Sleepy Harold

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 5, 2017 -> 06:33 PM) You are definitely the man, Lip Man, but I hate to see JR make a ton of money on teams this bad. Aren't you offended that he and his partners get all this $$$ while the fan has to pay 8 or 9 bucks, whatever it is for a hot dog and whatever it is for parking? I think Jerry should feel the pain of a rebuild as well as the fans. I'd hate a $15 million payroll knowing JR gets all that profit. I think throughout his tenure there could be an argument he is cheap. I'm amazed so many fans seem to think the lower the payroll the better. It's like any significant contract is scorned right now during the rebuild. The Sox aren't moving as we have discussed ad nauseum so why shouldn't the Sox owner make less profit and have a high payroll to go with the Robert signing? Jerry should buy you frugal people a few drinks at least this offseason. He should meet you in the bar and thank u for your position. I'm serious by the way. A lot of cities would run an owner out of town for not having a high payroll in a city as big as Chicago. STOP

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 21, 2017 -> 04:02 PM) It's safe to say the league has figured him out. DFA him. DFA-worthy for sure.

Chicago White Sox @whitesox now RHP Lucas Giolito will join the White Sox on Monday and make his debut as a starter during the doubleheader vs. Minnesota. Chicago White Sox @whitesox now RHP Michael Kopech will be promoted to Class AAA Charlotte and make his Knights debut on Monday night at Norfolk.

Dan Hayes @CSNHayes Eloy Jimenez and Zack Collins are both being promoted from Double-A Birmingham from Single-A Winston-Salem. #WhiteSox BOOM

It's a bit, his usual tired and old bit. Saying the prospects are "can't miss" and going to all be stars when we know in reality (he does too, he's just being extremely sarcastic) that that's just not the case. This thread has been gregged, like several other casualties in the past, he came in here and gregged the place up, adding nothing of substance to what was supposed to be a real discussion. Any chance at real discussion gets sidetracked by blatant buffoonery on a pretty regular basis, and in all honesty, it brings the quality of the board down with the constant foolishness. Posters are actually taking time to try and explain real points to someone with no interest of listening, while he's just beating the drum of a broken system. I guess to him, attempting to go for it and failing (essentially the last 10 years) and finishing middle of the pack every year is apparently better than building from the ground up by design (while getting potentially high impact talent at the same time). He's just trolling, despite the urge, try not to feed it. I know it will keep happening, because that's where he gets his jollies. He was "supposed to" stop acting like this, per his own post, but yet here we are running the same drill over and over again. The Sox aren't doing what he wants them to do so he's pouting and ruining it (or trying to ruin it) for everyone else.

QUOTE (Quin @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 01:11 PM) Interesting. What was the exact quote?

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 10, 2017 -> 12:48 PM) Did Hahn say anything interesting? Was asked about Sept call-ups and said they hadn't really discussed anyone specifically yet, but did mention that Giolito has done what they asked. Possibly we'll see him in Sept (speculation on my part here, RH didn't say that)? He also mentioned Jose Abreu is great, despite ron883's wishes of him being DFA-worthy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 01:02 PM) That's why I don't care about prospects and why I get excited when a guy like Davidson actually shows promise on a big league diamond. I'm totally outnumbered though, as prospects and the mystery of the future are sexy. And even though a guy like Davidson had some incredible moments this season and was headed for 30 home runs before he got hurt, he's considered a bum because his advanced stats suck. No mention of the fact he might improve and be able to build on a 30 home run season. I truly hope you rebuild people are correct and our organization dominates the AL for years to come. Chicks (and Greg) dig the longball.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 01:00 PM) Are they wearing these during a game this weekend? No, the weekend of Aug 25-27 (home series vs DET).

Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 8s Rick Hahn said Luis Robert will finish the season in the DSL and then go through Instructional League action there.

Chicago White Sox @whitesox now Avi (thumb) has been sent to Charlotte on a rehab assignment.

Giants won tonight, which by winning percentage now bumps the White Sox to the #2 spot.

Chicago White Sox @whitesox 7s Avi took early BP today and everything went well. He is expected to take regular BP tomorrow as long as he continues to feel good.

This blackout really changed me, I was rather productive at work this week.

Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 9s Source: Dodgers send Calhoun, Alexy and Davis to Rangers for Yu Darvish. Deal done.

Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN now The Dodgers have sent three minor-leaguers to the Rangers for Yu Darvish; not Verdugo. Jon Morosi @jonmorosi now Willie Calhoun to Texas.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 10:46 AM) Anyone can parse stats to make a point.For example, Moustakis BA and OBP for 2014 was pretty bad (.212. BA .271 OBP) He would have been gone if KC did not believe he could improve. Geezus, give Davidson a chance. This is his first almost full season. And hit a landmark homerun against the Cubs. Never forget that either. What does that matter? Would it have meant less if it was vs the A's or Padres? We're all giving Davidson a chance, but people are just pointing out the flaws in his game. It's called criticism.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 30, 2017 -> 10:33 PM) OMG. You are going to criticize a 26 year old rookie who hits 30 home runs in his first showing in the bigs? I love Moncada, but lets say over the next eight weeks he gets about 8 hits and continues to hit .100. Would u dare criticize him? Don't you see the cliche aspect of what you are saying? All these recent trades and these players we got are beloved. Davidson 'could' hit 30 fricking home runs in his debut season? If he does, my gosh, he deserves rookie of the year. How many rookies hit 30 fricking home runs? Cmon people, does nobody support me on this?? No, 30 HRs would be cool because it's nice to cheer for, but like several have mentioned previously (mine in a more condensed style), the rest of his game isn't all that impressive now. 30 HRs in itself is nothing to scoff at, and sure he could further improve his overall game and that would obviously be welcomed, but I'm not gonna lose my mind solely over the potential of 30HRs when the rest of his game is mediocre (at best) now. He's a good player to have in a rebuild because he'll get his shot to prove himself and his game moving forward. If he doesn't, he'll be replaced by one our "beloved" prospects. Complacency gets you nowhere, always strive for better.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 30, 2017 -> 12:46 PM) Where would you guess Puckett will be ranked, among our prospects? Purely guessing, I'll say he comes in at #20

Hayes' Link to Puckett's MLB Pipleline Info

Fabian Ardaya @FabianArdaya 10s #WhiteSox get RHP AJ Puckett (KC's No. 13) and LHP Andre Davis from KC. Puckett was #Royals second-round pick in 2016. Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 7s Source: #WhiteSox paying half of ~$5.1M remaining on Melkys salary, #Royals the rest.

Chicago White Sox @whitesox 11s The #WhiteSox have acquired RHP A.J. Puckett & LHP Andre Davis from the Royals in exchange for Melky Cabrera & cash considerations.

Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick now #Royals are contemplating adding a corner OF bat for stretch run. Two possibilities: #Phillies Howie Kendrick and #Whitesox Melky Cabrera.

Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 45s hear chisox have gotten a little interest in the melk man, tho they'd obvs have to pay down some of that $15M salary. still can hit!

Scott Merkin @scottmerkin It looks like LHP Aaron Bummer will replace Jennings on the White Sox roster. Will be his first Major League callup