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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:00 AM) Much like Michael Kopech last year, he needs to get to 150 innings before we start talking about him being a major leaguer. Yeah, to me he needs to hit that in the minors before we worry about bringing him up. Since they say you shouldn't increase a pitcher's innings more than 50% year over year, this year we are probably shooting for him pitching a strong ~130 innings (more if he keeps the pitch count low, less if he can't). That would put him on track to pitch a solid chunk of 2019 at AAA and then maybe come up in the bullpen or for some starts at the end of the year. 2020 is really when we should look for him to be a real part of the rotation.

We should do a monthly poll to see who we would pick if all candidates are available. I would love to see what the support is for each guy and how that changes in the next 4 months. I would make the poll myself, but I don't know how to so I would probably mess it up.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 1, 2018 -> 10:16 AM) The pitchers intrigue me much more than the hitters, even though I want a hitter much more. Same. Right now, Gorman would probably be the only hitter I would want. De Sedas & Swaggerty are on the border though.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Mar 1, 2018 -> 12:08 AM) Touching 97 sure is something new. Lots of reports had him in the low 90's with lots of projection. I am now more than intrigued. Even later in the summer apparently he was sitting more near the mid 90s than the low 90s like previous reports. I can't remember where I heard or read it, but one writer said he was sitting with a guy who was seeing him for the first time, so he told the guy to expect him to sit around 90 and maybe max at 93, and then on the first pitch he hit 95. So he was adding velo even during last year, so I'm not surprised to see him at 97 now. I want to know what kind of movement it has at those speeds though.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Mar 1, 2018 -> 08:02 AM) Any chance this guy holds out until after the draft? There seems to be almost no interest on him and being a Boras client, it seems like it could be a possibility. I can't see him holding out two months into the year. If there is an earlier date at which the QO penalties expire I could see him holding out until then.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Feb 28, 2018 -> 10:09 PM) He was probably averaging around 94 based on what I saw on twitter. They said he was sitting at 93-95 throughout his 2 innings, so there was probably a 96 in there somewhere. Most were in that range. Based on what I was reading, his slowest was 93. Really encouraging for his first start. I didn't want to read too much into it because he might just be throwing a little harder knowing he only has two innings that day.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 28, 2018 -> 05:32 PM) People are delusional about Engel he was hitting 218 in AAA when he was called up. He's 26 and looks lost at the plate if he ends up being anything more then AAA fodder I'd be surprised. He's changes his swing so much I'm almost at the point where I think he should switch to lefty and learn how to do that slap hitting thing they do in softball.

Interesting note: Robert was brought in for the ninth as a defensive replacement in center. He has some crazy range out there too. Flyout directly to the right fielder and Robert was in position to make the catch if he wanted it.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 28, 2018 -> 11:54 AM) Rolison has been pretty dominant. Seems to have a pretty high floor, but not the ceiling of someone like McClanahan. Not my choice at 4, but i can understand the reasoning. I'd certainly prefer him to someone like Singer at this point. Personally at this point I don't think I want any of the college pitchers besides McClanahan

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 28, 2018 -> 11:42 AM) Kiley chat going on. Some draft questions within for those interested. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/kiley-mcdaniel-chat-2-28-18/ Some highlights for anyone who don't want to read through the whole thing: The first three make sense and I've been hearing a lot about them, but Rolison is kind of a surprise.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 27, 2018 -> 09:32 AM) Benintendi comp? Happ? Jeremy Reed, haha? Jim Edmonds? What’s his defensive scouting report? He should definitely be able to stay in center long term. I would say at least plus speed and maybe more. Haven't hear anything on his arm, so its probably around average.

I don't think anyone is putting him in the top prospect discussion anymore.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 26, 2018 -> 03:56 PM) Of course it's torn. You don't see guys in that much pain from a strained achilles I basically had that same reaction when I strained my achilles

What happened with Burger? I had the audio on but I was looking at something else when it happened.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 10:34 PM) I'm part of that's about Robert, if they're both slated for W-S. Not sure if it matters, now that Adolfo will be out or DHing...it opens up more PT in RF/LF. As far as CF and spring training, the problem's at the big league level. You have Tilson, Leury, Cordell and Engel all fighting over the same spot/s...so they need to play there everyday in spring. Plus they're probably holding Rutherford back from playing too much in spring at a corner spot because he struggled so much last year. I'm assuming that Basabe will be starting in CF, wherever he's placed. I'm not an expert on Call, Fisher or Booker, but Basabe should definitely be given priority to play center, at least IMO. Now you can argue that Rutherford is a Top 100 prospect, and normally he would play CF as long as he could ... like a Kyle Tucker situation coming up with HOU, but it seems the consensus is that Rutherford couldn't handle that. Fisher is definitely not a CF and probably not even RF. He is basically limited to LF/1B/DH. I'd say Robert has priority over Call/Booker, but they probably have as much claim to CF time as anyone else including Basabe. As for Rutherford, I would probably see if he can handle right and maybe increase his arm a little because otherwise its LF and that puts a ton of pressure on his bat.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 10:45 PM) Am I the only one who read this thread title as "Boss Baby" at first, or is it just me? Totally did the same thing. I think we just found a new nickname for him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 10:20 PM) Just thought there should be some positives after we've already discounted Burger from playing 3rd, Collins from catching and Adolfo's injury. Oh, and now concerns about LouieRob hitting a breaking ball after 2 K's in 3 AB's. I'm joking, but not completely...as some of those are going to be real concerns, others just a minor blip that will be long forgotten. Actually, Basabe has pretty much the same amount of raw talent as Adolfo...particularly on the defensive (has looked awesome throwing) side of things. He's a true RFer. Of course, his power upside (especially projected homers) isn't that high, at least not yet, and he's really now flying under the radar because of all the struggles last season (and the huge influx of talent, Rutherford, etc.), but he has really been impressive the first few times I've watched him this year. (Yes, it's ONLY spring training, Ryan Sweeney, etc....and also trying to remember that utility infielder (3B) who hit like 6-7 homers in spring training at least 5 years ago that never turned out to be much of a factor during the regular season.) Stop trying to make LouieRob happen. Its not going to happen. But seriously, I'm kind of surprised he's been playing RF because I thought he was a definite CF long term. I wonder if its just a spring training thing or if they wanted to switch him for good. If he has to go off center, then I am much more worried about his bat profiling anywhere else besides as a 4th OF.

Okay, now we need an official answer on Basabe's name.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 09:21 AM) He’s probably #1 on my list. Just seems like he provides the best mix of ceiling & floor on the positional side. Is there any chance he’s available at #4 or will he be a consensus top 3 of guy? I don't think there is any consensus on any picks yet.

LuBob made a nice catch in center. First pitch swinging on his first AB and grounds out to short. Looked like it was solidly hit and he almost beat out the throw at first.

Dunning into the game now for the fourth.

Seems like Gorman is the new De Sedas with all the helium right now

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 24, 2018 -> 02:42 PM) Any link? https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBStreams/comment...ners_300_pm_et/

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Feb 24, 2018 -> 09:17 AM) The White Sox add cutters to most pitchers' repertoires. If Giolito needs a cutter, Coop will add it. If that turns him into Kluber or something similar, that's one less problem for the rebuild. Is adding the cutter an organizational thing that they do in the minors too or is that just a Coop thing for the big league guys?

For anyone still having problems with the stream, try this link: https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/video/white-so...rs/c-1874473283