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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 08:34 AM) That's it. His OPS is .667; his batting average is .184. That's August waiver deal at best. He makes $12 million; he will take a big pay cut next season...probably one of those 1 year deals to recoup value. The Red Sox won't care about the money. But their options are the return of Panda, promoting Devers or picking up a guy like Frazier. Hopefully Panda poops and they think Frazier's swing would fit in Fenway.I doubt they give up Swihart. More likely cash and a good A prospect.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 31, 2017 -> 08:38 AM) Keeping Quintana doesn't make any sense. They need the prospects that they will ultimately get in return for him. People keep talking about 2019 but the Sox don't have many long-term answers as far as position players go. Where are those guys coming from? They are banking on Moncada, Anderson, Robert, and Collins. What if a couple of them bust though? They need to keep adding. Quintana will need a new contract by the time the Sox are good again so I just don't think keeping him makes any sense and I also don't know how this team is playoff ready in 2019. Agree that the position player inventory is low. But every rebuilding team must supplement their roster with free agents as well. Maybe the trading of guys like Jones, Robertson, Abreu etc will add more young talent to fill the void if Q can't be moved for enough talent.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 31, 2017 -> 02:42 AM) He's had a lot of good starts this year not sure I understand the sky is falling sentiment. Yes he's had some really bad ones to go along with that but to me that points to inconsistent mechanics, tipping pitches, etc. If I'm Hahn I am trying to extend an additional 2 years before his option years kick in. He can be a valuable piece in a stacked rotation when our window opens. But if his fastball has lost some velocity as the Globe writer said last night, maybe the stint w Columbia screwed up his training schedule.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ May 30, 2017 -> 09:17 PM) If he can get back to his old self he still provides good value to the tail end of our rebuild. With Robert being signed and Robertson having a tremendous first half (likely will get a good prospect at least), there is less pressure to deal Quintana imo. In fairness, he must have been affected by the Sale return tonight. But a Boston Globe writer said in the last month, his fastball is down 1-1.5 MPH over his norm. 92-93 to 91-92.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ May 28, 2017 -> 09:50 PM) ? No. My concern is Red Sox offense will be motivated to back Sale on his return home. That would be at Q's expense. If it happens, his ERA could get another jolt. That is exactly why I didn't want this match-up.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ May 29, 2017 -> 08:01 PM) Anytime you can get a win with a fill-in pitcher starting the game because there is no one else available is a good thing. It doesn't happen very often. Every time you beat the Red Sox is a Holiday. The ghost of Johnny Buzhardt was in the pen today.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 28, 2017 -> 10:20 AM) ? The only number he could improve is "W". ? No. My concern is Red Sox offense will be motivated to back Sale on his return home. That would be at Q's expense. If it happens, his ERA could get another jolt.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 26, 2017 -> 02:40 PM) I would too. Probably be a sell out crowd but do you think the Sox management would do it? inst I hope not. Boston is really hot right now and obviously Sale is dominating the league. I think Q gets a better shot to improve his numbers against one of their weak starters.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 24, 2017 -> 01:21 PM) Who f***ing cares if this guy goes back to wherever the hell he came from? There's no "there" there. He's former 1st round pick in the same sense Beckham is a former first round pick at this point. At least Gordo has some initial success, Covey was never even good in the minors of MLB. Anyways, it's sad to say but I'm excited to probably see Fulmer and/or Lopez within the next couple weeks. Neither has dominated AAA but at least they have the potential of being a 3rd or 4th starter. Just a guess, but I think Lopez. Fulmer has given up a lot of home runs so far.

QUOTE (balfanman @ May 25, 2017 -> 08:27 AM) Maybe that's why he's bunting so often. I'm sure he knows that this team is going nowhere for the next couple of seasons and he's trying to not only instill some fundamentals, but determine who he can count on to lay down a proper bunt when the games start to matter. It could also be a method of determining which players they would prefer to trade or keep for when the team does get good. I think ST is a much better place to have bunting drills than in a regular season game.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 24, 2017 -> 12:56 AM) I hate Northside (just a bit) for hyping him for so long. He hits in Charlotte, but by god he's terrible at the big league level. Charlotte stats must be taken w a grain of salt. Jacob May is hitting over .300 at Charlotte since being sent down. Those "aluminum" bats do wonders for hitters...............................

