Wanne

did Donaldson lose a bet with that haircut?...good God.

nice to see Carson getting a little confidence built up...

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 07:40 PM) He only ran by him after Engel went back to 1st after an out was signaled. That’s not the fault of the hitter regardless...

I bet Gibbons was asking about Moncada running past Engels....

Davidson needed that...

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 06:26 PM) his body of work, his delivery, his stuff, all of it. he's not a starter. I just don't see it. while I tend to agree....in his defense it seems the Sox have tried to change what got him here in the first place. He'll end up in the pen eventually...

where's this power curve he was talking about going back to?

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Apr 4, 2018 -> 06:10 PM) Moncada has a great approach.... from the left side. wish he'd just drop the right handed ABs....

watching the blue jays telecast over the clown show that Stone and Benetti have turned into... C'mon boys...take this one!

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 3, 2018 -> 09:29 PM) Yoan is just far too stiff batting righty yeah...getting sick watching it. At some point somebody might want to pull the plug on it. It's almost uncomfortable to watch...

QUOTE (Real @ Apr 2, 2018 -> 09:56 AM) https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/mlb/...cubs-astros#top One of the best Sox articles I've seen written in years Warning: Its very long. that was fantastic! thanks for posting!

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Apr 1, 2018 -> 12:09 AM) Every s***-weather-city team does that for opening day to plan for a rain/snow out. Sox opening day is next Thursday and they have off Friday for the same reason. and yet all the California teams are playing each other (sans Padres)...Texas too. Makes zero sense. There's enough teams located in moderately decent weather regions that stuff like this can be avoided. Not sure why they haven't figured that crap out yet. Not rocket science really...

Anyone in currently in the bullpen. I'm really not interested in trading Abreu or Avi at this point. If someone intends to give up a ridiculous return...of course you have to listen. But it seems teams are FAR less likely to be giving up packages like we saw for Quintana or Eaton...teams just don't want to cough up their prospects for a variety of reasons..especially financially. I'm of the thinking these monster packages might be very few and far between. So...not really interested in giving up either one of Abreu or Avi unless it's for said monster return.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 31, 2018 -> 10:32 PM) Last I heard for the forecast, it was something like 30 degrees with 2 inches of snow coming. I’m still beyond pissed they didn’t play yesterday!!!?!!! WTF? Most annoying thing about opening day...play...then wait. Nobody else did did they? Like the need a goddam rest already...on a FRIDAY?!?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 30, 2018 -> 08:59 AM) This season absolutely. You're talking to the person on this page who was probably the loudest and most obnoxious advocate of "play the kids!" this offseason every time someone suggested that Moustakas or Morrison or someone like that hit a lot of home runs last year and should be signed. Davidson was one of those kids we needed to play. We need to find a couple regulars outside of the huge talents we brought in last year. Here's Davidson's chance to be one of those. He needs to walk more and put the ball in play more this year. Good start. Let me see an .850 OPS and I'll happily give him the DH slot going into next year. Funny you mention Moustakas...aren't they eerily similar in terms of career ladder? I recall Moustakas really not being all that great until his breakout season last year...and he's what?...29-30 now? Like green mentioned...this is his first full season not looking over his shoulder. He's put in a ton of work this off season and has even talked about his approach and seeing/taking more pitches. He (as well as others) just look much more comfortable out there. Maybe Steverson deserves more credit than he's getting. Between Avi, Engel and Davidson...we're seeing different players at the plate. But yeah...proof is in the results. I think Davidson's here to stay...

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 06:16 PM) April 1, 2011 – The White Sox started the season with a torrent of runs in blistering the Indians 15-10. It was the second highest total of runs scored on opening day in franchise history. The Sox led 14-0 after the first five innings. Carlos Quentin drove in five runs and newcomer Adam Dunn knocked in four. lol...I was just talking about that game with my Dad...thinking we'd be unstoppable. As for Davidson...nice to see and I really don't think this is an abomination or anything. This is really the first year that he can just relax and hit and not look over his shoulder anymore...or whether he's going to get sent down. Good for him. He'll have his tough days...but honestly I'll be disappointed if he doesn't slam 35 at least. He just looks so much more comfortable at the plate.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 04:05 PM) Madrigal I'm as big a Madrigal fan as there is. Was a huge Pedroia fan when he came out. But I don't thank Madrigal projects anyplace else but 2B much like Pedroia. The pick wouldn't make sense to me...

WOW...Davidson killed that one. back to backers...

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 01:36 PM) Closer than I expected. He might be closer than Hansen or Dunning. this. He looked fantastic this spring. But like previously stated...he needs to be stretched out innings wise. But very hard not to get excited about having him...

QUOTE (zisk @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 02:32 PM) I would imagine there were less fat players to be picked. I don't blame the Sox for picking who they thought was best but risk comes in all shapes and sizes. All things must be considered when taking a player as a #1. I actually like RH but every one has to be judged on performance, and so far things aren't going our way. Some people are born lucky and the Cubs hired a guy with a horse shoe shoved up his ass. The only thing that gives me solace is that when the WS are faced with extinction, something good usually happens. Dick Allen, SS Hit Men, Frank Thomas, Jenks,Pods,& 2005 starters. why are we double spacing on a message board?!? this isn't Typing 101 That being said..."less fat players"?!?! geezus...ummm ok. Burger was a good pick...and he was raking the ball to all fields before he got hurt. I'm encouraged from what ptac said about a more than likely full recovery. I don't think he's done at 3B at all. I understand the frustration...but c'mon man.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 06:11 PM) how about just cut him. he's replacement level. and put who there? dude is still relatively young...

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 05:36 PM) Cubs 6, Sox 5, final. Robert went 1-1, 1B, BB. Saladino had another good game on both sides of the ball- maybe he's finally healthy? Santiago had good movement and life over 3 innings of work. Fulmer got screwed over by his defense so much to the point where I can't put any stock into the results. He had to throw a lot more pitches early on than he should've. Saladino also made a hell of a play at 3B for a DP. Not sure what the Sox do with him...I can't see him making the roster out of ST...but the guy would be a solid bench player for somebody.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 26, 2018 -> 05:00 PM) The injury that mitchell suffered would be much worse than the achilles for burger due to his size. thanks for making me feel a tad better about the prognosis with Jake ptatc!....appreciate the info.

tight vote. I wish I could say for certain about Yoan...but honestly I don't have a clue about his makeup. Seems to me he has all the talent in the world...what he does with that (while juggling all the outside influences and how he handles those which nobody can say for sure) to me is key. Does he want to be the best? Does he want to be a model (don't jump on me...just sayin'). I have no clue what he's about so it's hard to say honestly. I voted Eloy just on the basis of he literally seems to WANT to be the best and has stated as much.