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QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 26, 2018 -> 04:48 PM) Howard tore his left, not right. And he's a lefty. I think Caulfield is right about luckily it's Burger's left ankle and not his right. Howard was also 31. Gotta hope for the best. At least Burger's value isn't as a speed guy like Mitchell.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 05:52 PM) And Ynoa gives up another run today. Why he is even on the team let alone getting spring innings is beyond me (when there are actual kids who may contribute in the future who can actually use the work.) He's a spring training invite. I don't think we'll ever have to worry about seeing him in a Sox uniform ever again. Lot's of other guys in camp.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 10:33 AM) Officially broken. Wonder how much that will affect his draft position.

Man does that suck. Kid is either made of glass or has the worst luck.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Feb 21, 2018 -> 10:52 PM) I think he still works as a pillow contract candidate as well. I know you can't tag him with the QO, but you can trade him midseason and probably get more value, and guys closer to the bigs than they will be able to get with the 2nd round pick. Last year at the break he had .270/25/54 with an OPS of .863. That gets you some talent back. Even significant dropoff from that gets you talent. I'd sign him for 1/15 with an option for year 2 at 18 and year 3 at 22(or something like that, haven't explored it too much). That way the team to whom you are trading him has some more control if they want it. Scott Boras would hang up the phone before Hahn could even finish that offer. No chance in hell a Boras client takes such a team friendly deal that will eventually screw him over when he starts entering his mid 30's.

I love when players react to trades.

Braves are DFA'ing Mauricio Cabrera. Guy used to hit 101 mph. Sox need another flamethrower, right, right?!?

C: Castillo, Smith 1B: Abreu 2B: Moncada 3B: Sanchez, Saladino SS: Anderson OF: Leury, Delmonico, Avi, Engel DH: Davidson SP: Shields, Gonzalez, Giolito, Lopez, Fulmer BP: Soria, Jones, Minaya, Avilan, Gomez, Farquahar, Infante, Santiago DL: Rodon

QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Feb 19, 2018 -> 05:30 PM) It's pretty expected that Nicky will be the LF in 2018, but during the 2019 season and beyond, where do we think he will end up? Assuming the Sox have Avi/Jimenez in the corners, I could see him splitting time between 1B/DH with Abreu. Pretty sure he has played 1B before in the minors, though I have no idea what his glove is like there. If Avi is gone, then I don't think it's going to be a problem. Jimenez in RF, Delmonico stays in LF.

It'll be interesting to see the years on this.

QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 18, 2018 -> 01:19 PM) Can't remember who it was, but I seem to remember the same thing happening last year and it wasn't for an imminent move. Eventually one or more of the NRIs are going to be added as well. But they won't add those guys until ST starts to come to a close. Plus it seems like it would be even easier to get a player through waivers at the end of ST.

Has to be foreshadowing a move, why outright someone before ST even starts?

QUOTE (Two-Gun Pete @ Feb 15, 2018 -> 11:50 PM) Is it really "amazing," though? I'll grant that the defensive metrics aren't all that great (yet). But, his DRS was negative last year, while Leury's was +3. I too am not sold on Engel, & I don't get the love for a guy whose bat makes him look like a future starting CFer. In Korea. Especially when there are so many other options in the system with better overall credentials. You have to admit he made some pretty awesome plays in CF last season. I would put his entire defensive value in half a season's worth of defensive metrics. He's always been known to have a very solid to above average glove as he came through the minors. I'm far from sold on him too. The guy needs to hit or he's nothing more than a 4th OF'er of late-inning defensive replacement. But I wouldn't write him off yet.

