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QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 09:22 AM) Do you think Moncada will be able to reduce his K rate in the minors? Or will he always be the type to swing and miss a lot? Frankly I don't care as long as he does damage when he puts the bat on the ball. He could reduce it a little bit. He's not like swing crazy though. He has high OBP's. Guys that are patient and take a lot of pitches tend to strikeout a lot. If he was making weak contact and grounding out a ton people would be praising him for not striking out. It really doesn't make any sense.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 08:52 AM) I'd bet on that. And if Shane manipulated Cory and Nelson to fight and get themselves booted, he's an evil genius. He's already the MVP of the season. I think Darrel's got this s*** in the bag. He and Laurel have to be considered the favorites right?

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 08:59 AM) Frankie Piliere‏Verified account @FPiliereD1 25m25 minutes ago Pavin Smith had a 4 hit game yesterday for @UVABaseball and continues to become a very intriguing candidate for the #1 overall pick Keith Law thinks Minnesota goes Brendan McKay at #1. He said he'd take Greene but he feels like Minnesota won't just because a HS righty has never gone #1.

I use periods and commas for all intensive purposes.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 09:03 AM) I agree with you, but this board is insane with the trashing any negative write-ups on players or prospects as biased and chasing any good reports as the "real" reports. He has Moncada ranked THIRTEENTH. He obviously thinks he is good. Yep. He also thinks Kopech is otherworldly. If his Sox reports are correct, this team is going to be very good.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) Seems to criticize Moncada for striking out, but has Meadows ranked above him who has been awful in his first 5 minor league games batting .056 and striking out 9 time in 20 plate appearances Collins has been pretty impressive so far in 6 games, having thrown out 3-4 potential base stealers, only allowing a runner to advance with runners on third and first and he faked the throw to second Meadows is also a solid defender in the outfield though. He doesn't really like Moncada's glove. Not just a ranking on hitting ability.

So it sounds like Chin Coleman will be brought on as an Assistant at Illinois. That should help with the Mac Irvin Fire people. Chuck Martin from Indiana was rumored as well but likely going to South Carolina.

I always just use commas and periods everywhere. Even in text messages. I don't like to appear uneducated.

Keith Law updated his top 50. Basically didn't move any players around from his top 100 but he took out guys that have graduated from prospect status like Swanson, Bell, Benintendi etc: http://www.espn.com/blog/keith-law/insider/post?id=6988 #5 Michael Kopech Best upside of any starter in high minors Potential for 3 plus pitches #1 starter build and delivery that works Command and secondary offerings not major league ready Struck out 10/18 batters in AA debut Top 5 starter in baseball upside #11 Lucas Giolito Up and down showing in spring training Working on restoring old delivery Low 90's 2 seamer more and mid 90's 4 seamer less Transition could mean more AAA time #13 Yoan Moncada White Sox bumped Moncada to AAA even though he came into year with just 53 games above A ball Doing what he usually does, making hard contact when he makes contact and striking out more than you'd like Playing 2B full time again. Law gets criticized by Sox fans because he doesn't think Lopez and Fulmer are starters and he's the low man in the industry on Moncada. He's the high man on Kopech though and still believes in Giolito when many don't. But yes, he hates the Sox.

