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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 19, 2015 -> 10:08 PM) Can he play 3rd? What are the chances he actually gets his D to acceptable 2B levels? The guy's raking in AAA One of the key points in the article is that he's got a weak arm. And bad footwork. Does that sounds like a 3B to you?

Here is our in-person report on Carson Fulmer's debut, from new writer Kim Contreras. Enjoy! Also, here is the recap of the other games.

We (Future Sox) now have an AZL correspondent, and she was at Fulmer's debut last night in Arizona. Read her report here, to give you a first take on Carson as a pro. Welcome Carson, and welcome Kim!

I guess we can un-pin this puppy. Signed all picks through round 34, didn't sign any of 35-40. Final.

Fulmer may or may not happen. Our writer down there is saying these dust storms have been cancelling other sports events already. We'll see.

Recap posted.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 04:34 PM) Gillaspie has to be trade bait as well because he's not playing either. Love that Saladino is playing short. His defense has been pretty good at 3B. No one is trading for Connor Gillaspie. Unless it is for some sort of minor league filler. He was traded originally for RHP Jeff Soptic. Soptic, by the way, still hasn't gotten out of A ball or solved his control issues (he's still walking nearly a batter an inning). Gillaspie's value went up, but now is likely back where it was. That's what you're likely to get - some A-ball reliever with one tool that gives him a very outside shot at being something later.

I'm normally the first guy to raise caution flags for attitude problems. But the reality of this team is, they are moribund. I think a little splash might not be a bad thing. As long as he hustles and can get better at hitting the cutoff man, I don't mind the antics too much. I think Q and Avi is an overpay though. Q is one of the most valuable trade chips in baseball and exactly what LAD needs, and you are adding a starting RF who has some potential to be above average overall? Too much. I also don't think they want another OF. Shark, Montas and maybe a lower level prospect (pick one from say 6 to 15 in the system) for Puig makes sense value-wise. Then trade Avi or LaRoche seperately, or possibly package one of them with a prospect like Montas and maybe more to get a truely significant upgrade at catcher or 3B. Finally, trade Alexei and Shark together to a team who needs pitching and a veteran defender for a late season run, to get a middle infield prospect further along than Anderson. Your 2016 rotation is Sale-Rodon-Q-Johnson and a competition between Beck, Fulmer and others for the 5th slot. Or sign a 5th starter for while Fulmer, Danish, Guerrero and others develop. Compare that to the current Sale-Rodon-Q-Shark-Danks, and it's pretty close to as good overall. And you've upgraded an outfield slot, 3B or C, shortstop and maybe DH. Victory!

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) Just want to thank everyone for the kind words. Hope you enjoy the article and the ones I'll be doing in the future. Thanks again! Welcome aboard the message board ship, Lip!

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 11:05 AM) My Bosch dries really well. Thing I love about Bosch is their anti leak technology, how quiet it runs (although really...it isn't like a dishwasher is a jackhammer so its kind of a moot point), and how well they clean (my dishes were cleaner with my Bosch then any other dishwasher I've ever used. Than again, maybe it is just the newer technology vs. using older diswasher's previously. I'll echo this. We have a Bosch dishwasher, it's fantastic. We only run it on the "Eco" cycle, which runs half as long and has always gotten everything clean. No need for other settings in that case! Also Bosch is just a fantastic company, virtually all their profits (that aren't plowed back) go into a trust that does charitable and scientific funding.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:52 AM) I just googled him. Pretty solid stats at SIU. Can't imagine why he wasn't drafted. Stats in college, at a lower level DI program, may not mean a ton.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:36 AM) I've been noticing Cody, too. Don't know much about him, except he is almost 23 and a Saluki. NDFA signing. Clearly too much for AZL. He could maybe play 1B in Kanny - their first baseman (Alexander Simon) was just a need-a-guy pickup and he's about 2 levels lower than he should be, so he doesn't really need to be there.

One of the new writers on SoxNet is Mark Liptak, who has been writing on the White Sox for decades and is a pretty big name. He's got his first SoxNet piece up - Part 1 of a three part series on What Ifs over the history of the team. Here is this first chapter. Next chapter will take us from the 60s to Sportsvision. You should all consider subscribing to SoxNet too!

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) How is it that Schwarber and Gallo, two players who also aren't very good defenders at their chosen positions, can go out and play some outfield without much problem? Different strengths and weaknesses. Also, not sure you can say yet that they won't have problems.

