poppysox

I have always liked players like Adam. If they can just learn to carry about a .270 BA they can be an offensive force. The action they create with speed has unraveled many a good pitcher. Anyone who doesn't feel better when Engel is running down a flyball instead of our other options isn't paying attention. Hope he keeps it up...would be a very useful 4th outfielder on our championship teams.

Do you think McCann was about the money in last years FA class. For most guys it's just the process required in today baseball. Lots of guys sign quickly with first team that shows genuine interest. Boras clients take forever because they want every last nickel. This all about the money crap is not good for baseball.

Benintendi would be a nice fit for us. Unfortunately... he's not worth the probable asking price. If the Colome, Bummer and Abreu deal mentioned above was available I would make that deal.

How to call for the ball seems pretty basic for major league outfielders. It seems this is a recurring problem year after year. Why?

It must be a good thing that between Kopech, Giolito and Cease we don't know who will emerge as our #1. Good time ahead!

Harold Baines has always been a class act. Congratulations!

A seat from old Comiskey.

When you can pick the best player in baseball you do it. Mike Trout.

Sox were outscored 4-2 by a team that only had three hits. Tells you what you need to know about the Cease start.

I also prefer to rotate guys in DH so as to use the whole roster for versatility. A permanent DH works when you have a Frank Thomas but there aren't many of those.

Boras clients are off the table for me. Anyone who wants to be represented by such a total jerk isn't much of a team guy. The Boris client is all about the money and himself IMO.

Ten game homestand means RH can be at the office taking calls the entire time between now and deadline. No excuses...lets get something exciting done.

Osich has pitched a really nice outing.

We can easily afford to add $100 million per year in payroll. Even if we elect to pay a Cole type in the vicinity of $30 million per year that still leaves $70 million per year for a lesser starter, a right fielder and several very good relievers and several nice extensions. I think Jerry is prepared to spend the money but probably not all his eggs in just a couple of baskets. That's not necessarily wrong.

If accurate...that is truly pathetic.

Looking forward to Cease taking another step forward.

Yes...for teams like ours.

My preference would be to keep Jose for another year or two. Vaughn will be ready and Jose will be getting older. There is certainly no reason to be trading Jose for a box of rocks. Until reinforcements get here someone has to knock in some runs.

I'm happy with whatever happens in the Colome trade or keep scenario. Getting overpaid for Colome or having him on next years team are both acceptable outcomes.

As constructed...he might be 2 or 3 on this team. Very nice situation to have.

Yes indeed...there is a counter argument for almost anything someone could say.

I want the guy working with Robert at AAA. He even has Engel hitting a little.

If an extension could be reached in the offseason...it could be reached now. Reasonable people are needed on both sides of the negotiation. Both sides want him up yesterday. Both sides don't want to lose millions for a few months of somewhat meaningless games. An actuary could work out the numbers that would be fair to everyone. Baseball has become annoying with all the contract crap that needs to be worked through. Some people say Robert has so much money that he doesn't need to sign an extension. JR has lots more money and he doesn't need Robert on the White Sox in order to eat well himself. In other words...neither side is going to get what they want because of economic advantage. They will get what they both want by negotiating in good faith with each other.

Good News.

Be still my heart.