Chicago White Sox

I seriously doubt Jerry has any real influence on the draft. And Tony may share his thoughts, but he is just one voice in a broader decision-making group. This pick will come down to Getz & Shirley’s views on the top players.

Quero & Bush

Sox nepotism is finally going to payoff! But seriously, Thome helping to force his way to the Sox would be incredible.

How do the Sox feel about him exactly? You honestly think they feel he isn’t a high end defensive SS because they play him at 3B some? If not, why do you think they keep doing this? Do they just like playing guys out of their optimized spots for fun? You must have some theory on the why behind this malpractice. Also, several cracks in your post. Colson definitely does NOT have the best range amongst SS’s per Statcast. Witt’s OAA is more than double Colson’s and is hands down the best. And while I do think Colson is a tremendous defensive SS, it’s funny that you ignore DRS where he’s currently at -1. Most importantly, Colson has also been elite at 3B, which is part of the reason his OAA is in the 100th percentile (that isn’t just SS). SSS, but when adjusted for playing time, his 3B defenses would amongst the very best by both OAA/FRV & DRS. If you compare Colson’s fWAR per PA, it’s nearly identical between SS & 3B right now (and that’s using Statcast defensive data). As such, from a total value consideration, when Vargas or Murakami needs a day off, the question becomes who is the best backup at SS or 3B since Colson can provide high value at both spots. And it’s very clear they don’t love their other 3B options from a defensive standpoint, which is why we’ve seen Colson shift to 3B in such scenarios. So Venable isn’t really an idiot, but trying to optimize the roster as currently constructed. When Murray was on the bench, Venable kept Colson at SS when Vargas or Murakami needed time off and would play Tanner at 3B. I will not defend the relentless bunting as I find it to be incredibly stupid, but I refuse to be upset about a manager rotating around a guy between two spots he’s extremely good at defensively to optimize the broader lineup.

Least conviction <> mean the player is ready to implode. I simply have more conviction in Murakami, Colson, & Vargas to be star, 5+ win players and for Meidroth, Antonacci, Teel, & Braden to be above average, 3+ win players. Peters is basically playing at a 4 win pace despite being a strong side platoon CF. Obviously defense plays a big part of that, but his wOBA is beating his xwOBA by 50 points thanks in large part to a .363 BABIP. Yes, he is a very fast player and might be able to outproduce his xwOBA some, but it’s extremely doubtful by that much and his minor league history doesn’t support a BABIP at this level. Regression is very likely coming, the question is simply how much. If the two figures converge, Peters probably falls to a 1.5 win platoon player. As I mentioned previously, that still works if the rest of the lineup is strong, but does not prevent you from considering long-term upgrades. For now, I’m good waiting and seeing what we have in the player. His CF defense has been a welcome surprise and early indicators suggest its legit plus, but I’m not declaring him the long-term CF based on two months of results.

Team looked like they were playing hungover tonight…need to clean that s%*# up tomorrow and get the W.

We know they can hit LHP when healthy

This game was so fucking winnable…

Need Periera or Hays to come back…until then there are no options.

Because of negative contributors like Acuna and Kelenic. If everyone were healthy, this OF would be passable. Braden coming up and actually helping against RHP would help a ton though.

I agree…but would take Hill over Nishida if it came down to it.

Definitely seemed like he was much father than usual

Chase due for an outfield hit

Good AB Jacob!

Hays would help a ton, but the hamstring isn’t giving me confidence

Hill should 100% stay over Nishada IMO.

I don’t even think that’s the issue. Meidroth & Hill are both really good against LHP and Quero was last year. The problem is Acuna is fucking terrible in general, Sam is still developing against LHP, and Gonzalez should probably be a platoon bat (at least to start). Can’t really afford to start all three of them plus a below average, but semi competent bat in Benintendi. Really need Periera back ASAP to push one of them out of the lineup against LHP.

f***. No idea why you don’t pinch hit for Grichuk there. Needed at least one more run in that situation.

Colson pinch hit for Quero. Antonacci is up.

Peters made more sense when there wasn’t two outs IMO as hit contact could have still scored a run at 3rd. With two outs, I want the power threat at bat.

Sacks packed with Sox for Sam Antonacci!

Very good question

And there he is

Colson should be pinch hitting for Quero if there are runners still on base.

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