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And skip him of his first full year of professional baseball just in exchange for riding pine? That's why I prefer Yerminator for 26 over Collins or Vaughn. But if it was Vaughn, I think he would get some starts at first base and DH, plus pinch hitting. EE could use one or two days off every week and so could Abreu. I originally thought no way, Yermin at 26, but the more he raked the more I started thinking maybe he could be the guy. It would be a great story and a lot of fun for Sox fans to watch.. Don't rule it out yet, let us watch this guys journey for a spot on the major league roster for two more weeks. Give the guy his shot.

Third string catcher doesn't have to catch very often so that is not an issue. I like the sheer entertainment value of having "the Yerminator" as the 26th man and 3rd string catcher/DH/1B on the roster... a guy who swings for the fences and gives one last hope to fans when trailing at the end of the game. He wouldn't be a clown like Yolmer but more of a likeable big guy like the Fridge was on the Bears. And he probably would win a couple of ball games for the team. It is a luxury to have a seldom used player on the team but that is what the 26th roster spot has made possible. My second choice for 26 would be Vaughn. Third would be Delmonico. Hang a "Trade Me" sign around Collins neck. He is the perfect trade bait. Teams are looking for young prospects with several years of team control left.

They gave Collins a shot and he sucked.

Thanks. I hate to admit that I am old enough to remember that season. I went to Opening Day. Met et at Shinnick's for a few beers pregame with a few friends and walked to the old Comiskey... In addition to the parallels you noted, the excitement among White Sox fans was similar to what it is now. This is going to be a great year for White Sox fans and they are going to be a part of the teams success by creating that winning atmosphere in the park.

Yea, no reason to panic (like the folks I saw clearing hand sanitizer and various necessities out of Walmart today) . Hopefully the powers that be get the spread of the Corona virus under control and we are good to go for the Opener in 3 weeks. This year the Opener is going to be the best one since 1981. There are echoes of that year almost 40 years later. Check it out:

I think we can beat the twins for the Central but it should be a close race. I just hope the season isn't impacted at the start by the Corona virus which could diminish attendance depending on what is going on with it in a few weeks.

Interesting that Madrigal and Mazara aren't in the line-up against the cubs. I was hoping to see more of them in the few Spring games where winning at least has some importance to the fans.

I would wait until after the 2020 MLB Draft to see how things go with Grandal and McCann and to see if the Sox can Draft catching prospect Patrick Bailey. then the path to the future would be clearer, since Collins will be 26 next season and 30 years old after Grandal's contract ends. Perhaps McCann is the ideal back-up catcher since he has proven that he can excel if he is not overused and worn down. Collins has trade value since he is under control for several years. If any team expresses interest in McCann why wouldn't they also inquire on Collins? Has he become an untouchable? I don't think so.

OMG are you funny.

Is Leury better than Madrigal right now ? What would it take to change your opinion?

Comcast is one of the monopolies in the country that has gotten out of control. I'm not sure how long to it will take for people to demand that the government not only increase regulations on them, but start to break them up so consumers can benefit from real marketplace competition. I wanted to limit the control that Comcast had on my billing and services (especially since they are the ONLY broadband cable choice where I live) so I decided to only use Comcast for high speed internet and then to use Hulu Live TV for things like cable news, Sportschannel, etc. Then I found out that Comcast owns Hulu. I guess I may switch to YouTube TV . They are a subsidiary of another monopoly, Google, but I think they have MLBTV in their standard package.

OK, I'll buy into the Garfien love for Mercedes. I suppose that if Madrigal starts at second on Opening day the 26th roster spot might be open for a third string catcher/pinch hitter. Sox trivia: In the mid-sixties, the Sox had a second string catcher who was used in that role - Smokey Burgess. He did not have power but he was a clutch hitter. That kept him in the league until he was 40 years old. If Mercedes keeps dropping bombs on the outfield knoll at Camelback, maybe just maybe he finally makes it to the bigs. That would be amazing and fun to watch. You have to love that Juan Uribe maximum effort swing.

I have Madrigal starting on OD. If that is what happens then Mendick might not be needed on the roster. So the bench I have is McCann, Leury, Engel and whoever wins the 26th spot in Spring Training.

Mercedes on knocking down the damn wall when he got an opportunity: "I’m thinking about it like I’m the 26th man right now,” Mercedes said. "They’re going to give me the opportunity and I’m going to take it.”Mercedes backed up his words Monday, launching a gargantuan home run and adding a single in the White Sox’s 2-2 tie with the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch. Look If you had One shot Or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted In one moment Would you capture it Or just let it slip? Yo His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgettin' What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud Eminem - Lose Yourself

Mercedes v Collins is a moot point. Neither one has any business on our 2020 roster.

“He’s simply fun to watch, and Yermin can hit,” Hahn said. “All Yermin does is hit every level he goes to. He’s pretty good back there behind the plate in terms of his ability to control a running game, his framing, his lateral movement and even for a big guy, it’s pretty strong.” Yermin isn't an old guy - he is only two years older than Collins. Mercedes is probably a better catcher and first basemen than Collins and he is a far better hitter. Collins chances or reaching the majors with the White Sox continue to get more remote.

https://www.12up.com/posts/white-sox-reportedly-sign-former-all-star-raul-mondesi-s-17-year-old-son-01e1q7cr0zkw

Interesting how Abreu commented on this. Abreu has become an unofficial adviser to Kenny and Rick with players he knows. Hopefully Abreu pushes the Sox and Yoan Moncada a little further towards reaching a deal on an extension.

and team value if that ever enters into the equation.

Forecast for rain until mid to late afternoon. They could do a rain delay although field conditions might not be suitable after a heavy rain. WGN sports reported that the Cubs postponed their afternoon game until 6:10 pm.

Please expound on who you are referring and which if any of the 1919 White Sox had contact with this mobster.

They helped "fund" violent crime ? Please.

It is up for debate. What The Houston Astros Did Is Worse Than The Black Sox

Nice talk bud. But yes, I think what the millionaire players on the Astros did was far worse than what the working class 1919 White Sox did. Some of the 1919 White Sox were afraid of what might happen to them if they did not comply with the plan. The Blackstros scheme lasted for more than a year. Unlike the 1919 White Sox scandal, the "Stros have a world series championship at the expense of another team and at the expense of all fans of baseball.

It's a good move, and has nothing to do with cheating and the average fan will not connect the two what-so-ever. The 1919 Black Sox had nothing to do with cheating ? They threw the World Series, that's all.