hi8is

How's his defense these days?

Funny, I was just going to make a thread about this dude today. You're all way ahead of the punch.

6,000 posts. I just had to.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 04:47 PM) Just a reminder of Desmond's Career Inter League Stats, in 428 Plate Appearances: AVG OBP SLG OPS .220 .268 .379 .647 Not very impressive. Nice find. Ewwwww.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 03:02 PM) Alex Rios I just threw up into my pants.

Did Twitter blow up? Didn't check.

We all should have known he was going somewhere else when he himself came here to the board and said, "Outrow"

Thank you God.

QUOTE (Special K @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 04:15 PM) Dick is a staunch defender of sox brass. Any criticisms you have about the organization? They haven't made the playoffs in almost a decade. Somewhere in that organization something is going wrong, whether it be manager, front office or players. But even if you lay all blame on players, that's still a reflection on how selected them. To be fair - we're also talking about a franchise that is over 100 years old and only has 10 playoff appearances. They're due.

Desmond and Jackson train is in the station... All aboard!!

QUOTE (venom4789 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) sorry there is a lot of fluff between and i had over 50 pages to get caught back up. On a random note i have never met a merry go round that i liked, guess i found the horses creepy looking. So, all merry go rounds are from hell. Noted. That's like the most useful information out of this thread for the last week. Kinda. One last thing: end saga- end!!! February until pitchers and catchers report is going to drag ass. +1 maturity point... Not.

QUOTE (venom4789 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 02:29 PM) So have we missed the train, it seems all i see is the choice is down to mets and nats. Or maybe we have become the mystery team. Am I on a merry go round from hell or something?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 01:25 PM) I'm oddly excited to know what his HR call will be. Obviously we grew up with one of the most famous HR calls of all time, along with a host of other pretty popular phrases as well. I'm very curious to know if Benetti has his own call (I suppose I could research it) or if he will just use something standard like "And it's gone!". Wouldn't be surprised if he continued Halks call as a tradition and homage.

QUOTE (L. Ron Paultard @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 01:37 PM) Thread too long. to a casual part-time fan like me this is how it looks Cespedes: pros: -7-8 WAR upside (real line-up protection? crazy Chicago party scene-fueled excitement? Summertime Cell? that beautiful hitter's background that makes the seams/rotation so clear, the ball the size of beachball? Konerko and Big Hurt are said to really love it post-renovation) -could make the line-up truly terrifying assuming Eaten & Abreu wrist are healthy. -star factor -more athletic than typical corner OF, cannon arm -won't lose pick Cons: -huge contract by Sox modest financial means. Could cripple. -may be older than 30 -2015 may have been a fluke ala Puig's 2013 (whether outright chemically-enhanced, or just based on unsustainable "try hard" adrenaline outburst) -lazy, if not uncoachable, possible clubhouse issue JR won't be thrilled with -defensive/baserunning instincts mediocre at best Avi Garcia - can't believe gonna defend what is IMO another in a string of typical Sox scouting failures. But do people realize this guy is still not that old; played through 3 different injuries? Came back too early from a shoulder surgery with a hitch in his swing (mental or mechanical); plus in 2015 added bad knee & back. Ask Konerko what just 1 injury can do to a hitter... Yeah defensively, his instincts aren't that good, but athleticism, arm, aggressiveness may allow Avi to become decent RF. HR thief. 'sides, not like Alex Rios was any good toward the end of his tenure on the Southside. And then there was the curious case of the potted plant named Jermaine, just sayin' Rich Hahn, coaches have more inside information than we do. If they trust Avi is completely healthy & refocused, with no hitch & his old batspeed returning.... then let's give him 1 last shot. Beats paying 12-13 million per to Fowlers of this world. Disclaimer: haven't followed Sox closely since childhood, but apparently nothing's changed fundamentally: White Sox still cannot afford a (long-term) rebuild. If only because White Sox fans are maybe the least loyal or most fickle weirdos on the face of the earth. Myself included. People don't want to hear it, but it's even more true now that the Cubs are really good & exciting. As are the Bulls, Blackhawks. Not to mention the truly unlimited entertainment options a Smartphone swipe away.... It's always hilarious to hear self-styled blogger GM's blablabla about 5 years down the road. At this rate in 5 years, there may not even be Chicago White Sox. Must win now. Knowing how bizarre baseball is year-to-year, especially the playoffs roulette, it could be the Sox hoisting the Trophy in late October. Or they could finish under .500 again, haha if Melky once again decides not to wake until mid-June and rash of injuries hits. Such is baseball/life. Optimism > alternative, tho. Sign Cespedes! . Ok, gotta ask: What / who the hell is that in your avatar???

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 12:54 PM) @JonHeyman Not many players would eschew a 5-year deal for 3. Is cespedes the 1 quirky enough to do it? We may know soon. #nats #mets Seems like the Sox are out to me. I just want to watch the intro press conference this coming week - no matter where he signs. I've invested too much for too long not to.

Hate to even bring it up but Ingelses instead of Avi sure would be nice right about now.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 10:44 AM) Can someone tell me why he has had this drop off, and why it won't happen again in 2016? Steroids and he's going back on the juice.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 05:05 PM) Have any insight for us today? Nothing happened with Cespedes, yet again.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 05:03 PM) Yes, prior to January 2016 hi8is was the poster boy for normalcy. Now this cracks me up. Perfection. Those days back around 2003 / 2004 were a riot... 100% not normal back then.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 05:00 PM) hi8is has gone crazy this month... Ever go through a divorce and child custody case with a woman who turned out to have borderline personality disorder? Let me tell ya... It leads to some f***ing insanity. Believe they're technically called, "fleas". I've got "fleas".

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 04:53 PM) I see nothing I was just f***ing with you all. And myself.

Thread closed.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 02:52 PM) I am exhausted. I'm not the only one emotionally effected by a baseball team that isn't even f***ing playing games. Cool.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 01:57 PM) I have a feeling something will happen today You've literally been saying this for weeks. You're above this sort of thing.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 01:06 PM) Nancy's is good. I actually had them a couple nights ago. Yea man - 'twas deliciousos