Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) There aren't a lot of non HOF players that have hit 25 homers and have driven in 100 four consecutives years anyway. Joe Carter is one off my head I'm pretty sure did it. Has any White Sox other than Frank Thomas done it? I'm guessing no. Just for the fun of it, I checked out some names. Paulie was a no, Magglio is a yes from 1999-2002 and was one RBI away in 03 from 5 years in a row.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 01:55 PM) I mean Dick asked for an explanation and he gave it. Most foreign guys are not coming over in their prime. Yes, that is true but my comment still stands.

QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 01:39 PM) How many other countries refuse to allow their players to come to the US? The guy was basically forced to stay until he hit his prime years, then he defected. Only situations that come to mind really are Jose Abreu and Arvydas Sabonis. Forgot that you are the guy that hates Abreu.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 11:49 AM) Psshhhhh, I start this thread for about 4 years in a row, then this year someone gets the jump on me and wins the coveted title. SUCH DISRESPECT! And I'm pretty sure I'm the guy who provides the link to the reverse standings in those said threads haha

QUOTE (hi8is @ Sep 25, 2017 -> 01:17 AM) This hasn't been formally said yet - so let me go ahead and throw it out there... I hereby nominate and award this thread as "Soxtalk 2017 Thread of the Year". I feel so honored

Why are people so butthurt about the Astros? I'm excited about Jimenez. We should be thanking them. Sure they could have put together a betterpackage based on the third and fourth pieces but based on what we ended up getting, that doesn't really matter. I'd rather see the Astros win than Red Sox and Yankees and 2 ALC teams personally

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/thre...hite-sox-3.html

If someone blows you away with an offer because they believe this is what Avi is now, you take it and run. If not, hang on to him and hope he keeps it up to even be worth the discussion mid-season.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 22, 2017 -> 12:16 PM) Did you not read the other posts? His BABIP is out of whack and his power numbrers stink and his RBI totals aren't ungodly. He has little to no trade value. We can't have it both ways, folks. We say the red flags are there and he's basically not very good and why would any team want that??? So you want to acquire a couple hack middle relievers for him? Fine I guess. Or some low level outfielder who will never make it big either? Literally no one has ever said this other than you.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Sep 22, 2017 -> 01:06 AM) Perhaps you'll mature a bit after a little "vacation".q Insults aside, you're preaching to the choir here man... flavum and I have been two of the biggest advocates for losses so far this season... but by all means, keep coming up with those heroic insults. You're hysterical. Kisses... What was said lol PM me. Edit: just looking at your response to his initial post, it was a fair assessment. I don't know why he would turn to insults.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Sep 21, 2017 -> 08:21 PM) I'm actually really interested to see how they approach this offseason. I could understand either way. Either still stay young and sign projects, or maybe make a multi year signing for a guy that makes sense now and in the future. Just out of curiosity, but who do you think that guy is this off-season?

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Sep 21, 2017 -> 10:09 PM) well, rick hahn disagrees. As well as Nick Hostetler.

Jason Martinez of Roster Resource was chatting on MLBTR last night and mentioned the Phillies only have $7 million guaranteed for next year's roster with very few guys in arbitration. That is impressive. I would expect them to add a big free agent this off-season or next.

QUOTE (Jimmy3Putt @ Sep 21, 2017 -> 05:55 AM) Not sure how he kept that laser last night fair, but it was sweet. Hit so hard it didn't have time to hook haha

According to Alderson, they aren't giving up on Harvey.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 03:57 PM) Just a preference, not a prediction. Honestly, in either league, seeds 1-4 are worthy. If the LCSs have Red Sox, Yankees, and Cubs, I'm out. I would hate Red Sox/Yankees and Cubs/Dodgers...barf

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 02:00 PM) Twins suck in NY no matter the roster. Can we just skip to Astros-Indians and Nationals-Dodgers and send everyone else home? I'm anticipating another choke by the Dodgers honestly. And Nats need to get Harper ready. Would honestly suck to watch the Cubs play them without him.

QUOTE (ron883 @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 01:58 PM) They are converting Robert to a C? I thought that was the TA plan Haha

Too many young guys need at bats. Really depends on if they move Garcia and/or Abreu this off-season and they wanted a cheap veteran on a 1-year deal. I would bet he signs with a contender though for cheap and to DH/see little time in LF.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 12:24 PM) Though we're tied in the win column with the Phillies (though it's really 1 back because we can't tie them) and 1 back from the Giants. Yeah good point. We do have to finish ahead.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 12:11 PM) You forgot to bold Luis Robert's name as possibly raking through three levels. Haha true. I was just referring to the skepticism that he will stick at catcher.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 11:49 AM) Yeah this is true. When he gets to 3 balls, maybe he goes for locations he knows he can hit. But may leave him tendencies that hitters exploit. Overall, if you'd have told me that this is how giolito would look in the bigs after his April, I'd have obviously been very happy. Hell, after most of the season lol

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) So how many games back are we from the #1 & #2 picks now? I just checked the standings in the very first post (link to the site). Looks like half a game from second and 2 from 1st.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 07:28 AM) I'll say this, both Phillies and Giants are hustling and playing hard. I'm not saying that they are very good, but they are competing. The Phillies have young guys on the roster that want to stay in the majors.

QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 20, 2017 -> 11:38 AM) Surprised that there is no Joey Gallo reference. Yeah I'm shocked too. Or even God, I mean Kyle Schwarber.