Chicago White Sox

Hitter: Jameson Fisher Pitcher: Bernardo Flores AAAA Bonus: Nicky Delmonico

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 07:20 AM) Considering how much lead time they had, it should have been moved to Tuesday regardless. This will be another Sox fail. Well I'm sure a lot of people can't get Tueday off, at least I know my entire group can't. So for us, any chance of getting this game in today is preferred, even if it results in a last-minute postponement.

What's the percentage they get this game in tomorrow?

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 2, 2017 -> 07:15 AM) It sucks that it seems ScarJo may not be a box office draw on her own. She's likable and talented and seems like she could be a great female action star. 42% on RT for Ghost in the Shell. She deserves better. QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Apr 2, 2017 -> 09:46 AM) The trailer for GITS looked awful, and with Josh proclaiming it as great then I know I can pass For a film guy, it really is amazing how many terrible movies Josh calls great.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 1, 2017 -> 04:34 PM) There will be a lot of boos in the Cell this year. There are a lot more fans like me than those who love Sabes and rebuilds. Fans like me will be staying away in droves once the team opens 1-10 and loses at an unprecedented rate. What is proper fan decorum this year? Cheer when the other team scores? And just observe our guys for potential trades? Or cheer for the Sox all the way til the late innings and then root for the other team to rally and win? Somebody needs to explain proper fan decorum this year considering losses are good. Please stay away, your non-stop trolling is beyond tiresome...

Hopefully Saladino. He needs at-bats and shouldn't embarrass you out there like May likely will. Plus I think he's a bit more patient than his MLB walk rate suggests.

I know he's not making the opening day roster, but has Delmonico been sent down yet?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Apr 1, 2017 -> 10:02 AM) Not that it matters, but what is the theory behind Cody Asche on the roster? 1200 PAs and .684 OPS. .298 OBP. Just that he hits left-handed? What would you do with the roster spot instead?

I'll be there, so please don't rain!

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 31, 2017 -> 11:03 AM) Inside Alabama’s Auto Jobs Boom: Cheap Wages, Little Training, Crushed Limbs The South’s manufacturing renaissance comes with a heavy price. What does this have to do with Trump?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 31, 2017 -> 11:45 AM) I think they'll win in the low 70s, but I actually think this team will be with 5 games of .500 in early June. I don't think we're anywhere near as bad as some people around here think/want us to be. That said, once Melky is given away, and Frazier is traded for whatever we can get, and Robertson and perhaps Jones are moved, and fringe guys like Gonzalez, Holland and Soto are moved, this team is going to be bad. Which I think will result in something in the high 60s, low 70s wins, and somewhere between the 5th and 10th pick. I used to feel this way, but I now believe this team will simply suck. The rotation is going to be a mess, the defense will be below average at best, and there are several significant holes in the lineup. And once we trade guys like Quintana, Frazier, Melky, Jones, & Robertson things will only get worse. This team is not going to win 70+ games unless they get incredibly lucky or have some unforeseen breakthrough performances.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Mar 31, 2017 -> 10:03 AM) You are way too concerned about this for a team that should be bad. He hasn't accepted we're rebuilding yet.

