Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 09:47 PM) Alex Destino has one sexy OBP. 21 years old. Will probably be in Kanny with Dedelow next year. Gonna be a crowded outfield. Robert, Dedelow, & probably Gonzalez as the three main guys. Still hoping that Mercedes finds a way to get an everyday role as well.

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 08:42 PM) Said it early last week, but I'm convinced Eloy will be the #1 prospect in baseball at some point in 2018 Once Acuna is called up probably.

Eloy with the bases-loaded clearing double! Kid is a f***ing beast!

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:33 PM) Seby went long ball again... I'm really hoping we have something in Zavala. I know he's on the old end, even for high A, but as a catcher that's far less of an issue for me. Unfortunately, I haven't seen much on his tools or defense to know if there is a reason to be optimistic, but damn are his offensive numbers impressive.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:34 PM) I'm too stoned, should have been cuban Lol...well that explains it!

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:26 PM) Eloy Jimenez. No way. Jimenez may have more potential offensively, but he's limited on the defensive end. Moncada is a legit 5 tool talent with a plus batters eye.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:30 PM) In the book Moneyball, Lewis discusses then-prospect Youkilis in detail, and refers to him as "Euclis, the Greek God of Walks", a moniker that has stuck. ... But according to his dad, "Kevin disliked that Greek God of Walks stuff." Fans actually rooted for Youkilis to take pitches. I get the reference, but why the Dominican descriptor?

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:23 PM) The Domincan God of walks. ?

Does Moncada have a higher ceiling than anyone in baseball not named Mike Trout? I think it's an easy yes, but curious if I'm missing anyone.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 06:32 PM) Alex Call is hitting .344 over his last 11 days (including tonights 1 for 1). I'm hoping they bump him up to Winston-Salem once Jimenez gets promoted.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 05:59 PM) Oh please...with that said, sounds like 2-4 week injury I'm obviously just f***ing with you.

I wonder if fathom is worried.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 10:25 AM) Zero, short of the military disobeying direct orders from the Commander in Chief. No one can stop President Trump from using nuclear weapons. That’s by design. What if the president ordering a nuclear attack isn’t sane? An Air Force major lost his job for asking. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to elect* an insane, extremely fragile reality TV star who lashes out at even the smallest things and has zero impulse control to POTUS? That's the exact problem. The lack of impulse control was my greatest fear with him to begin. If NK strikes within distance of Guam action would be needed, but such action must be planned out and throughly vetted by a broader team. I just don't see Trump waiting to respond after such an event, in his mind it would make him look like a p****. And impulsive action would likely lead to much greater consequences for the entire world.

Sounds like they'll have to work with him on his swing to improve his launch angle / elevation. If they can do that without messing anything else up, the raw power potential is there to be a pretty exciting offensive player. It's going to take time though. I think an ETA of mid 2020 is a best case scenario for him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/09/politics/nor...rike/index.html North Korea readying Guam strike plan (within days), four missiles to be launched over Japan Hope everyone that didn't vote Hillary is happy now, because we now have good ole calm, cool, collected Donald to deal with this mess. If NK were to do this (which I doubt), I don't see how Trump doesn't respond with force.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 07:37 AM) Isn't he kinda old? Was taking in DSL but I thought he was like 23 He's 20 but turns 21 in October. If they push him to Kannapolis next year, he'd be age appropriate. And I'm not sure there is anyone ahead of him on the 2B depth chart. I honestly don't know much about him, but assuming he has some tools I'd give him a shot based on his results so far. The plate discipline is pretty impressive for a young LatAm prospect in our system.

Gillaspie with a HR.

Ramon Beltre certainly is interesting.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 08:52 PM) Next spring training is going to be very very interesting. Not just for starting spots on the roster, but I doubt there will be a game where there won't be a player playing that is projected to be impacting the future competitive Sox team. While I was 100% joking about Tilson, it's going to be an interesting camp. There should be a ton of competition for spots and most of those will be fringe guys who may be playing for the best major league opportunity they'll ever get. And yes, most of these guys won't be on the next good Sox team, but if we can hit on even one diomand in the rough it will help.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 08:46 PM) Leury has earned himself a starting spot in '18. f*** that, should be Tilson's spot to lose if healthy!

Timmy!

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 06:35 PM) Yikes Cease He didn't get injured right? They just pulled him to ineffectiveness?

Robert should move fast IMO. He will likely start 2018 in Kannapolis, but I don't see him staying there long. I think 2020 is a realistic ETA for him.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) For a competitive team needing to fill an OF spot he would've been rushed up to the majors and playing right now, just like the Red Sox did with Devers at 3rd. There really isn't a flaw to his offensive game. Does not strike out much, walks a good amount, effortless power to all fields, puts the bat on the ball...the potential is unlimited. He's a solid year behind Dever's track so no.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 12:57 PM) Your last comment regarding hope is completely nuts. It stands against how their dictator operates. Clearly he can and will do whatever it is he wants to do. 100% this. If Kim gives the orders to launch, you know that nuke is launching. Dictators aren't typically big on checks & balances.