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QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 10:21 PM) Talk about a dramatic improvement. 2016 Guerrero in AA, 73/108 BB/K ratio. 2017 Guerrero repeating AA, 19/100 BB/K ratio. If we can even just get Kopech, Hanson, Dunning and Guerrero to pan out as starters, whatever Giolito, Lopez, Fulmer, Stephens and Burdi becomes is just the cherry on top of the cake. I firmly believe our future rotation breaks this way in no order. Giolito, Rodon, Kopech, Guerrero, Hansen with Burdi, Lopez, Fulmer & Dunning forming the back end of the pen.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 09:03 PM) Now 8 IP 1 ER 6 Ks 0 BBs my breakout prospect

Yolmer is soooo smooth love it

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 07:06 PM) Does this mean Collins will be in Little Big League 2 The Gay Porno?

QUOTE (Blackout Friday @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 06:27 PM) Meanwhile, the other 99.99%.... I'm not even saying time to panic on Collins, but come on, man. to be fair to DA; fathom asked for "Who is the last Major Leaguer to hit that poorly in their first year of pro ball out of college and turn into a productive hitter?". Fisk fits the description obviously a bit tongue in cheek but if you look at a lot of catchers selected in the top 10 rounds a fair amount of them struggle and its for reasons stated in this thread catching is hard, learning to catch in profeshional baseball is even harder especially when the vast majority of the industry thinks you'll be moved off it by the time you sign. So yes people should be looking at what Collins has done on his defensive game and feel good knowing that this kid has a great work ethic and could very well become an average to slighly above average Catcher. People seem to forget how Flowers was viewed when he first came over, it was offensive first with little chance to stick and if he does he'll be a butcher, the converse of that became reality. All i'm saying is catchers take the longest amount of time to develop its a reason why a lot of players get moved off their because organizations want their major league ready bats in the line-up ASAP, Harper is a recent example and for a sox legened look no further than Konerko. as for another productive hitter to answer Fathom's question: Mickey Tettleton, drafted in the 5th round age 22 @ A .243/.376/.357 the next year @ AA 231/.345/.349 before he got called up to Oakland side note, Tettleton is a player i've compared Collins to in the past in a number of conversations.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 27, 2017 -> 09:46 PM) Oh I know but Sox have tried to get him for years. I just want to see people blame KW I honestly think all joking aside Swihart is a reasonable piece to come back for Frazier two of these five: Swihart, Beeks, Ball, Mars & Lin.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 28, 2017 -> 12:12 AM) Don't look now, but Q is on pace for a 4 WAR season. Last 5 starts 30.1 IP, 2.5/1 K/BB, 1.79ERA, 1.10WHIP 30K He likely has 4-5 more starts before the deadline.

Good win, that was enjoyable Q pitched great.

when i said a grandslam HR for his first home homerun i ment now.

Jose Abreu first home run at home this season a grand slam??

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 27, 2017 -> 09:31 PM) Kahnle velocity down tonight. Nice job of hurting his trade value, crap what a bum...release him... his ERA went up half a run...peripherals still look great, scouts aren't going to look at one bad outing and cap his value.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 27, 2017 -> 08:22 PM) So far, the hitch in his swing is seemingly making a big impact on his ability to hit. If true, that's questionable scouting. I truly get the concern for his ability to hit but his defense has made a huge stride very few are questioning if he'll be able to maintain behind the dish and that is massive, If he works that hard on his defense i can only imagine how much dedication he is going to put in an area of the game that has come easy to him for most of his college career.

Aced

Feel like Q hasn't gotten any calls tonight.

Lol @ fathom, give the kids some time.

Abreu with a nice double down the line sox up 1 nothing. sanchez on third 2 out

solid inning for Q

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 26, 2017 -> 04:40 PM) Just announced that Burger and Sheets will start in AZL, briefly, before going to full season ball. Looking forward to that low A line up with Gonzalez, Burger, Sheets and Micker.

If Q is getting moved to the cubs I would think something like this gets it done Jimenez, Cease, Albertos & Caratini If the Braves want to get involved great. Maitan, Acuna, Gohara & Pache but by trading Q for either of those packages there will be no doubt that they won't compete till '20 at the earliest.

so they're under the 5% threshold but pay a tax on that correct?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jun 27, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) How about Hansen? Has he been good enough to warrant top 50, even top 25 consideration? if he finishes the year at his current pace and gets up a cup of coffee at AA i think he winds up on the back end of the top 100; 75+ range.

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QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 23, 2017 -> 04:52 PM) Classic dickman I'm glad this has become a meme around here, if he ever makes it to the show i'll make sure i have a sign in hand.

I feel its fools gold to actively try to compete or think this rebuild is nearing its end, its much closer to the beginning than the end. Having said that yes the central across the board will be in shambles next year and its entirely possible we could come out as a dark horse. If the sox get off to another hot start and bring up the top prospects while guaranteeing additional service time, its entirely possible. I would like to see the sox maximize the value of Q, Kahnle, Robertson and Avi while getting lotto tickets similar to Yency Almonte for Frazier, Swarzak Melky, Holland, Pelfrey, Shields & MiGo and I think the FO realizes everyone mentioned above is dead money for all intensive purposes so they should eat as much as it takes to get the best returns possible. Abreu is an interesting case as I think they would have to receive an offer that they couldn't trun down, they like him as a club house leader and a mentor to the kids. They should continue to focus on the following: cycling potential talent from the wavier wire like Hansen, getting in the best draft position as possible(yes not every pick will hit, but bonus pool matters), letting the top prospects like Moncada and Lopez force the issue, I'd rather further delay their service time while making sure they've mastered a level while letting the coaching staff see what they have in Leury, Yolmer, Davidson, Saladino, Engel, Tilson(if he is ever healthy) & Hanson as well as the other "fringe" prospects like Delmonico, Danish, etc and lastly continue to sign projects in the off season in hopes of flipping them for additional depth and lotto tickets. Last note, if Davidson could bring his splits a bit more in order against RHP specifically his K% that would be huge.