QUOTE (BigFinn @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 09:23 PM) I've been listening to the Pensacola feed for the Birmingham–Pensacola game tonight, and the announcer for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos mentioned that Courtney Hawkins was walking around in a boot yesterday because he is suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. Evidently, Hawkins was taking batting practice and hitting some bombs. Still, there was speculation that Hawkins may go on the DL. That's different than what the BHAM people told us - which is that he turned his ankle in a game a few games back, boot as a precaution. Which makes more sense anyway, as I don't think you wear a boot for plantar fascitis.

They are what they are. An airline whose business model is entirely built around reducing costs. That means they charge you for everything other than breathing. It also means they run as thin as possible, with just enough personnel and equipment to run properly if everything goes exactly right. When something isn't exactly right, it all falls apart.

I've seen so many people suggest moving Micah Johnson to the outfield, I couldn't take it any more. So I wrote an article on all the reasons why that would be a bad idea. Read it here. Then let's hear if you agree or disagree, and why!

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) Jurassic World, while entertaining, was pretty stupid. Of all the scripts to hit your desk, you chose the one based around a genetically modified, genius dinosaur and militarizing raptors? Idiotic. The nods to the original were the only saving grace for me with this film. You're seriously downloading movies without paying for them and then complaining about the quality? You get what you pay for.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 09:14 AM) Walking boot is usually ankle related. Or foot. I had one for a stress fracture in my foot, for a little while. In any case I'm surprised he's not on the DL if it is something that significant.

Recap posted. Barons have somehow won 7 straight despite no May and mostly no Hawkins.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 08:32 PM) My view is that they have reason to believe he won't be a successful major leaguer. Whether that problem is in the arm, the stuff, or between the ears, I don't know. What I do know is the team has promoted a bunch of other pitchers this year, and not Johnson. With this organization, I believe that is a sign. I disagree. QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 08:37 PM) I've gotten the impression they think he took his failure last year really hard. So to the extent that they can put something like this off, I think they want to call him up only when they are really sure he's ready. What makes it odd though, if that is true, is how much he was praised for his mound demeanor and being unflappable in the minors. That they are willing to call him up but only under the right circumstance and that they would like to trade him aren't mutually exclusive propositions, of course. Closer, I think. QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 09:05 PM) I think you're reading too much into this. Guerra was called up and basically rotted in the bullpen for a few weeks, Beck had one spot start when Erik wasn't available (would've had to pitch on two days rest), & Montas is getting the call once again when Erik isn't an option. IMO, Johnson is clearly the guy pegged for a rotation spot. They've been monitoring his innings very closely as of late, even skipping a recent start. IMO, that tells me they're expecting/hoping the guy will be needed in the majors in the very near future. And closer still. My personal view, which could be wrong - I think he's a guy they don't want to get out of a routine with an up and down. Having talked with him multiple times, he's a very... rigid guy. All business. And yes I think 2014 was very mental for him, so I think the reason they haven't called him up is that they won't do it until they can commit to having him in the rotation for a long period of time. That's why he hasn't been up yet.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 09:00 PM) What's Hawkins' injury this time? He was walking around in a walking boot last night. I've put in requests for info, haven't heard back yet.

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) It's a pay article, but here is the link: http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/mids...date-white-sox/ A dis for Courtney Hawkins -- and Trayce Thompson. And here is their list: 1. Tim Anderson, SS 2. Frank Montas, RHP 3. Spencer Adams, RHP 4. Micah Johnson, 2B 5. Trey Michalczewski, 3B 6. Jacob May, OF 7. Micker Adolfo, OF 8. Chris Beck, RHP 9. Courtney Hawkins, OF 10. Tyler Danish, RHP Mostly makes sense to me. Beck shouldn't be in the Top 10, IMO. May at 6 is too high, though at least in his case you can make a T10 case.

Montas' fastball gets straight at times, but can also tail quite a bit - this is a repeatability issue with his delivery. He's inconsistent that way. Slider can also be quite nasty, upper 80s, but he doesn't locate it well yet. Change-up is something he is focusing on right now. It's all about his rawness. He's got serious pitching tools, at least enough to be a reliever or even closer type even if he can just get better command of the FB and SL and get more consistent with his delivery. If he can also make the change a real threat, he's got a chance to start.

Prospect profile for Montas, if you want to read up a bit.