Dick Allen

The White Sox have been batting close to .000 with these toolsy guys who needed a lot of development. They are due for one to come through. This would be a good one.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 03:05 PM) I mean, we should get Lindor right? That seems pretty fair.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 03:03 PM) Oh interesting, I saw on the news they said there wasnt any damage. they should send us a good player for that. It looks like a crack from underneath it. I had no idea a drone crashed into it when I saw it. I thought maybe it was just part of what was on the board when I walked by. But definitely damage, although when I was sitting behind the dugout, you can't see anything wrong with the board.

He claimed he shut if off well before it would hit the scoreboard. Then how did it clear the fan deck?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 02:41 PM) Where? Left lower corner. There is a big white spot. I actually was there Saturday and it was quite noticeable when you walked by.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) Why do people think there is damage then? Because there is.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 02:24 PM) This was covered awhile ago, they said it never actually made contact that he turned it off before it got there. No. He said that. The damage to the board kind of tells another story.

QUOTE (LDF @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 12:49 PM) i don't know if its a love per se, but what the sox have on hand to be used. meaning what internal options. i just hope things gets better, as someone said, it will take a month of so to figure things out. The team is 5-2 and in first place. Why do you hope things get better? When people were booing Danks at the home opener the Cleveland broadcast crew said something along the lines of from the sounds of it, you would think the White Sox are 11 games back. Why can't White Sox fans enjoy 5-2? Avi has had a slow start and he probably isn't any good, but he is better than a .160 hitter with a .530 OPS. It would be shocking if Jose Abreu doesn't have a 7 game stretch where he puts up a .530 OPS or less. It happens.

One guy who will get called up for baserunning and defense alone in September if the Sox are contending and he isn't hurt or traded is Engel.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 12:03 PM) He doesnt have a fraction of the speed of Dyson/Gore. Yes he does.

QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 10:35 AM) He's not going anywhere. Let's bring up Robin replacements. That's another dead horse that could use a few more whacks. White Sox are in first place. How JR, KW and RH don't see massive changes need to take place at this point is hard to believe.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) I'm not sure anyone is panicking. But it was around this time last year it was pretty clear Beckham was reserve infielder of choice and Bonifacio was behind both him and shuck for time...and he barely played. Granted he later sucked but Robin just doesn't seem to need that 2nd reserve player. Especially with LaRoche out, our team has so much more flexibility with LF/RF that Sands just has no place, especially with not being a RHP masher or speedy or defensively gifted. They also haven't seen many lefties. Eventually they will. Guys will get hot, guys will get cold. Coming to conclusions 7 games into a season is nuts. Someone might get hurt tomorrow.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) I'm not sure anyone is panicking. But it was around this time last year it was pretty clear Beckham was reserve infielder of choice and Bonifacio was behind both him and shuck for time...and he barely played. Granted he later sucked but Robin just doesn't seem to need that 2nd reserve player. Especially with LaRoche out, our team has so much more flexibility with LF/RF that Sands just has no place, especially with not being a RHP masher or speedy or defensively gifted. They also haven't seen many lefties. Eventually they will. Guys will get hot, guys will get cold. Coming to conclusions 7 games into a season is nuts.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 09:50 AM) Betting that you know more than Bulls doctors do is a good bet. If there is one person that knows less than Bulls doctors, it's DRose.

It's 7 games into the season. Sands will find some time. BTW after 7 games 2005 White Sox 5-2 27 runs scored 26 runs allowed. 2016 White Sox 5-2 28 runs scored 21 runs allowed. No need to hit the panic button yet.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Apr 12, 2016 -> 09:04 AM) So what is the deal with David Murphy? Why have 30 teams decided against signing him? Has to be something beyond the stats. Because 30 teams don't know diddly. The guy doesn't want to play in the minors at all. He probably would need at least a week or two there to be prepared for the major leagues, and he is on the decline. Plus, maybe where he is willing to play is limited. Guys that have an eye on retiring sometimes play like they are retired when on a roster.

Davidson with 9 k's in 22 plate appearances in his 4th try at AAA. Does anyone really want to take spring training stats too seriously anymore?

QUOTE (beautox @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 03:26 PM) nice twin killing I see what you did here.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 03:23 PM) Quintana is not going to get the same zone. If he doesn't, then it's BS. But if he does, they are just going to have to deal with it. I like Q's chances if he doesn't have to throw many strikes.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 03:22 PM) See, this is the sort of BS that screams "robots". There is no adjusting the zone based on the temp. Come on. At times you have to go up there hacking. If it is the same for both teams, it's not BS.

As long as Q gets it, fine. It's 38 degrees and windy. They want to get out of there as soon as possible.

It is amazing how much more popular Saladino became once the Sox got Rollins. Carlos Sanchez became popular as well. For that matter, some were even up in arms Tyler Flowers was gone. Keep in mind, with those guys in the line up, even though they did improve the defense drastically from the opening day line up, it didn't result in more wins.

Again it's Cowley so take it with a grain of salt, but he mentions again the undermining of Thibs saying there are several sources including players saying it's true, as the beginning of the Bulls falling apart. Says Gar/Pax blamed the injuries on Thibs minutes. http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/indiana...e-gets-started/

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 08:06 AM) Yup, once upon a time HE was OUR announcer on THAT station. And then HE wasn't. Thank you, Jerry. Thank you, Eddie. Brilliant move. Harry died on February 18, 1998.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 07:50 AM) Because we've seen Carrol for three years and he is an AAAA pitcher Who was destroyed in his first AAA outing. Turner is some Cooper project who has limited stuff. I hope Eaton is taking like a 2 day leave. Why? You have stated many times Eaton isn't as good as his numbers. He needs to be traded for prospects. Ynoa is a prospect. That is what the Sox need on the field. Not productive guys like Eaton.