QUOTE (zisk @ May 21, 2017 -> 03:55 PM) does anyone think that the huge improvement in avi and yolmer this season has something to do with renteria instilling confidence in their abilities? I don't know if it is, but some people have a knack for inspiring others. p.s. I'm enjoying this season more than any season in many years. good vibes. Does anyone think that the lack of improvement in Anderson and Saladino have anything to do with Renteria distilling confidence in their abilities?? As I posted yesterday, Anderson struggled in the 1/2 spots. So Renteria finally dropped him to 7 and he caught fire. At which point he moved him back to 1 and he went hitless. Luckily he moved him back to 7 again. The kid must feel like a yoyo

Step 3 in the rebuild

Just one complaint. Anderson was really struggling hitting at the top of the order. So a smart move, he goes down to the 7 spot and is tearing it up. So Renteria moves him back up top and he goes 0-5.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ May 18, 2017 -> 09:36 AM) I don't understand why Moncada is not at least exploring the possibility of playing Center Field or third base. His cup of tea in Boston at 3rd did not go well. I think 2nd gets him to majors quicker

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ May 17, 2017 -> 10:49 PM) I've always liked ol' Carlos Sanchez, but he ain't stopping Moncada from doing ANYTHING. That is obvious. But it may create different possibilities for the Sox if Yolmer continues to hit the ball.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 17, 2017 -> 02:33 AM) Sanchez is a utility player was a AAAA type player until his hot streak. Ride him until he goes cold then it's Delmonico time. Delmonico has a major defensive problem so far in AAA

QUOTE (Scoots @ May 12, 2017 -> 10:11 PM) Starting to watch less and less of these games, and when I actually do watch, the more I fantasize about a dominant rotation consisting of Quintana, Rodon, Lopez, Giolito/Kopech, and Fulmer, and a lineup consisting of the star Moncada, an Anderson who has figured things out, an April 2017 Avi, an August Abreu, a healthy speedy Charlie Tilson, a nice surprise in Basabe, a 40 homerun hitter in Davidson, an amazing defensive catcher in Collins, etc etc. The future is bright folks. Remain patient. Patience is key. I like the looks of this 2019/2020 lineup: Moncada, Anderson, Abreu, Avi, DH?, Davidson, Basabe?, Collins?, Tilson After last night, Leury has taken over SS for the rebuild................

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 10, 2017 -> 11:25 AM) Literally the same guys you mention for Frazier, Jose is playing a spot they can play. If they trade Todd and dfa Asche, you can slide Jose into the DH spot and play Delmonico and Davidson at either corner. Delmonico has been an error machine playing 3B at Charlotte.

Based on errors, it seems like his defense has improved.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 9, 2017 -> 09:45 AM) Its odd. For many who seemingly want the White Sox to have the worst record in baseball, they need every player not performing at a high level replaced on what seems a daily basis. This team has way outperformed what they will be. Holland, Shields when he pitched, the bullpen, Gonzalez, Avi, Davidson, Leury...reality is going to hit soon, and they are only .500 now. They will be even worse, so the complaints will only increase. The calls for prospects to be called up, not ready for the big leagues will increase. Rebuilds sucks. Delmonico people want to call him up. Nobody wanted the Sox to call up Leury Garcia last year. Look at their offensive stats in Charlotte. Pretty similar. If the Sox called Leury up last year to DH, people would have laughed. If Delmonico is a major leaguer, he will be the first to let you know. There is no rush. Last I looked, he had 8 of the 15 errors Charlotte has made. He either covers a lot of ground or needs a lot of time in AAA. Unless he is going to DH.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 8, 2017 -> 11:15 PM) Realistically, the only two young players that would be added are going to be Delmonico/Hayes...unless you want to get rid of Soto/Narvaez for Kevan Smith. Saladino or Sanchez would get more playing time, depending on what they do with Moncada. Maybe Willy Garcia, he'd be the other choice, or Rymer Liriano. Then you've got Carson Fulmer, maybe Lopez when he improves his control and Burdi. Doesn't seem like we're going to see any wholesale changes. Hayes is struggling offensively at AAA and Delmonico has been awful defensively Both need more time.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 7, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) Dump Covey, go 6-man and bring up Fulmer and another guy for the rest of the month. Then re-evaluate when Shields is ready. Rebuilding year. You do not dump Covey and bring up Fulmer to replace him. Instead you wait until Fulmer or Danish is "considered" ready and then you make the move. Young players getting called up should be based on their progress not on someone not performing at the ML level. Now if Anderdson and Saladino collide on a play and both are out for the year, then you may be forced to rush Moncada and Delmonico. If Q ends up on the DL then you may have to rush a starter from Charlotte to stay competitive. Otherwise patience is needed.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ May 7, 2017 -> 09:34 AM) Simple rule: If Joe Maddon does it, it's brilliant. To my knowledge, Joe hasn't done this move. Therefore - preposterous suggestion. Most good teams don't care since their core starters are good enough to face any pitcher. They probably rotate 1 position on L/R situations.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ May 2, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) Mid May to early June, i.e. whenever they can get the extra year of service time out of Moncada, Delmonico, etc. It seems like Delmonico has been put at 3B but he is struggling defensively. I think he stays till Frazier is traded.