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I still don't think Beckham is a MLB starter. He's technically a platoon player this year that has to produce to keep being inserted into the lineup. The same can be said early in his career - once he was handed a starting job, he started to playing bad. Hope he keeps it up though.

Dana Eveland opted out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox. He was having a very nice year in Triple-A. I wouldn't mind the Sox trying to go after him.

About time. Maybe Cleto? He's the only one that makes sense unless there is an outside the organization trade/waiver claim.

QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ May 12, 2015 -> 08:25 PM) Jason Coats leading off for Charlotte, 2-4 with no Ks and he even had a steal. Really impressed with how well he's been able to adjust to each promotion. Anyone else slightly concerned that he hasn't hit a HR in his last 188 PA (including last year's promotion to Birmingham)? I mean, I know he's not a masher per say, but he's also not known to be a Luery Garcia/Carlos Sanchez type hitter either.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ May 9, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) What idiot says take me to the stadium? That's what I was thinking!

QUOTE (LDF @ May 9, 2015 -> 10:41 AM) so this was may 7 interview, am i really reading this comment in the bold right??? i will stop here and see if this bothers anyone else. I think that comment is taken out of context. After re-reading it a few times, I think Williams is referring to the general perception of the fans, as in they don't think the team has the talent to overcome the slow start. That's why the reactions are negative. I highly doubt the organization would actually admit that the talent on the team is subpar and unable to overcome the hole they've dug themselves into. It definitely threw the first time I read that though, haha.

Haven't seen this yet, but it seems likely given his response:

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ May 8, 2015 -> 10:15 PM) Engel has been the most pleasant surprise so far. Hitting and running. Fingers crossed that either engel or May will develop into a regular center Fielder. I always thought of Engel as the Sox version of Craig Gentry with a bit more pop. Seems like a fairly similar comparison.

QUOTE (LDF @ May 8, 2015 -> 08:52 PM) i can see Davidson coming north sooner than expected. I think he will at some point, he's just not going to be the player that the majority of people thought the Sox were getting after the trade. Glad to see he's improving. Nice to see Hawkins get a clutch hit too. Really pulling for him after I got to meet him at Soxfest this year. Seems like a really good guy.

At least Rodon is where he belongs. Still belongs in Charlotte, but at least he's starting.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 19, 2015 -> 04:56 PM) I truly think they just want to hold off on saying Noesi's out of the rotation if he has a bad start this week. This. Noesi is one bad start away from becoming the long man out of the pen.

I might be able to help with this, but I can't work on it right away. All I would need is the Soxtalk logo.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Apr 11, 2015 -> 07:35 PM) Where's Nieto? Didn't see him on any of the write-ups. Starting in Birmingham.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Apr 11, 2015 -> 07:24 PM) They probably should be looking at him in AAA though. you can't use him in any meaningful part of a game. I agree, problem is he's out of options.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 11, 2015 -> 04:28 PM) Some pitcher coming off the DL tomorrow. Woo! Drabek lives. Best move. Drabek, while terrible so far, should still get a look. Plus the Sox need 12 pitchers IMO.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Apr 11, 2015 -> 04:05 PM) Robinson can pitch. Wow I think he's going to be worth every penny the Sox are paying him.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 11, 2015 -> 08:49 AM) Davidson has struck out 5 times in his first 8 plate appearances. Not good! His ceiling is that of Mark Reynolds. That's said, he'll be lucky to ever reach it.

Interesting to pinch hit Shuck. Soto was looking good today.

Season is far from over, and in all fairness, they got swept by the losing team that went to game 7 in last year's World Series. They do this against the Twins, then I'll be concerned.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 07:59 AM) The White Sox are notoriously late with these. Last year the rosters were being finalized as the first games were starting (which would be Thursday). Sucks when I have to write the damn affiliate previews without rosters, haha. Taking my best guesses with a big board spreadsheet I'm putting together. I've got Charlotte pretty much pegged, thanks to some help from a Charlotte Observer beat writer. A couple pitching slots are still questions, in part based on if EJohnson starts on DL. But here is what I have for Charlotte at this point, which is solid except for two slots: Starters... Kevan Smith Dan Black LGarcia**(CS) Tyler Saladino Matt Davidson Trayce Thompson Engel Beltre Jared Mitchell Neftali Soto Bench... Rob Brantly © George Kottaras © Juan Diaz Matt Tuiasosopo SPs... Carlos Rodon* Chris Beck Scott Carroll Brad Penny Shawn Haviland RPs... Daniel Webb Jairo Ascencio Arcenio Leon Maikel Cleto Onelki Garcia???? Zach Phillips* Jarrett Casey* DL: Jesse Crain, Erik Johnson The ones with ???? aren't confirmed yet. So Kensing got released I assume? Plus I think you forgot Lindstrom.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 08:05 PM) I hope Garcia clears. Not worried about Cleto. I want Drabek to be the long guy in the pen or 5th starter. No need for Surkamp with 3 lefties and I think he still has options left. Surkamp does not have options remaining to my knowledge.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Apr 1, 2015 -> 07:30 PM) Why do people hate Scott Carroll? Not only is he a decent emergency starter, but he seems like a really likeable and fun guy. Weird hatred. All the personality in the world doesn't mean you have what it takes. I like the guy, mostly because of what he overcame to get to the majors, but the Sox have better options at their disposal.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 03:15 PM) i am all for keeping Surkamp. i am a fans of his. same as Cleto..... that what burns me with Drabek. i do not see an upgrade. then maybe i am being bias. I don't think it's being bias. I find it really shocking to look at all the pitchers that have been competing since the start of ST on to tell them the new guy who's been here less than a week beat you out for a spot. Especially a guy who, other than being a top prospect ages ago, doesn't have the track record to go along with it. I'm hoping they see something in Drabek that can finally make him turn the corner.

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 31, 2015 -> 02:25 PM) for me, Emilio and Shuck are 2 very good backups, imo. I agree. The bench is way better than it was last year, at least on paper.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 24, 2015 -> 04:32 PM) WTF? I know Viciedo is gone, that happened weeks ago. I was busy for a couple days and now it's become completely impossible to understand your name dropping. You're dropping names of people we released in the same sentence as people still on the roster and I have no idea which is which. Does anyone have an actual list of OFs in Charlotte? Are Mitchell and Thompson in our minor league camp? I can't figure this out any more. Brian Anderson, Engel Beltre, Jared Mitchell, and Josh Richmond are all officially listed on Charlotte's roster. Safe to assume that Thompson will end up there as well. Richmond is just minor league filler that seems to bounce around levels and I have no clue if Anderson will be playing at that high of a level after so many years off.