How fitting Engel switched to #15.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 04:11 PM) CL: Joakim Soria SU: Nate Jones SU: Juan Minaya MR: Luis Avilan MR: Danny Farquhar MR: Xavier Cedeno MR: Jeanmar Gomez LR: Gregory Infante Updated with the Santiago signing: CL: Joakim Soria SU: Nate Jones SU: Juan Minaya MR: Luis Avilan MR: Danny Farquhar MR: Xavier Cedeno MR: Gregory Infante LR: Hector Santiago

I'd guess Engel win the CF job out of ST. Leury is going to be needed mostly as a bench guy because the Sox are only going to carry a 13th pitcher. I still think he's going to get a decent amount of starts, especially against LHP's to give Delmonico a break. I'll say in late-May, Cordell gets the call to replace Engel after having a productive start to the year in Charlotte. Engel's D is amazing, but I don't have a lot of faith that his new swing is going to make all that much of a difference for him to hit enough to stay in the lineup. Tilson isn't even a factor in my eyes. I think he's the guy who gets DFA'd after ST to clear a roster spot for a NRI pitcher.

Call was the name that stood out to me. Assuming they must really like his defense in CF?

Couple things I'd like to add: Yermin Mercedes was a rule-5 in the Triple-A phase. Pretty sure he has to stay in Charlotte or be sent back to the Orioles. I can't see Michalczewski or Adams making the jump to Charlotte. They had less than impressive years and still have things to work on. Sox would be doing them a disservice if they promoted them to begin the year, IMO.

QUOTE (Dubzinski rules @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 08:22 AM) I'm going to assume that Jones starts the year on the DL and I too think the Sox carry 13 pitchers (8 relievers) in order to protect their young starters. CL- Soria RH SU- Minaya LH SU- Avilan Middle- Cedeno, Infante, Rondon, Farquar, and Gomez They'll need to open 3 spots on the 40 man by pushing Rodon to the 60 day and releasing K. Smith and whichever of Cordell,Tilson, or Palka doensn't make the OD roster. My thoughts are that the Sox will attempt to save as many young pitchers with options at AAA while they try to turn some of the above retreads into tradeable assets. With the plethora of free agents still unsigned I'm guessing that most of their 40 man releases will clear waivers and go to Charlotte. I'd be shocked if Smith is cut. Sox have zero options in the minors in case of an injury at catcher. As mediocre as he is, Smith is pretty safe. Look up Alfredo Gonzalez's stat line and tell me you think he's a better overall option than smith.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 05:43 PM) Is there a list of who has options and who does not? https://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-chicago-white-sox All the NRI that don't have options aren't affected by having options or not, only if they are added to the 40-man. Only guys really affected by options are Farquhar and Avilan (who both have 0) and Minaya and Infante (who both have 1).

CL: Joakim Soria SU: Nate Jones SU: Juan Minaya MR: Luis Avilan MR: Danny Farquhar MR: Xavier Cedeno MR: Jeanmar Gomez LR: Gregory Infante I think the Sox are going to carry an extra arm in the pen most of the season. Jones starts off in his normal set-up role, eventually overtakes Soria after he struggles to close games out. Gomez is the first to be cut/released once the Sox decide to bring up a more intriguing arm like Vieira or Rondon. Edit: I'd like to add that in order to add Cedeno and Gomez to the 40-man, Sox will place Rodon on the 60-day D.L. and DFA Charlie Tilson.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 10, 2018 -> 02:27 PM) Craig Mish‏Verified account @CraigMish Follow Follow @CraigMish Source : Houston Astros have engaged in trade discussions for JT Realmuto. OF Kyle Tucker is the ask by Miami. Astros are considering. 50% chance Realmuto is dealt before opening day. Unbelievable. What a sick lineup.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 10, 2018 -> 12:07 PM) I have very little interest in next years FA. For one they will be grossly overpaid as all FA are. Two, it forces us to go all in when I don't think we will be ready. The Sox currently have $12.9M committed to the 2019 payroll. They have a ridiculous amount of flexibility in signing some of the big name free agents. It's not an all-in move, it's the next step of the rebuild.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Feb 9, 2018 -> 02:53 PM) I thought the Rays might move to Las Vegas I always thought Oakland would.