NorthSideSox72 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man rosters in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Here's a look at who is currently exposed that may need protection, and who is already on-roster that could go. What the Sox do Friday could perhaps be an indicator of direction for the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:06 AM) Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man rosters in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Here's a look at who is currently exposed that may need protection, and who is already on-roster that could go. What the Sox do Friday could perhaps be an indicator of direction for the offseason. Unless you mean a free agent signing or trade, then I don't think it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:06 AM) Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man rosters in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Here's a look at who is currently exposed that may need protection, and who is already on-roster that could go. What the Sox do Friday could perhaps be an indicator of direction for the offseason. I would think that Will Lamb, Nick Delmonico, Adam Engel, Jacob May, and Brad Goldberg will all be added to the 40 man. Like it was mentioned, Matt Purke, Brandon Brennan, and Minaya could possibly be outrighted to Charlotte. Avisail Garcia and Brett Lawrie are non-tender candidates. Alfredo Gonzalez is a moveable option as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:24 AM) I would think that Will Lamb, Nick Delmonico, Adam Engel, Jacob May, and Brad Goldberg will all be added to the 40 man. Like it was mentioned, Matt Purke, Brandon Brennan, and Minaya could possibly be outrighted to Charlotte. Avisail Garcia and Brett Lawrie are non-tender candidates. Alfredo Gonzalez is a moveable option as well. I can see them outrighting Kevan Smith, Liriano, Leury Garcia, and Brennan. They would probably add Engel, May, Lamb, and leave some open slots for the draft. If they are rebuilding, there may be some options in the rule V draft for the bullpen, depth at C and the OF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The Sox have a lot of fringe guys on the 40 man as of today. They can easily dump a few to make space for players with more potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) The Sox have a lot of fringe guys on the 40 man as of today. They can easily dump a few to make space for players with more potential. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:35 AM) I can see them outrighting Kevan Smith, Liriano, Leury Garcia, and Brennan. They would probably add Engel, May, Lamb, and leave some open slots for the draft. If they are rebuilding, there may be some options in the rule V draft for the bullpen, depth at C and the OF. I actually think there's a chance that Smith, Liriano, and Garcia would be get claimed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:04 AM) I actually think there's a chance that Smith, Liriano, and Garcia would be get claimed. Yes, but would you really care? The chances of these guys being impact players is beyond small. They won't get you anything in a trade, and are easy to replace with something similar, especially if they are rebuilding. Edited November 17, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:16 AM) Yes, but would you really care? The chances of these guys being impact players is beyond small. They won't get you anything in a trade, and are easily to replace with something similar, especially if they are rebuilding. I'd like to see Liriano play a bit. Losing the other two wouldn't be a big deal, but I think Rymer has potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:18 AM) I'd like to see Liriano play a bit. Losing the other two wouldn't be a big deal, but I think Rymer has potential. Agreed. He's the type of lotto ticket you've gotta play during a rebuild. He's always hit in the minors, draws quite a few walks and some power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I would rather protect Liriano than a guy like May, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I would also like to see Liriano stick around, especially in a rebuild. If it clicks for him, that is an exciting break for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:18 AM) I'd like to see Liriano play a bit. Losing the other two wouldn't be a big deal, but I think Rymer has potential. Especially if Melky goes. He can get a chance in left next season. Or Melky goes to DH and sees a good chunk of time in LF as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Liriano made it through the NL and and 4 AL teams on waivers. I would imagine he would be protected, but not doing so probably doesn't get a team to pay money to claim him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/209...-40-man-roster/ Merkin mentioning Engel and Goldberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 02:18 PM) http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/209...-40-man-roster/ Merkin mentioning Engel and Goldberg. Surprised he made no mention of Will Lamb, even as a consideration. Lefty reliever who is nails against LHB, proved it in AAA for a year, they acquire him for a legit prospect (Jaye) so the club obviously sees something in him, and lefty relievers are exactly the kind of player that other teams go for in the Rule 5. But we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 02:40 PM) Surprised he made no mention of Will Lamb, even as a consideration. Lefty reliever who is nails against LHB, proved it in AAA for a year, they acquire him for a legit prospect (Jaye) so the club obviously sees something in him, and lefty relievers are exactly the kind of player that other teams go for in the Rule 5. But we'll see. I wouldn't be surprised if more than two get added tomorrow. Merkin probably knows at minimum these two will, and he's just being nice to Hawkins because he's eligible. As you mentioned, they have a few guys that could be taken off the 40-man, if they want to add more than two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 For starters, if the Lawrie rumors are true, he also has to be spun out by tomorrow if the Sox are serious about trying to protect as many of these guys as possible. Then again, there are a whole lot of C level prospects on these lists, and I can see all of them not getting picked in the major league portion of the Rule 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We all know the Sox have little depth. It would be shocking if they lost a stud in the rule 5 draft. Too many worlds would have to collide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Purke Minaya Ranaudo Shields Blake Smith (never even heard of him) Kevin Smith Leury Garcia Avi I'd love to see all 8 of these guys wiped off the roster honestly, and there are a couple more that are borderline. I know every team is going to have some iffy guys at the bottom of the 40, but ours just seem exceptionally bad. I think all of these guys have been around long enough to know what they are, and that's not MLB players. Churn the bottom of the roster and maybe we get lucky...Liriano was a good start, now lets bring in about 5 more guys with some upside and see what happens. I hope we don't pass on our rule 5 pick again too, that annoys me when a team so obviously void of talent doesn't take a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Today is the day. My predictions: DFA: Brennan, Purke, Minaya, Kevan Smith ADD: Engel, May, Lamb, Delmonico Leaving the 40-man at 37. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'd personally keep Minaya. He didn't pitch a ton in September, but he looked pretty good when he got a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Baseball America is updating this as teams announce... http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/40-m...5ZKYjCE4zSwX.97 I've also seen the Rockies added former Sox Yency Almonte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 12:11 PM) Baseball America is updating this as teams announce... http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/40-m...5ZKYjCE4zSwX.97 I've also seen the Rockies added former Sox Yency Almonte. Pisses me off that we traded that kid for Tommy Kahnle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Brandon Brennan off the 40-Man, outrighted to Charlotte Add Engel, Goldberg, & May to 40-Man Edited November 18, 2016 by Sleepy Harold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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