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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) Stats in college, at a lower level DI program, may not mean a ton. Ouch. That's my alma mater you just threw under the bus. They had a pretty good program when I was there back in the 50's and 60's. I bet it's still a better program than most Junior Colleges. Anyway, he signed last Feb and had a lot of spring training activity from Feb to June, I'm sure, so he hit the ground running.

It feels like just last year that we had a similar level of anticipation when it was announced that Rodon would be making his pro debut.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 09:42 AM) NDFA signing. Clearly too much for AZL. He could maybe play 1B in Kanny - their first baseman (Alexander Simon) was just a need-a-guy pickup and he's about 2 levels lower than he should be, so he doesn't really need to be there. I just googled him. Pretty solid stats at SIU. Can't imagine why he wasn't drafted.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:10 AM) Nice to see Zangari with a few hits and Cody Daily is just murdering the AZL. I've been noticing Cody, too. Don't know much about him, except he is almost 23 and a Saluki.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 09:25 PM) How is it that Schwarber and Gallo, two players who also aren't very good defenders at their chosen positions, can go out and play some outfield without much problem? They can throw. I still like the idea of Micah at DH.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:05 AM) That would be huge. I'm open to trading Robertson to shed the salary. Disagree. Robertson still a good closer, even though he cost Sale a win. If he goes, how many wins will the new guy cost? I don't want to read about it.

Leave Micah at second. He is not Tim Raines.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 12:00 AM) 15 scouts at his last outing, and he throws a complete game shut out. What more could they want if the goal is to trade him? I doubt they trade him. Same here.

No. Sox would just screw it up.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) Not saying you are wrong, but I didn't realize Avi stunk this much. Is he this big a disaster or are you exaggerating? My vote is exaggerating.

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 07:37 PM) Hamels and Cueto are the only better pitching options out there. Although a team trading for Shark only gets him for two months, it is a seller's market. Got to take advantage of that. Dump LaRoche simply to shed the salary for next year. Rather see the DH spot filled by a group of guys who can play multiple spots. Melky on occasion. Or Avi. Even Micah Johnson. Might be able to get something for Petricka or Putnam. And get Gillaspie out of town ASAP. That is my thought, too. Micah at DH. Keeps Sanchez at second where he can improve as a hitter and gives Micah the PA's he needs.

Boni strategy: 1. Order him to shave; 2. Then, cut him.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) Obligatory would Micah Johnson make those plays? I doubt it very much. Sanchez playing much better; maybe he likes having Saladino around.

Walters went to Minn IIRC.

You guys are too tough on Avi, IMO. Let him finish out the season; he'll get his at bats. Geez, the guy hit close to .370 in 3 trips to AAA. Bad injury last year. This is his first full year in MLB. I'm pulling for him.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 08:46 PM) Ynoa should be eligible for Rule 5 this year. I think the org would like to see how he adjusts to AA before putting him on the 40 man. Ynoa. I still remember the interview Hahn gave right after the Shark trade, when he said he held out for Ynoa to be included in the deal, that he really wanted him, etc. I always wondered if he really meant it, or was just BSing the world, sort of justifying giving up so many players.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 10:42 PM) I would let Davidson get his at bats or the other minor leaguers ready for a trial like Thompson. Even Soto or Kottaris. Anybody. After the All Star Break, yes.

A couple of players at Great Falls, Jarvis and Cruz, Could be promoted to Kanny.

Who starts at short, Gordo or Alexi?

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 12:03 PM) Aside from dumping Danks regardless of record and dumping Soto if we're complete s***, the only move I'd consider is sending Shark to NYY for C Gary Sanchez and 3B Eric Jagielo, maybe a low level P too, if we don't get Sanchez AND Jagielo, no deal, they both can contribute next year if we rush them, Sanchez is a franchise C while Jagielo is a solid 3B with some pop and hits for a high AVG. I'd love to see a a staring 8+DH of Sanchez, Abreu, Johnson, Jagielo, Ramirez, Melky, Eaton, Avi, and LaSuck ASAP, then a long term rotation of Sale, Rodon, Q, Johnson, and Fulmer and a pen' with Putnam, Petricka, Jennings, Duke, Jones, and Robertson Jon, I don't see what is so special about those two Yankee prospects, considering how valuable Shark should be to any contender. Just going by stats, of course.

Winning the series vs Toronto plus Shark's great game, certainly increases the interest in this three game series. No DH, so I wonder what the Cubs' plan for Schwarber is? Can't wait.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 10:48 PM) That 3-4-5 of Adolfo, Zavala, and Zangari in the AZL has my interest piqued Same here. Zangari had slow start, up to .250 now with some power. Just a high school kid 2 months ago.

Cards now have Dan Johnson at first.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 07:48 PM) A quick hook would've made sense after getting 17 of 18 innings from the starters the last two nights, but that's our Robin. Kind of a drop off with Sale, Q, Shark,,,, then Danks.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 07:38 PM) Avi seriously sucks I have often defended Avi, but he looked lost on that play.