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QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 10:15 PM) You made the 50M argument. No one else did. A white supremacist drove his car into a crowd of counter protesters, and the President of the United States said both sides needed to cool down. Please continue to defend that. I know what happened, and I'm not defending it. I'm just saying that calling all the people who voted for Trump "racist" is a terrible thing to do. Why draw conclusions from my comments like that? Ahhh because you wanted to I'm guessing. But I'm not going to assume like you did. So why don't you tell me why you chose to take my simple defense of 10s of millions of nice people, and come to the conclusion that I support the actions of a domestic, racist terrorist? Please tell me how you arrived there.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 12, 2017 -> 10:06 PM) 60 million Americans voted for a deeply and openly racist man who never apologized for any of it. https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/896...src=twsrc%5Etfw But the problem with Nazi terrorism are the people who oppose it, sure. Drawing the conclusion you just did in bold is just terrible of you. Almost as bad as saying 50 million + people are racists. How many racists do you know? I work with thousands of people every year in a very diverse field and I can't say I've ever met someone who I would characterize as racist. Not saying they aren't out there...but 50M strong? That's ridiculous. Most people are just trying to take care of their families and help out their neighbor.

I bet there are less than 10,000 white supremicists in this country. Acting like 50 million people are white supremicists is a serious problem. A serious problem.

If we're comparing him to Sox pitchers it's Peavy with that arm motion. I always thought Lopez was the top piece in the Eaton trade and the toughest for the Nats to give up.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 11, 2017 -> 05:28 PM) After reading this asinine "preview" from RR I'm ready to sweep their asses: https://www.royalsreview.com/2017/8/11/1612...s-derek-holland What a royal jackass that author is. If you're going to be painfully unfunny at least don't be a Royals fan as well. Thank you for that link! Man the grizzled cheap shot shtick is what sports rivalry is all about. Rivals should be trolled not respected. In a way, ridiculous trolling like this is respect lol

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Aug 11, 2017 -> 02:40 PM) Not a big deal, but does it irk anyone else that the day a prospect "graduates," they are worth zero in these kinds of rankings? I get that they have become major leaguers, and that lists like this are just a snapshot in time, but I would love some kind of system that uses weights of some kind so players could still factor in in some form. It's not like a guy like Moncada is a prospect with X major league at bats and not a prospect with X+1 major league at bats. It'd be cool if there was room for scale or gradient. Super quality thinking post here Mr Buehrle. Maybe overall talent under 25 yrs old? Overall talent under 1000 ABs?

Barry Bonds had some OBPs north of .600 if I'm not mistaken. His ceiling is Bonds then?

If your assets cashflow an amount greater than your monthly expenses, you are wealthy. Arguably better than being rich. Kind of like having a great farm system! ?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 05:53 PM) Wonder how close Cashman was to letting go of Torres for Q or the eventual package that became Rutherford...? Probably not very, despite the season-ending surgery. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...ticle-1.3372695 Caulfield can i please have my time back for reading that article. Had nothing to do with what you posted

Doesn't Anderson only have to put up like .5WAR per season or something to justify the money? Petey-Boy, look at it this way: If Anderson becomes even tolerable the money is worth it. If Anderson becomes an above average player the Sox hit a Home Run. If he becomes a star KW will be allowed to sleep with every fan's wife and stay for breakfast in the morning. If he sucks he can be replaced for a miniscule hit financially. Not even peanuts, but the shells.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 01:18 PM) And there's really no point of starting his service time. Call him up after 2 weeks in 2019 when he gets that extra year of control. This is all fine and dandy ONLY if his command becomes iffy again. If he's in AAA next year tossing 7IP 3H 1BB 10K ball consistently...then I think the right move is to wait until after Super 2 deadline. You can't stuff him in the attic like Christmas decorations if he's murdering AAA. Wait til Super 2 for sure. This all assumes he's dominating. If he's still struggling with control a bit then the Sox have the justification to do what you and others are suggesting.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 11:59 AM) Kopech will likely be allowed to play out 3-4 more starts in August and then be shut down until spring training. He should be in mlb camp, but needs to spend a considerable amount of time in AAA Charlotte continuing to work on command and building up innings. I'd like to see him spend a good amount of 2018 in AAA, but if a player forces the issue then it must be considered. There's really no downside to callung up Kopech after super 2 next year. Let him finish his 160IP with Coop. Or am I missing something?

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 01:27 AM) Delete this thread and your account. Haha basically the only option here. Tebow has almost a .350 OBP???

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 10:25 PM) Beer under slot and spread the money to later. Yes please. I think this is smart too because the Sox could lure a bunch of prep kids into the system to create a next wave of talent.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 07:12 AM) Does anybody here have info on the high school SS prospect Turang? I think he only struck out once last season. I just doubt the Sox take a 6' 165lb highschool kid with the first pick. He could fill out some by next year but seems risky.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Aug 1, 2017 -> 05:29 PM) Will we be compensated for our mental anguish? Seriously. It felt like a family member was lost at sea. Thanks to everyone who makes this site possible. I've been taking it for granted.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 11:38 AM) He'd be one of if not the best back up in the league. Of course it'd be different if he was Rodgers or Brady but the only reason he doesn't have a job right now is because some morons are offended by kneeling. It's about the money. It's not just some morons either. It's many tens of millions of people that spend money on the NFL. Why risk all that fandom over one guy making the national anthem all about him? It's just not worth it to teams to have to deal with that distraction/press. Someone else can throw the football.

