Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (ptatc @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 01:20 PM) I don't think so. I think the rotation will be much more stable. They will keep Rodon, Lopez and Giolito the whole season and let them learn. Shields is signed and I don't think anyone wants him in a trade so unless he is truly awful they will keep him as well. That's 4 that will be consistent, barring injury. That alone will cut down on the number of changes on the staff. Also likely won't trade nearly as many guys.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 01:00 PM) A few wild guesses for signings and invites: SP Hector Santiago Clay Buchholz RP Zach Duke Joe Blanton Ernesto Freiri Plus some unknown MiLB free agents and wire claims. Nice guesses. I'll also guess someone like Fernando Rodney to close.

They could also go 8-deep in the pen again like this year. Depends on how much versatility is on the bench between the 2 non-catcher spots.

Holy hell the price of new phones these days...I have a Galaxy S6 that I guess I will hold onto for as long as I can as the phones never seem to really upgrade enough to warrant the price.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 12:03 PM) This is more a continuation of Wite's point about Beck & Covey in the Rick Hahn thread. How many spots are available on the 2018 roster for "Let Coop Work On 'Em" guys? For sure: Rodon Lopez Giolito Shields Nate Jones? I guess there's tons of room for: Fulmer Fry Bummer Beck Covey Minaya Infante Holmberg They can't all make it, but most of this garbage can have a spot if the Sox choose. I could see Covey going to the Charlotte rotation now that he's Sox property. Covey I bet will be in Charlotte if I had to guess. That would make 12 but I also assume there will be a couple cheap veteran signings for the pen. Also, Petricka is missing (though can't really be counted on to stay healthy but neither can Jones).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 11:34 AM) If you follow MLB leaders rules you have already won. Probably what it should go by.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 10:23 AM) If he can stay healthy sure. The really good news is that because of his lack of health, his contract now has a minimum wage year in it. Wow. Just saw that on baseball reference. For the 2019 season.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 09:55 AM) Historically that sounds nothing like the White Sox. They will try everything they can to get these guys stretched to a full season. If they have dead arm periods they will either be skipped or they will be DL'd and replaced. The White Sox typically push guys to get their innings if at all possible. Does anyone remember which season the Sox used a 6-man rotation for a decent amount of the year? Was it Sale's first year in the rotation?

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 09:17 AM) ESPN has a good double header this evening. Twinkies @ Yankees 5:00CT and then Cleveland @ Angels 8:00CT. They also have a triple header lined up for Wednesday making for a full day of baseball. Damn. Wish I was off work to watch and relax. I really need a day to just watch some exciting baseball. I'll admit, outside of the games I've been to this year, I honestly haven't watched much of the Sox or any other baseball this year for that matter, even though I've followed our team and all the moves we've made and read this site everyday.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 18, 2017 -> 05:09 PM) He was called up when the bullpen was in shambles. I still believe it was #3 of Rick Hahn's desperation moves - James Shields (and a freebie in Miguel Gonzalez) to save his competitive rotation, Tim Anderson to save his competitive infield, and we need bullpen help and we're a competitive team so why not? They might have had the other part cross their minds, but Rick Hahn spent a full month making desperation moves and we're still wishing we had 1 of them back. You can also add in the Zack Burdi pick as a "go for it move" as I believe they were hoping he could provide a shot in the arm late in the season during a potential post-season run. Had they had already decided to rebuild at that point, I'm sure they would have taken a starter or position player there.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 09:12 AM) Guys never seem to come all the way back after that Thoracic Outlet surgery. Its a shame that it happened to him so early in his career That Mets staff could have been so fun to watch the last couple years and the next few. It's a shame none of them can stay healthy.

QUOTE (Real @ Sep 19, 2017 -> 12:22 AM) wouldn't surprise me if they go with a 6-man at some point next year, maybe not for the full year but perhaps to start the season or start the all-star break Wouldn't surprise me either. Ese everyone into a full year.

