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I can go back and compare their average number of games played during their Sox careers very easily to Moncada Anderson Robert Jimenez etc. Same with Abreu and Jim Thome. This has been much/often discussed that "old school" Herm Schneider had the least amount of playing time lost to the disabled during his tenure than any trainer in baseball. It was the one niche Sox advantage, other than the Cuban Connection. And the team record under Schneider was also well above .500. No correlation? So it's either players, training staffs, or a combination of both.

There's a completely different pain. threshold in. this generation of position players than the 90s and 2000's guys. Everyday players were expected to give 145-150 games per season... other than catcher. Like Abreu (the only exception), those players would beg and plead borrow and steal to stay in the lineup each and every day. We had/have one player like that in Jose Abreu the manager was almost afraid to take out of the starting group.

He and Rowand got hurt all the time but at least they played hard and tried to play through pain/injuries. Plantar fasciitis is no joke. The worst... along with obliques. Obviously the hamate was his fault because he was too tightly wound like Konerko and couldn't get out if his own head.

Bellinger and Wisdom lighting it up and Seiya Suzuki back in action https://www.mlb.com/player/cody-bellinger-641355

He's never been nearly as fast as the scouts rated/projected him at coming out of Oregon State.

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2023&month=0&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&startdate=2023-01-01&enddate=2023-12-31&sort=10,d&page=6_30 Never thought I would see Colas and Alex Call right next to each other in OPS. Or Jared Kelenic #4 in all of baseball. For now...

They wouldn't take Kopech OR Jimenez or Vaughn alone...for example, for Lopez. And Hahn would never assume the risk of trading two of those three guys (together) because it would just spring another leak somewhere else across the roster.

They could never trade for him because what player would the Marlins have taken from the Sox other than Cease or Robert? Always a day late and a dollar short in these situations, like the Miguel Cabrera and Christian Yelich deals from years past when the Sox can never offer an attractive enough trade package since they need those players on the big league team to compete immediately.

From back in the 2020/21 offseason (reading between the lines, seems like this contract is more of a favor to Cousin or someone connected to him, like Norge Vera (perhaps helping him in the Sox system as a tutor/mentor) Cousin recently expressed his frustration with his exclusion from Cuba’s national team in the Olympic qualifier, U23 and the upcoming PanAm Junior tournaments. He has indicated he has asked the Cuban Federation for his release and will explore a legal exit of the country. He spoke very openly, perhaps more openly than any Cuban athlete prior while still on the island in an interview with Pelota Cubana. They didn’t give me an answer. They told me that they have nothing to do with that, that is a matter of State Security and they did not give me an answer that convinced me. So, that’s why I decided to ask for the discharge. I’m not going to continue playing ball because it’s not worth it. I have sacrificed enough to be able to get a contract; whether in Japan, Mexico, wherever. I was given one in Panama, but I couldn’t go because of the pandemic. I thought another chance was going to come to me and I got this one with the “Charros” and it wasn’t given to me. Yosimar Cousin via Pelota Cubana (translated from spanish) Cousin took a step back in 2020 and put up underwhelming numbers. He pitched to a 5.68 ERA and surrendered a robust 152 hits in 120 innings. His exclusion might be explained by this regression. It is interesting that it comes at the same time Cuba is suffering serious attrition of arms. As the player himself alluded he is more likely a victim of politics or the fear that he is a flight risk. Many might suggest Cousin’s reaction was predictable. Especially in the face of many of his contemporaries seeking baseball opportunities outside of Cuba? Other believe this is ultimately a situation of those in charge creating that which they fear? Which side do you fall on? Yosimar Cousin first appeared on my radar and in front of my camera during the CanAm tour of 2019. The lithe 6’2 right hander along with Yariel Rodriguez and Norge Vera represented outliers on the veteran laden staff. Vera left during that tour and has since signed with the Chicago White Sox. Cousin and Rodriguez formed a potent combination for the Camagüey Toros and later that year would help lead the Bulls to the Cuban Series finals. Yariel Rodriguez has since been granted the chance to pitch professionally with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. Cousin however has seemed to have fallen out of favour with the Cuban brass. https://cubadugout.com/2021/10/18/yosimar-cousin-through-my-lens/

Why someone who's maximum potential is last arm out of the bullpen (or utility infielder/final name on the roster)...? Better to take 4 shots with $500k each on 15-17 year olds.

If he WAS, there would be Marco Paddy and KW quotes all over that article forecasting greatness, like with Norge Vera.

