shipps Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 So now that our three biggest assets have been traded at the start of this rebuild a HUGE need was to acquire the young positional talent with transcending offense potential. While I am happy with the top end guys that he has acquired so far the only reservation I have is that he may not have received enough back offensively. Dont get me wrong, im not extremely concerned because I do love what he has added so far including the draft picks but we all know that not everyone of these guys are going to pan out so you need to overflow as much as you can. Should he have added more depth for our future offense to account for misses with the elite guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 No, he hasn't, but there are still many trades to be made and I'm sure those will be focused on offensive prospects. Not to mention our top-3 pick next year will likely be a position player as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Yes, especially considering they used practically the entire 2017 draft on offense. Bigger gaps reside in defense at certain positions and perhaps pitching, imo. The tear down should be 80% done in about 2 weeks. Then the really difficult work beings; building a contending major league team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 All he should have done was taken the best offers. Teams are not lining up to give away their best positional prospects. Acquiring 2 of the top 10 positional prospects, signing another 1 that could climb to that list quickly, along with a bunch of power arms + drafting + $80m to spend to fill holes is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 There's plenty of bats(albeit a lot at the lower levels) in the system now. Add to that the emergence of a guy or two or three in the majors that have proven they can maybe be every day players and there's plenty of offensive capability to make this thing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 This was a critical part of the rebuild, but now we have to draft well, sign well, and try to acquire post-hype change-of-scenery candidates. This thing is a numbers game -- a lot of our favorite guys right now are going to bust. We have to amass enough that we get enough hits despite the inevitable attrition, and you can't do that just by trading three or four big platers, no matter how well you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Two months ago I would have said no, but he's added four big time offensive guys recently in Robert, Burger, Sheets and Jimenez. Like someone else said, the available money for free agency down the road should be special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 07:37 PM) No, he hasn't, but there are still many trades to be made and I'm sure those will be focused on offensive prospects. Not to mention our top-3 pick next year will likely be a position player as well. Well, we aren't getting any top flight talent out of what is left. Now it comes down to drafting and scouting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 He's getting there. Still have the deadline, off-season and draft next year. He's added 3 elite bats in the last 8 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Yes C: Collins 1b: Sheets 2b: Moncada SS: 3B: Burger LF: Jimenez CF: Robert RF: Basabe Plug Anderson in at short if he can fix his defensive issues, maybe sign Machado, and the Sox could have a dynamic line up in 2-3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSox1917 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:20 PM) Yes C: Collins 1b: Sheets 2b: Moncada SS: 3B: Burger LF: Jimenez CF: Robert RF: Basabe Plug Anderson in at short if he can fix his defensive issues, maybe sign Machado, and the Sox could have a dynamic line up in 2-3 years That's my worry. This scenario is if ALL pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Also by stockpiling talent they will have the resources to trade for stars (like what Cubs did today) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:22 PM) That's my worry. This scenario is if ALL pan out. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 09:25 PM) 100% Along those same lines, you can say we haven't acquired enough pitching because there's never enough pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:22 PM) That's my worry. This scenario is if ALL pan out. I think we have more redundancy than that. They aren't as high profile yet but your Adolfo's / Skougs area other level and possible leaps from Gonzalez / Call / Fisher / Booker and you also have guys like Josue Guerrero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 09:30 PM) I think we have more redundancy than that. They aren't as high profile yet but your Adolfo's / Skougs area other level and possible leaps from Gonzalez / Call / Fisher / Booker and you also have guys like Josue Guerrero. As well as Delmonico, and emergence from Davidson, Sanchez, Engel and Leury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:30 PM) I think we have more redundancy than that. They aren't as high profile yet but your Adolfo's / Skougs area other level and possible leaps from Gonzalez / Call / Fisher / Booker and you also have guys like Josue Guerrero. Right. And took out Anderson and didn't include Leury or Yolmer or Davidson and didn't include any of the 8 billion dollars we'll have to fill holes. Nobody knows what the future holds but there's plenty of offensive capability in this organization now. Edited July 14, 2017 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Let's not forget a top 3 pick likely to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:07 PM) Well, we aren't getting any top flight talent out of what is left. Now it comes down to drafting and scouting. Right, I meant there will be more depth type guys behind the big names we have that will at least add some sort of protection. And, the draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 We are really weak at SS still. Basically Dickman and Curbelo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:35 PM) We are really weak at SS still. Basically Dickman and Curbelo. If there is a SS available in the draft next year I would be surprised if we didn't draft him. Especially if we sign Avi to a long term deal Even though I think Anderson as a 8 or 9 hitter is fine on a playoff team if he can get his defense together Edited July 14, 2017 by BigHurt3515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:35 PM) We are really weak at SS still. Basically Dickman and Curbelo. Amado Nunez could pan out, and I still have faith that 2018 post-mourning Tim Anderson is a better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'll believe Anderson is a quality major league shortstop until he sucks next season. Dude is going to be fine imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:42 PM) I'll believe Anderson is a quality major league shortstop until he sucks next season. Dude is going to be fine imo. I think he'll be fine too. But if there's a position I'm fine hoarding it's SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 01:42 AM) I'll believe Anderson is a quality major league shortstop until he sucks next season. Dude is going to be fine imo. Even I agree with this and I agree he can be a number 8 hitter on a great team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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