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And yet another reason we can't go into 2015 with Avisail and Gillaspie as our best "power" hitters after Abreu. You might even argue Semien would be 2nd on the team in homers if you went into next season with the same starting line-up as down the stretch (which of course is unlikely, but not impossible). It's suicide at USCF.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 8, 2014 -> 07:11 PM) When we made the move, I absolutely hated it and was likely vocal about it here, but I've got to hand it to him, Noesi has been much better than I thought he'd be. Absolutely no risk move...so that's hard to hate, but the odds weren't in favor of the Sox. That said, he's really been a 4 starter and a borderline 3 for most of the 2nd half of the season. Has progressed quite nicely. Of course, the same thing happened with Phil Humber and then he fell off a cliff after throwing that no hitter against the Mariners.

A's and Brewers really sinking fast...Royals, Tigers, A's and Mariners fighting for those last three spots. Amazingly, the M's might have the best pitching of all the teams (if they make it), and the worst offense. Although I'd have to say the Royals are a close second in terms of abysmal offense (only Gordon, Perez and Cain are threats right now)...so you can say KC is incredibly boring or balanced in averageness. Scherzer and Vargas tmrw, so that sets up a huge battle for first place between Shields and Porcello WED, as I would expect Max to shut them down...if you add in that 1/2 game swing for the Indians/Royals bottom of the 9th, KC could easily be out of first place if their offense continues to struggle and they overuse Holland/Escobar/W.Davis.

Samardzija and Farmer = Annoying ND propaganda

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Sep 8, 2014 -> 05:58 PM) Only way I'd see it happening is if the Sox see him as THE final piece to go for it. Then Jerry MIGHT open the checkbook. Even then, it's doubtful. When you start talking about long-term deals for pitchers around the age of 30 that have NEVER had TJ surgery yet, you're rolling the dice. Shields would be the prime example.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 6, 2014 -> 08:17 PM) Wilkins has been a slow-adapter the first month or two at each level, we should have expected the same from him here, which is why it was actually important to get him up in early August when he should have been. Guess the white sox believe sanburn's more valuable than an extra 20 games of Wilkins in Chicago.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 6, 2014 -> 07:55 PM) Cleveland seems to have some decent pitching. This guy was on his game. They could sneak up and grab 2nd place. Kluber's going to finish 5-6 in the cy young voting. And yet another Quintana nd.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 6, 2014 -> 07:28 PM) Any ball that is going to the wall he pretty much bails on it. Any little looper, he gives up on. You understand cause of that injury, but you hope it doesn't affect him the rest of his career there like it pretty much did to Quentin. Yeah kind of like being in between on the fastball as a hitter...he takes time to get to full speed, lacks the ability to get good jumps. Some players can improve but others just tend to struggle with what should be instinctual actions. If he can put up 25 homers and 35-40 doubles all is forgiven...but how likely are those numbers offensively?

Looking very very ragged that inning. Other than eaton and Ramirez, we don't have any average fielders even...maybe Sanchez and flowers. We are definitely learning more and more about Wilkins' flaws by the day.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 6, 2014 -> 07:22 PM) Yikes Avi. I still think that shoulder is still affecting his mindset defensively. He's still very hesitant and needs to bust it and get back to the wall as quickly as possible...had time to get back and just didn't get it done. He's just not natural or fluid out there.

Garcia emulating viciedo and deaza there in rf.

Gillaspie and Wilkins not exactly helping matters.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 08:12 PM) Jose Quintana's FIP this season > Michael Pineda's FIP this season in his, um, 8 starts. And betances vs our pen during that time?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 08:08 PM) Pineda's velocity in his 4 post DL starts? 92.5, 91, 93.5, 93.5. Quintana's velocity in his last 4 starts? 91.5, 92.5, 92, 92. Era? Whip? K/9?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 08:06 PM) Missed it, what happened Intentional walk....avi walked too to load the bases but viciedo and semien failed

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 08:04 PM) 8. Starts. Since. 2011. And everyone wrote off victor Martinez three years ago too. Baseball is a what have you done for me lately kind of game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 08:03 PM) Gotta love taking the bat out of Abreu's hands. But there's no such thing as lineup protection. So much for semien always being clutch...odds of winning this one decreasing by the minute.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 07:50 PM) We need starting pitching and im not trading alexei either. Michael pinata sucks too. Have u even looked at his current stats or watched him pitch recently? I'm guessing no would be the answer to that one.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) I wouldn't do that trade if i was the white sox. Betances throws 100 and that's his second or third best pitch. He's going to be one of the best relievers in baseball for the next five years. Apparently nobody has seen how good Pineda looks now...because the Yankees wouldn't accept Quintana even if he originated in the royal system.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 07:15 PM) Just got home. Saw Sale only went six innings, did he just not have it tonight? Pitch count I think....98 through only six Wish the Yankees would trade us betances and Pineda for Quintana....then we'd have a closer and righty...would probably have to give them Alexis too.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 06:45 PM) House of cards so far. Kevin spacey as frank Rutherford is a lot more fun...and no robin wright bull-penn either Michael Taylor is no Kate Mara James shields adding ten million to his next contract tonight

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 05:47 PM) Maybe we're showcasing tank at 1b at other teams' requests. In the offseason? Then surely they would have already seen him at Charlotte in 2010 or 11.

QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 05:06 PM) Who are the 6-8 corner outfielders you would rather have? (Please don't say Rasmus....he's basically Dunn without the walks and the durability) Not better statistically just more likely in terms of reasonable contract terms and mitigated risk due to preserving draft picks...

QUOTE (LDF @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 05:14 PM) ummm ahhh you do know I was using the Dodgers as an example to make a point. right Okay

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 5, 2014 -> 05:55 PM) I don't think I'd be opposed to 2/$40M. He's a good hitter. That's what he is and that's what we need. I like that you can get that quality of hitter without shelling out 7 years worth of risk. His discipline won't age. Except we would lose him in 2017 and have to find another big bat just when we are in the middle of our prime contention window. So unless it's three years...but then fifty or sixty million over three years seems completely ill-advised.