I'll go with 68 wins for next year.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 31, 2017 -> 11:01 AM) They need the prospect haul that Q will bring back to maximize the rebuild. he'll be in his early 30's by the time they are good again and will need to be paid also. Keeping Q doesn't make much sense. 100% agree. We can't pass on quality offers for a guy like Q this early in the rebuild process. The opportunity cost of keeping him through two or three lost seasons is simply too high.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 30, 2017 -> 07:38 PM) Everyone seems to think that the Sox would benefit from him being in the upcoming J2 class but I'm not sure it matters. If he's in the class, the Sox could offer him $8.3 million (after trading for $3.5 million in space). Some small market teams could theoretically pay him $10 million though. I'm not sure it matters but those are the facts. If he's cleared prior to June 15th, it's all about $$. It's not like the big boys are involved though. San Diego, St. Louis, and Houston will be big players in this scenario. The White Sox really can't outbid those teams though if they want the guy? I know the Padres have spent $80 million internationally this year. Would they really pump that up to $120-$130 million to sign Robert? If Reinsdorf can't win a bidding war with those teams, we are probably doomed anyway. 100% agree with all of this. The Sox should be able to win a bidding war here. All the teams in play have either been huge spenders or will likely need resources for their major league team. The Sox need elite positional talent and adding Robert is like getting a 1-1 draft pick. His addition would be a game changer for the rebuild. Suddenly, a positional core built around Robert, Anderson, Moncada, & Collins seems pretty legit. If you believe Robert can stick in CF, you're basically covered up the middle and only have to add corner guys in the coming years. And that isn't going to be insanely difficult between trades (Quintana, Jones, Robertson, Frazier), free agents (Donaldson, Machado, McCutchen, etc.), high draft picks in 2017 & 2018, & existing assets in the system (Basabe, Call, Fisher, Michelczewksi, Delmonico, etc.)

I don't think the class really matters. The Sox will be going all out for this guy. Not only does he add another potential impact positional player to the org to go with Anderson, Moncada, & Collins, he also represents a huge PR win for the rebuild. Unless a team like the Astros does something ridiculous (i.e. Moncada money), I fully expect us to land him regardless of class.

QUOTE (BamaDoc @ Mar 30, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) I understand why we are giving Davidson a chance but I don't see it ending well. Hope it does! but 57ab and 25k is not looking promising. Odds are it won't, but there's nothing to lose at this point IMO. The other options for his role, primarily Delmonico, could use a bit more seasoning in AAA.

I know the roster is pretty much set, but when will they officially announce it?

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 09:26 PM) New reports on the White Sox international signings are up at Baseball America: https://t.co/j98MbHQwa5 https://twitter.com/BenBadler/status/847133476637822976 Like all teams, #WhiteSox will attend Luis Robert's Thurs workout. Think they intend to be in mix no matter if he's in 6/15 class or 7/2. https://t.co/TULBZZl3ek https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/847266091982127105 The hype is real...

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 10:29 AM) Oh its a hike to the Kave Is that the only place selling craft beers or will there be some individual stands?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 08:52 AM) The list came out, and holy s*** its pretty good. Obviously some will not like it all, but there is a nice selection. I personally like thats its not all IPA-based. The pilsners are a nice selection of some of my favorites. Having Oberon is a win/win. I'm a huge Oberon fan, so that makes me pretty happy. Just hope you don't have to go on a hike to find it.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Mar 29, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) Dodgers seem content to hang onto their prospects right now Would a Bellinger, Alvarez and Verdugo package be enough? That would be an incredible package and one I don't see the Dodgers offering.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 28, 2017 -> 07:43 PM) With the pitchers we already have in our system, I am OK building a deal without Martes, but then there has to be some quantity to make up for it. Theoretically, I could do a deal without Martes, but then you're talking about a 5 for 1 that included Tucker, Reed, Perez, Whitley, & another OF (Fisher, Hernandez, or Laureano). No way in hell the Astros would do that though.

QUOTE (Baron @ Mar 28, 2017 -> 05:01 PM) Right I'm just counting the Pirates completely out. Plus they just cant give away prospects. It's just gonna take a team like the Dodgers or a team like that for a trade to actually happen. I'm not holding my breath. I still think he's here beyond next offseason. Someone will budge at the deadline IMO. Astros may well reconsider if one or more of their guys underperform. Yankees could be players if they are in the wild card mix come June/July. I wouldn't rule out the Cubs or Dodgers if they have a big injury. Should be plenty of teams interested before the deadline and all it takes is one to panic for us to get a quality return. I do agree with you that they need move Quintana this season though.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Mar 28, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) The guy likes to golf. So do millions of Americans. Let him enjoy his four years. He won't be re-elected. Your trolling has reached pathetic levels.