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Which should tell everyone that if he gets his shit together he will be a good pitcher. He knows how to pitch as far as working all zones juus can't do it yet.

Sox need to pile on the runs. Another comeback Twins win would be just disgusting and heartbreaking . Sucks losing that way.

Not sure what you mean by popular choice but in my eyes you never hold back the higher regarded prospect for a promotion in favor of the lesser one.

In hindsight Madrigal was probably their pick all along, Right before the draft we got that interview on whitesox.com saying Timmy will play anywhere and then Madrigal is announced as a SS. Not saying Timmy moves or Madrigal has what it takes to be a SS just that the emphasis now will be towards a more versatile group of guys to make the transition easily for w/e transpires. Love all the speed the Sox have also . Add Madrigal to a list that is Tim, Moncada, hopefully Robert. Lots of speed there to be driven in by Eloy and company. The new Go Go White Sox (even heard a Nellie Fox comp for Madrigal regarding how rarely he strikes out.)

Oh yea roster issues. Saunders had a career year in 2016 and is always injured. I know I wanted him a few years ago when he was a buy low candidate always seemed like a good field, potential to hit guy . Just not sure how much injuries have damaged him but he has pop and takes walks and used to play CF so he'd probably be our best option for a corner spot if Avi and Delmonico stay out longer and Tilson should probably still in AAA . But no pressing need for him at this point I suppose.

And there will be one but not from me . I'll be at work and I don't consider myself as an expert on draft picks enough to rant but I definitely want any of Madrigal, Bart, Bohm, Mize, India over Singer.

Are Alex Presley and Michael Saunders going to get any chances w/ the Sox ? I know they are veterans and in their early 30's and I have no idea how they field . I'm guessing they are mediocre at both at this stage of their careers but can combine a little hitting with a little defense.

Madrigal please if available . Pure hitter, pure baseball player ,level headed, understands the game. Just not feeling much upside in Singer . Not enough space between the floor and ceiling. Need some real baseball players and not DH/1b types. I know you take BPA but need still is a factor.

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Madrigal please if available . Pure hitter, pure baseball player ,level headed, understands the game. Just not feeling much upside in Singer . Not enough space between the floor and ceiling.

This is exactly my position and I'd throw India in there just for fun because he's good and has a superstar name.

Really good hitting w/ RISP tonight.

This. I am shocked that the next april vote is leading the poll. I know with all the injuries and bad pitching performances that the rebuild timeline may have lost some steam but to punish Eloy for it just so we can retain him longer seems out of line to say the least. You reward the guys who have earned it you don't punish them.

Because we are all just pawns on his chess board ? I swore I'd never respond to him as others do but I fell victim. He draws you in lol .Cy. you fell victim, one of the most intelligent guys around here who doesn't post nearly enough. More you less him would be nice.

And you wonder why people think you are a troll or just the fan version of Forrest Gump. I don't really know what to make of you. Attention seeker ? Brain damage? Senility ? You certainly know how to get people to respond to your posts so maybe you're a genius but with you here actual real baseball discussions suffers\ because people spend so much time responding to you and your oddity.

May God have mercy on your soul.

I'm surprised your actually confident of much of anything having to do with the Sox right now. I mean sure growing pains and I have been the one guy saying injuries prospect flame outs etc while others just think every pitcher will come internally. I'm certainly not against the rebuild but everyone here needs to start getting real. This year the rebuild has suffered a lot of set backs and cracks in the dam have led to a flood. We can all say it's darkest before the dawn and with Kopech and Eloy on the horizon things will surely get better but the Sox need to keep their options open . Stop thinking it's all just bad luck because it's not . It's just what happens in sports and creating versatility gives teams more options especially with the increasing reliance on the bullpen. Cubs have Zobrist and Bryant playing all over . Stros have Marwin Gonzalez . Championship caliber teams have those kinds of guys and if that ends up being Tim Anderson for one reason or another so be it. Right now JImenez is the only one among the OF you mentioned in the minors I'm pretty syre will have a very nice career. The rest either become trade bait or never become the quality of players you need on a champ. There isn't any guarantee that Jimenez stays in the OF either.

You really think that is going to hold up if its even true ? Please give a link . I know they've done much better but one of the best ? What does that even mean in your mind? top 10 of 32 teams for a whole month ? I'm fairly certain that not many of any teams are going to be beating down the Sox door and any that do won't offer much.

I don't think it's odd at all and Anderson isn't phased by it and wants to be a SS but he also indicated he didn't think it would be all that difficult to play OF. He also knows that it's a possibility depending on future events and the Sox may end up having a hard decision to make. But as he said he wants to be a White Sox for life and wants to be in the lineup no matter what position he plays. I don't think the talk is based on having Madrigal playing SS at all since there isn't any guarantee the Sox will even draft him. Maybe Machado won't want to move but the Sox pursue him and actually get him. It's a long shot but then that's where the hard decision comes in that Tim knows could be coming. If he isn't that concerned with it neither am I .

I wouldn't count on Leury some of the big names need to be versatile sort of like Zobrist and even Kris Bryant. I know most players are entrenched in one position but like now Moncada could be moved around some Anderson too .But realistically those things have to start in the minors. Boston didnt seem afraid to move Moncada around . Didnt they have him playing 3rd when they had him ? I know most would be against that , let him concentrate on hitting and all that . But sometimes learning and playing multiple positions might keep your mind off hitting woes and do things more naturally. they way they have come to you all your life . The good new is Anderson isn't against playing in the outfield if it comes to that. https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/could-outfield-be-in-tim-andersons-future/c-278979304

Eloy is beastly like Frank Thomas was beastly except for the crazy batting eye which might make Eloy less productive than Frank but the service time issue and better draft position are definitely playing a part in holding the kid down. The longer they keep him in AA then you can say he needs a good 2 months at AAA even if he destroys AAA like he has AA, longer if he doesn't. By then its September and maybe he's not real happy about it especially when he looks around and sees guys younger than him Gleybar Torres, Acuna, Sorotka, Albies and Soto all producing in the show .

Abreu reached a peak BA of .319 3 or 4 days ago of now at .302 . Hot streak dead.

Hahn's also talked about when a player forces the issue and that's what he's doing and he still isn't in AAA. I don't think there's any question at all he can jump right into MLB and produce . The question is how long are they going to make him wait to become a MLB player and thats just a matter of securing better draft position at the risk of upsetting him. And if he get's hurt in the meantime everyone will be upset Next April is a year away and he's already forcing the issue . Eloy is going to make a liar out of Hahn .

Nothing but breaking balls to EE was wondering when he'd throw more breakers when his 4 seamer is getting torched.