox.com/2020/02/18/the-white-sox-are-eyeing-cuban-prospects-in-international-marketplace/

It doesn’t matter if he’s a top five starter in the organization. He’s going to be on a innings limit and needs to be available in September. He needs to be down to start the season regardless of service time.

Game 2 of 1959 World Series. It started off with singer Tony Martin botching the National Anthem. Before the game there was controversy over where Dodger wives would sit, because Sox fans harassed them so much in Game 1. Wally Moon made great decoy play in left to cut down Sherm Lollar at plate. Earlier, Al Smith got the "Beer Bath" in left. Sox lost something like 4-2. MVP Larry Sherry got his first save.

So you and I were both there at the Game 5 ALCS .

Yeah, I'm confused. His bread and butter in this world was amateur scouting. It was how he got the job in the first place.

It was a random game against the Indians, probably 1998 or so. I was 12 and went to the game with my dad who was able to get some pretty good seats along the first base dugout. There were some drunk guys behind us doing Harry Carey impersonations and I was laughing my ass off the whole game. I don't remember the game itself but it was a good bonding experience with my pops.

I was at that game too, 6/25/06 (my brother's birthday) on Sunday Night Baseball. We left in the 6th when the rain started, I was leaving the country the next morning. Heard both homers on the radio and watched them lose it at home.

Scott Merkin was asked by Hub Arkush tonight of the White Sox player’s opinions in camp about the Astros and Merkin said the players haven’t spoken at all about them. Merkin never mentioned why they haven’t discussed the Astros and Arkush was too clueless to challenge him on it. Hmmm, maybe because Keuchel is now their teammate? It was an embarrassing discussion to say the least.

Regardless, down for a very fast 16 year old.

Mercedes hit well at every stop in his White Sox minor league career. He mashed in his first stint at Birmingham where Sox hitting prospects go to die. That .957 road OPS looks pretty damn fine to me.

MLBIntel will tell you he's going with Moncada to COL for Arenado

Seriously.

There’s only upside having someone named Gorkys on your team.

You aren't obligated to pay the $2 for the content. I'll have more on the other names as free content as we get closer to J2. I'm not at liberty to post that stuff on the free portion of the site right now though.

Fulmer "not focused, thinking about that girl at the bar" Rodon feeling depressed and missing his Arkansas February wild boar hunt. Jake Burger in the "best COD shape of his life" looking to add a burrito microwaving game to his NEET repertoire after earlier mastering pissing in a Dew bottle.

LOL

Regardless, it seems like CWS could be signing a haul this July which would be tremendous

He ran a 5.9-6.1 60 huh. Boy that's really fast. Like shattering a world record fast.......

I think it is great that posters offer tips to those attending ST. With the influx of spring break, snow birds and spring training fans, some ST locations can become overrun with visitors and traffic.

One more tip, last one I promise: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g31350-d6772824-r367031706-Sumo_Maya_Mexican_Asian_Cuisine-Scottsdale_Arizona.html Never had a bad meal there, and the scenery is top notch. Will set ya back about $100 a head tho.

"Thats something the pitcher need to work on. He gotta work on how to control his feelings." Best line of the interview by far. F*ck pitchers and f*ck verlander especially.

Brock Holt!

This is one thing I will always like better about BA than some other publications- such as FG. It's bad enough that no one ever gets an 80 grade, but if you're not even going to give out 70 grades either thrn what's the point of having tiers like that? It's stupid. I understand scouting errors on the side of caution, but stick your neck out there for guys you really like and slap some 70's on them.

One is Latin and the other black. Those arent the same races. Besides that, great point there einstein. In the sports comp world, people of similar skin color seem to always be comped to each other.