Dick Allen

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 09:40 PM) Wow. My favorite part was when he included "other scouts" and then went on to sing the praises. If he does what he's capable of this season, we're looking at a potentially deep playoff run with our SP. Yesterday, except for the bomb of a HR, the Dodgers hardly touched him, and he wasn't throwing his slider. Just his fastball and change he is working on. If he stays healthy, Sale might not be the ace in a couple of years.

Wouldn't high odds be bad?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 1, 2015 -> 10:55 AM) Finnegan's going to start in the minors (probably AA), just like Rodon. Duffy will be fine. What about the April Fool's Day joke? You really wanted to believe it, didn't you? Reality check, I certainly would rather have Duffy and pay him $650,000 than pay John Danks 20 times that...but maybe you'd still prefer Danksie. That's not the point. You basically said 2015 was over for the Sox because KC has Finnegan and Duffy. Have you changed your mind?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 1, 2015 -> 10:43 AM) http://m.mlb.com/news/article/115705826/wh...n-in-al-central SOX, Ramirez and Sale (over Kluber). Cabrera (over Abreu), Kinsler (over Dozier), Plouffe (3B, most competitive/open field), M.Brantley (over Gordon), JD Martinez, Yan Gomes (over Perez), Lorenzo Cain, Victor Martinez, Holland/Escobar/Davis KC bullpen 4 Tigers, 2 Indians, 1 Twin, 2 Royals, 2 White Sox Should have mentioned Robertson and Melky as being in the running at least...and Avisail, as RF seems pretty weak. What about Finnegan and Duffy?

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 11:46 PM) Ha, I think it's more like "silly JR". I'm sure he had a role in Beckham's return the guy for whatever reason is a beloved figure it seems. Even Hahn's comments about him seemed a little too fawning for my taste but they were imo influenced by his boss. That said this is a coaching point and that's if you are telling guys like Sanchez and Micah "spring matters" but it doesn't matter for a .5 WAR vet, well, I dunno, guess they are all pros and at the end of the day they probably get it. I just don't think it's the best look and ya know there's that whole "haven't developed a single position player worth a damn since ____" thing. Then how do you explain Bonifacio?

QUOTE (Dunt @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 11:07 AM) I feel like Soto will only start on the days where there is a pitcher with a good pickoff move Soto threw out 3 of 4 would be basestealers yesterday, and if Alexei didn't fan on a tag, it would have been 4 of 4. He isn't bad throwing oit guys despite his ugly tosses back to the pitcher.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 09:06 AM) The pitch or the package must have sucked. He would have been a good hire. Supposedly, Hurley did not turn down a DePaul offer.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Mar 30, 2015 -> 11:04 AM) Do you honestly think that there was nothing in between them and leitao? You really think that was the very best they could do? C'mon now. There was a chance to at least bring a little buzz to the program and ponsetto continues her streak of making the worst possible decisions she can. Anyways, doesn't matter. Being a DePaul fan has been like being in an abusive relationship. No use in even trying to be optimistic that it'll ever get any better after all this s*** so I'm done for the foreseeable future. I agree. A totally uninspiring hire. If Hurley and Drew both said no go to the next young guy on the list.

I think it was Johnson's job to lose, and he really hasn't done anything to lose it. Sanchez has nice offensive numbers but according to BR, he is facing AA quality pitching while Micah is facing AAA. I think they ket Micah fail in Chicago before turning it over to Sanchez.

I hope Montas doesn't turn into Cleto.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 28, 2015 -> 01:28 PM) Why would you sign a massive contract with a team before feeling them out? Obviously that's an advantage you have, he can't do that this offseason with teams . But he can make sure he doesn't get stuck in a disaster or a place he doesn't like for 6 years right now. Might as well take that time. So you do realize if he signs with anyome but the Cubs, A's, or White Sox, that is exactly what he is going to do. Getting to free agency maximizes the dollars.he already said he will NOT negotiate during the season. No one should kid themselves, he is looking to get paid. If he grew up a Sox fan, he knows signing with the White Sox isn't a total disaster.

Red Line, Green Line, Metra all stop by USCF, and the Sox have more parking spots per fan in the stands than anyone. People have complained before that the Sox needed to get rid of some lots and have bars and restaurants built. If there is anything to complain about, it will be the lack of direction in the lots after the game. Hope you get an easy out or it is going to be a while.

In 2000 Schueler picked up Charles Johnson mid-season. He was awesome for the Sox.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:23 PM) How does the old saying go? Maybe Coop can fix him? Hasn't he had several injuries? He was like a top 20 prospect 4 or 5 years ago.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:19 PM) White Sox claim Kyle Drabek off of waivers. Put Nate Jones on the 60-day disabled list to create 40-man space https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/581550560765054976 He used to be a nice prospect.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:14 PM) ***shipps rolls eyes*** God will tell DRose when he is ready. It's worked well the past few years.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:06 PM) Its ironic you say that since two of those guys were platooned for the most part (Sierra/De Aza and Dunn/Paulie). Without much effectiveness.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:44 PM) Meh. I actually like a Gillaspie / Bonafacio platoon. I realize that it is more likely to be Beckham, but really the SOX could do much worse. Connor has been very solid against RHP. I honestly wish the SOX would have employed more platoons over the years...they've generally avoided them. When your bench is Nieto, Leury, Sierra, and Paulie, platoons are kind of tough.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:42 PM) Yep. And I'm perfectly okay with that. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they picked him, but the drillrod description above, just from interviews which is cherry picking, does seem appropriate. If he blew off Rongey, that ain't right.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:40 PM) Wasn't Donaldson traded before the trade though? Probably, but Hahn had been talking to Beane for quite some time.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) How long are the Bulls likely to stay healthy? If they manage to get Rose and everyone back for round 1, are you confident they could last through round 3 without a serious injury? I doubt they could last through game 3 of round one without someone going down. When are they ever healthy for more than a couple of games? It's been years.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:10 PM) And to contrast that, no matter what Carlos Rodon states to the press, I see no scenario that keeps him in Chicago past his initial trip to free agency. I agree. Has anyone noticed interviews with Rodon seem really uncomfortable? He comes across as a bit aloof IMO.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 02:27 PM) I assume if Gillaspie got hurt, then it would be Bonifacio/Beckham Conor had a good year last year, at least a good first few months, but 3B has to be an upgrade priority for Hahn IMO. Too bad they couldn't expand the deal with Oakland to add Donaldson. He would be worth giving up a couple of decent prospects.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 01:53 PM) So in other words this was a useless post to bash him? You couldn't actually answer the question with anything productive? Has he hit well or poorly in ST? The question was answered, but I forgot, it isn't Beckham, so no shots are allowed. 2 singles 4 strikeouts, 14 AB, 2 errors.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 01:49 PM) Has Davidson done anything noteworthy in ST? Struck out a few times, booted a ball, threw one away I believe. But don't knock him, he has upside, other than the fact he can't hit, run, or field. He hit 20 homers last season and his HR rate was probably 6th or 7th on the team.