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QUOTE (knightni @ May 23, 2017 -> 03:13 PM) Obviously, his numbers are '86-worthy at this point. Maybe other managers have him figured out? I expect better out of an admin. I guess I was wrong.

Tbh i don't know much about the injury Nate jomes had. Is that something that may have done irreparable damage to his trade value this season?. He is already throwing in sim games at least.

tbh i dont think they will be trading Robles for a reliever. He looks like a complete stud.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 21, 2017 -> 01:24 PM) Isn't Trout the ultimate counter argument against tanking? The loss lovers have no comeback. Give me wins during the six glorious months known as baseball season then give me a good first round draft pick. Working fans have the right to demand as much is demanded of them in the workplace. The Sox probably don't get Robert without shedding the Sale and Eaton money IMO. The rebuild is why we got Robert. Take that Greg!

Rebuild! Take that greg!

Q for rutherford, frazier +, Robocop and swarzak for Robles. GG.

When can he be expected start playing?

Was waiting for a futuresox piece. You guys are the best

I'm pretty pleased so far with Rick. He seems like the perfect guy to have for this rebuild with all the Latin Americans we have. What do you think of his managing so far? I give him a B so far. Not much to complain about

peavy44 is the GOAT

Does it make sense to send Giolito to AA yet?

Yoan needs to be moved to center or corner OF if yolmer keeps it up. No question about it.

Yolmer has shown to be an above average fielder and his bat has been awesome this year. How does this impact what we do with moncada? If yolmer keeps it up, how can they move him?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2017 -> 09:05 AM) They are worse than Jose Abreu. I'm sure Tatis Jr. will be worse than Jose Abreu. In your world, that has to be near impossible. Nice diversion bro. Nobody clamored Brandon Allen as a future all-star quit spreading fake news. Nobody ever said Brandon Allen was a future all star. Maybe you could find one overzealous fan who said Ravelo. That's some funny stuff right there.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2017 -> 08:36 AM) So $25 million is nothing if Tim Anderson sucks. $50 million is nothing if the Sox spend that to sign Luis Robert and he doesn't pan out, but $25 million for Shields is a franchise changer. As far as I am concerned, Tatis is a suspect until proven otherwise. For a fanbase that complains, rightfully so, about an organizations inability to produce hitters, we sure do whine a lot about the guys "who got away". Everytime they trade a position minor leaguer, he is a guaranteed stud. Yet reality shows, they are just as bad with other teams. If Tatis is good as Keith Law said he is, correction, as good scout told Keith Law who has admitted he had never seen Tatis play, then the trade will be really bad. Why don't we wait to see how that turns out? It started with Chris Carter on this board. Someone actually complained in 2008 when Quentin was in the mist of a possible MVP, how trading Carter for him would come back to haunt the White Sox. Then Brandon Allen was a guaranteed future all star. Semien, Ravelo, Thompson, all stars. They are all high k low OBP guys most below average in the field. No big loss on anyone yet. Eventually someone will hurt, but I wouldn't hold my breath it is Tatis. He is hitting .250 with a .712 OPS in A ball and a 31.33% k rate. Yes, he's 18, and young for the level, but if he truly is a top 50 prospect, IMO, more should be expected. To me, one of the first red flags for guys deemed top prospects is the excuse young for the level. It was the excuse for Courtney Hawkins several years ago. Obviously, Tatis is doing a bit better, but Hawkins won't ever come close to the major leagues, and probably won't make, at least doesn't deserve to make AAA. The really good ones find a way. I'm pretty sure very few people said any of this.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 11, 2017 -> 09:11 PM) I can't believe Baltimore and Washington, who can't be blowing games, won't overpay big time for Robertson NOW. Our lousy team does not need him. If this is a rebuild, I hope Hahn has a plan regarding getting 3 studs for David Robertson. For Hahn to land 3 studs for Robertson, his plan would have to involve kidnapping and ransom I'm afraid

Abreu should have never been in the field. He is absolutely atrocious out there. When he is hitting, he can pass as a DH. When he inevitably goes into his awful slumps, he just isn't very valuable.

Count on the mods to derail a thread. Keep up the good work boys.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 10, 2017 -> 10:52 AM) You do realize that only about 100 players in the entire history of major league baseball have a career OPS above .873, right? That's some good cherry picking. Jose has been in the league from ages 27-30. Those are pretty prime years. I doubt it's all that impressive when you compare OPS from the ages of 27 to 30.

The thing with Todd is 1. Had has people behind him who can take over. Jose, while nothing special when you account for his defense, has nobody knocking on his door. 2. Todd doesn't have the weird cult following that Jose does. jose could bat .200 for the season and youd have people here defending how great he is.

Nicky D is knocking on the door, and matt Davidson needs ABs. What we do to move Todd? Keep playing him for trade value?

QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ May 6, 2017 -> 08:52 PM) If Adams could maintain these K% and BB% numbers in upper levels he'd actually be making himself into a decent prospect again. But that's a big if. I wonder if anything has changed with him mechanics or stuff wise. He's only 21. Still very young. I think people are a bit too down on him. He's facing some tough competition and holding his own.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ May 5, 2017 -> 02:24 PM) Not sure exactly where to put this but those in charge can move it where they deem best. This kid apparently has been projected by some, to be the Sox #1 pick in June. He's having an incredible spring high school season: http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/jordo...hree-home-runs/ Personally I don't much care who the Sox draft, as long as they are positional players who have the potential to hit at the big league level. probly belongs in the minor league section and in the minor league catch all thread

QUOTE (ptatc @ May 4, 2017 -> 10:25 PM) This from the only person who signs his name to each post. Ironic Roasted.

I love how people bump these threads when Jose goes on a hot streak. His hot streaks are followed by the inevitable awful cold streaks Jose goes on. When Jose goes cold, he goes COLD. The dude just isnt that great of a player.