Jose Abreu

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 05:10 PM) Fathom doesn't have any delusions of competition this year. The worst are the people who think we're like two players away. Trout and Kershaw. Boom.

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 05:13 PM) And it has started..... I don't see the problem with analying our new manager. It's a rebuild, and if we want to contend later, we'll need more than just a capable roster.

Bleachers' new album "Gone Now" came out the other day.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 05:03 PM) Bring Moncada up and Yolmar become the utility infielder. No reason to wait on this move any longer. Except for Moncada being in a pretty big slump. Hitting .135 (5-37) in his last 37 ABs.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 4, 2017 -> 04:50 PM) Use him same way Cubs did. Have him help develop the core guys and then upgrade when you're ready to compete. My problem is, I don't know if the FO would actually cut ties with him before we try to compete.

I know that isn't as important now, but if he's still manager when we're trying to compete, it will be. First, there's the constant bunting. I'm not even going to elaborate much because you all know exactly what I'm talking about. Isn't it textbook insanity to do the same exact thing over and over, expecting different results, only for the same result to keep happening? I remember hearing that somewhere- whatever it is, Renteria is at that point with the bunting and the two-strike bunting (which is even worse- even a 5 year-old knows not to bunt with two strikes). There's the more minor issue of bullpen decisions. I know this may be more Cooper, but specifically, I'm referring to his use of Robertson in non-save situations, especially in extra-inning road games. What's the point of burning your closer in the bottom of the 9th inning in a tie game when you might need him to, I don't know, close the game later on? Not to mention Robertson tends to pitch poorly in non-save spots. This is something I haven't noticed as much, and it may be more on the coaching staff than on Rick, but there are times where we don't challenge a play that has indisputable evidence in our favor, even when we have an available challenge. For example, last weekend, Anderson was called out at first on a relatively close play, but upon watching the replay, there was clear, absolutely indisputable evidence showing that he was safe. The Sox did not challenge, to the surprise of Benetti and Stone. There's probably more that I'm missing, but can't think of at the moment- those are my biggest issues with him. It feels wrong to miss Ventura, but I, at times, do; I do, however, love how prepared and engaged our players are under Rick, which is an obvious improvement from Robin. Some of you may think that he'll cut out the bunting and improve overall once we try to compete, and I hope that's true, but I really don't know if that will happen. I just think that this is his managing style.

Finally

Jose D. Abreu

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Melky

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 11:42 AM) http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?cid=633 LUIS Robert could be starting his White Sox career today...in fact, all the games already started at 10:30 am in the Dominican. He will wear #26 to start out. http://www.dominicansummerleague.com/www/b...-baseball-city/ (Schedule for this month) http://dominicansummerleague.com/www/estad...6/withesox.html (DSL White Sox team statistics) Nice to see that Avi Garcia is his role model already.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ May 31, 2017 -> 09:25 PM) I was flying across the country today, and I swear I saw another jet pass like 100 yards beneath our plane. I want the only one who noticed, either. Even the flight attendants were commenting on it, and there were audible gasps from a couple of passengers. That's quite creepy, honestly. With radar, the only way that should happen is if the other plane was somehow unmarked.

There's also Petricka and Putnam

QUOTE (ptatc @ May 31, 2017 -> 08:16 AM) But they should stick to that. The shouldn't try to sell him when his value is at his lowest. They may just need to wait. Exactly. You don't trade a guy just to trade him. There's no rush.

His AB vs. Sale tonight with the bases loaded was incredible. He kept fighting and fighting until he got his pitch. Probably my favorite AB of his ever, aside from the walk-off grand slam against Tampa in 2014.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 30, 2017 -> 11:32 AM) That triple last night was a thing of beauty. Waited back on the looping curve and drove it into the corner. Then of course he was flying around the bases. This will probably be controversial but I think Carlos is on the juice. I saw a interview with him the other day and holy s*** he is built like a wrestler now. I DGAF whatever helps the Sox win. By Carlos, do you mean Carlos Rodon, or Yolmer Sanchez? If Yolmer, I always remember him being surprisingly jacked, even before this season.

Jose Abreu

Bumped, because he AGAIN called for a bunt with 2 strikes... this has to stop.

Abreu

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 28, 2017 -> 04:41 PM) good topic, I voted Sanchez, just because if he hits much, his defense is very good, near elite possibly. I voted Sanchez for the same reason, but with Moncada almost ready, I unfortunately don't think he has a future here

QUOTE (ron883 @ May 27, 2017 -> 12:00 PM) I got the adam Engel call up correct. .500 bare minimum. Lets wait until the season is over before we make a judgement on Jose. Something you could've used earlier this season

Chicago White Sox‏ @whitesox Prior to today’s doubleheader, the #WhiteSox placed Tyler Saladino on the 10-day DL with back spasms and recalled outfielder Adam Engel.

Press conference supposedly at 11:30, per CSN Chicago. They deleted the tweet for some reason.

Melky

Anderson