August 29, 20178 yr Sox players going: Pitchers: Dylan Covey, Jace Fry, Matt Foster, Connor Walsh Catchers: Seby Zavala Infielders: Danny Mendick Outfielders: Tito Polo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/afl/club.jsp?team_id=454 Edited August 29, 20178 yr by Sockin
August 29, 20178 yr QUOTE (Sockin @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) Sox players going: Pitchers: Dylan Covey, Jace Fry, Matt Foster, Connor Walsh Catchers: Seby Zavala Infielders: Danny Mendick Outfielders: Tito Polo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/afl/club.jsp?team_id=454 Not a single top tier player. Wow.
August 29, 20178 yr QUOTE (Sockin @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 02:06 PM) Sox players going: Pitchers: Dylan Covey, Jace Fry, Matt Foster, Connor Walsh Catchers: Seby Zavala Infielders: Danny Mendick Outfielders: Tito Polo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/afl/club.jsp?team_id=454 Personally, I like it. I don't think the Sox' top tier guys need the AFL time as much as these bubble and/or injury guys do.
August 29, 20178 yr QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 01:23 PM) Personally, I like it. I don't think the Sox' top tier guys need the AFL time as much as these bubble and/or injury guys do. I thought with Eloy missing the beginning of the year he would be on the roster. But I am excited about Zavala and Polo on the roster. I think Polo could be in the majors at some point next year.
August 29, 20178 yr Very excited to see those position guys compete in the AFL. Shocked no Jimenez, that almost seemed certain.
August 29, 20178 yr QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 03:26 PM) Surprised no Alex Call. That's the guy who surprised me.
August 29, 20178 yr QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 06:03 PM) @CSNHayes 7m Eloy Jimenez will play winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason. #WhiteSox Don't drive at night. Kidding (not kidding).
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 06:05 PM) Don't drive at night. Kidding (not kidding). First thing that popped into my head too
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (Sockin @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 03:06 PM) Sox players going: Pitchers: Dylan Covey, Jace Fry, Matt Foster, Connor Walsh Catchers: Seby Zavala Infielders: Danny Mendick Outfielders: Tito Polo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/afl/club.jsp?team_id=454 Covey, Fry, Walsh, and Polo all may see the Show next year Covey may be in the rotation until Kopech is up midseason...Rodon-Shields-Lopez-Giolito-Covey/Kopech
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (joejoedairy @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 03:36 PM) Surprised no Stephens or Cordell As am I...rather see them over Foster and Mendick
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 04:26 PM) Surprised no Alex Call. He was the one guy I wanted to see in AFL...seems like his rib injury set him back, could have been in BIR by now, hopefully ends next year there
August 30, 20178 yr Hopefully Zavala does well and really gains atention, would be a huge development for CWS...need more breakout guys with no International spending and hopefully a major FA get next season
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (Sockin @ Aug 29, 2017 -> 03:06 PM) Sox players going: Pitchers: Dylan Covey, Jace Fry, Matt Foster, Connor Walsh Catchers: Seby Zavala Infielders: Danny Mendick Outfielders: Tito Polo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/afl/club.jsp?team_id=454 Would have preferred Covey (starter potential/likely reliever), Fry (future LOOGY), Stephens (back end starter potential), and Clarkin (back end starter potential) with Zavala with Cordell, and Call This isn't a bad group though as all are interesting Polo seems very interesting (future 4th OFer) Would have liked to see Jack Charleston or Mike Morrison as well, maybe even Remillard
August 30, 20178 yr I thought Clarkin would be there given the amount of time he has missed over his career. Other than that, I think the approach is to get an extended look at some guys that are on the 40 man bubble for next year.
August 30, 20178 yr I'd bet they held out Stephens to protect his arm, given why he missed time at the beginning of the season (forearm tendonitis, and he's a former TJS).
August 30, 20178 yr Danny Mendick having a good AFL would be nice momentum after a huge year for him.
August 30, 20178 yr Anybody know how coaching works? Does each team sending a hitting and pitching coach or something?
August 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 30, 2017 -> 05:01 PM) Danny Mendick having a good AFL would be nice momentum after a huge year for him. Sally might have to start looking over his shoulder next season.
August 31, 20178 yr QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 30, 2017 -> 05:10 PM) Anybody know how coaching works? Does each team sending a hitting and pitching coach or something? Just one regular coaching staff, taken from various teams. Only Sox coach is the PC for Glendale, Matt Zaleski.
August 31, 20178 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Aug 30, 2017 -> 06:01 PM) Sally might have to start looking over his shoulder next season. Jake Peter should already have him doing that, well that and his batting avg.
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