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Giants have Bumgarner going tonight who historically owns the Cubs. Here's hoping..

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 10:15 PM) And Saladino has been a -.5 WAR player this year.Cant hurt to play Yolmer more. It's pretty much arguing if you want a giant douche or a turd sandwich.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 09:44 PM) 2 words. Paul. Goldschmidt. Or Daniel. Murphy. Although he kills any Cubs pitcher.

I heard Billy Hamilton made a sick catch tonight too.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 07:41 PM) His numbers have actually gotten better with his promotion. Unreal. That does happen with certain prospects from time to time. Usually it's from high A to AA though.

f*** cancer man...

I wonder how long Dedelow has to destroy rookie ball before the Sox move him up..

Trey M has a 7 game hitting streak now. Gillaspie 2-2 Burger 1-1, BB

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 05:24 PM) Maybe Beer is that guy (although I'm doubtful), but if you take him it better be based on merit and not on his potential signing bonus. Now that, I'm in complete agreement with.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 04:59 PM) So is Beer basically Pat Burrell? That is actually an interesting comp. Beer of course was the first freshman ever to win the ACC player of the year award.

Gotta hope the kid doesn't have an injury prone career.

QUOTE (Quin @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 09:36 AM) Depth. I'm still trying to wrap my head how Fulmer isn't in the top 20, but regarding Polo, I think he's a better prospect than Bummer and Cordell personally (going off Matt's list there).

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 04:23 PM) Blows? That's kind of ridiculous. He's an above average NFL starting QB. Somewhere in that 14-20 range. Eh.. that's more or less average actually. I consider 11-15 above average. I see Cutler more in the 16-20 range. That Javy Vazquez comp is damn good though. Million dollar arm, 10 cent head.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 04:38 PM) I'd much rather roll with a top arm or up the middle prospect like SS or CF if drafting in the top 3 picks. Most solid mlb first baseman should rake already, they are not hard to find. Drafting that high we should be looking for a potential franchise player at a key position. I don't see Beer being that pick, because he offers zero defensive value if the bat is not stellar. That is not what I was arguing and again, the sox aren't valuing defensive accolades like you are. If Beer puts up numbers even better than his freshman year, are you changing your tune? I'm firmly on the Turang train as I've mentioned several times and as fathom said, Kelenic is getting alot of buzz currently. It's going to depend if the sox want a kid ready 4-6 years down the road or one 2-4 years. Hell, noone has even mentioned pitching yet which would be a complete 180 from all of this. I just find it funny considering you were one of the many here wanting Beer months ago (even have an avatar propping him) and now all of a sudden changing your tune.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 04:31 PM) One of those rare nights where it isn't a fun pitching lineup. Yea all eyes should probably be on the Kanny affiliate tonight. Looking forward to see how our guys do against Jay Groome.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 03:23 PM) If the White Sox think he's a left handed Frank Thomas, taking him #1 wouldn't be considered stupid 20 years from now if they were correct. But a guy who could be Carlos Correa wouldn't be bad either. The thing is, Beer's bat will probably be ready by 2020. A HS SS probably will not, and you are going to have to trust the White Sox developmental team. A lot will happen between now and the draft. It will be interesting to see how they are lined up by the gurus next June. Yup. Again, the dude was putting up incredible numbers as a freshman. Even with a subpar sophomore year with extremely bad luck, he still put up sick numbers. The sox have already proven with their recent picks they advocate hit tools, power and high OBP and not so much about defensive accolade. Do I necessarily agree with it? Not really, but that also doesn't mean they can't improve with the glove. Burger and Collins for example were not drafted because of their defense. Again, if the draft were held today, I'm probably not picking him. It just seems like posters are more "in the now" from who has helium in regards to prospects.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 10:52 PM) Beer would be a terrible pick at #1 or #2 IMO. Get the most dynamic talent possible at the top of the draft and go underslot in round 2 if need be. You don't get cute when picking this high. No he wouldn't be. Kid was putting up legendary numbers as a freshman. I have 0 doubts he'll be fantastic next year. His bat is special. Obviously with the sox recent top picks, they don't value the defensive side of the game others do. I'm personally more on the Turang train, but lets not act like Beer isn't a top 5 talent in the country.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 06:36 PM) Ehhh I wouldn't say that. I've seen people rooting for #1 overall in 2019 already. I need to see links for this. I've seen a couple of posters mention top 5 before, but nothing suckier than that. QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 06:47 PM) You cannot pretend to know what the White Sox offseason strategy will be. They are maybe the most unpredictable front office in the game. raBBit, who clearly has as good an inside scoop on this franchise as about anyone, said they would never deal with the Cubs...then lo and behold. You argue whether they should or should not sign free agents but to assume that they wont be active in free agency is a baseless presumption. Especially with all the payroll they'll have available. What front line FA (which is what DA was saying) are the sox going to sign? Hahn has already kept his word with what their plans have been (and are) this year and next. He put the "not dealing with Cubs" rumors to rest MONTHS before the Q deal. They've already had more leaks with deals this year (that have been TRUE) than I can remember and their draft plans (and international signings, hello Robert) more than when I was on FS covering spects.

Another solid outing once again for Dunning.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 03:06 PM) Apparently Contreras has decided to turn into a superstar. I've always liked him. Guys with his arm and athleticism don't grow on trees.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 02:52 PM) For example, how in the hell is Moncada not stealing 2nd with 1st and 3rd, two outs and RHP on the mound Said it before as an example, there's no way Tim Anderson shouldn't have at least 15 bags swiped.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 02:48 PM) Can Sox throw a guy out stealing anymore? I'm more worried about if their manager will ever let them steal bags anymore (besides on hit and run and predictable counts)...

Props to the poster who mentioned Peterson as an option.

That was not a strike on Delmonico, but Vasquez is a stud framer so..