CaliSoxFanViaSWside

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 06:58 PM) My argument? Ok, hitting-wise, he's extremely inconsistent and he basically sucks. But, defense at the catcher's position is very important. And while he is a "replacement level" defensive catcher, he is better at throwing runners out (stealing) than Soto, and he is one of the best pitch framers in all of baseball. If framing were a part of WAR, he'd be a positive WAR player. So, yes, he's not a good player, but he doesn't suck. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Pitch framing has more to do with catching guys who don't walk people. It's the pitchers not the catchers. Building an argument for Flowers and bringing up pitch framing is dubious at best.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 06:40 PM) One thing I like about Avi he plays hard. I love seeing him bust his ass down the line. He's beat out a few of those especially when fielders take their time . Can't ever dislike him because of that.

Conor with a triple tonight . Saw Andre Rienzo in the Marlin bullpen.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 06:11 PM) Any news on Micah? Sprained ankle

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 06:01 PM) Carlos Gomez traded to NYM Upton and Gomez ? Yeesh getting Gomez would've been nice.

Let Us Rock !

Just when you think the offense is truly bad because they were last in the league with extra base hits they get 19 extra base hits in 2 games. They still maybe be truly bad but they're streaking now,

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 05:09 PM) Meh, so Pablo tagged one. No biggie. Samardzija is still capable of shutting them down for the next 4 or 5 innings. You da man.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 06:18 PM) Soto 2-2 with 2 walks and a homer, yes! His OPS post AS game must be 1.500

SOTO SOTO SOTO SOTO !!!

I'd like to thank Hanley Ramirez for the loopinng throw to the cutoff man.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 01:22 PM) Actual complaining about losing Conor Gillaspie? What's it to you ? Oh yea forgot you snuggle with Beckham.

Let US Rock !

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 10:13 PM) Every move Hahn wants to make he has to clear through KW it would get old fast. Exactly. What's the point of being GM if you're not the one in charge. It's an empty title. Ever heard the phrase "too many cooks spoil the broth" ?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 10:09 PM) KW is in charge. If that's the case , Hahn may resign out of frustration if he can't implement his own ideas on effecting changes.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) I think Shark to Toronto in a deal that Sox get Hoffman with 2 others. Toronto might have given up the prospects the Sox wanted in the Tulo trade. Don't know who the minor leaguers are yet .

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:55 PM) Deals for Shark to TOR and SF in place. The deals are sitting there. KW is still "all in" on '16 and Rick is not so there's that drama right now. I was just thinking KW and Hahn have to be butting heads right now a lot. Who's in charge here ?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:40 PM) Maybe Reyes is in the deal ? Thank you very much

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) How long before Tulowitzki gets injured on that stadium turf? For all of those wishing he'd get back into playoffs contention, it's not like he was traded to the Cardinals, Royals or Pirates. Without some more pitching, TOR has far from an automatic path to the 2nd WC. You beat me to the punch about the turf. I say he gets inured again before the season is over.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:44 PM) Why do the Rockies want Jose Reyes? Dude it's essentially a salary dump trade only they also get back a quality player. Better then putting Tulo on waivers and just hoping someone eats the whole contract.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 08:34 PM) My ideal situation is trading Q and M. Johnson for Puig, and then extending Samardzija Have you lost your mind ? I expect more from you. You give up the younger cost controlled pitcher just to resign the older expensive pitcher who won't be worth the money he'll be paid at the end of the deal? Are you trying to cripple the Sox financially ?

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:36 PM) Agreed. Shark stays if Q is gone IMO. And what good is Shark staying . It would only be for the rest of this year . He is not resigning with the Sox. He is testing free agency . Giving up a cost controlled Q and resigning Shark at huge dollars and long years would be wacko !

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:34 PM) Where is Reyes going to play? Maybe Reyes is in the deal ?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) If we're going for it, I don't want to give up any of the four main starters for Puig. If you could build a package around prospects for Puig - I'm 100% in. But otherwise, the Sox need Sale-Q-Shark-Rodon intact to make a push. You want to keep Shark ? If we get any decent ballplayers Shark is going to have to be moved and replaced by Johnson .Shark alone won't do it though . Has to be bigger.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 09:21 PM) I like the Q-Puig swap idea. I don't understand why anyone wants to trade Q with Samardzija also leaving That hurts the staff big time.