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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 14, 2012 -> 07:52 PM) Here's the other downside to Floyd/Humber starts. Stewart, Santiago and Ohman just aren't capable of holding the team in games....something that the likes of DJ Carasco or Tony Pena were better at, IMO. Tony Pena -- one of Kenny's better acquisitions. I forgot about him.

Who moves up from Birm?

Semien and Sanchez switched positions at W-S.

Semien and Sanchez switched positions at W-S.

Sounds like his agent does not like the Sox or Kenny.

Hudson stays alive with big hit.

Jake Wilson (RHP) had his first game of year for W-S. Was he injured?

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 11, 2012 -> 11:16 PM) Nice guy too. Went 2 for 4; average went down.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 10, 2012 -> 11:30 AM) I think the Padres will make him available but he won't come cheap. He's under their control for several years cheaply, so they don't need to move him. The Denver Post article mentioned Headley specifically because the Padres have several prospects ready for the majors, apparently including a hot third base prospect at AAA. Maybe Headley wouldn't be so pricey.

Denver Post speculated today (6/10) that Padres will offer 3B Chase Headley. Another possibility for a more journeyman 3B, and less expensive in trade, is Rockies infielder Cris Nelson. Tulo is coming off DL in a week or so, Nelson would be available. He is okay defensively, can hit a little bit. An upgrade over what we have now at third.

All we need at third is someone who can hit 2.10 and play solid defense. Hudson is not that guy. I would give Johnson or Silverio a two week shot.

Sounds like surgery to me. Easy operation, he'll be fine by ST.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 9, 2012 -> 12:36 AM) He was the 3rd youngest player in the league entering the season and is a middle infielder. Not sure why you think a lack of power is surprising. Agreed. The kid turns 20 later this month, played well last year. I have never seen him play, but he's gotta be considered a prospect, based on his offensive stats.

Bring up Ravelo from Kanny.

Will he get moved to Charlotte to play CF?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 6, 2012 -> 11:03 AM) Unfortunately, promoting minor leaguers is not just based on individual performance but also the development needs of the player above them at the same position. Juan Silverio is not a great prospect, but he's only 21 and has some interesting tools, which makes him an important player in a system as bad as ours. Any value he has or can develop is based on his ability to play 3B. Right now that looks unlikely, but you need to keep out there in case he can make some progress. Since Silverio is age appropriate for his league and not dominating, there really is no need to promote him yet. The same logic applies to Ravelo, even if there was a spot available in Winston Salem. Your point is well taken, but Silverio could just as well be moved up to AA. True, he is only 21, but he has a pretty extensive pro history for a 21 year old. He finished last year at W-S as a 20 year old; why can't Ravelo? Silverio has a total of 67 games for 2011-2012 at High A, with 245 at bats. Our two Third Basemen at AA are 30 year old Corey Smith and Jon Gilmore, neither of whom are prospects. I think it makes sense to move them both up late June.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 09:29 PM) Ravelo is barely above .800 with his OPS. He's far from dominating. He should stay in Kanny all year. Disagree, and agree with Caulfield. Let Ravelo stay at Kanny thru the All Star Game. Unless he goes into a slump or gets hurt between now and then, send him up to W-S. We don't know how good this kid is. With all our troubles at third, we need to push him along. Rockies have a 20 year old at third base in AA, and he is doing well. There are others at his age doing well in all classifications, including the majors.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 6, 2012 -> 08:05 AM) David Holmberg has been incredible his last 4 starts. http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?s...&pid=571787 "The Art of the Deal" by Kenny Williams.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 10:11 PM) If Tank could have been adequate at 3b we could have had Quentin out in LF who is off to a 11 for 22 start with 4 homers, 4 doubles, & 8 RBIs hahaha. Hard hittin Quentin doing some damage. How bad was Tank at third in '09? Never saw him. I would think they could have worked with him at third...

Maybe the Twins will give him another shot.

QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Jun 5, 2012 -> 03:28 AM) Did I hear right that he was planning on going to college and committed to some school? Doesn't this effectively mean we've lost him after his 4 years are over there? I'm a bit confused on this issue and the changes we would lose him if he chose college instead- not clear on the rules I guess... When he committed to Texas, it just means he can't go to another NCAA school. Just like football, basketball, etc.

Two more nice hitting games by outfielders Haddow (Kanny) and Earley (W-S). Both hitting close to .340. Wish they would get promoted.

Just saw a picture of Keon. He looks like he's 30.

QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jun 4, 2012 -> 06:44 PM) I hope Cleveland does not take Stroman so we don't have to hear about those comparisons for years. Toronto got him.

We sign him, hopefully. Then he goes to Bristol this year, then Kanny next year, then W-S in 2014, then three yrs at Charlotte. Geez, I'll have to change my name to OlderSox. Good luck, youngster.