Jose Abreu

In case anyone didn't know, the Instagram DM thing was from a "create fake Instagram DM's!" application. The biggest sign is that the messages were at the top of the screen rather than the bottom, which is where they go when a conversation first starts.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 20, 2017 -> 12:00 AM) 18-22 after 40. Probably will be the Sox best quarter of the season. Perhaps the final quarter will be, during which Moncada starts at 2B and hits .330/6/30

Finally!

QUOTE (bmags @ May 19, 2017 -> 08:49 AM) Yeah the Burr I saw captured the anger and disrespect from Burr that propelled it in act II. He was incredible. You're referring to Josh Henry, right? If so, I agree completely.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ May 19, 2017 -> 04:21 PM) Makes sense, the Sox did put him in the leadoff role to start the year. I can't recall if he ever lead off in the minors. I recall him saying this year that he hadn't led off regularly since high school.

Jose Abreu

"begin" (thread title)

Avisail

Even if he keeps hitting like this, I do think he'll always have value as a defensive wizard in the infield. I thought he could make it as a starter after last year but now he may just be a career super-sub guy.

Leury

Didn't know this thread existed. My parents went to NY (when Lin was still there) and Chi and claimed that ChiHam was better. I went to the Chi one in December and loved it, will be returning in June. Unfortunately, I don't think prices are coming down anytime soon, so going again is definitely pricey, but it's worth it. I don't even like musicals, but I loved this.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 17, 2017 -> 01:44 AM) Two inning saves are never easy. Melky Cabrera Blooper Reel and no hard hit balls...that said, Robertson's never going to be more than an 80-85% conversion guy whose strikeout totals look impressive but who usually implodes bigly when he does struggle. And he is inarguably overpaid to put up those numbers for a non-elite closer. And apparently Renteria felt that Swarzak had been used too much already in recent weeks...so you're left with Ynoa and Holmberg to close out a game against the heart of their line-up. That's why you don't burn your closer in an extra-inning, tie game when you're the road team and a save opportunity could actually present itself.

QUOTE (jamesdiego @ May 16, 2017 -> 11:07 PM) Isn't Sanchez a good enough defender to play 3rd base? I would play him there if the bat keeps up, Saladino as utility. I always thought of Sanchez as a 2B/SS who doesn't have the arm for 3B. Isn't Saladino/Davidson our go-to "non-Frazier" 3B option?

I'd imagine one of Sanchez/Saladino will eventually stay as a backup IF and the other will be traded (probably not for much, but better than nothing)

Abreu

Anderson

QUOTE (knightni @ May 10, 2017 -> 10:01 AM) His numbers are DFA-worthy. Maybe they shouldn't play him until June. Is it safe to say that pitchers have figured him out?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ May 8, 2017 -> 02:46 PM) Strange. Must be some back story. Figured he'd be up here before too long. Maybe Charlotte didn't let him take his kid in the clubhouse.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ May 7, 2017 -> 09:14 AM) Well, if the 20 year-old Adolfo has perhaps turned a corner and is putting himself on a projectable path to a high ceiling MLB career, and if the team is able to sign the 19 year-old Luis Robert, that could be the makings of some kind of outfield a few years down the road. Don't forget 25 year-old Avisail Garcia. That's like, 30 combined future all-star appearances from an outfield. Ridiculous.

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Abreu

3-5, one double tonight

QUOTE (Blackout Friday @ May 5, 2017 -> 07:16 PM) Dunn was s***. Three true outcomes is more forgivable when you're hitting .250 or providing some defensive value. His outcomes were the same, but the ratios weren't. Walks were down, power was down, strikeouts were up. Sunk cost. But seems like ancient history, thank god. His 82 walks/season over his 4 years here made up for his batting average

QUOTE (InTheDriversSeat @ May 5, 2017 -> 01:04 PM) Start time is actually 6:05 PM CDT (Central Daylight Time). CST (Central Standard Time) ended in March. . BOOM.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ May 4, 2017 -> 12:14 PM) Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 41m41 minutes ago More More Asche: " Last night was the case. I don’t foresee it being a problem today or moving forward or ever again." 4 replies 2 retweets 3 likes Reply 4 Retweet 2 Like 3 Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 41m41 minutes ago More More Asche: "You don’t meet the standards, sometimes the manager has to take action.". 0 replies 2 retweets 1 like Reply Retweet 2 Like 1 Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 42m42 minutes ago More Asche on why he was pinch-hit for last night: "There’s standards that need to be set if you are going to be a White Sox player.... Did he not hustle or something?