poppysox

Better make it 10 years. In 8 years he will still be competing for MVP by the looks of him.

Jose would be better off if Ricky put him in the 5 hole. He is one of those guys that thinks he has to do it all himself. Pressure he puts on himself is not his friend.

I believe you are correct. There are rules and there are exceptions to the rules.

They will never call Madrigal or Robert up without an extension. A year of control on premium players is valuable.

I certainly agree that it wouldn't hurt to look at a coach or two. As I've said before...Cooper needs a promotion to emeritus status.

Maybe we need to upgrade the training staff. Glad the surgeries and time on DL isn't happening during the window of contention.

Congrats on not taking the bait.

Sorry...Wheeler. Got my W's mixed up.

Walker, Grandal and a Joc Pederson type would satisfy me as a great offseason. Throw in Cole as well if the deal is available but don't wait on the primary needs while chasing the Cole signing.

Most fans find that once the deed is done it's more enjoyable to look for the plus rather than the endless complaining some few seem to enjoy. For example...I wasn't enamored with Vaughn before the draft but now I'm on board and hope he's the fast track guy many think he is. Why would I want anything other now that he's part of the White Sox stable of hopefuls?

My prediction would be 2 year extension for 12-14 million.

I was just accused of looking at the stat line so you know his age is a stat I am familiar with. A 30 year old is not disqualified from making a team next year. Frankly...I would have loved to be watching any and all possibilities instead of Reed and Alonso.

Yeah...it's one of the things I look at. Also try to read what I can. If you watch the minor league games I guess you would have a better feel for it.

I like this. Been curious to see Skole in action. How we handle the DH next year.might be impacted if he can produce.

Reed in and Alonso out is the only explanation.

Wheeler showed us why he should be on the radar. Cole would be great but the Wheeler types would do very nicely.

Obviously not a good series. The starts by Lopez, Gio and Cease are the good to take away from an otherwise awful series. Next year this will be a distant memory.

Good move. We took a look at Reed...didn't work out...move on.

Gets walks while hitting over .300 and doesn't strike out...sounds like plate discipline to me.

I will enjoy watching a player with plate discipline.

I believe in growing your own or trading to get your stars and using free agency to solidify your weak spots. Grandal, Wheeler, Wood & Gennett would be outstanding gets. When you add guys like this to Robert & Madrigal plus adding back Kopech, Rodon & Dunning...that club contends. A guy like Cole would be nice but not a necessity to contend. I have never been a fan of putting to much resource into one player. You only have so much payroll even if you are the Yankees. If the FO is expanding the payroll by let say 100 million...I would rather get a package of players like you suggest.

Another 2 or 3 weeks in the Spring and he should be ready for the big show.

The last two games showcased the outstanding pitching of Lopez and Giolito. For the next two months the performances of the future core players is what we have to cheer. Eloy & Anderson...not so much.

A better question might be why is Reed on this roster?

Madrigal was promoted to triple A today. Not long now boys.