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QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. Dunn was a disaster his first year with the bat, but honestly, I would gladly take his year 2-3-4 on the Sox right now instead of LaRoche. This Rollins move might make spring training a little more interesting, dot think he has much left in the tank tho. Carlos Sanchez definitely has no place on this team if Rollins makes it.

Corey Ray's weekend: Friday 2-4, 2B, 2 BB, 3 R Saturday 2-2, HR, 3 RBI, 3 SB Edit: Ray 2-2 today and just crushed his 2nd HR. Want this kid bad.

From yesterday: AJ Puk done after 4 IP. Ran into trouble in 3rd after clean first two frames. Mostly 90-94 w/ FB, flashed qlty swp SL and a few strt CH. 4IP, 4H, 4R, 0ER, 1BB, 4K.

Keith Law with some unkind words about Kyle Lewis' hitting mechanics for insiders

QUOTE (raBBit @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 09:29 AM) Over the last two seasons: Player A: .261/.358/.401/.759 Player B: .266/.348/.393/.741 Player A is Dexter Fowler, Player B is Brandon Guyer. Rays have Morrison/Pearce/Pena/Dickerson/Kiermaier/Jennings/Mahtook/Souza Jr./Jennings/Guyer for DH, 1B and the three outfield spots. That's ten guys for five spots. They have to move a few guys. Guyer gives the Sox a pre-arb outfielder who can play good defense at all positions. He's a luxury as a 4th outfielder and a strong insurance option for Avi. He's a grinder too, hah. vs. RHP L CF Eaton S LF Cabrera R 1B Abreu R 3B Frazier L DH LaRoche R 2B Lawrie R RF Garcia/Guyer L C Navila R SS Saladino vs. LHP L CF Eaton R RF Guyer R 1B Abreu R 3B Frazier S LF Cabrera R DH Garcia R 2B Lawrie R C Navarro R SS Saladino Wow, love that idea. Splits against lefties look great last year too, .844 OPS.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 05:32 PM) Who's Connor Jones? How did Sheffield do? Friday starter for UVA, likely a top 15-20 pick.

Connor Jones also done: 6 IP 3 H 0 R 0 BB 5 K #mlbdraft

Saladino is not a problem on this team, he provides excellent defense and baserunning. You needed to insulate for his lack of bat though by adding a RFer, Hahn failed miserably in that regard. Never in nor out.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 03:14 PM) my goodness. Where were you in 13-15 then? Those teams were much worse on paper and the system was consistently dead last in MLB. As I've continually said, the ORG Hahn inherited was arguably in dead last in overall system talent: international, minors, and MLB. Now they are clearly middle tier without significantly mortgaging the future. Overall, they've done a decent job. Not a great job, but not a bad one either. At games, posting here. I knew what they were then and had much different expectations. There is no excuse not to finish the job at this point though. They have far too much top end talent to not being going after it harder. That doesnt mean they need to trade the likes of Anderson or Fulmer or even Adams, but there were incremental upgrades there to strengthen this team. Sure they've done a decent job, I would even go as far to say that I've liked every move theyve made this offseason. Not replacing Avi though deserves an incomplete final grade. He's been an absolute butcher in every facet of the game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 02:22 PM) They've missed on so many rumored outfield targets that it's hard to comprehend what their actual plan was out there. If they were going to keep Avi in RF all along, then Hahn messed up big time with his comments on the Score after the Frazier trade. Really makes you wonder if they ever even had a plan honestly. I mean, KW sure made it sound like Hahn wasnt prepared earlier this offseason. I have no idea what this FO is doing anymore, and it's really tough to rationalize why I continue to give them so much of my time and energy. I wish the Bears were good so I didnt need to agonize over the Sox all winter.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:14 AM) Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. Honestly, Yadiel could work out well for this team. From the sounds of it, he isn't really regarded as a potential star, but does have some upside. Scouts have seen him more as a 4th OFer type along the lines of a Daniel Nava. While that might not be all that exciting, it could allow the Sox to give Avi the first crack and then bring him up in May or June.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:18 AM) The Dodgers need him as insurance for Puig, Pederson and Crawford. He was their best all-around outfielder the second half of the season. Plus, he's very expensive...and aging. Too much to pay for a platoon bat. They have insurance in the 10 other outfielders they currently have