QUOTE (Tony @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 09:10 AM) There is a resale shop on the North Side called People Play Games that has a slim for 60, and they have both games for like 1.95 each. I may just pull the trigger, ha I'm really into the Resident Evil series and the only games I was never able to play growing up were the Outbreak games. I keep hoping they will become available for cheap on PSN along with ability to play online but it doesn't seem like that will ever happen.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 18, 2017 -> 09:47 AM) The writing was on the wall when the White Sox didn't even recall him despite being on the 40 man roster. Yep. Then you factor in that they'll need to make room for the few guys on the 60-day dl soon along with anyone who may need to be added protected from the Rule 5 draft.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 16, 2017 -> 09:29 PM) hahaaa...oh I'm sure he would. So you don't believe Narvaez nor Smith have cost the Sox pitchers strikes this year, or catchers in previous years for that matter?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Sep 18, 2017 -> 08:33 AM) the Sox have a bunch of position players who auditioned this season...many of them look the same. They can bring them all back - most of them earned another year - but who is going to pitch for this organization next year? I wonder if they can't trade a couple for some young 5th starter/bullpen types. Well your rotation is probably Rodon, Lopez, Giolito, Shields, veteran cheap signing to open the year (Shields or this guy dumped for Kopech). Bullpen, some of the guys we currently have in it plus probably a veteran signing or two like Fernando Rodney, Drew Storen, etc along with other minor league signings.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 03:10 PM) sorry...didn't think it was even close regardless of badly Contreras framed it. When you have to backhand a ball that's low and away?...that's a strike now? But it was right down the middle. It doesn't really matter what you think if its clearly over haha its not about where the catcher catches it.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 02:52 PM) lol @ Mouthbreather...what an idiot. Still not sure what Contreras said to get ejected...but mouthbreather deserved it. And then having to listen to the Cub announcers whine about that previous pitch being a strike...it wasn't even close. Surely you're not talking about the one right down the middle called a ball, right?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 02:48 PM) LOL, Lackey and Contreras ejected in the 5th inning today. Anytime you can get both your starting pitcher and catcher ejected in the middle of a September pennant race game, that's impressive. First of 7 games in like the next two weeks between the two teams.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 01:48 PM) I have to wonder about the mindset of some fands who continually call for the trading of our performer and then complain about young players who struggle. Avi Garcia is the prime example. He is young and always had talent. It took him awhile to put it together. He has this year and has not only sustained it but gotten better. Of course anyone and everyone is available at the right price but you need to build a winning team around a core group of veterans. Jose Abreu and Avi Garcia fit that category. Tim Anderson will be entering year three in the bigs. You don't trade unless it makes the team better than it was before the trade. Plus money should not be the Sox issue at this time. Plus I wouldn't mind the Sox looking at Todd Frazier gain in the off season. Davidson can play 3B-1B and DH and so can Todd. Plus the numbers are similar. We have no one in the minors quite ready for the jump yet. If Garcia had another year or 2 of control beyond the 2 seasons we have him for, there would be less talk of trading him. I also feel like signing him to an extension right now is premature. I would want to see if he at least starts next year off like this. If he's playing the same and they can't come to an agreement on an extension by July 31, trade him.

QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 12:57 PM) wut Wrong thread? Yeah sorry. Referring to Abreu. Fixed my post.

Definitely seems more likely that Abreu gets extended than traded.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:51 PM) We should all be rooting for them to be unable to move that terrible contract. Well yeah haha I didn't say otherwise.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:58 PM) No way in hell anybody takes on the $184M guaranteed to Miggy over the next 6. If he rebounds next year and has a good year the Tigers would still probably have to eat at least half to move him. Yeah that's what I would expect.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:42 PM) The Tigers have had a nice run but alot of us Sox fans have seen the writing on the wall for a while. With those contracts, s***ty farm and under performing, it was inevitable. Where do you think Miggy ends up? I have to assume they try to move him this winter. I don't think he goes anywhere. I think they hold onto him and hope he rebounds a bit. For some reason, my gut tells me he ends up in Boston eventually.