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Latos would be a amazing get if the Sox could go for him. One of the MI prospects Semien/Johnson/Sanchez + one of Danish/Montas/Adams + Beck/EJ/Bassitt? Would that even suffice? Toss in Hawkins or Thompson as sweetener?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 11:15 PM) They should just let everybody in for free. Seriously. Would it anger the season ticket holders that much? There's no downside to letting fans in for free in September. They still wouldn't draw, but those families who did go would still spend a ton on concessions. Uh...really?

Not only is this poll a loaded question, it fails to address how the Sox didn't add an impact prospect such as Yasiel Puig, Javier Baez, Jorge Soler, or Arismendy Alcantara. All of our young hitters (Abreu isn't young at 27) are in the minors still. The Sox needed a Michael Morse type to appear as well, the not great but still solid contributor who was forced out of an organization. I guess you could say Gillaspie is, but he doesn't hit for nearly enough power from third base. He’s enjoying a monster July, hitting .338 with 4 HR, 10 RBI and 14 R. Of course he’s benefited from a .368 BABIP and a 16.0% HR/FB. The average is inflated, as it is overall, with a .367 BABIP. It’s not a huge surprise that he’s been a factor in the average department though he was just a .286 hitter in the minor leagues. It’s the recent power surge that’s a bit of a surprise. He hadn’t hit a home run entering the month, though he should at least contribute a few. He hit 13 last season courtesy of a 9.2% HR/FB. Considering his 4.5% mark this season, it’s safe to assume a little more power moving forward. Is it enough? Depending on your format it could be, as it’s realistic to hit for a solid average with 6-10 HR the rest of the way. Consider him in the deepest of formats. http://rotoprofessor.com/baseball/?p=23726 Yes, the Sox signed Abreu and got Rodon, but they don't have that exciting, snatch all the ESPN highlights type player yet. For some time, we have known that Yasiel Puig, lovable baseball sensation, has a last name only one letter removed from "pug," the derpy-faced dog breed. http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2014/8/24/6...amed-yasiel-pug Can you see Eaton making a headline like that? Nah, because there is no such thing as an Eatonorgi, Eatug, Eathiba. Ultimately, this season was a failure due to the above.

QUOTE (dpd9189 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 11:43 PM) I admire your optimism but Semien wasn't even ranked in the White Sox top 20 prospects that MLB.com put out last month. Tim Anderson is the guy to keep an eye on. That would be because Semien has lost his rookie prospect eligibility.

If it were anyone other than hi8is I would be confused as to what is going on.

QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 01:42 AM) I really hate to be a killjoy here, but that is not good enuf for Matuella nor Kirby. but in essence, this ticker tape countdown is exciting and serves as a great reminder on the positive side of loosing. Last year at this time, #3 wouldn't have been enough for Rodon.

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 01:09 PM) It is what it is, man. #selfie Awkward.

Hey everyone, chill out a bit (no pun intended). As someone that did the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, had a member with ALS in my family and has donated to it in the past, I just would please ask everyone to be respectful of one another in this thread.

Oh boy. Another Ventura thread. I was feeling empty without one.

I think I'm in on the #MarchToMatuella now.

QUOTE (MAX @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 02:28 PM) I don't really agree but I am glad he is gone. He talks about HIS baggage with chicago. Takes responsibility for it. This is what I got out of it.

Welp

It's really fun seeing prospects do well and getting excited about them. Just have Davidson and EJ go see a counselor to get their heads straight for next year.

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 23, 2014 -> 07:19 PM) Still not impressed. Well, my life is meaningless now.

That was a shady f***ing slide. Alexei glared at Headley.

NYC: f*** the White Sox.

Good job Robin. Now they better f***ing call Conor safe after f***ing us over repeatedly.

That's not blocking?

