Y2Jimmy0

I agree with you that Ian Hamilton deserves to be in the big leagues. It's not a video game though. Teams aren't just going to discard a bunch of guys just so they can add players that aren't currently needed.

Holding onto him longer is pointless though. Give the innings to Fry, Bummer and Frare down the stretch here.

I had Gonzalez as the #11 ranked prospect in the system for FutureSox. Behind Basabe and Adolfo and ahead of Rutherford and Walker. He needs to do it in AA.

It makes sense. Burr needs Rule-5 protection. Hamilton does not. We won't see Hamilton this year.

This deal makes perfect sense. This was Avilan's value. They saved the $$ and they need to clear at least 9 spots for the Rule-5 draft. They couldn't afford to carry him on the 40-man this off-season when other players needed to be added. They also will bring back Bummer in September and Frare needs to be added as well. Those are your bullpen lefties next year.

There is no word on Cease. He was struggling and it was wet out. He has an innings limit that is soon approaching. I wouldn't worry about it.

It's easy for you and I to sit here and say to discard random guys like it's a video game. I doubt the Sox want to just dump all those players though to add a guy that they don't need to add yet while they're trying to lose on purpose.

This started with a conversation I was having on twitter with Fornelli and Nick from BPSS. They were saying that Ian Hamilton should be in the majors. While I agree that he's capable and probably deserving, I doubt we see him this year. Has nothing to do with service time though, just 40-man roster space. These players need to be protected for the Rule-5: Kopech, Cease, Adams, Stephens, Zavala, Burr, Frare, Ruiz, and Medeiros. Hamilton doesn't need to be added to the 40 yet so there's no reason to use a spot on him for now. That was my whole point. The roster gymnastics here should be fun.

Thanks for reading guys. I appreciate the positive response. My biggest takeaway from talking to everyone was that Hostetler really lets his people work on day three. He builds credibility and encourages strong work ethic by rewarding guys for their hard work all year. Other area scouts mentioned to Bryce Bush after the fact that their organizations wouldn't take him or set aside the $$ to sign him without seeing him in person. Many scouting directors and cross-checkers just didn't have to the time to see an athletic prep player in Michigan in late May and early June. Hostetler deserves credit for trusting Wechsler in this case.

This used to be a site where intelligent fans hungout and discussed White Sox baseball. This thread is a dumpster fire.

I have Collins at #6 in the system. He has a 140 wRC+ in AA and I love his offensive profile. Even if he's a part-time catcher, 1B, DH his offensive skill-set still makes him a prospect. I really like Dunning as well but his injury has left me with some uncertainty obviously.

There will be lots of Bryce Bush info coming this week. I interviewed him this week along with NIck Hostetler, the signing scout and two of his high school coaches

He could be a high leverage type. I personally just don't think he's top 30 in a top 3 system in the sport. I ranked back end starters over him because they are more valuable. I generally don't rank relievers very high. Burdi/Hamilton/Johnson are a different animal IMO

I have tons of info. I'm pairing it down and waiting on a few more details. Should be early next week.

My rule is that relievers either need an outside chance at starting or they need to be high-leverage types. I included Burdi, Hamilton and Johnson in my top 30.

This is 100% not the reason why.

I think it's a stretch that Sox even go like 20-32 but lets say that happens. They'd be 60-102. That gets you the 3rd pick IMO.

Lets say they win today's game. They'd be 40-70. 52 games remaining. 26-26 would put them at 66-96. I think 66-96 gets them the #3 pick pretty easily. I also don't think this team with Kopech and Eloy on it can finish .500. They are really bad. I'm pretty confident that they'll pick 3rd.

The Braves are loaded but I actually wouldn't the trade the Sox system for theirs currently. I might if I got to keep Albies and Acuna but they are so pitching heavy right now. I'd much rather have the Sox position player core.

I don't see any way that they move the meter this much. I think the Sox are pretty locked in at #3 overall

The Sox can't be a mid-level organization anymore. They don't receive the same perks in the draft, internationally and in free agency that mid-level organizations are afforded. The White Sox need to become the big market behemoth that major league baseball classifies them as.

It tells me that they are anticipating him playing in Kannapolis next year. Good move if so.

Sosa will be on our FutureSox list

I wrote this about the White Sox signing class: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2018/07/international-signing-day-2018-white-sox-sign-5-players/ They did fine. I'd much rather have close to major league ready potential impact LH reliever than 5 LAtAM kids for $300K. This trade was fine. They still have another $2 million to deal as well. I'll start complaining next year when they have $$ to spend and they aren't landing impact talent. They've done a decent job of late with multiple prospects stateside and making an impact.

Brad Bach is bad and a free agent after the season. You should feel fine about the White Sox trade