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QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 03:05 PM) My question truly is - what is the upside. In literally a perfect scenario, what does Asche produce? .270/.320/.380/.700 with no defensive upside and potentially a liability? What the hell is that? In this day and age that is a cromulent 4th OF and a borderline starter.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 02:42 PM) Asche had a hit yesterday and has hit some balls hard. I am more concerned about May, who looks over matched, clueless, and weak at the plate. Well May looked overmatched in AAA, so not sure what the Sox expected.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 02:13 PM) Just because he plays 1B doesn't mean he loses the ability to play 3B yea exactly, and if it keeps him healthier, it might help.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 01:54 PM) I suppose maybe Saladino plays (backup) third/utility infielder when Moncada comes up and maybe Asche goes down then? My plan would be 1) move Jose to DH full time, 2) Frazier to 1B full time, 3) Tyler to 3B full time, 4) Moncada to 2B. That's actually a pretty nice defensive IF.

It's a good question. My only guess is that they want Delmonico getting regular playing time instead of 2-3 times a week in MLB.

QUOTE (Soha @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 12:34 PM) Collectively there is more value, sure. Individually, no. I'm sorry, but Quintana isn't going to bring back a Chris Sale type return. And it probably won't even be close. I think some of us will need to grasp that at some point. Teams just don't want to part with superstar potential prospects, except in rare cases like when guys like Chris Sale are made available to trade. That's where you're wrong. Maybe not quite the return, but it will be in the same ballpark. Q is 90% of sale and is signed for another year. Their overall surplus value is similar.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 12:03 PM) I think it pretty obvious that the Sox are going to get a high pick. However, there is much more value in the players that can be acquired for Quintana, Jones, Robertson, Frazier, Melky, Jennings, Gonzalez, Holland, Putnam, someone taking Shields contract, than there is is wanting all those players to contribute to a 60 win team. The players that can be acquired on a whole for the current veterans far outweighs the difference between the 3rd pick and the 7th pick, IMO. We need those aforementioned players to have a good first few months. Frazier pulling his head out of his rear would be a good start. Yea I agree with this, mostly. That said, there is a pretty big difference between say the 2nd pick and the 10th pick.

right f***ing at him, damnit.

Yosmer has hit the ball hard today.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 9, 2017 -> 03:01 PM) Why worry? He has zero value. Remember Adam Dunn? Nobody wanted him, either. Unlike Dunn, Todd is a good defender at a premium position. He has value for that.

I know Todd hit that ball hard but man he's off to a slow start. Worrying for any trade value he has.

Half surprised Jose didn't drop that.

You couldn't pay me to wear that s***ty hoodie with that awful logo.

Q looks good.

lol he'll be out there Jason.

Come on Sanchez.

f***ing wind.

Kittle is talking a mile a minute, holy f***.

Their OF has saved them quite a few runs.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 9, 2017 -> 01:23 PM) Moncada K's; his right handed swing is not my favorite Sox might want to sit him down and suggest just swinging left full time.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Apr 9, 2017 -> 01:12 PM) Great play by Anderson I love this kid. Defensively he's so much better than I have hoped, even best case.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 11:02 PM) As one of Avi's biggest supporters I'm surprised I never posted in this thread but Ro Da Don basically said everything I would've said . It's hard for me to really understand how strongly negative the feelings are about him especially during a rebuild. Even his apologists are always somewhat apologetic about him because at time's he looks so bad. Other times he looks amazing like the first 4 games this year. One thing he always does is bust his ass down the first base line. I can't hate a guy who busts his hump like that. He deserves a little more respect for that alone, especially when guys loaf it pisses fans off just about more than anything . I could come up with reasons for his 2 errors so far but suffice it to say we've seen a lot of bad outfield defense so far due to weather conditions and not just on the Sox. Even I look at Avi with a jaundiced eye. I noticed that his 1st 3 or 4 hits were all ground balls .I was like what happened to him elevating balls ? Tools and strength do not always a player make but they help immensely when the on switch finally gets flipped. Yea, that is true. Avi just is a frustrating player overall, but I respect his hustle and dedication.

I like this catching platoon quite a bit. In fact, I'm finding myself liking this team despite the fact that 1/3 of the lineup doesn't really deserve a MLB roster spot.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Apr 8, 2017 -> 05:30 PM) Agree. He's brutal in the field and his baseball intelligence is very low. He'll get hot for a week or two offensively but then slump right back down. Granted its not a big deal this year with rebuilding but he needs to be let go when its over. Let a kid play who may have a future. Mark Like who? Unless you want to try Davidson out there...Avi is fine on this rebuilding team. Is what it is.

May is a AAAA player, he has no business anywhere on a contending MLB roster. Hope he enjoys his big league p**** this year.