JoeCredeYes

The Sox are one of the most miserable franchises to ever exist in any sport, they have a .503 winning % in the time frame of your graphic, comparing them against themselves is a tallest midget award. But the fact that a journeyman SS that never made a single All Star game is 2 slots above TA kinda proves my point, not yours. And IDGAF what Mike Trout thinks about the dude, I've can guarantee I've watched way more of TA's career than he has. Using fWAR for all eligible/qualified SS's from 2016-today, Tim ranks 13th in the league in fWAR per game in that time span, right between Javier Baez and Willy Adames. He's a league average SS at best and getting worse by the minute.

I guess we have different definitions of "exciting." I don't find the bat flipping or on field altercations to be exciting, or be anything of value. Baseball is a grind, you mentioned 5 instances, 5 instances of flash does not make somebody a good or exciting baseball player. Sure, the FOD moment was a top 5 White Sox moment of the last 20 years, but at the end of the day it was a walk off HR in a regular season game. Batting titles are great, but even when he was winning them he was never "great." He's finished in the top 10 of MVP voting one time. He's always been, and always will be, a 1 dimensional player that relies on unsustainable BABIP to provide even average value at his position. I like my SS's to have enough energy to get rid of the ball on routine plays in a timely manner, save the swagger until after you've won anything ever. I think Tim had promise, enough promise that a lot of people like yourself confused it with ability and excitement, but that ship has long sailed and Tim's career is looking more and more like a bust every day.

I read stuff like this and wonder if I've been watching a different player over his entire career. The guy has a career OPS+ of 103, never had an OPS over .886, has stolen 20 bases exactly once, can't stay on the field and has been a subpar defender his entire career. He plays with as much energy as a 12 year old dog and makes routine plays look like spectacular ones. A slappy singles hitter is one of the most exciting players in the game? He's rarely if ever been a top 8 player at his position, let alone the face of the sport. Do you watch other teams? Serious question.

Tim's got 3 more extra base hits than he does GIDP this year. The off the field drama that I'm sure spills over into the clubhouse isn't worth it, leave him in LA this week.

I've said this before, but this was on the Sox. Dudes don't get in better shape after they've signed the last deal of their careers and shouldn't be expected to, as selfish as it is.

the pitch clock aiding in the demise of the fat pitchers, Lynn and Manoah so far, anybody else?

well he's a switch hitter and an infielder, but 6'5 and ridiculous speed and power

Does a real OF catch that ball that Eloy made a half hearted attempt at?

Definitely need some new blood in at C and I wouldn't mind a Brujan reclamation project. At worst he's a great super-sub that can play anywhere with solid D and not hit a lick.

Stone mentioned Pedro was seen talking to him afterwards

look on the bright side, we don’t have to worry about watching him play 2B now

nice hustle Tim

he got his mansion in Miami, he’s all set

Will the White Sox ever tell these clowns their feelings don’t matter?

I was nervous anytime Hanser caught a routine popup, he always seemed to be catching it in the heel of his glove while falling forward, won't miss that.

Hanser one of the more worthless guys they've trotted out in recent memory, even less skills than Leury Legend, good riddance.

I'm sure there's a delicate balancing act of waiting just long enough for teams to decide they're buyers and creating a bidding war that needs to be considered.

at best all the pieces to deal aren't giving immediate returns and more likely a handful of lotto tickets, I'm afraid the 2nd nuclear winter in 20 years of White Sox baseball is now the only possible outcome for the rest of the '20s, nothing left to do but sit back, relax, and strap her down.

Going to pat myself on the back here and say that this was one of the easiest calls in recent history. Paying jose again was always going to be a massive mistake. My TA decline predictions last off season also coming to fruition. I see Southsider2K5 has gone into hiding for months, anybody done a wellness check?

tough to get 6 outs an inning

I'll take an hurt Ryan Pepiot straight up at this point. LA still say no?

Remember when he pulled the "we gave who what?" in regards to 10D. That one sure didn't age well for TA, you're the same hitter profile just right handed pal.

Haha, if we toss in Morel then I've got TA 5th.

Maybe the 4th if you count a healthy Elvis

Alberto doesn't seem to have a sense of his abilities that is based in reality, has he successfully bunted for a hit all year? He keeps trying for some reason, like bro you're fat and slow, stop it.