WestEddy

I would imagine his family knows.

Here's Fangraph's writeup this spring: Chicago White Sox Top 40 Prospects | FanGraphs Baseball 35. Jacob Gonzalez, UTILDrafted: 1st Round, 2023 from Ole Miss (CHW) Age 23.7 Height 6′ 2″ Weight 200 Bat / Thr L / R FV 35+ Tool Grades (Present/Future) Hit Raw Power Game Power Run Fielding Throw 30/35 45/45 30/40 40/40 45/50 50 Whatever wound the White Sox front office felt about Kyle Teel getting popped a pick before Gonzalez in the first round of the 2023 draft, they’ve obviously been able to mostly heal. Still, at the time, Gonzalez was selected as a safer, high-floored SEC performer at a premium spot who was willing to sign under slot, enabling a $1 million swing on the boom-or-bust George Wolkow six rounds later. But upon arrival in pro ball, Gonzalez’s college pull power production was immediately revealed to be enabled by selling out for the inner half of the plate, and a myriad of swing and setup tweaks to straighten out his direction – and subsequently build a new loading action – have yet to produce consistent results. Still a lanky 6-foot-2 after a couple years in a pro strength program, Gonzalez is a graceful athlete but not an explosive one. He has below-average raw power, and a mid-season promotion to Triple-A Charlotte, one of minor league ball’s best launching pads, still saw him hit just two homers and post a sub-.100 ISO in 45 games. His strikeout rate spiked to 20% in the International League, and his avoidance of punchouts has typically oversold his raw contact ability because of how pesky he can be spreading out his stance with two strikes, allowing him to fight out almost anything but to little useful contact. He generally plays the middle infield with the sort of headiness and play clock that allows him to transcend a lack of typical shortstop range, but Gonzalez’s hands looked out of sync at times last season as the Sox shifted him toward more utility work. He profiles as an up-down sixth infielder at present.

I don't think Nishida's a very good defender. He doesn't cover shortstop, so he's mostly a backup corner OF and 2B.

Barely an old acquaintance, but a good philosophy

I hope the guy gets to see a total eclipse of the Sun in his lifetime.

Don't hate the game. Hate the playahs.

Apparently, I could get stuff at a truck stop that would make my hard on visible from space.

Nor did I have septuagenarians wringing out "Bingo card" yet again, to make some sort of point. Listen to this and get hip, daddio

I still have faith in the Sox' ability to find the odd Yoendrys Gomez and polish him up to a shaky #5, but they're not first in line for waivers, anymore. I'd say Davitt is first up at this point.

Correct.

The only way this matters is if you think there's a pitcher out there who is way overpaid, their team wants out, and the Sox see a quick fix. The Angels just signed Taijuan Walker, and they both seem each other's speed, at this point.

I've known enough dudes in my life who subscribe to that s%*#. I've relied on being me. It only had to work once, I'm married. I'm good.

I highly doubt that.

Personally, I'm not a fan of the term. We know RayRay just had a kid, as he announced it at some point. My comment was about the term and not him. It applies to everyone at some point. The flip side is "ha-ha, I can get laid anytime I want because I have good opinions, etc." It's all seedy.

The whole internet isn't about you, pal. Maybe let a little air out of your head so you can fit through the door jamb and touch some grass.

Everybody's involuntarily celibate when the partner ain't in the mood.

Welp, 3 of the last 4 have been chuck and duck for Fedde. Maybe he needs to catch whatever Hicks has and go get well. I think Joe Rock's being cultivated as a starter. I'd also think minor league free agents would have to be jumping onto the market any day now.

Sam Phalen says he hasn't been able to throw with authority. Hitting is fine. White Sox Injury Update And Timeline For Outfielder Everson Pereira

Red Sox looking for any offensive help. Red Sox Making Trade Calls For Offensive Help - MLB Trade Rumors I'd happily send them Hays or Grichuk.

Is he a shock jock, now?

It sure is nice to see this happen to a team not named the White Sox.

I dare say I thought it would be a major win if Derek Hill was as good as Michael A. Taylor (78 wRC+) last year. Dude's a league average hitter (103 wRC+).