CaliSoxFanViaSWside

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 05:12 AM) What an interesting way to look at it. Moncada is pretty much must-see TV though right? Lopez coming up will be cool as s*** too. To me it's a different kind of fun with the Sox right now. The Kids Can Play was when I first got into the Sox. I don't mind it, just try to shrug off Chris Sale at another level and I'm pretty happy. Actually I agreed with Greg to an extent. Trading our guys for the best possible return is one thing ,like the first step in a rebuild. and for that first step,we all seem pretty pleased. But the coming steps are all just as important if not more so. The talent acquired has to pan out and to high degree for the plan to progress to the next stage which is supplementing it with any missing pieces. Then comes sustaining success for as long as you can.

Players do what's comfortable for them. Some guys do it most don't. The reasons for doing it are sound just like the reasons for moving around in the batters box ( which seems like no one does unless they are bunting) .I'll miss those Ted William's references from Hawk.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 04:25 PM) Yeah, should be interesting. I hope they pull a 2015 White Sox move and go on a nice little win streak as the deadline approaches to fool their FO into thinking they are contenders. Buy buy buy!!! Melky and Avi for Grichuk and Piscotty , or are they too old at 25 and 26 ? They are having down years . Or Just Piscotty and Carson Kelly or throw Swarzak in to sweeten it.

QUOTE (mac9001 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 01:07 PM) Tyler had a 27% K-rate in AAA and averaged higher for most of his minor league career. My trading philosophy on prospects with high K-rates is get what you can when you can get it, there's a overwhelmingly high chance this kid will never be a productive major league hitter. How do you feel about Moncada then ?

Like everyone else I'd love to see some early success for Moncada just to lessen the weight on him. Some runs would be nice too .

QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 03:51 PM) No trolling. I think that some seem to be severely undervaluing Stanton, and very much overvaluing A ball prospects. We must remember that not all these prospects will work out. Some of these guys are struggling in there respective leagues on the farm. I feel like this would be very fair considering the caliber of Stanton. Plus you would still have an OF of Robert, Stanton and Rutherford. Pitching staff of Rodon, Kopech, Lopez, Giolio and Cease. Infield of Burger, Anderson, Moncada and Abreu. Stanton is almost 28 . Robert hasn't even reached rookie ball yet and Rutherford is 20. By reducing the depth of the farm you reduce the importance of having that depth which is a hedge against prospect failures. Stanton's probably playing 1st base in 5 years. You are better off saying you're trolling than saying you can accurately assess or minimize the value of prospects we just traded for while at the same time taking on a massive contract. Miami would jump at that offer so fast it would make your head spin.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 03:59 PM) He wasn't pulled. That was a k from a suspended game weeks earlier. Thanks so he was back on the field for the K or not ? Still concerned he hasn't been back yet,.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 08:44 AM) Man this kid is really damn easy to root for.See ya in Chicago in 2019 Sox fan, Konerko fan. This kid is going to be a fan favorite if he can sustain success all the way to the Show.

Anyone else concerned about Robert ? He's been out longer than expected and hasn't played since he came back with 1 AB and then was pulled.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 19, 2017 -> 06:36 PM) That's why you play for one run A least that means we should not see any more bunts.

Well this game is going to end up 12-3. Tanking is ugly.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 19, 2017 -> 05:56 PM) Can we talk about Anthony Coronado? Dude is raking in DSL with power. Was a VZ signing for like 350k That's a superstar name if I ever heard one. Let us call him The Conquistador .

Can Renteria now . 2 strike bunt no no no no a thousand times no.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) Who the f*** is Tito Polo? A relative of Marco ? Great for games in the pool.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 06:44 PM) Give me one bourbon, one scotch, one beer So you want George Thorogood in the deal ?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) Still waiting for evidence why it would improve with a different team with a similar offense. Let's just say that the Cubs have better offensive players who have under performed this year and if they play up to their capabilities they SHOULD be better.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 11:30 AM) Yep. I hope he makes 115 healthy starts for the Cubs, but never pitches in the NLCS for them. Perfect through 3 with 5 K's. Hope he wins a bunch of games for them but that the Cubs hitting never cones around.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 11:30 AM) Q looks fantastic. Perfect through 3 against the O's with 5 K's.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 10:49 AM) Nice move by Rizzo. All he needs to do is find a few more middle relievers to compliment this trade and they're in much better shape. Those middle relievers won't cost the Nat's too much in prospects so they'll keep their big names. Would be shocked if they were still in on Robertson. In the League wide speculation thread on who gets the balling rolling, Daggins mentioned Ryan Madson to the Red Sox and I quoted his post right after and said Doolittle would be a good get though I never specified to which team.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 9, 2017 -> 11:57 AM) Sean Doolittle of the A's would be a good get. QUOTE (daggins @ Jul 8, 2017 -> 04:04 AM) * Seems like the 2nd wildcard is gumming up the works, so to speak. Right now, only three AL teams are definitely selling, and most of the NL teams that are in sell mode don't have much to trade. I'll say first major trade is Ryan Madson to the Red Sox. Dombrowski is aggressive and they could use a set-up man for Kimbrel. I replied with Sean Doolittle of the A's would be a good get. We both came pretty close .

Thanks. There is lot to like about "Jason". Fix the approach and we might have a pretty good player based on his currently low BABIP but hard contact and good power .

QUOTE (kwill @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 09:58 PM) Hey Guys, I have now listened to both Rick Hahn and Theo Epstein explain how the deal went down. They both told very similar versions of the story. Link For Epstein Version: http://www.csnchicago.com/video/how-cubs-w...e-came-fruition What I find very interesting is who was making the trades. It was Hahn texting Theo for the deal to happen. It shows the difference in how the clubs although structured the same but are run differently. It seems like Hahn and Theo were the ultimate deal makers. I am sure Kenny signed off just like I am sure Hoyer was consulted before the deal got done. It seems like Kenny has a more hands off approach with Hahn and who could blame as he does seem to know what he is doing. Not only is he one of the best negotiators at signing young talent early but he is proving quite the deal maker as well. The second thing that is interesting is that is seemed like Epstein was surprised that the White Sox were as willing to make a deal with the Cubs. I've seen some posters laugh about how Hahn called Theo while the Cubs game had started thinking the game had a later start time asking " Do you still want a starting pitcher " ? But what they usually leave out was Lester just got bombed and Cubs were down like 10-0 in the 1st inning. Now that is hilarious . And actually it's a good strategy even if it was unintentional . Or was it ?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 02:39 PM) Casey Stern on MlbNetwork radio just went off on an Astros fan who suggested standing pat so they could save all their prospects. "What is it with all of you fans that want to assemble an army in the minor leagues when you already have all your ml positions filled out? What could you possibly be waiting for???" Epic rant. Awesome. Sounds like the same kind of rant I've had about Houston . But it's not just their fans its their management, too. But we'll see what Houston does by July 31st.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 09:33 PM) Remember when baseball players were named Mike, Dave, and Steve? Darwinzon and Everlouis are some crazy names. Never mind Mike, Dave and Steve it's not even Carlos, Jose, or Luis

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