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TA did not flip his bat. He threw it in the direction of the Sox dug out and reportedly yelled something like "Let's go!" If you take an emotional reaction like that out of the game, baseball will become even more boring than it is for many viewers. IMO, the line is drawn where a player looks at, shouts at, or directly taunts an opposing player or team. Timmy didn't do any of that. Sending Abreu from first to home was a joke and lost this game. There should be some accountability for that decision.

I doubt Palka sniffs a major league roster again. I feel sorry for him because he gave it all he had but it just wasn't enough. The Sox should have deployed Palka in a more useful manner in Wednesday's loss to KC. Palka was put in the line-up after the kerfuffle. He should have been told that after he made an out in his next AB, to throw his bat in the direction of the KC dugout and to yell, "you wanna piece of me,,,,,who wants a piece of me?" Then he could have earned his pay by busting some Royal arse, and, at the same time, going off the roster with more dignity with a suspension as opposed to a demotion .

Madrigal 4 for 4 Saturday and a Triple on Sunday at Winston Salem. Robert absolutely raking down there. Small sample size but you can just see the potential and of course the need for both of them to get advanced ASAP.

Yolmer has made three game changing errors in the first 13 games. He isn't hitting a lick either. Something isn't right with hm this year. I never thought we would see him suck this badly.

Madrigal only has 25 at bats at Winston Salem and has 5 hits. I don't consider that terrible or a reason for concern.

Just got home. Will this game be replayed on WGN later ?

That sounds arrogant and angry. I was simply asking a question.

So using that logic, would you want to see Luis Robert and Nick Madrigal come up to the major league club in the next few weeks?

Jerry wants to win, but that doesn't mean that he wants to throw hundreds of millions for free agents who may or may not prove to be worth it. Save the money and spend it as needed. That is what a successful business does.

I'm not sure what the reason or the motivation is/was for criticizing Reinsdorf and the WS for the stadium deal. Are people suggesting that a private company , even one that receives taxpayer subsidies, should then share profits with the government? Or that the White Sox should spend every bit of profitability on multi-million dollar player contracts? Or maybe, is it sour grapes that the WS weren't forced to stay in the Old Comiskey, lose money until Bankrupt, and then move to St. Pete? Looking at the tax incentive game one has to be consistent with their own political and ideological views. Consider what  it would have cost NY taxpayers to get Amazon over  there - $3.4 BILLION. And consider what proponents and opponents of that plan said, for example, Amazon would bring jobs vs the cost of infrastructure and loss of tax revenue. More on point, perhaps consider how George W, Bush scored big with taxpayers in a similar deal using the threat to move the Rangers as leverage. How George W Bush and the Arlington Stadium and Land deals This made millions for W and helped him in his future career endeavors.. At the end of the day, I wonder what the criticism of Reinsdorf concerning the Stadium deal is really all about. Is it about wanting the Sox become less profitable and then perhaps to be unable to continue having our team in Chicago? Is it ideologically based...a concern about taxpayer funding private corporations through tax incentives (and if so, were you of that same mindset on the proposed Amazon deal in Long Island) ? Or are you just a frustrated Sox fan who wants Reinsdorf and the WS organization to pump millions into player contracts whenever it is arguable that it would advance the teams chances to win a few games?

Reynaldo will be fine. I like his competitiveness and his "stuff." Today he had a tough go on a cold day against a team that was on a huge hitting streak and power surge with umpteen homers in their first 8 games. Our starting pitching may actually be better than expected. The bullpen...that's another story but that is a work in progress. I wish we could see our line-up this season with Luis Robert and Madrigal instead of Engel and Yolmer. I can't frikkin' wait.

Opening Day weather has been brutal for the last few years. The Snowpener and the Opening Day rain-out where they let us buy concessions and beer for hours before calling the game. After those two experiences I decided that in future years I would wait until warmer weather before going to games.

Sanchez with another key error on a line drive and a feeble fly out in our last at bat. I'm done with that clown. A very disheartening loss at the beginning of the season. Yea, go get 'em tomorrow as Benneti said, you know, when the Sox are off.

Yolmer should cut down on the clown routine and stay focused more. If not, we gotta guy to spell him - Mad dog Madrigal.

Nice video clip. Physically, Luis Robert does not look like a rookie. How much more does this guy need to "develop" before he is "ready" to play at the major league level? He has proven that he can hit fast balls and curve balls abd that he has tremendous power. He is as fast as lightening. How much time should be wasted knowing that the prime career years for most major league players are over by the time they hit thirty. ?

If Luis Robert can protect the same thumb from being injured for the fourth time, he will be able to showcase his true talent as a hitter. I

Palka cannot be your regular starting RFer. I would start Leury in RF and Jay in CF. Not ideal, but adequate place holders for Luis Robert, Basabe, etc. Palka should learn how to play 1B in order to increase his trade value. Maybe the best place for him to do that is in Charlotte.

How is 2b Mocada's "natural position" when he led the league in errors there last season ? We don't yet know what Madrigal's true upside is in terms of hitting for power, but you never know, he could hit like another short guy named Yogi Berra.

I was trying to think of a short major league player that Madrigal reminds me of in order to get some idea what his potential as a hitter might be, including his potential to hit for power. I could not think of any current or former mlb player that had/has his short/wide body and looked like Madrigal swinging the bat. Pedroia and Altuve just look a lot different and have different swings. Long story short, I was looking at some YouTube videos of Yogi Berra . I know I know,, Yogi was a catcher and a left hand hitter but in a couple of ways Madrigal reminded me of Yogi - a short, wide, powerful body, strong hands and an effortless swing. Yogi had tremendous core strength and powerful wrists and hands. I'm not saying Madrigal will be a hall of famer, but I am saying that I do not doubt Madrigal's potential to hit for power. Yogi Berra hits 2 home runs in World series

Oh thanks for the spell check on Adolpho.

Vaughn's one hit tool is not what the White Sox need with Eloy, Adolph and Burgur in the wings. Remember "Tank for Beer"?

Vaughn is a short stout player who can box out further with age and become a tank. The Sox already drafted Burgur who is in the same category. In addition, the WS have several 1B/DH prospects (Burgur , the Micker, possibly Eloy if when he no longer has enough wheels for the OF). Not sure who the best available player will be at #3 in a Draft where only the first two slots are consensus picks. And contrary to the Title of the article, I think the Sox wish they had #1 or #2 rather than #3,

Rutschman will be gone by the time the Sox pick at #3. The second highest rated catcher is Shea Langeliers. In his youtube videos he looks like a Josh Phegley, at best. The Sox do not need a 1B/DH at all so I think they should pass on Vaughn. Given that, there is no clear choice at the #3 slot. I might pick C.J. Abrams.

Eloy can hit the baseball. I'm all for signing him now, just like the Sox gambled when they signed Abreu for 68Mil. Lock him up, lock him up, lock him up. Then start print Eloy jerseys, sell some tickets, and promote our future Star. Get the party started.

Once again, post a link with a report that even suggests that Lozano came beck to the White Sox and asked them to match SD's offer. If he did, why were KW and Hahn so surprised when that deal got done under their noses?