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Nicky Delmonico LF/1B Currently making his case for the 26th spot. He has battled adversity and is still standing. Sox may want a lefty on the bench. Biggest competition? Aj Reed. Best

TWTW will break this tie

Anyone putting Bassitt in the rotation over Reylo is crazy, imo. Bassitt is 31 years old and he had one decent season with a 4.4 FIP and 2.1 fWAR. That was in Oakland as well - one of the easiest parks to pitch in baseball. Gio has been better pretty much every year - last year on a rate basis he was also better. Lopez is young and already has a higher career fWAR than Bassitt and he has untapped potential. It would be bad for a team to give his innings to Bassitt who has a very limited ceiling and no further development likely.

I'm guessing he asked for leave and it was granted. I think the heel injury might have been the death knell for him. Probably just said "fuck it" after that and hey it's his decision. He could grind for 10 years making 30K a year at most and wakeup and be 35 and spent some of his best years doing what? I don't begrudge jake anything as a person. As a fan sure it's hard to swallow a top pick doing jack squat but as a person Jake is free to pursue his happiness without my judgement.

Since this is the job thread, I would like to say that I hope the part time gig turns full time and is a long term good fit for Jack. However, Jack, I really think you are gonna lose alot of people when you start in with that "check your privilege" bs imho.

There ya go Nick! Rips a single up the middle on 0-2 for the RBI.

Without question... Given Lopez’ seemingly fragile psyche, Grandal possesses the optimal combination of; catching experience, game calling confidence, relentless opposition research/intelligence and pitch framing expertise, needed to successfully navigate Lopez through his pitching starts.

Pitched on the Sox in parts of 4 seasons lol

Plus, Moncada isn't having a great spring which obviously is scaring the team and Jack!

When both Gios start the year on the IL and Kopech isn't allowed to make the team out of spring training Bassitt would look pretty nice.

I'd take a guy coming off 144IP and a 4.4 FIP over Reylo and Gio, easy.

Annoying because he actually has past success with the Sox.

There's always those movie star good looks that Renteria used to talk about to fall back on, in case this baseball thing doesn't work out long term for Nicky.

That's awesome. I've always heard great things about Dallas. My wife and I spent 7 years in Tulsa (where Dallas is from) and people there speak very highly of him. He should be a great teammate in the clubhouse.

I hope he makes the team, that would be a nice comeback story.

Bruce can tweet about literally the smallest thing and still make himself look stupid. Impressive stuff.

I thought the same thing. It's confusing to type with italics if it's not quoting something.

The concern from me really is the lack of comment on him in the organization and the silence he’s been having himself. Both aren’t good indicators of hope.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2020/03/03/white-sox-dallas-keuchel-leadership-25000-team-dinner/4937202002/

Now that's cool.

I'd imagine by the end of next week you'll see most of the prospects re-assigned to their affiliate, maybe a NRI cut or two, and then we are only two weeks away from opening day. Hard to believe it's basically 3 weeks away.

Above average with the bat and you are talking about one of the top 3 CF'ers in the game and a 5 WAR type of player.

Lopez stands to benefit as much as any White Sox starting pitcher from Grandal’s elite pitch framing talent. Over Lopez’s (initial) 3 IP this afternoon, were several close pitches that were called balls (with Collins behind the dish). I have no doubt that Grandal would have (more likely than not) stolen at least 1 or 2 of them, resulting in 1 or 2 less base runners and a lower pitch count.

Quick overreaction: Sox should have acquired a veteran middle infielder

Engel > Delmonico

I'm really encouraged by the subtle but (hopefully) effective changes Lopez has made to his delivery. That curveball looks nasty

I really enjoy Collins ability to work at bats, and that fact that he rarely chases bad pitches. Now if he can pair that strike zone knowledge with a personal understanding of pitches he best drives (and attack those more) he could really become a nice piece.

Nick is auditioning for a spot with someone else; don't think he's in line to be on this roster but who knows?

If he hits like HK, I'll be really happy.

I would like to see this bears oline perform with a quarterback who can do presnap reads and coverage adjustments, and like, hit receivers in stride, before making these judgments.

Only Bruce would call him a former Cub without recognizing he is a former White sox as well.

Not around the team in any capacity right now. 99% of minor league players are in some form of organized camp right now. Burger is not. What does that say?

Fake ass insider Not Steve Cishek tweeted last night things had gone "silent" on purpose, just the way the Sox prefer it blah blah blah.

Never change, Bruce 😂

I used to own a Formula 1 (quartz) but I now have an Aquaracer. The Aquaracer is definitely better quality IMHO. The automatic movement is definitely the way to go so it will last forever. If you can afford the ceramic bezel, get it. If you're open to non-TAG models, I strongly recommend looking for an Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster. There are some good ones which can be had for $2000 with guaranteed legitimacy. Then I would recommend you find an Omega boutique (they have them everywhere) and have them give the full service. They'll replace the gaskets, clean it out, make it look like brand new, and then you'll get it back. For about $2500 you have a rehabilitated watch good as new. I know nothing about Prada bags or LV, but if you buy a TAG and a LV bag, you'll be writing a big ole check to the same company (LVMH).

If this is the definition, no one in the history of mankind has ever been free.

Way to completely miss the point. If you lost your job tomorrow and couldn't find work for 18+ months could you cover your costs? If you lost your job and couldn't find work for 3 years could you cover your costs? If the answer is no, you are not free and 100% dependent on your employer. True freedom is working because you want to and not because you have to. Put another way: Could you retire tomorrow and not have to worry about housing and food for the remainder of your life? If the answer is no, then you are not free. Also: If you say something and the consequences affect you financially, then no, you do not actually have the right to free speech either. For example: If you're afraid of making a post on Facebook and getting fired for it, then your employer is censoring your speech. If the consequences of that choice(getting fired) doesn't affect you at all, then you have the right to free speech and are truly free. Being truly free is when the consequences of your decisions don't affect your lifestyle one bit.

He is taking your paycheck? Hmmmm. Seems doubtful

This is 3 years old, just stop.

Exactly. The White Sox seem to be indicating (by saying nothing) that Jake is pretty much done with baseball and they are going to give him his space. For his part Jake's social media is basically 90% him and his GF travelling and partying and 10% anything pro baseball related. Put 2 and 2 together and it doesn't really seem like a guy "all in" on continuing his pro career. I'd imagine he hangs around the back fields of AZ this year and maybe gets assigned to a low level affiliate where he perhaps can start to rebuild -- perhaps. There's a pretty good chance he just quietly retires sometime this summer imo.

It's at the point where I'm hoping he can at least make himself desirable enough to another team to be dealt for like international slot money in a year or two or something. Doesn't really have a future here it would seem.

I agree, I haven't made fun of him, BUT the jokes are funny. He seems to have given up, sucks. I don't know if it warrants compassion though if the guy just gives up after making millions. I am fine with the jokes assuming he didn't take rehab seriously (likely) and continues taking our paychecks.

Jake Burger has been through hell and back. I don't understand the fat jokes. He's supposed to be a really good guy. He is a White Sox. Maybe pull for him.

Lmao this is rich coming from you

The Cubs really seem to be waging a multi-front war on their fans over the last couple seasons.

Exactly my thought. A guy who hasn't even played past A ball.

I guess Longenhagen heard my b****ing /s; he just slapped an 80 FV on Wander Franco. Wowser.