Chicago White Sox

Why does learning how to play OF defense need to take place in the minors vs. the majors though? And who on the bubble is worth protecting over rostering a kid that just put up a 119 wRC+ over the 2H of the season (and 129 vs. RHP)? Against RHP, Baldwin should be on the lineup every single day.

While Baldwin’s bat still needs development, this final stage needs to be at the major league level. And while his outfield defense still needs a lot of work, I don’t see any benefit for that happening in the minors vs. the majors. As such, I just don’t see a reason to send him to AAA to simply protect one of Lee or Mead. If you desperately want to protect both of them, you could send Quero down to start the season and actually give Lee some runway in hopes of boosting his trade value. I’m not really in favor of that either, but there is more inherent logic to it in my opinion as it gives Teel & Quero everyday reps behind the plate for a short bit while we see how the DH / OF mix plays out. Ultimately though, I just don’t see the purpose of Mead on this roster unless there is an injury or a Sosa trade. And I don’t really love the idea of a third catcher and don’t see him being a long-term fit for this roster.

They can roster Pereira, Acuna, & one of Lee or Mead and keep control of Kelenic at AAA to start the season all while making Baldwin one of the OD 26. I just don’t see demoting Baldwin to save one of Lee or Mead for a month or so.

I don’t see how they could justify sending down Baldwin. He is clearly one of their best nine or 10 positional players and should be in the lineup most days.

I don’t see Murray making the OD roster. His ability to play SS is negated by us already having several other options who can play the position better than him. I see no way they keep him over another RH infielder in Mead who is out of options. To me, the final spot likely goes to Lee, Mead, Hill, or Kelenic.

Yep, pretty much applies to everyone but Smith. I wouldn’t be surprised if the end of season has four different guys in it when it’s all said and done. I also wouldn’t be surprised if Davis Martin is one of our two weakest pitchers by May. There are a lot of ways this rotation could go, but young guys forcing their way up is the one thing we know will eventually happen.

I don’t want to get overly excited about a random spring HR from a dude at the bottom end of our 40 man roster, but I like that Getz has added some pieces on the cheap to help give us a bit more depth at the AAA level. Hahn just banked on everyone on the majors being healthy and when that didn’t happen the org didn’t even have replacement level talent to call up at times and it was a huge problem.

Would love to see him pushing for a rotation spot by May.

He was already facing an uphill battle when first selected, but with the Dominguez signing and Hicks trade it’s going to be near impossible to roster both him and Paez (whom I think they like more). I guess injuries could change that, but even then there are other guys who will pushing him for a spot like Gonzalez and Berroa (if healthy).

Beautiful throw by Quero there

I want another Baldwin bomb here.

I personally think Robert ends up healthier with the Mets and/or other future clubs. I do think the White Sox are partly to blame for his struggles.

I’m just going to say it. If the rotation can surprise a bit (and I can think there is a non zero chance they can), this team will be sniffing at that last playoff spot.

Nothing against Acuna, but I really hope Brooks pushes for significant playing time in CF. Huge organizational weakness and his bat would really play there.

Brooks is a lock for the roster. His second half with the bat was simply too good to ignore. The only question is can he take a step forward with the glove in the OF and stake claim to an everyday role.

Brooks bomb! What a fucking stud!

Can’t wait to see Chase’s sexy new body regularly achieve 105+ MPH EV’s to shut up all the haters

Sacks packed with Sox

The hate is strong in this one

Nope, kid is fucking cooked. If you ain’t fixed before your first full minor league season as a prep pick then it’s officially game over man.

Oh f*** yeah…add some bulk to Chase and he’s Jose Ramirez

Fegan has a great article over at Sox Machine that talks through our big four pitching prospects with Brian Bannister. I’d highly recommend everyone give it a read. If you do, also check the comments as Fegan has some nuggets on Sean Burke that talk through how adding a sinker last year caused his slider to go backwards.

Feels like Thorpe will be moving to the 60 day DL at some point. He’s going to be at least three weeks behind Bush’s rehab and Ky just got moved to the 60 DL.

Losing weight is good news if his leg injuries have been affecting his defense. His glove is a far bigger problem than his bat right now. None of this probably makes a difference, but for spring training fluff I’ll take it over the alternative doing nothing different.

I saw that but wasn’t sure if he just meant the minors rather Charlotte