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He is Cuban, so at least we know the Sox are allowed to sign him. In all seriousness he is the type of guy that would help a Sox Hail Mary(tm) contention push but also bring a lot back at the deadline in the likely event that the push falls short.

Remember when Arizona gave up on him like immediately after drafting him, and we were all like "wtf LOLDiamondbacks"? Can you imagine needing to jettison someone from your org so badly that you dump a #3 overall pick within a year of drafting him despite that fact that he clearly showed Cy-level potential?

Definitely an MLB arm. One of the top 5 or so relievers in NPB. Would be an elite closer if he didn't have arguably the league's best closer blocking him on his own team (Raidel Martinez). Mostly a fastball/slider guy, throws mid-to-upper 90s. Like others of his ilk, his control disappears at times, but the slider is a 3D wipeout pitch, and he actually has a changeup, even if it's worse than the other two pitches. I don't think he'll be elite over here, but he definitely belongs and will be a good pickup for a contender.

It’s a fair question, but every time I doubt it’s significance, I remember Marcus Semien.

He’s got a long, storied history of pissing off almost literally everyone who’s ever worked with him, in myriad ways. If his career actually has ended, it’ll be because this was an easy reason for the entire community to finally say “good riddance.” That’s the difference between him and the others, where people are more willing to look the other way. I don’t think he’s malignant on purpose; he probably can’t help being a jackass and doesn’t understand why he rubs everyone on earth the wrong way — if you dig around you can find stories of him bristling with teammates and coaches since he was a child — but, you know, that’s life. If you make everyone hate you, you come to find no one around to stand up for you when you need it.

^ and still no depth at all

I'm really trying, but I just can't bring myself to care at all.

And with that, I’ve used up my monthly allotment of interest in the White Sox. Switching to the NPB to watch the Eagles vs. Hawks. Thanks for joining.

It no longer qualifies as a rescue, but Deivi Garcia is now pitching.

“The Nationals are playing pepper with the outfield fence” - Jason Benetti

Well he just needed a rescue, too, that’s all.

Unfortunately literally no one was watching then.

And Jesse Scholtens completes the rescue! Loaded the bases but managed to get out of it unscathed as Dom Smith flies out to CF.

Can confirm that Banks sorta pitched.

Man, Wash is a bad team but they really did get some cool prospects to kick off the rebuild. I remembered CJ Abrams but I forgot they got Keibert Ruiz.

Meneses with a single up the middle for the second batter of the rescue.

Four pitch walk to start off the rescue effort.

Jesse Scholtens to the rescue!

That was the single most hittable pitch I’ve ever seen a Major Leaguer throw.

Mr. Banks isn’t a having a good go of it early.

Someone named Banks is pitching. Man, Joey Meneses was so good in 2017 with the LV IronPigs.

Right -- it's not like they teach bad habits or anything, it just seems like they don't do anything at all. At least with regard to position players. I've said it before, but every player that makes it to the majors with the Sox is essentially the same player that he was when they acquired him, just with more reps. If they manage to get guys that are so talented that their ability trumps their flaws, then they'll be MLB players -- but they'll never be as good as they could be if they were actually developed. TA when drafted: raw, extremely talented. Good instincts, good bat-to-ball skills, but overly aggressive in his approach and prone to unforced errors on defense. TA at MLB level: raw, extremely talented. Good instincts, good bat-to-ball skills, but overly aggressive in his approach and prone to unforced errors on defense. Eloy when acquired: huge power, good hit. Quickly outgrowing every position, but the bat will play anywhere. Could hit 20 homers in the MLB today even though he hasn't played past AA. Eloy at MLB level: huge power, good hit. Quickly outgrew every position, but the bat will play anywhere. Topped out at 20 homers due to no improvement in approach and the fact that he never learned how to move in his body. It's the same with all the rest, even Robert. The guy still has no clue how to choose a pitch to hit, he's just so good that he's still able to succeed. But imagine how good he COULD be. Montgomery seems like he'll be that, too.

I tend to agree. Living in NYC for 5 years, it never ceased to amaze me to find out what people will put up with to get somewhere they really want to go. It's hard for me to believe it isn't simply a matter of lack of demand, even though it may be a mystery as to why the demand isn't there.

Yeah I'm not surprised that there are major incongruencies between the law and the policy that teams adopt/justify and probably misunderstand through games of telephone. What I've said I'm sure is only partially correct but I can tell you is firsthand from several teams I've worked for. ADA stuff is unique because there is SO much out there that is noncompliant, and it just goes by unnoticed unless someone decides to sue. It really is a mess, and it's unfortunate because I think many really would like to get it right but only if it's relatively easy to do, and the nature of much of this is big and expensive. Classic situation where there just aren't enough voices pushing for those affected.