poppysox

I've pushed for Pence several times on here. He would add a nice veteran to the mix. I have followed his career since he played for the Hooks in Corpus Christi. A part time role is probably what the Doctor ordered for his career.

Interesting to note that Keuchel mentioned that WS signing of Yaz was a key to his signing. Stressed the importance of catching if you are going to have a winning team.

"He who laughs last...laughs loudest."

Madrigal has skills that play every day. He can take a pitch or two so a baserunner has a chance to steal or steal a base himself...he can bunt...hit behind the runner...catch the ball...throw to the right base, etc. In short...he's a baseball player who does everything well except hit home runs. The 40 homer guy hits a HR once every 4 games. I'm not sure that Nellie Fox type player can win the MVP today as he did in1959 but for sure...a Fox type player will help you win baseball games today.

The lineup is so much more explosive when you add Robert & Madrigal to the mix. Hope RH is working on their extensions as a priority for the new year.

It's hard to pitch cautiously to Moncada or anyone in our lineup. We have danger lurking up and down the lineup. We are going to see some football scores this year.

Thornton for Borchard. Failed prospect for a failed prospect sometimes works. We should try it with Fulmer.

His "likes"(6) to # of posts (1) ratio will be hard to maintain.?

One thing that will help everyone is being surrounded by other good players. Abreu suffered in the past by trying to do to much. Getting your pitch or taking the walk is easier when everything isn't up to just you.

Sorry...wasn't thinking.

Apparently hitting like TA will win you the batting title.

Can you imagine WS fans waiting 6 or 7 years for the rebuild to show results?

Wow! Great job in this White Sox overview. The thoughts you express about Sanchez, Pence, Madrigal & McCann are spot on with my own feelings I have expressed here.

As long as Ricky doesn't bat Madrigal in cleanup...this lineup looks good no matter who bats where.

Must be very gratifying work.

That's the same skill that makes him ideal for #2. Fox like.

Happy with Mazara.

I like your thinking!

Both have a chance...they certainly have the stuff.

Easy no...doable yes.

The GM job is not easy. Most of us follow just one team very closely. We know who is on the 40 man roster and have strong opinions on players strengths and weaknesses. Even with that easy task of following one team...we don't all agree on very much. Rick and his staff need to track 30 teams and 1200+ players. It's easy for us to zero in on the names the national writers are tossing around like Keuchel and EE. When a name like Mazara comes out of the blue it's hopefully because RH and his staff have been searching for the RF answer. If Mazara bombs... the posters will all agree it was a dumb signing. If Mazara is the greatest thing since sliced bread it will be referred to as an obvious pickup. After player selection they can negotiate ridiculously expensive contracts & extensions that will also be criticized. I don't know why we have struggled for the years proceeding the rebuild...but I do know that I like where we are at currently. Obviously...I think RH is doing a very good job. Go Sox!

My preference would be Engle in the RF platoon but I liked your post.

Agreed! Posters should try to disagree without being disagreeable.

Fair weather fans are in the majority. In another year all sorts of former Cubs fans will be scampering aboard the bandwagon.

Star Power! First WS team ever with so many potential stars.