Chicago White Sox

And that's the sound of his trade value slipping away.

God damn it Quintana...

QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ May 30, 2017 -> 07:28 PM) It will be very interesting to see how he pitches if/when he's in the playoffs. Always wondered the same thing.

QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ May 30, 2017 -> 07:26 PM) Sale's command is looking a little off. He's amped up, that's what happens.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 30, 2017 -> 07:24 PM) Greg's concern of a no hitter goes by the wayside What was his final prediction for K's? 16?

Sale will always be one of my favorites, but I hope his ass implodes tonight.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 29, 2017 -> 05:12 PM) Bumped, because he AGAIN called for a bunt with 2 strikes... this has to stop. This is where you think a front office steps in and provides some data to demonstrate how stupid it is to bunt with two strikes.

Melky!!!!

Why are we bunting with two strikes? I love what Renteria brings to the table overall, but good god his love for bunting sucks.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 29, 2017 -> 12:43 PM) https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/united...ul.html?ref=yfp United Airlines President Says If You're Uncomfortable In Coach, It's Your Own Fault The airline appears to have no sympathy with your discomfort. What a terrible article and an absolutely pathetic click-bait title. Did you even read it Caulfield?

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ May 29, 2017 -> 09:18 AM) If you are a right-hander topping out at 92, your control better be damn good and you better have 2-3 quality pitch offerings. Topping out at 92 is much different than averaging 92.

I voted for Leury, but am beyond happy with all three at this point. I do think Sanchez will be the odd man up in a few months, but should still be able to get plenty of playing time as the reserve infielder. What's really impressive is how intriguing our projected 2018 lineup looks at the moment. 1B: Abreu 2B: Moncada SS: Anderson 3B: Davidson/Delmonico LF: Garcia CF: Garcia RF: Garcia DH: Delmonico/Davidson C: Narvarez While there are still question marks, there aren't any wasted spots IMO. And if let's say someone like Willy Garcia struggles and doesn't deserve a shot, we have a ton of flexibility with the rest of that lineup and could leverage some of our depth with guys Sanchez, Saladino, Tilson, Engel, and maybe even someone like Danny Hayes. Obviously we need to continue targeting potential impact bats like Robert & Collins and making it a priority, but I pretty damn happy how things have gone so far on the positional side. If we can get two legit starters out of Davidson & the Garcia trio, that speeds up rebuild considerably.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 28, 2017 -> 08:29 PM) 1) The US will not thrive economically without the drive and determination of another generation of immigrants to achieve the American Dream...we're already going in the wrong direction on that one. You can't be pro American and anti immigration simultaneously. There's no law stating that we can't select the very best from those immigrant groups seeking citizenship or work rights in America. Continuing immigration from Asia brings more benefits than it creates "obstacles" for whites. 2) https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandratalty...food-institute/ Millennials, particularly white millennials, need to stop blaming the great financial/housing crisis, Bush, Obama, liberals, Muslims, feminists, George Soros, the rising costs of college education, health care, 9/11 or minorities/Affirmative Action for denying them opportunities to succeed. They should be investing in the stock market or starting their own businesses...they are saving at a relatively high rate of 20%, but it's (according to almost all surveys) for travel/tourism/vacations, eating out, high tech gadgets and generally enjoying life, certainly moreso than buying into the idea of starting a family or making a down payment on a house. Basically, that sense of entitlement needs to disappear. These last two generations never had to confront the idea of military service...are our lives really that difficult compared to our grandparents' and greatgrandparents' generations? Caulfield, I appreciate everything you bring to this forum, but good god you are insane at times.

There are a good six or seven guys who should be moved up from Kannapolis to high A. Hansen, Morrison, Booker, Fisher, Remillard, & Zavala have no business being in low A IMO (I get why Zavala is there though). And I could see an argument made for Roman & a few of the other pitchers as well. Getz really needs to push these guys up in the coming weeks.

Caulfield, I honestly have no idea what you are arguing anymore.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 28, 2017 -> 03:34 PM) His fundamentals are below average at SS. Range is great but is sloppy on the routine play. QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ May 28, 2017 -> 03:35 PM) I heard he was pretty bad defensively in the minors. Then when he came up last year I couldn't believe how good he played. The way he's been playing so far this season is more of what I expected of him. The Sox defense is really going to take a hit when Moncada replaces Sanchez at 2B. Yikes. He's 23 years old. To think he's a complete product defensively is crazy to me, especially when he has all the tools necessary to be a strong defender and demonstrated that as recently as last season.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 28, 2017 -> 02:23 PM) Hahn supposedly told Stoney his ideal preference for 11th pick is college hitter From a need perspective, that makes the most sense. And I have a feeling they take a high-schooler in the 2nd.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 28, 2017 -> 03:22 PM) I won't go that far. Dude was really good last season. Bad defensive seasons happen. This...totally this. I can't fathom how anyone would automatically assume Anderson would be this poor of a defender going forward. Like you said, he was awesome last year and the metrics agreed.

Doesn't Sale pitch pretty poorly when he's amped up?

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 27, 2017 -> 02:11 PM) White privilege gangs is one of the funniest things I've ever read. I also lived below the poverty line for the first six years I was out of college. I still had white privilege in the way I was perceived in day to day life. No matter how poor you are, you're less likely to be pulled over by police, you're less likely to be arrested for minor crimes, and you're less likely to be convicted and sentenced to harsh penalties because of your skin color. That. Is. White. Privilege. So for the millions of whites that never commit a crime how is that a privilege exactly?

QUOTE (bmags @ May 27, 2017 -> 01:03 PM) Headed to Dash tomorrow. Any one know who is pitching? Banks is tonight. Looks like Thompson per milb.com.

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 27, 2017 -> 10:28 AM) Let me summarize: If Chicago White Sox says "the average black person has more challenges than the average white person" we're cool, but I should avoid generalizations. Cool. I said that the average black person faces more challenges while you accused all us white people of being privileged. I'm sure everyone here can see the difference.

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 27, 2017 -> 08:21 AM) This is the kicker right? Starting out a mile ahead in a marathon doesn't inherently mean you know how to run it. And it doesn't mean you're guaranteed to beat the people behind you. All it means is you got a head start, and if all other variables are equal, white people have a head start over a person of color at the same socio-economic level because of societal attitudes and implicit biases. Again, you speak in absolutes & generalities, and couldn't be further wrong. There are plenty of universities & companies that discriminate against white all in the name of diversity. If you are a person of color with talent and/or strong credentials, I'd argue that in today's corporate environment you actually have an advantage over a similar skilled white person. The value of diversity is screamed out at every business school across the country and most companies are actively pursuing it now. If you ever had a real job (aren't you model when you're not leading the Resistance) you would know this. The average African American no doubt has more challenges than the average white person due to economic factors that restrict opportunities & education. I don't need statistics to tell me that more blacks suffer from poverty than whites and I know well that poverty is a viscous cycle that holds back opportunity for years to come. But there are plenty of whites who also face these challenges and do not start off "a mile ahead". These people deserve the same compassion as the African Americans you fight so hard to support. Again, using blanket generalizations is working against you and makes you come off a know nothing know it all asshole.

Tilson coming back soon perhaps?

QUOTE (Reddy @ May 26, 2017 -> 09:46 AM) You should see my abs. And just when I thought you couldn't be any more awesome! I guess being white has its perks.