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Burger is 5-5

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:03 PM) As soon as I saw Diaz in, I was hopeful for another AB I have no idea how good gameday is for minors but the balls there were like right in strike zone.

Bad news: W-S lost their lead Good news: means more Eloy

Kopech got thru 8th with 0 walks. Tremendous night. Diaz left some men on down in W-S

Man what a night

Good lawd! Eloy follows him up to go 3-4 with a hr and 2 doubles. Mercy!

Collins home run!

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 08:26 PM) 10/11, bruh Oh got it. Across all of his professional at bats

QUOTE (Dizzy Sox @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 08:07 PM) Evan Skoug with a .909 babip through his first 2 ab's in Kanny...not a bad way to start his pro career. That math sounds off

Cheers all. Exciting night.

Burger 2-2 with a double

I'm on phone but did anyone read the BP updated report on Giolito? Made me feel better.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 04:17 PM) But sacrificing helps you get accustomed to bunting. You have to suck at something before you can get good at it. I didn't watch the game, but judging from the reactions here, it was apparently a pretty poor attempt. Get to the point where he's making good attempts, and then he can start to bunt for hits. Also, I'm not sure how true it is of professionals, but when I was playing, when I wasn't hitting well, I'd lay down a bunt now and then. It helps keep you locked on the ball longer, allowing you more opportunities to see spin and directing the bat where it needs to go. That can be some of it too. Would you do it with 2 strikes and 2 men on base, 1 in scoring position?

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 05:21 PM) The Phillies are so bad, I don't think we can catch them. Giants, on the other hand, hopefully with MadBum, they play a little better. I think we will catch them. We are only beginning our suck. They have gone through the worst IMO. unlikely they even shed many pieces.

I want to keep Yolmer I decided just now.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 04:31 PM) My only concern is that Cashman is a smart GM, and really never trades the "wrong guy" so to speak. Not saying Rutherford won't pan out, but it does give me some pause. He may not give up the wrong guy in trades, but he certainly has in rule 5. They've prioritized a lot worse players. Here's to Tito Polo, then.

I think Rick has been going after offensive and player profiles more than position profiles ala "we need more power" " we need more OBP" "We need more speed" etc.

I think Angels this is a move they could pull off. Modest cost but they just released Espinoza and Sanchez provides every bit as much defensive value. But I'd like to keep Yolmer.

I think it should have been like *Extreme sarcasm voice* Oh yeah, we're seeing red Would've KILLED

I'd be fine with Sox signing a defensive catcher who frames well. I think that would be good and helpful.

So Mendick was 2b last night. I'd prefer we not prioritize Eddy over Mendick at SS.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 11:10 AM) I hope his health projects better. Lillian's health, though, would be extraordinary.

Was Polo assigned yet?

How about that hire the Indians made? They hired a guy from the Eagles this offseason who had specialized in creating custom nutrition and sleep plans for players. Stuff like that I know is on Sox radar, Fabian mentioned it at SoxFest, but we don't know if they ever implement it.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) So there was a discussion this morning on MLB radio in regards to the Dodgers' FO. It is massive. Link They have some really bright minds in their FO which allows them to have multiple perspectives on things - a way of diversifying their portfolio, so to speak. I remember a few years ago making an argument that the White Sox Org should make more investments in instruction and coaching throughout the entire organization. There are areas where investments can be made, which seem like incredibly efficient and wise investments to make, particularly when compared against the costs of player acquisition/retention. Is this something the White Sox could benefit more from? Have they already been doing this? I don't care as much about hiring 15 former GMs as much as getting a lot more people in for player development, nutrition coaching, more people like Santiago for helping with transitioning to new living/culture/language etc. and more scouts.