Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 01:05 PM) I agree. Don't forget they have Chris Devenski and Martes who although maybe can't be stretched out for an extended playoff run this year are very, very capable pitchers. Same goes with Musgroves. The problem with the Astros is that they'll need a lot to go there way - but hey, didn't the Royals do that for a few years in a row? I can see the Astros bolstering their bullpen with trades of likes of Tony Kemp, etc. but I don't think they'll mortgage their future for Q. I mean looking at their rotation.. Keuchel, McHugh, McCullers, Morton, Musgrove, Fiers, Devenski, Martes So if you're talking about getting through a year I think they'll be fine, even with an injury or two. That's 8 pitchers for 5 spots. That rotation has to be better than the 2015 Royals' rotation lol

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:56 AM) Kris Bryant is coming to my workplace in an hour to do a promotional batting practice thing. When will this every day nightmare end You work for Red Bull?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:34 PM) I think they wouldn't budge because they didn't feel that Quintana was a big enough of an upgrade to do so, given their initial situation. A rotation featuring Keuchel, McCullers, McHugh, Morton, and Musgrove is talented enough that, if everything goes even according to plan, they'd be sitting OK, and there is potential that rotation could be very good. However, injuries can and do strike, as do struggles. McHugh is out for a while and both McCullers and Morton have been injury-riddled. If they get to a point where they are using replacement level performance in their rotation, which could easily cost them in the standings, their willingness to pay more is worth it because of how large the upgrade is. I agree. That is a talented bunch and I kinda felt like they might hold off and see how guys are doing or if anyone is hurt before trading off 4-5 guys from their farm. That's completely understandable in my opinion.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:34 PM) I would like to say that for those that have hated on Whitesox Dave and have labeled him as just a drunken fool have totally sold him short. The guy may be a drunk at times but he is no fool. Smart guy, NW graduate apparently, and is creating quite the empire via social media. He is a legit contact for Whitesox information in my opinion. I've never doubted his cred. I've just described him as "that drunk Dave guy on twitter" to describe who I was referring to lol

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:27 PM) I dont think you can say they are now shy to trade because they have had one trade that looks iffy. You can argue that they won tjat trade seeing how Tulo is now and what the Rockies have replaced him with. I just dont think the Rockies think Q would do well at that altitude. That may be true And Tulo is injury-prone getting paid a lot as well.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:08 PM) Thought I remembered him playing outfield in Spring Training. Could be wrong. You're right that he did. Nothing wrong with getting work at 3B though.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) Can Delmonico play third base? I thought he was just an outfielder now. Every game he has played this year has been at 3B.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:55 AM) At some point soon, I wouldn't mind seeing Davidson/Hayes in a DH platoon and Delmonico at 3B with Frazier gone but having Cody Asche is completely fine and being mad about him being here is pretty irrational. Exactly. Hopefully we're not too far from seeing Hayes in the mix at 1B and DH. Delmonico hopefully can come up and handle 3B ASAP but I don't think Frazier is getting moved anytime soon.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:30 AM) Forbes came out today, whether they are accurate or not is always up for debate, but according to them, the team made a $41.9 million profit last year and is worth $1.35 billion. So can we forget any talk of them moving? Get that rational thought out of here. This is Soxtalk.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:17 AM) I have no doubt the Sox want to sign him to an extension like they did with Anderson but I don't know if Moncada would do that. He'd probably want to test free agency when he's 28 or 29. Yeah probably. He'd basically have to break a record for most money signed pre-arb. He does also have that $30 mill signing bonus (that the Red Sox are still paying).

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:14 AM) I don't understand how he sucks too much to be considered for a roster spot and yet will vault the Sox to 77 wins at the same time lol right? He's exactly the type of player he's arguing to be in the lineup instead: just a guy.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:11 AM) That would be for another full year of service, not for Super 2, correct? I want to say that it is for the extra year of service. Anyone else think the Sox will be aggressive in trying to sign him to an extension very early (let's say by next season) trying to buy-out a few years of free agency?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 9, 2017 -> 01:12 AM) Can u help a 22 year old I know get a job in the city? He interviewed with the Fed and didn't get it. DePaul grad. Sorry just saw this post. Ended up thinking of one of my friends after I posted this and filled out a referral form like an hour later. Maybe next time!

