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QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 07:21 AM) I think he'd dominate AAA hitters and not develop the change up at the same time. I'm going to trust the White sox with pitching He would do that if his goal is to make it to the majors as fast as he could. But often times, minor league pitchers are also given instructions to work on specific pitch, this would be one of those scenarios.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 04:02 AM) Typical overreaction thread. Care to discuss? Right from the start, most people felt that he could have spent a couple more months in the minors. His WHIP has been in the 1.50 range for 2 months now. His walk rate is absurd, and he's a two pitch starter with poor command on those pitches and no confidence in his third pitch. Throw in the fact that EJ is ready for a promotion, and now with Shark staying, we have the luxury of letting Rodon develop a bit more in the minors. So no, I don't think this is based on overreaction to one particular start.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 03:41 AM) I'd be okay with it cause it's obvious he needs work, but I think it's a confidence thing. I say let him stay but put him in the bullpen or go with six starters now that shuck is hurt. I think sending him to triple a would set his development back further mentally. It's hard to assume that such a move would set him back mentally, everybody reacts differently to this. Take EJ for example, he's regained his confidence and velocity in the minors. I think Rodon himself is aware that he needs work, and working on those areas in the minors would be more ideal. As long as you tell him that he's only a good changeup away from being a good major leaguer and that he would be called back up if he improves on that pitch, I think he should be fine. QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 04:27 AM) what does scott boras say? Unless he demands a trade, I don't think there is anything he could do. I also don't think he has extra incentive to let his client explode in the big leagues when he could clearly use more work in the minors.

Adam LaRoche the LOOGY anyone?

This isn't overreacting on just tonight's start. Since we're keeping Shark for now and EJ is ready for another big league stint, we should let Rodon go back to the minors and work on his changeup and command. You can't survive in the big leagues throwing 93% FB and slider with terrible command. I think the move benefits us both in the short term and long term.

Not too disappointed. I am glad need didn't trade Anderson/Danish/Adams for Cespedes. What are the chances of us trading Shark by 8/31 deadline if we're out of it?

Hopefully he will be THE Carlos Perez that people think of in the big leagues 10 years from now. He's been my sleeper guy for most of the season now. He could be an above average to good catcher defensively, and his ability to put the bat on the ball is remarkable, only 12 K's in almost 240 PA's dating back to last year. Looking forward to seeing him in Great Fall next year.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:39 PM) Nice of you to comment after he allows two runs that inning. I was referring to this game, because up to the point in which I commented, he was looking rather sharp. I think Fathom originally mentioned post ASB. I don't know why this is debatable.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:29 PM) Have you been watching the game? It is now 18 innings, 26 hits, and 20 K's. I think not very sharp is fairly accurate.

Not over the great Carlos Correa, but I do agree it's a shame. He has the tools, hopefully his instincts get better over time.

Love the fact that Micah's SB success rate is increasing at a higher level. He's not running like a loose cannon like he used to, and hopefully better techniques and getting a better read on opposing pitchers also play part in it.

If I am not mistaken, you can also use the slot savings on undrafted players? I wouldn't want to sign a kid just for the sake of signing a kid and he's the only one available.

20 pitches in 2 innings for Arrieta. Probably a CG coming at this rate.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 04:48 PM) That's why our starters....don't. Allow. Runs. At. All. If defense can keep playing at this rate, shades of the 2014 Royals maybe?

Worst offense in the league. If starters allow more than 3 runs, we are bound to lose any game.

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.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 5, 2015 -> 08:22 AM) Did they trade Batum to try to keep Aldridge? I thought Vonleh, the young kid they got back, was supposedly the insurance in case they couldn't re-up with LMA. What's interesting is we haven't really seen them try hard to retain Aldridge or Matthews. It seems like they will pretty much tank for a good pick this year, and play the lottery for Durant in '16 or Griffin/Westbrook in '17.

Shifting gears to the Blazers, they are completely f***ed in the ass in the offseason. They have now lost Wes Mathews, Affalo, Lopez, Batum, and now Aldridge. It wouldn't be fun in Rip City next season watching Lillard jack up 30 shots a game.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 4, 2015 -> 03:08 PM) LaMarcus isn't anywhere near good enough for me to complain about him switching teams. On which recent champion would he have been the best player? Aldridge, by most accounts, is the best FA in this class. Him and Leonard would be 1A and 1B on the Spurs right now. To say that one is a great player, but he's allow to switch teams to chase rings while the other is an elite player, and he isn't allow to do so more or less speaks to the irrational Lebron hate I was referring to. QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 4, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) Ding-ding-ding. If you hated him for his Decision antics, that I could definitely side with. But if people want to hate him for choosing the best situation for himself or the fact that he spun off the Bulls for the Heat, then I think that's a bit hypocritical.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 4, 2015 -> 12:18 PM) Did I miss his big self-serving signing celebration where he said he was going to win not one, not two... The way he handled it didn't help, but let's ignore the fact the much of the hate also stems from the fact that he was ring chasing, and people often point out that Jordan, Magic or Kobe didn't switch teams to chase rings. Yea, LMA is nowhere near the conversation of GOAT, but then again that just brings me back to my point that Lebron got a lot of the hate because he was Lebron.

Now is anyone gonna hate LMA for ring chasing now?

Just read up on the year that the Cubs went over bonus pool, they signed a whopping 47 guys in the signing period. FWIW Sox signed 18. Just another reason why the system benefits the rich.

Just scrolled through pages and pages of people complaining about the contracts being hand out. Get use to these deals guys, the good days of signing the Big 3 for $14 mil a piece are gone. If the rumored cap of $110 mil in 2 years is accurate, that's like average of $7.5 mil/ for a 15 player roster. I just hope that they raise the league and vet minimum some so those guys wouldn't be making peanuts compare to the stars.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jun 30, 2015 -> 09:08 PM) Hand him the Cy Young now. No one comes close to him this year IMO. As good as Sale has been, this is an overstatement.

Melky crushed a LONG one against Price, is this real life?