July 20, 20178 yr Author Seattle needs a reliever (still) and a utility infielder, per reports. Swarzak/Sanchez or Saladino could be an option there.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Blackout Friday @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 03:33 PM) I'd hang on to him and see how far they can stretch out his defensive versatility in the spring. Bingo. He's more valuable as a super sub that can cover 3B, 2B, and SS and play all well. He's controlled through 2021, isn't he? If so, keep him. He could be the supersub on the next playoff run.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 01:05 PM) Now that Moncada is the everyday second baseman, the Sox have a surplus of utility infielders. Sanchez, Saladino, Davidson, Hanson, and Leury are all capable of stepping into the 3B/DH roles, and one would have to assume that Davidson is taking up one of those spots every day. With teams like Tampa Bay and Washington potentially needing infield help, I can definitely see Yolmer being moved at the deadline since he won't find much playing time here. I think Sanchez is the best of all the guys you listed, and I don't think he'd bring back a significant return. IMO
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 06:57 AM) I think Sanchez is the best of all the guys you listed, and I don't think he'd bring back a significant return. IMO Leury is STILL barely behind Abreu in fWAR, 1.7 to 1.6. SANCHEZ at 1.1 and holding.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 07:03 AM) Leury is STILL barely behind Abreu in fWAR, 1.7 to 1.6. SANCHEZ at 1.1 and holding. I understand that Leury has had a better season, but I still think Sanchez is the better player.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 07:15 AM) I understand that Leury has had a better season, but I still think Sanchez is the better player. What if Garcia improves in CF, though? Stops showing off his arm by holding the ball and daring runners to advance, throws to cutoff man every time, better routes/reads, etc.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 08:17 AM) What if Garcia improves in CF, though? Stops showing off his arm by holding the ball and daring runners to advance, throws to cutoff man every time, better routes/reads, etc. Well, if Leury becomes a better player, I would certainly have to re-evaluate. But, in general, I think it's easier to find a competent bench outfielder than a competent bench infielder, especially one who can play three positions. I like that Leury can fake infield, but still.
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 07:36 AM) Well, if Leury becomes a better player, I would certainly have to re-evaluate. But, in general, I think it's easier to find a competent bench outfielder than a competent bench infielder, especially one who can play three positions. I like that Leury can fake infield, but still. Look how many career games he has at SS. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=m...elding/2017/ALL
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) Look how many career games he has at SS. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=m...elding/2017/ALL 21? What are you trying to point out?
July 21, 20178 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 21, 2017 -> 08:43 AM) 21? What are you trying to point out? That he's legal at SS!
July 22, 20178 yr I wonder what will happen to Sanchez. My hunch is the White Sox will patiently wait to find a trade partner who would be willing to play him as a starting second baseman. In the meantime, he will have to show his worth on the White Sox as a utility infielder. As for what the White Sox could get in return for him, I'm sure they would settle for a legitimate pitching prospect or two or a legitimate lower minors infield prospect.
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