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QUOTE (whitesoxwinner @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 06:55 PM) that article fails to realize that for years we didn't focus on the farm system at all and never really kept our higher round picks. Also, the guys at the top of our list who have all failed were only at the top of the list because our farm system was dead last. As one of the voters for the prospect lists, we are all very painfully aware of this. Still no excuse for Simon Castros, Nestor Molinas and Keon Barnums of the world to be the higher end talents in the system.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 10:43 AM) What the f*** does he think acid washed means? Does he mean bleached...? Cause that's an alkaline.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 22, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) It can't always be infinite rays of sunshine...everyone will get bored thinking we're infallible, which might lead to disappointment. Just seems strange that one guy can be top twenty and the other barely making the list when the latter player has actually been healthy for that entire time, and improving his defense at a premium position. I mean, Lewis hasn't been lighting the world on fire. But now that he's healthy and in has six at bats in High A, we're going to suddenly want him in place of Collins? Tatis has been beat into the ground. Benintendi was gone. As for Happ, Fulmer was the best pitcher in college any many were elated to get him. There's just...no reason to be pining after some of those guys because they either weren't happening or it doesn't make sense.

What's the point of this thread?

Only name I even think about anything remotely like that package for is Mike Trout.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 10:41 PM) He is getting the best medical attention possible in DR. They have a 12 year old specialist who really knows the ins and outs of the old meniscus. It's really important we get him back on the field so we can continue teaching him the finer points of stealing home. That's what you do with a 19 year old for whom you just forked over $55 Million or so. It's a country with hospitals and stuff. Seriously, knock the imperialist attitude off.

Call had a HR! Showing life!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 07:59 PM) 13...yikes For his level? No. Contreras had 19 a few years ago and is now the second rated defensive catcher by WAR.

Look, if it gives the guys in the bullpen a rest I'm cool with it.

As someone that detests the BDS movement, this bill is atrocious.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 01:18 PM) If Machado was a bust the team would never be able to make the necessary signings to win a World Series. It would also likely prohibit extending 2-3 of our prospects who pan out And if he performs like he has in his career, he'd be a veteran leader on a young team.

Holmberg + Swarzak for Clint Frazier.

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 11:30 AM) Thanks for saying this. I am with you. Know what Delmon Young's bWAR was in a season where he had 46 doubles and 112 RBIs? 1.9. Sub level, by their own explanation. Yeah, sure, call up that interesting 25 year old from AAA and he should manage this! Easy peasy! What a load of s***. Uh, 1.9 isn't sublevel.

Yeah, Flowers was supposed to be average at best behind the plate but the Sox developed him into a good defensive catcher. If Collins has a good OBP, pop and can give us good defense I will take that every single day of the week.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 09:44 AM) You bet, "bmags"!!! If he played like Sizemore, before the injuries, we'd all be ecstatic. However, I really doubt that he'll be that good. Look at Grady's 4 years, between ages 22 and 25. He was as a star. If Rutherford becomes that kind of player, the trade was a big win for the Sox. LF - Grady Sizemore CF - Adam Jones RF - Jermaine Dye 3B - Kevin Millar SS - Alexei Ramirez 2B - Robinson Cano 1B - Jim Thome (later career) C. - Mike Napoli DH - Jose Abreu It's gonna happen guys... ... hopefully. Please.

Love this.

Watching the Kanny and Winston-Salem lineups, I'm really hoping the offensive productions rubs off on one another.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 10:33 PM) Nyt has the story too https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/us/po...t.co/HudxoSl4bb Trump is going to cause a massive constitutional crisis God, the novelization and subsequent movies of this time are going to be fascinating.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:30 PM) Where can these numbers be found? I'd like them for quick reference when people say there's no evidence of improvement. http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...tion=C#fielding He's throwing out 40% of runners. For reference, Yadier Molina's career average is 41%.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:27 PM) Is it crazy to want Giolito up here now, get a few starts with Cooper at the helm? What's the difference with him getting bombed in AAA and getting hit around for the 2017 White Sox at this point? Giolito needs time working with Coop and Shields badly.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 12:20 PM) From a minor league depth perspective, I'm not sure there's too many organizations in a better spot than the Sox when it comes to catcher. Hell, count Omar in there as he should really only be entering AAA by this point. The Sox have legitimate catching prospects and the fact that Collins is seemingly developing well defensively makes me happy enough to offset his disappointing average.

I vote Yolmer as the utility infielder moving forward. Saladino's back concerns me.

QUOTE (GermanSock @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 03:31 PM) Article on fangraphs. Says hahn got a ton of talent but is leaning toeards the risky high ceiling lowish floor side (technically every prospect is risky but a benintendi less so than a moncada).teams are just very clingy to their high floor advanced prospects. I'd say he's gotten a decent mix of high floor, low ceiling and high ceiling, low floor guys.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 01:21 PM) Steve bought another billboard huh? RealGM board.

Nice thing about Anderson is if Moncada and Jimenez play like they can, Anderson only needs to become an Alexei level player vs. a superstar.