Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 09:42 AM) I agree that the Sox will need to make a move for a legit hitter, but right now, we have six weeks or so left in the season and our young players need to play every day. Saladino needs to play 3B everyday. Sanchez needs to play SS/2B every day. Micah Johnson needs to be promoted and play 2B/DH almost every day. Trayce Thompson needs to play one of the outfield positions or DH nearly every day. These are our four youngsters who could contribute next year in starting roles. If you don't let them play the next six weeks, you entertain the off season with more questions because you don't know how they will handle starting. Give them these six weeks, and you just answering the questions. I am fairly certain both Saladino and Thompson will be bench players, but you'll only know for sure if you let them play. Add Erik Johnson to the list. Assuming we lose Shark, we're most likely counting on Johnson to fill the #4 spot next year. It would be nice to give him an extended look in a lost season and be a bit more confident in counting on him for 2016.

Montas has had a lot of 5 inning starts, but the Sox have been very conservative with his pitch counts. If you go through his game logs, you'll see he's frequently being cut off around 90 pitches. With a little more development and another 15 to 20 pitches, going 6 innings a start shouldn't be a problem. All this reliever talk is way too premature, especially with the way he's been pitching since June. That being said, he's definitely the pitching prospect I'm trying to use in a package for a position player this offseason. With Erik Johnson ready for a shot again and Fulmer potentially a mid-season call-up next year, Montas provides more value to us as a trade chip.

This offense is so bad, we're going to need to add two serious bats if we want to have any chance next year.

Anderson is 3/4 and a triple short of the cycle. He should have one more chance at the cycle tonight. He's really putting up an incredible season all things considered, especially if you believe the scouting reports on his defense.

I'm not a KW hater like many here, but it's definitely time for a new voice at the top. Whether that's a new team president or simply giving Hahn more influence (and accountability), moving on from KW is the right call for the organization IMO.

Given the amount of holes on the position player side and the resources that will be necessary to fill them, Rodon being an effective #3 starter next year would be a huge plus. We could probably get away with some combination of Danks, Johnson, & a bounce-back free agent signing in the #4/#5 spots, at least until one of Fulmer or Montas is ready. If so, any money that would have gone to Shark or another expensive starter could be reallocated to the offense.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 10:32 AM) He'll be 28 to start the year next year. I could see a 5-6 year deal. I'd go 5/90 on him I'd go 6/$120M for Upton. He's one of a handful of free agents I'd be willing to sacrifice a draft pick for, as we desperately need a cleanup hitter and he's young enough to be valuable for the vast majority of his contract.

Alright Robertson, time to break the strikeout record.

Under no circumstance can you bring LaRoche back next year. Eat $8M in salary and hope someone is willing take him off our hands at $5M as a bounce-back candidate.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 10:49 AM) So now our bench is Shuck, Thompson, Beckham, Soto. 2 outfielders. That's really unnecessary. Would rather have Thompson & Shuck on my bench than Bonifacio.

With the benefit of hindsight, an absolutely horrible signing. Still somewhat shocked at how little they used him, although also signing Beckham took away some PT.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 09:36 PM) He predicts the Cubs win a WS in the next 4 years and THIS is what you type up? Maybe you check out some of his other posts, notably in the NBA threads. And with that, I'm done before I get banned.

Please pinch hit for Tyler.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 09:17 PM) You see how chitownsportsfan is obsessed with me? You would think I hurt one of his kids. lol. Lol...I'm guessing this is targeting me, although I'm not surprised you can't remember the name of your favorite baseball team with all the Cubs dick-sucking of late. Seriously though, I hate the internet because little b****es like yourself can talk big and there are no consequences. Just keeping churning out stupid prediction after stupid prediction and nothing changes. I just hope if you ever leave your little computer, someone holds you accountable for the bulls*** that repeatedly comes out of your mouth.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 09:13 PM) 15 of 16 with 4 rookies in their lineup and a ton of available resources to upgrade the team going forward. As good as their pitching has been this year, it's still an issue long-term. They have Arrieta for two more years and then he's likely gone. Hammel is under control for one more year. They have Lester for a while, but that contract will get ugly in the not too distant future. Sure, they have a ton of resources to add pitching, but let's not pretend that trading offense or signing expensive free agents are surefire, positive solutions.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 09:09 PM) I guess I'm a chump too because I agree If you're going to guarantee a Cubs World Series in the next four years then yes, you too are a chump.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 08:58 PM) They'll win one by 2018. Guaranteed. lol...you're such a f***ing chump.

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 08:47 PM) I've never hated a coach more than him. Except for maybe Marc Trestman. Robin is awful and needs to go. That much is certain after this year. Cue Dick Allen in 3, 2, 1...

Did Len Kasper just do the Fat Albert voice to introduce Albers??

Wow, terrible end to that inning there.

DO NOT BUNT!

Dreaded leadoff walk, make them pay. Can't keep blowing opportunities.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 07:49 PM) Hahahahahahahahajahjajaja I cannot believe Robin just walked Dexter Folwer to get to Schwarber. He should be fired in the middle of the game QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 07:49 PM) I have no idea how Flowers didn't beat him but he's safe. QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 07:49 PM) That's game. Agree everything above. f*** this team.

I hate Tyler Flowers with all my heart, what a f***ing chump.

Absolutely embarrassing at-bat by Sanchez, he needs to be able put the bat on ball and the get the guy in there.