Lukakke Appling

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:53 AM) http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2016/5/11/11...undown-may-9-10 Here from this year it says his fastball sits low 90s and can tick up to mid. Same type of source as the one you brought up. Of course this guy isn't a real good prospect, it is for one month of a back up catcher having a horrible season, but I have to ask you a couple things. Why were you so concerned he is rule 5 eligible? If he is decent enough a team would take him there, it makes this trade look even better. And the Sox should have plenty of room on their 40. It also appears your Blue Jays source who has never seen him hit 90 may have not seen him pitch anytime recently. Chances are the guy suck and we never here about him again. He was an amateur scout who is now a cross checker. So it's possible he hasn't seen him in person for a bit But I trust his opinion nonetheless.

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:42 AM) Hi8is and I accept your apology. Thank you Great. I enjoy a good debate, but no need for low blows or condescention. Would like to move on.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:38 AM) ? Who said anything about banning? I mean, if you want to stay and argue, that's fine. This thread isn't really a shining example of what this site is about but it tends to get like that in seasons where the Sox fall below expectations. Nobody is calling to ban you though. Although I will say the wife and divorce shot was below the belt and out of nowhere Agreed and I apologize.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:39 AM) You can throw 93-95 while being bad too? Either way, he's having great success this year whether he throws 86-89 or 93-95. Hahn at least got a guy with minor upside for the worst player in baseball. This is exactly bang on

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:31 AM) Rick Hahn. He just said the guy hits 93-95 mph. Also, how many rings do the blue jays have in the past 14 years? Just sayin They have two since 1977, their inception as a team. How many do the Sox have since then? Just sayin

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 06:31 AM) Rick Hahn. He just said the guy hits 93-95 mph Gotcha, you're right. Rick Hahn is totally unbiased. They got a top notch lh arm for the worst player in baseball

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 07:22 AM) For what it's worth, seems like you have a pretty lousy source Based on what? A scout that has 14 years in the Blue Jays org? Who is your source?

For what it's worth I asked my Blue Jays source that said he's never seen him hit 90.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 01:45 AM) Jesus what a thread. It would be nice to win and be relevant just to avoid threads like this. But yea margulas is basically ss2k15 born 15 years later imo. He can critique but mostly it's just pro org bulletin points and the comments section, led by pnoles, is mostly an echo chamber. At least here there is less groupthink. Margalus is pretty clever in his critiques of the Sox organization.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 27, 2016 -> 01:07 AM) I don't think anyone is expecting him to be much of anything. Everyone's pretty much shocked we got anything more that mere cash for him. But The White Sox website says he throws 95!

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 11:08 PM) I've had 3 wives. How bout you bro? Can't top that? Didn't think so That's pathetic. Nice life choices, champ

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 11:08 PM) I've had 3 wives. How bout you bro? Can't top that? Didn't think so And.....proud of it? Hilarious.

Anyways, going to bed now. With my wife. You had one once, but scouted her wrong, correct? Night, night.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 10:37 PM) Please don't go, we desperately need you. The redemption of meatballs is on the line. You really need to grow up. If this site means so much to you, stop being so pathetic.

Congrats though. Cool avatar!

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 10:05 PM) -http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/197828950/white-sox-acquire-left-hander-colton-turner/ Again, have a good night. Hahn said. I actually know scouts in the Jays system. I worked there for 9 years. They never saw him throw over 90. And besides the fact of all that, the people that behave as though they know it all know the least. I am done with this as I am with this site for a while. Reminds me why I left. Meatball fans with uninformed opinions. Have a good weekend.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 09:45 PM) Cool! Have a good night! 94-95 where?

Ban me if you want, but this one-upping culture taking place I this site is disgraceful I will go back to SSS. It isn't perfect, but better than this nonsense.

Where is this 94-95 you speak of anyways? I'm laughing because I have a World Series ring to my credit as a scout But you have more posts. So you're the smart one

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 10:30 PM) Whenever you're offended in life it isn't a problem? You're a better man than I, then. I'll leave you to not giving a poop. As clearly, you know very well that I do. This place is something I take very very serious. Jesus Christ man. You're a f***ing loser.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 08:26 PM) Tone on the Internet is pretty difficult to understand. Your disdane is likely projection in this case. Sorry you were offended but it's really your problem. Cheers. Tone can be difficult for sarcasm and such. Not statements devoid of opinion. And it isn't a problem. It's a message board. Who gives a s***. .

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 07:56 PM) That article is from 2013, I bet it was right before he had his TJS Could be, but velocity doesn't tend to variate 10mph. I was just posting what I read. This nonsense reminds me why I post so seldom.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 07:30 PM) 94-95 on the fastball. Try again. I said from the one scouting report I read, which is this one: http://www.bluejaysfromaway.com/lansing-le...outing-reports/ Don't really see why the attitude is necessary. If you've seen something different, post it. We're all going on speculation. That "try again" stuff is just childish.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 08:18 PM) He's 25 and just out of A ball. Whiffed again... I believe he had TJ surgery for what it's worth. Drafted out of college his development would be behind logically. But who knows. The bar is as low as it gets in this case.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 06:59 PM) Melky has the flu. Heck of a disciplined performance so far. Two pick offs and a blown bunt assignment. I was hoping a trade was in the works.