Congress sucks. So sick of f***ing Congress. Should be 1 term and done, two max. And in order to run for Congress you should have to be retired & have had a family and they all died. I know that's super morbid but then the lobbyists and world corps wouldn't be able to threaten their families to sway policy. But at the same time, the candidate having had a family, would know how hard it is to have a family and fight for all the families of America, with humility. No career to worry about. No bribes necessary, no threatening of loved ones because there aren't any alive. Sick, yes. Morbid, sure. Pure though? Just maybe

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 10:59 PM) I know his innings are limited since he has never had a full season's workload, but my god, he's killing it. His improvements throughout the year, especially in the K:BB department, have been incredible. When Lopez gets the call to Chicago, will Kopech be the one taking his place, even if it's just for a bit? I think some are thinking Stephens. I kind of look at it as he's probably MLB-ready more or less already but like you said, it's all about innings with him. That makes me think don't rock his boat and let him cruise his last few starts right where he's at. A promotion might get him overthrowing trying to crack the majors. Next year I feel like he probably reaches the majors at some point.

Who did Mags collide with?

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 11:20 PM) Except none of these guys are gonna be a part of our plans. No need for all these meaningless walkoffs. Lol and the grinch's heart grew three sizes that day

Nice job by the opposing pitchers tonight. Tip the ol cap and kick some butt tmrw!

But on the flipside lineup construction is going to be crucial and needs to be done perfectly. With so many prospects and interesting fringy prospects, the Sox need to somehow give everyone a shot. The problem might be TOO many prospects in between AAA and the majors to give everyone enough time to see what's what. Gotta figure out a few to cut bait on by the end of this year. For example, I'd love to see a whole year of Engel. But Leury was killing it and Tilson might be a sleeper. "Where they gonna play???" Only got a year or two til the Big Tymers lock down spots, good or bad. Burger, Robert, Eloy etc won't be splitting time when they come up. It's going to be tough to see who's good or bad in the upper levels in a year+. Took Avi like 4 years and some people STILL aren't sure about him, and justifiably so. Don't have that kinda time everywhere. Maybe Narvaez and Smith have some rope.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 29, 2017 -> 08:57 AM) Although the rebuild, aka; "house cleaning," is likely not quite finished, it's not too early to begin to think about the Major League roster for next year. Almost all of the young guys will be vying for their various positions down on the farm, while the parent club bides its time, and looks forward to a few more high draft picks next June and in 2019. Nevertheless, there are benefits to grooming a few players, who may either become part of the equation for 2019, or be decent trade candidates, used to fill other needs. In any case, someone has to play!!!! In that context, it would be fun and interesting to consider whom you all think might comprise the starting lineup, next year, while we all wait for 2019. Here is my suggestion: CF Adam Engel or Cordell. (Both are Right Handed). My rational is that both guys possess good enough tools and are now too old to waste more time in the Minors, where they would be taking up roster spots, needed for the very promising younger prospects. It's time to find out what they can do. Tilson is another name, but you have to wonder if he can stay healthy. 3B Jake Peter. (Left Handed) His recent emergence as an offensive contributor should boost his stock. I'd like to see him at third, as he is supposed to have a pretty good arm, being a former pitcher. He seems like a good candidate for the 2 hole, because of his good plate discipline and contact skills. 2B Yoan Moncada.(Switch Hitter) I realize that hitting him third may be putting some extra pressure on him, but having Abreu and Avi behind him, should provide a little protection for him, and help ensure that he sees more hittable pitches. DH Jose Abreu. (RH) He is clearly the best hitter on this team. It's time to see if he can still be productive, while DH'ing, as that is likely to be his long term role, once the rebuilt team matures. RF Avi Garcia. (RH) If he can finally realize his power potential, and learn to take his walks, he may be worth extending, but if not, he could be traded to fill any hole, in the next wave. LF Nick Delmonico/Cody Asche (Both bat LH) The lineup needs another left handed hitter, and I'd like to see if either of these guys could produce at the next level. They are both having pretty good years, at AAA, especially vs RHP. Maybe one of them could platoon with Willie Garcia, whom I like. 1B Matt Davidson (RH) He has established himself as a legitimate power threat, but probably is better suited to first base, than the hot corner. C Omar Narvaez (LH) I like his plate discipline and ability to draw walks. You may be surprised to know that he leads the team in OBP, even if he has no power. I'm not sure if he's good enough defensively. ???? SS Time Anderson (RH) Well, he is signed long term, so these next 2 years are his chance to demonstrate that he can be part of this promising Sox future. I am still convinced that he must develop better plate discipline, if he is ever going to realize his potential. If not, SS will be a hole, going into that window of contention, starting in 2019 or 2020. You'll note that this projected lineup does not include the acquisition of any veterans. I don't see the point in taking that route. Let's see who can either be part of the future, or provide a trading chip. Sanchez and Leury top my list for the bench. That leaves the pitching, which is going to be very interesting. Unless they start bringing the prospects, it's hard to imagine who is going to fill out the rotation, as well as the bullpen. That would be another interesting discussion. Any suggestions?? Love most of this if not all of it. Engel has to play. Davidson has to play. I want to see the Narvaez Smith platoon for another year as well. Narvaez has some batting skills you can't teach. Agree on no vets for the offense. The FO needs to focus their attention on signing as many Swarzaks and Kahnles possible to flip. Easier said than done, but if any team has an advantage, it's the Sox. Use our strength. Find pitchers to flip. Put Shields out to pasture. Nice post.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 23, 2017 -> 11:13 AM) He's supposed to return this week. Also, he said he's coming to America in September Sweet. Looking good Luis!