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Congrats Jason! Let me m kw when you’re ready for me to help out, I’d be happy to be involved with helping out in terms of the look and feel... frontend code and UI/UX stuff is one of my strengths. Fantastic first step thou and I know it came as a result of many hard hours of work. Thanks again for all you do!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 18, 2018 -> 09:02 PM) Most rebuilds (see Astros/Cubs/Royals) take at least 3 years and more often 4 or 5 years to pull off. We're just in year 2, and really only 1 1/2 years into the process. (Cubs and Astros have caused everyone to believe it's relatively easy to jump that timeframe making the playoffs up by a year or two, unfortunately.) This was always going to be the worst year. Realistically, the two most important players are doing fairly well (Moncada/Anderson) and Delmonico/Davidson/Sanchez are holding their own. We can be a BIT disappointed in Giolito's stuff (but look at the fact that he's pitched in terrible weather...if he hasn't improved by the end of May when he can get a much better grip on the ball, then we can bemoan it.) Lopez has been even better. Fulmer as expected after the brief blip to end last year. He ends up in the bullpen. The one possible trade chip that could have had some value was Avi, and he's definitely come out slow...but is that a total surprise with all the statistical warning signs/red flags from last year? Everyone else is basically going to be replaced. Maybe Bummer makes it, or Rondon. Nate Jones is undoubtedly trade bait with his injury history. Soria and Avilan will be recycled, if possible. +1 Exactly where I stand as well... I did go into this year with "low 70 wins rosy colored glasses" and now expect 56 wins. ( I'm sticking to that number because... Mark Buehrle. ) Either way, I've invested into the process here and don't really give a f*** if I'm watching historically bad baseball. My time is split between the few likely holdovers up in the show with us now and the minors. Live or Die, Go Sox!

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Apr 18, 2018 -> 01:20 PM) Only other thing I wanted to bring up from the Kiley chat was him saying one team in the top 5 is seriously considering Bart. He'll probably mention it when they do the mock, but I just thought that should be brought up considering there is a 20% chance its us. Bart?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 18, 2018 -> 01:59 PM) Ricky loves the bunt. Wouldn?€™t be surprised if Garcia was bunting for a hit on his own there.

2 for 2 with 5 RBI and a walk. He sucks. ( whatd up ptatc! ) ????????

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 18, 2018 -> 01:58 PM) It only gets more weird man! I am 27, still feel pretty young, and now like 50% of major leaguers are younger than me! Its crazy. Funny, I’ve always thought you where in your 50s. And yes, calling the players “kids” became a thing for me about 10 years ago.... now, as a 35 year old man - it’s appropriate. ????

So long and thanks for all the fish.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 17, 2018 -> 10:08 PM) Tyler Flowers finally put up some decent numbers with the Braves the last couple of seasons. Your sarcasm detector is obviously on the fritz.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Apr 17, 2018 -> 05:23 PM) Yeah, it's not like we've ever seen anyone with a low batting average, good eye, and good power succeed in MLB...oh, wait... And it’s not like he’s a finished product or anything. All hope is lost.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Apr 17, 2018 -> 12:10 PM) I thought he was in charge for Fulmer. Even so, the track record is poor. I don't think that Collins has hit above .260 at any level. Actually I looked it up and his best season average wise was his draft year, which he hit .258 in Kanny. He hit .230 last year. I don't think he's a major league hitter if he can't crack .240 at A+ Your evaluations are far too early and shortsighted, IMO. Also, my preference is to focus on the upcoming draft for this thread. Regarding the above posted mock draft, that sure would be interesting if picks 1 through 3 all went for pitching... giving us free reign to select any bat of our choice.

I’d like to go from 72 down to 56.

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Apr 15, 2018 -> 01:51 PM) Sale could have theoretically been traded for a different package as well. Ya don’t say!

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Apr 15, 2018 -> 05:55 AM) Thanks but no problem. He/she couldn't defend his point so he resorted to name calling. It just bothers me when mods speak in ways in which they are here to oppose.

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 14, 2018 -> 05:13 PM) Not even close How I’ve never seen this before is just beyond me

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 14, 2018 -> 05:56 PM) Adolfo is a f***ing beast. He already has the body of an in their prime major league slugger. If he can keep the K rate down, he’s gonna be an absolute monster. We would all absolutely love watching Adolfo and Eloy manning 2/3rds of our outfield for 5+ years. Their personal history along with The Bess attitude in baseball... fun times to hope for.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 14, 2018 -> 06:38 PM) Watching NBC-Chi on directv and it’s the Knights. Kopech started and went six giving up one run. Bullpen if Ross and Minaya give up six runs in the 7th and then Minaya gives up a homer in 8th and the SWB takes a 8-5 lead. Somethings never change Wow ???????????????

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 14, 2018 -> 03:13 PM) It would be a help if you actually paid attention to reality. What’s that supposed to mean? His post was a grounded expression of an opinion. I guess you just wanted a reason to flex your all mighty esteem mod muscles. Feeling better now?

QUOTE (Quin @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 09:11 PM) This is the greatest thread in SoxTalk history. It’s up there for sure but you missed some wild times back in 2003/2004/2005 ????

QUOTE (Blackout Friday @ Apr 14, 2018 -> 01:25 AM) Honestly, I think he’s a little pull-happy and he’s pressing too hard....they probably feed off each other. One bright side of this weekend series possibly not happening is he can hopefully clear his head. +4

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 09:28 PM) 6 years of championship White Sox baseball sounds great to me. Shoot high, aim low... that’s the saying... right?

Couple of observations about Swaggerty: 1.) it looks like he’s been adding some loft to his swing path this year and it’s been working well for him. 2.) I absolutely love his balance and solid base at the plate 3.) He also looks susceptible to high heat and will need to learn to lay off that pitch Overall, with the little I’ve seen - I like. Low bust probability due to having many tools. Would be nice if he ended up being a lead off CF guy for 6 years of championship ball.

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 08:09 PM) Swaggerty had a pretty good day. Went 3-7 with 1BB 1K 1HBP 2HRs in two games of a doubleheader today. So should this thread just turn into the daily Bohm & Swaggerty roundup? Wow.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 08:23 PM) Sometimes I contradict myself-I said the following earlier this week in the gamethread when Fulmer started, preaching patience, which I lost yesterday. Here's a level-headed Jack Parkman. Again guys, I'm autistic, Sometimes I view things with rose colored glasses, sometimes I see the worst case scenario. I got frustrated yesterday and didn't follow my own advice, lol. Everyone can laugh at themselves every once in a while. Self reflection and ownership for the win! Mad respect your way Jack Parkman.

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