I'm with J4L. The Wolves will be fun to watch. Might not be good, but they'll be fun.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 22, 2014 -> 04:10 PM) Damn, Q. That's worse than what you did to victory a couple years ago. Nothing will ever be worse than that. That went on for two pages of quotes.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Aug 22, 2014 -> 03:21 PM) You're funny. No, I'm not obsessed with "lefthandedness". QUOTE (Lillian @ Feb 10, 2013 -> 11:33 AM) Since the Sox don't play the Tigers until just before the All Star break, perhaps they could wait until then to find that left handed, middle of the order bat. Sizemore would be ideal, if he were anywhere near as productive as he was when he was in his mid twenties. He was especially good against RHP. Voila!!! QUOTE (Lillian @ Feb 26, 2013 -> 06:34 PM) Apparently, even a few of the Sox players are as concerned about the lack of left handed hitters on their roster, as some of us are: http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...ws&c_id=cws Sizemore could really help. QUOTE (Lillian @ Feb 27, 2013 -> 10:57 AM) Yes, I acknowledged that Sizemore is not expected to be ready to play until around June. I also stated, in an earlier post, that since the Sox don't play the Tigers until just before the All Star break, they might be able to wait for him. The point of this latest post was to simply refer to the article which reaffirms the fact that the Sox still need another, middle of the order, left handed bat. When players are openly discussing it, it is at the least, a perceived short coming. They may qualify their remarks, and offer rationalizations, but it is obviously on their minds, and well it should be. The article states precisely what I have been arguing; That the Tigers, as well as the rest of the Central Division, have a lot of tough right handed pitchers. QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 18, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) Here is our projected starting lineup versus RHP for 2012, with last years stats: 2012 Stats (AVG, OBP, SLG) CF de Aza .338 .409 .541 C A. J. P. .283 .319 .393 1B Konerko .303 .389 .535 DH A. Dunn .187 .310 .336 LF Viciedo RF A. Rios .204 .250 .328 SS Ramirez .269 .324 .407 2B Beckham .242 .307 .356 3B B. Morel .246 .290 .349 The most glaring deficiency is the lack of left handed power bats. It's the same problem that has plagued this team since the departure of Thome. Dunn is the only potential LH power hitter, and we all know how much in doubt his prospects are. A trio of left handed hitters consisting of A. J., de Aza and Dunn does not constitute much of a threat to RH pitching, and that's what a team faces most of the time. The lack of left handed average and on base percentage hitters is almost as serious as the absence of power. I can't believe that K.W. intends to go into the season with that lineup. So, who is out there, and whom would he replace, even if only as a platoon player versus RHP? Wilson Betemit is one name that comes to mind, as a platoon with Morel. He is a very good hitter from the left side, but the defense would suffer too much to make that move compelling. QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 08:25 AM) If you want to have some fun, compare this year's stats for Wilkins and Abreu. Before someone points out the obvious fact that we're comparing AAA with MLB performance, I'm not suggesting that Wilkins is a left handed version of our Cuban Phenom. Nevertheless, it is interesting to get some perspective of the numbers that Andy is compiling. In virtually the same number of plate appearances, they have some quite similar numbers. Rather than sight specific stats, I'd simply suggest that you take a look, including the splits. Wilkins' power is not a function of the Knights' new ball park. He has put up very similar numbers on the road. Moreover, his home runs are more often of the tape measure variety, rather than the cheap kind. This is just his first full season at AAA, and he is continuing his career pattern of making the adjustments at each successively higher level. The fact that he is the only left handed power bat, in the entire organization that offers any hope for filling that void, validates the argument that he should be brought up, and given an opportunity to try to make the adjustment to Major League pitching. The last two months of the season could provide some better insight into whether or not the Sox need to look for a middle of the order, left handed power bat, via trade, or free agency. As several here have suggested, there is nothing to be gained by giving those at bats to a, soon to be departed, Adam Dunn. QUOTE (Lillian @ May 16, 2013 -> 05:55 AM) Does he bat left handed? QUOTE (Lillian @ Mar 2, 2011 -> 09:03 AM) I've been very intrigued by the acquisition of Dallas McPherson, ever since his signing was announced. This guy was a "can't miss" prospect in the Angel's organization, before he hurt his back. Now seemingly healthy, after a couple of surgeries, it may not be too late for him to realize some of his potential. He dominated the minor leagues, with a homer every 12 at bats in 1,287 at bats in AAA, over his last 5 minor league seasons. His OPS was .966 over that time. Moreover, he didn't do that badly in his very limited Major League playing time. I understand that the Sox already have a bit of a log jam at 3rd base with Morel, Teahen and Vizquel, but if McPherson can stay healthy, he could be a major contributor from the left side, in the middle of the lineup. Does anyone have any real insight into his health? How is he defensively, when healthy? QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 08:22 AM) You can talk about contact vs. power, increasing OBP, or any other nuance of hitting. The Sox play almost half of their games against their division rivals, and they are not built to beat those teams. I’ve discussed how well the Detroit starters handled right handed hitters last year. The simple, unavoidable truth is that the rosters of Chicago’s A. L. Central opponents are comprised almost entirely of right handed starting pitchers. The two notable exceptions being Bruce Chen and Scott Diamond, both of whom were actually more effective against right handed hitters last year. This is just one more reason that should emphasize the need for the Sox to add a middle of the order left handed bat. QUOTE (Lillian @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:30 AM) Thank you for starting this thread. A lack of a middle of the order left handed bat continues to be the most glaring flaw in the Sox organization. There isn't a single candidate at either the Major League, or Minor League level, who could realistically be expected to contribute any time soon. It's a shame that there probably isn't even a candidate to fill this void, in the upcoming Amateur Draft, and that's picking third, with likely all of the position players, from whom to choose!! I can keep going

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Aug 22, 2014 -> 01:28 PM) Rather him go the Sale route, but if it happens it happens Bullpen for a year? I'll pass.

Greg grades = definitive assessment of players. Paulie gets an A as he would be thr league MVP if not blocked by Dunn and teaches everyone how to be awesome.

Cubs prospects have 0 bearing on ours.

Best of luck to Gordon. He was likable and man, his rookie season was something special. Stone, Jeter and it seemed like everyone thought he'd be a multi-time MVP. Good luck Gordo.