kwill

Yes, My answer is yes. I think if you always took surplus value to surplus value- I think prospects will win out in most trades. I think trading is always optimizing windows for a team like the White Sox. However, Right Handed power is the most valuable asset in baseball. Bonemer could be monster. Maybe he leads up to 2-3 world series appearances over the next decade. I like to compare this years White Sox to last years Bears. I had little expectation going in but it was exceeded and the final outcome however disappointing was a great ride. Additionally, My expectations for next year have increased. I want a division title and at least a trip to the ALCS.

Whats crazy is if we did just do that trade? And look Bonemer the player and the control could be worth an exceptional amount. Nobody knows truly how he will pan out. However, What we do know is Deitmers had a monster season. And very likely its the White Sox winning the division and playing in the ALCS if you do that trade. I don't know if its the right move. But I think its fair to ponder given the incredible need for a front line starter and how close the White Sox were, would it have been better to make that move.

I will say the other silver lining is we didn't burn Hicks or Taylor in this game. I would figure both could go multiple innings if we are ahead. I think you have 5 innings to get it to those guys. You have to bridge with Kay, Fedde, Smith and Newcomb to get there.

I know it sucks to lose but it happens. Look at how they drove in their RBIS: Adell Ground Ball not hard Hit Pop-up by Ramirez that falls in front of Grichuk Pop-up by Genao that falls in front of Grichuk Pop- Up by Rocchio that falls Look at the key outs by the White Sox Teels Slams a Ball with 2nd and 3rdthat is caught. Vargas gets doubled off Vargas Slams a Ball and Ramirez is able to smother it Im not saying they played a clean game by any means. Especially the walks. But you are not going to win them all and sometimes a break here or there turns the game. They just didnt get them today.

Is Ron Darling a Cleveland homer or something? This s%*# is unbearable.

Keep shutting them down.

The question will be whether Cade Smith make an appearance here if they get a man on in the 7th.

Sheesh! Some ball are getting hit hard for outs. Have to keep fighting; the middle relief has not been good for Cleveland.

Keep it close. Even if you go down in this one it would be good to burn two innings of Cade Smith today.

I wonder if the White Sox have challenge rules in the playoffs. Seems like he knew that was a ball.

Im going Game #1 Hagen Smith -> Eric Fedde-> Sean Newcomb->Grant Taylor Brazabon,Hick, Schultz available Game #2: Davis Martin->Anthony Kay->Jordan Hicks-> Grant Taylor Brazabon,Hicks, Schultz available

Lets go baby! We have to score some runs

Sam is so good. I know people s%*# on him for not making the play in Cleveland but he gives the best ABS throughout the year.

I'm stunned by the number of people currently a success, no matter what. The playoff odds sit at above 96%. If they come out of this week without a playoff appearance, it would be a massive choke job.

I mean you got to be able to hold the lead but the bullpen is out of gas. the starting pitching not being able to get through 5 innings consistently has caught up to them.

If we win this division nobody will care how we got there. All they can control is the next 10 games against sub .500 teams, 7 of which are at home. Yes, the Starting Pitching has been s%*# most of the year. Yes, the relief is gassed. Yes, our supposed best hitters are in a horrific slump the past two months. Yes, the trade deadline has been a spectacular failure. Having said all that, they still control their own destiny. Find a way to win 7, you punch your ticket to win the division. Win 6- probably punch your ticket into the playoffs anyway. Nut up and just win.

Colson is day to day. I'm sure he will sit for a couple of days as an excuse to give him a breather.

Our best hitters are in no order: Tristian Peters, Sam Antonocci, Chase Meridoth, Randall Gritchik, Miguel Vargas and Kyle Teel. If you feel obligated to play Mune and Montgomery- that's fine. But they have to be at the bottom of the order. They have been horrible. Last 14 G AB R H 2B HR RBI BB HBP K AVG / OBP / SLG OPS Colson Montgomery 49 8 7 3 3 8 8 3 25 .143 / ~.300 / .388 ~.688 Munetaka Murakami 49 4 5 0 2 7 8 2 28 .102 / ~.250 / .224 ~.474

I know it's easy to get upset at Sam, but he's not a natural LF, and he at the very least provides a professional at-bat. Half the lineup has been horrible in the 2nd half.

Tough way to lose. And yes, that play cost them the game. But you know what else costs them the fucking game. Over and Over again Murakami and Colson striking out. Murakami- 0-4 4ks Mongomery- 02- 1k They are unplayable.

I would definitely save Hagen for a high-leverage play on Wednesday if needed.

Woof. We have too many guys who are just horrible at the plate right now.

That's just bad luck. Burke put us in a position to win the game- that's all you can ask.

The White Sox will benefit from the expanded 40-man roster. In all likelihood, he is probably not pitching there if they had one more arm in the bullpen. Jose Urquidy pitched a very clutch game against the Cubs. However, He can't really be counted on as a trusted pitcher to give you innings.

I think the issue is that general managers don't want to trade real prospects anymore without getting back premium, controllable talent. You have the lockout situation and the uncertainty of the new CBA that play a part as well. We would all be up in arms if somebody like Bonemer was sent out for Deitmers. The other thing is the third wild card: although bring more teams into the fold, it definitely makes it a sellers' market. If there were two wild cards, you may have teams like the Twins, Mariners, Rangers, Reds, and Pirates more willing to sell. However, It's hard to trade your average players for average prospects if you feel there is a chance. So what you have is a bunch of "maybe he will better for you trades".