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:07 AM) Get his autograph and then sell it. Not a bad move at all. I will admit to trying to get Cubs tickets for tomorrow's game when they had their pre-sale for the season but the tickets at that time were marked up 15% so I didn't think it was worth it buy them and then flip them.

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 08:29 AM) Horizon: Zero Dawn is fantastic. Right up there with Red Dead Redemption and The Last of Us for single-player console experiences. I've beaten this game like 8 times. Never gets old. Game is beautiful. Hands down my favorite single-player experience (or at least right up there with the earlier RE games).

There's two different dates (I always forget which is considered super two) but the earlier date in the year is where they get the extra year of control (see Kris Byrant) and the other date (around end of May/early June) is when then one of the years is another pre-arb season (see Gregory Polanco being so delayed when he was mashing).

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:49 AM) Agreed. There are more important things to be concerned about than Cody Asche. I agree.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:43 AM) It's hard to take your complaints seriously when you can't even name one player you'd rather see on the team than Asche. You have yet to even give one name. lol

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:42 AM) I'm not complaining just to complain, but thank you for your feedback. You seem to admit that he's a warm body, but when I say a different warm body would help us either lose more or win more, you seem to take exception to that. A worse minor league would help us lose more. Do you dispute this? A proven ML free agent would help us win more. Do you dispute this? Since it's the DH position, literally ANY ML free agent who was at the end of his career, or fourth outfielder type, or fifth infielder type, or.....anyone would have been fine. My point is that the the TYPE of player he is is WRONG FOR OUR PARK. Could you please respond to THAT POINT? Thank you. Why throw someone who is young with no MLB experience who may have a chance at being something in the game? Let them play everyday in the minors and let them come up when they are ready/gain another year of control. The other alternatives as I mentioned above would be guys 10 years older. Like I said, with Hayes and Delmonico hitting in the minors, this guy is likely gone by June anyway.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:34 AM) Cody Asche is the exact type of in-between s*** that is an extremely stupid, non-committal way to back into 77 wins this season. If we're trying to lose, throw some dog on the roster. A real dog - some guy who is a never would be, not some guy who vaguely resembles a AAAA player. If we're trying to win, sign someone real, who actually works for the park he plays in, not another Beckham type with zero pop and no defense. I imagine he'll go 3-4 with a couple of doubles in a couple games in May and accidentally win a game or two for us catching the "wrong end" of the variance Then we'll DFA him I guess that's sound baseball strategy Cody Asche is a terrible example of the "in-between s*** that is an extremely stupid, non-committal way to back into 77 wins this season" player we normally get lol like I said, he will help lose if he isn't productive and it seems likely he will suck for us. Just like you said, he resembles a quad-A player. I think you're just complaining to complain at this point. Literally, every rebuilding team makes a move or has a guy like this on their roster at the early stages.

1) so any minor league guy that's not a projected top prospect would be fine Who? Who else deserves these at bats? Mid-30s Ryan Raburn or Jason Bourgeouis? 2) any guy in the minors who is not projected to be a top prospect we don't need to worry about service time This point wasn't about service time... 4) because his major league stats have already shown us what he can do at this level, and there's no upside, and we want to lose, not win, this season, so why would we be worried about window dressing on some "major league caliber" DH Yet you believe Avi can hit 20 homers? A guy with more at bats and about the same age? 5) same as any other guy currently in our system that's not a top prospect Again, who?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) /thread QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) I love you. Had to make one last note.

Why is Cody Asche on the roster? 1. They need to fill an MLB roster without rushing guys to the majors. 2. Guys in minors need seasoning. 3. Service time on younger guys in minors. 4. He was once a top prospect so why not. 5. He probably won't be on this team come June. 6. If he sucks, he helps lose games in this tanking season.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:05 AM) Thanks. I saw Dave mention it but I didn't think there was any way he'd give a definite answer. He kinda dodged the question and didn't give a direct answer but in a way he did confirm interest in Robert.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:00 AM) Hinted towards them being clearly in the mix while not really mentioning the player by name They literally asked "do you have interest in Luis Robert" lol