I really think they should just go back to the Dodgers about an Ethier trade and platoon him with Avi. Even that would be a big upgrade for this team. Lineups against LHP and RHP: LHP CF Eaton LF Melky 1B Abreu 3B Frazier DH Lawrie RF Avi C Navarro SS Saladino 2B Sanchez RHP CF Eaton LF Melky 1B Abreu 3B Frazier RF Ethier DH LaRoche 2B Lawrie C Avila SS Saladino

I just want AJax so out OF defense would be much improved. I think they have enough offense as currently constructed, but you really need competition in the OF and AJax would really help as a starting CFer or defensive replacement.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 07:21 PM) Honestly, that's the only reason I'm confident that Hahn will still add another OF. How many GMs that are serious about competing would actually enter the season with both Avi & LaRoche in their lineup with basically no competition? I know I wouldn't risk my job on that scenario and it seems like the majority of SoxTalk agrees. Hahn simply can't be that stupid. You would really think so, but we are less than 48 hrs away from pitchers and catchers reporting and we haven't even heard a whisper. If they go into this season with those guys starting at their respective positions, they're digging their own grave. We know there's no accountability under Jerry's watch though, so why do anything?

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 06:46 PM) the assets are the opportunity cost. You're spending money and a roster spot and basically giving up on what could be an asset in the future -- Avi -- and for what? You're giving up flexibility that could be used on a much better upgrade later on. You guys that are pining for Jackson -- have you watched him play since he left Detroit? He's on the wrong side of 30 and put up a whopping 1.7 bWAR last year. Steamer projects him for 1.1 fWAR. He's no great shakes and you're asking him to play RF mostly, where he's played a total of 22 games in his career. The upgrade to go get is Fowler. That is a clear upgrade. Jackson is not worth the opportunity cost. He's 28...

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 04:47 PM) Mets may be willing to trade DeAza for a reliever................................. I'd be interested in Lagares...

QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 07:08 PM) i have been really disappointed about the beer now at the cell. ever since they got away from old style. Beer selection at the Cell is actually pretty solid all things considered. I crushed a lot of cans of Fist City last year. Pretty nice having fresh Lagunitas there now too. Would be cool if the Sox did a partnership like the Twins have with Surly and had a beer made specifically for them.

Beer

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 05:02 PM) I think they are the best division in AL top to bottom. I think they are the worst division personally. I think the Jays and Red Sox are the best teams and they have some pretty obvious weaknesses. I think the Rangers and Stros are better than any teams in that division and I think the central is gonna be a slugfest.

Good to see Avi getting there early to get work in

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 12:37 PM) That Bleacher Report prediction is pretty obnoxious. The Sox went 76-86 last year. Their Pythagorean W/L was 72-90. They are replacing a pretty poor Samardzija with Latos (probably a plus move) Replaced Gillaspie/Saladino/Olt with Todd Frazier (a huge plus) Replaced Sanchez with Lawrie (a fairly substantial plus) Replaced Flowers/Soto with Navarro/Avila (a plus) Replaced Ramirez with Saladino (jury's out but should be a plus) Should see advancements made by Rodon and hopefully Avi All that and they see they as regressing by 3 wins or progressing by just 1 win using the Pythagorean record? Give me a break. Bleacher Report isn't exactly a hub of intellectual sports thought

Would be a huge coup to nail 2 6th rounders in a row. Hope both players take nice steps forward this year.

I dont see the AL East being that good at all

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 16, 2016 -> 07:38 AM) http://m.mlb.com/news/article/164316486 Phil Rogers tamping down expectations about us giving up a pick and uncertainty about contending this season...described idea of losing it as potentially "nauseating" to Hahn. Also references Alex Guerrero rumors. No f***ing thank you to Alex Guerrero.