He toes the company line... Leading to the Balta accusation that he should just resign if he had any pride, since the ownership group (seemingly) no longer trusts his judgement. He's just a caretaker or will executor at this point in time. He can sign guys on the periphery of Tier 1/A like Benintendi or Grandal...but these contracts for hundreds of millions or even $1 billion in the next 20-30 years will be far outside of his scope or purview.

When's the last time an international free agent from Latin America signed for less than $5 million (at over age 25) turned out to be something big? Alexei Ramirez? Under terms of the deal, Ramirez will receive a $500,000 signing bonus and be paid $950,000 in 2008 and $1.10 million each season from 2009-11.

And he shall be named... "My Cousin Yosimar (and the Two Yutes)" At least we can now have some 1990's Marisa Tomei memories to supplement our disappointment if he turns out to be another Yoghurt Sanchez.

"It's always a huge key, no matter what -- how well you can scout, how well you can bring talent into your organization. Hopefully, it's for players that come up and contribute by playing in the big leagues, but even having the ability to supplement and add to your roster in trades. It's the No. 1 thing in order to be successful (as a GM), to have a scouting, player development system that's top notch. And that's always been our goal here since Day 1." "We relish the opportunity (to reboot the farm system again). You’ve got to go out and you’ve got to scout and every single year have good drafts, have good international programs..." GM'ing ABC's

Quentin Dye Thome AJ Everett Uribe Crede Rowand etc. Those players loved to play hard and almost never sat unless they had no other alternative. Different breed of ballplayers back then.

Eduardo Perez... his best friend and ESPN broadcaster, would have been the much better choice but why deal with an impossible situation?

Strange type of deal for someone who a team STRONGLY believes has the ability to be an impact talent at the major league level. Not even Velasquez money.

Wrong so far on Yoshida... battling through an injury, timing is still messed up, but still fervently believe in the long run you have to take these risks on players who can potentially outperform their contracts 55-60%+ of the time. Versus those who are already maxed out and nearing the downside of their careers. Still have a long way to go before a winner can be declared. MLB scouting catches up quickly and players are forced to make adjustments on the fly.

Same with Babylon? I liked the first two hours and then it got way too predictable… Air is definitely worth watching. M3GAN in the genre of light horror/comedic movies isn’t bad.

Of course. And for $1.5 million less than Benintendi. OFC, Sox gave almost same exact years and money to Grandal at that superdemanding career killing position while already in his 30s.

This was surely inspirational about the next "wave" of Sox pitchers at Charlotte (especially Cronin's ERA despite great stuff line)... from Scott Merkin's "Sox Beat" column "CHICAGO – The goals for Davis Martin, Lane Ramsey and Declan Cronin remain the same: Reach the Major Leagues and help the White Sox win a World Series championship. But if they can reach those goals together? Well, then all the better. It seems only fitting considering they’ve been together for much of their Minor League careers. Martin, 26, was selected by the White Sox in the 14th round of the 2018 Draft, and Ramsey, 26, was taken in the 23rd round. Cronin, 25, arrived one year later in the 36th round. They are currently part of Triple-A Charlotte’s pitching staff. They also lived together during February and March near Camelback Ranch, where they took part in in their first big league Spring Training. “I always do everything backwards; it’s hilarious,” said Martin -- who made 14 appearances, of which nine were starts, for the 2022 White Sox -- during an interview in Arizona. “It’s cool because it’s a new experience. Different than anything I’ve ever experienced before.” “It’s very funny,” Cronin said. “He had been in the Chicago clubhouse but not in Glendale.” Through 15 games at Charlotte, Martin has made three starts and posted a 2.81 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 16 innings, including 11 strikeouts in his April 14 start. He would be next up for the White Sox if a starter is needed. Ramsey has a 3.00 ERA and two saves in six appearances, while Cronin has an 8.22 ERA in six games but is considered a pitcher with strong overall stuff. The trio of pitchers worked diligently to improve this spring but also had fun, from early morning jumps into the cold pool at the rental house to spirited games of pool to visits to a local all-you-can-eat sushi place. Now, the collective and individual focus falls upon continued development on the road to the Majors -- though they each would probably end up in their own place if that dream was fulfilled. “I would imagine we would be at each other’s [residences], try to be next door neighbors. It’s definitely exciting times for us,” Ramsey said. “Exactly, all three being in Chicago. I feel very confident that will happen this year.” copyright Scott Merkin/MLB.com full article posted to email

Don't forget the absence of Leury. No... can't go THAT far. Not yet.

Because it supposedly goes along with the Downtown/Loop Teen Takeover in the minds of Fox News producers? Correlation in their eyes...