People are acting like Moncada is Courtney Hawkins

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) White Sox are doing a Game of Thrones night, complete with a special giveaway. http://m.mlb.com/whitesox/tickets/offers/g...34541-982362913 I'm like the only person in America that has never watched GOT but this is a pretty solid idea. White Sox need to do s*** like this when they're good let alone rebuilding.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 01:57 PM) Right now the Astros do not NEED Quintana, but given the injury history of many of those players you have mentioned that situation could completely change I understand not wanting to gut the farm at this point, but halfway through the season, when you are in the middle of a division race and you have a fanbase clamoring to win...things can change Definitely. They also need to realize that an injury to the Cubs, Dodgers, Rangers etc could spark a team to just get a Quintana deal done really fast.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 01:48 PM) So basically if I have B-1 I should be concerned about my carryon fitting overhead? My duffel bag which can fit clothes for up to a week as long as I don't have to put extra shoes in there has suited me fine for trips. I've never had one of those big suitcases that people stuff up there or try to fit up there. I would basically describe my attitude toward flying as I despise it. Parking at the KC Airport is too expensive and hit or miss finding a spot. Also the food at KC Airport is horrific. Eat a banana and that's it. The actual boarding of a SWA flight is OK for me as I always pay the extra to make sure I'm in A group. The flight itself is OK as for some reason it puts me to sleep. Getting the rental car is OK because I have Avis Preferred. The only good part of travel is the part after you check in the hotel and have the trip ahead of you now. Interesting (to me) story: This year I was on a trip and I ate dinner with friends and I got back to the hotel, felt my pocket and f***, the keys to my car back in Kansas City were not in my pocket. Gone. I searched my hotel room, no keys. Searched my briefcase in case I put them in there, no keys. Went back to where I ate dinner. No keys there. No keys at the Starbucks I was at. I was going to go back to the airport and see if lost and found had them. Pure angst knowing when I got to KC I wouldn't be able to get in my car and I'd have to get a ride back to Lawrence, then go back to KCI with spare keys to get in my car, etc. Well, I went to the front desk of the hotel and asked if anybody had turned in car keys. Yeah right. Yes indeed. Somebody said they got out of their car and kicked the car keys in the parking lot. Somebody turned them into the front desk. Can you believe that? Most people would keep the keys or throw them away. Somebody turned them in to the front desk. I had my car keys and crisis averted. First time I've lost something like that on the road, knock on wood. Thanks to the person who turned in my car keys. Wouldn't most people just bring the keys to the front desk?

Well Sean Spicer just let United off the hook

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) Can Delmonico play third base? I thought he was just an outfielder now. He's the 3B at Charlotte.

At some point soon, I wouldn't mind seeing Davidson/Hayes in a DH platoon and Delmonico at 3B with Frazier gone but having Cody Asche is completely fine and being mad about him being here is pretty irrational.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:33 AM) The problem is he already has like 30 days of service from last year, so you have to add to that. May 14th is the date for Yoan Moncada.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 09:58 AM) I don't have time to listen to this right now. Would anyone be kind enough to tell me if Hahn said anything about Robert? Hinted towards them being clearly in the mix while not really mentioning the player by name

QUOTE (oldsox @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 07:03 AM) Same here, but Rox will then try to make Hoffman the centerpiece of the Q trade. I don't like that. When Dahl and Desmond get off the DL, they should be interesting team to watch. Remember, Rockies made a horrible trade when they sent Tulo to Toronto, and all they have left is Hoffman. They got lucky when Story emerged as ML quality SS, but they still made a horrible deal. All I'm saying is, they might be gun shy to pull off a major trade, but they do have some interesting pieces. Different people in charge now though.

Barstool Dave and Barstool Carl have the RedLine Radio podcast accessible on iTunes. They had Rick Hahn on last night and the GM was as good as always. This is a fun listen. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/red-lin...1210156055?mt=2

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 10:15 PM) Striking out too much is a huge deal. He walks a ton though. The strikeouts aren't ideal but I don't believe he strikes out "too much". Even if it's like a 25% clip, what else is he doing? Is he on base like almsot 40% of the time? I expect to him to always be a pretty high strikeout guy.

I think people still care way too much about strikeouts.

I wrote this about Trading Quintana if anyone is interested: https://www.bagadonutssports.com/blog/2017/...lding-white-sox

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 10, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) How so? Epstein went over slot amounts in the draft for years but teams weren't technically penalized for doing so. In this case, I believe it's a lot different.

Alex: Top 10 for Kopech seems high considering (iirc) you saying he has a legitimate chance to be a reliever. Is the upside just so enormous that that outweighs the risk? Keith Law: Correct. It’s potentially a top 5 starter in baseball. Keith Law: He’s, not it’s.