January 6, 20179 yr Dan Hayes @CSNHayes 8s #WhiteSox claimed Willy Garcia off waivers from Pittsburgh and have designated Jason Coats for assignment. link Edited January 6, 20179 yr by Sleepy Harold
January 6, 20179 yr Who loves Coats again? He's not gonna be happy unless he clears, which I think he will.
January 6, 20179 yr 50 AB's was enough for the Sox to say "meh, if we lose him no biggie" meanwhile Avi is our starting RF'er...
January 6, 20179 yr Cunning move by Hahn waiting for the Pirates to release Garcia so that he's not included in the haul for Q. Sheer genius! Seriously though. I like the addition of Garcia due to his strong arm and power potential. Plus, a good spring training could solidify him in RF which IMO is better than the alternative.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:31 PM) I like Coats Me too, especially on cold winter days.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) 50 AB's was enough for the Sox to say "meh, if we lose him no biggie" meanwhile Avi is our starting RF'er... Agreed. Not that 27 is really old, but that's how old he will be on Opening Day. At best, he could be a platoon guy who hits lefties I feel. W. Garcia is still 24. Edited January 6, 20179 yr by soxfan2014
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) 50 AB's was enough for the Sox to say "meh, if we lose him no biggie" meanwhile Avi is our starting RF'er... Garcia has a high ceiling. Coats really doesn't. They are entering a rebuild, you may as well go with the guy with a high ceiling to try and build value one way or another. They probably aren't going to lose Coats anyways.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) Garcia has a high ceiling. Coats really doesn't. They are entering a rebuild, you may as well go with the guy with a high ceiling to try and build value one way or another. They probably aren't going to lose Coats anyways. Yea I know he'll probably clear and be sent down but it's clear no one in the org is even remotely thinking of giving him a fair shot. Avi is 24 with over 1000 AB's and we know he's awful. But it is what it is.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:41 PM) Yea I know he'll probably clear and be sent down but it's clear no one in the org is even remotely thinking of giving him a fair shot. Avi is 24 with over 1000 AB's and we know he's awful. But it is what it is. If you are conceding no one will claim him, not giving him a shot seems to be the consensus. I am not a huge fan of this move. Willy seems to be a high k low OBP guy, but he is a couple of years younger so we will see. Most waiver claims turn into nothing. Edited January 6, 20179 yr by Dick Allen
January 6, 20179 yr Seems kind of strange. I don't know much about Garcia and will read up, but on the surface, seems like I'd rather have Coats. Hope Coats clears, and then it'd be non-issue.
January 6, 20179 yr Garcia does have a 70 arm and is a good fielder apparently. Coats will clear waivers. Sox have decided at least initially though that they like Willy Garcia and Rymer Liriano better than Jason Coats.
January 6, 20179 yr All the Garcia, all the Sotos. If you put Leury in, you could have a Soto to Soto to Garcia to Garcia to Garcia rundown. Well, you could.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) so do we have a CFer (not that coats was)? Tilson. I think Liriano can play a little CF as well, but better suited for the corners. Leury Garcia? Edited January 6, 20179 yr by ChiSox59
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) 50 AB's was enough for the Sox to say "meh, if we lose him no biggie" meanwhile Avi is our starting RF'er... They know a whole lot more about him than 50 at bats. He has been in the organization a long time. There are multiple reasons why this type of player may be let go.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) so do we have a CFer (not that coats was)? I thought Tilson would be there?
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:09 PM) Tilson. D'oh, sorry. I wonder if we carry 5 outfielders
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:10 PM) D'oh, sorry. I wonder if we carry 5 outfielders Also wouldn't be surprised to see May or Engel at some point if Sox go full scorched earth tank job, which I doubt.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:09 PM) Tilson. I think Liriano can play a little CF as well, but better suited for the corners. Leury Garcia? Leury has to be the most thrilled guy of all with this rebuild.
January 6, 20179 yr We could technically see Avi Garcia in RF, Willy Garcia in LF, and Leury Garcia in CF at some point. And it would be the saddest OF in White Sox history.
January 6, 20179 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 6, 2017 -> 02:14 PM) We could technically see Avi Garcia in RF, Willy Garcia in LF, and Leury Garcia in CF at some point. And it would be the saddest OF in White Sox history. That is a #1 draft pick of an OF.
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