June 22, 20187 yr 29 minutes ago, MnSoxFan said: Almost would have to be some type of off the field problems or attitude. Believe he was paid a good buck too, somewhat hyped
June 22, 20187 yr Author He was a 16 round pick in an organization that is now loaded with OFs in the lower levels of the minors. If he was that highly thought of, I am sure he wouldn't be playing in an independent league.
June 22, 20187 yr 44 minutes ago, MnSoxFan said: Almost would have to be some type of off the field problems or attitude. As a baseball nut I'd love to know about this, even in minors, seems like it's always publicized in NFL, NBA, and even NHL more and more Most MiLB guys are super good guys
June 22, 20187 yr 50 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: As a baseball nut I'd love to know about this, even in minors, seems like it's always publicized in NFL, NBA, and even NHL more and more Most MiLB guys are super good guys It is really none of our business.
June 25, 20187 yr On 6/22/2018 at 1:14 PM, ChiSoxJon said: Super early but Logan Taylor is 7-12 with 3 doubles in the Frontier League http://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1282512&seasonid=31320 Not too sure why he was released with limited playing time Was he released in the offseason?
June 25, 20187 yr Author 2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Was he released in the offseason? Looks like June 2. http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/player/676569/logan-taylor?year=2018&stats=splits-r-hitting-mlb
June 25, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Looks like June 2. http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/player/676569/logan-taylor?year=2018&stats=splits-r-hitting-mlb Strange. I guess they do have quite the outfield backlog.
June 26, 20187 yr Former White Sox farmhand Courtney Hawkins got himself a half page article in the Houston Chronicle on Sunday based on his performance in a Texas independent league. Quote Hawkins started his professional career with Chicago’s rookie-level affiliate and in 2015 worked his way to the Class AA Birmingham Barons. But a series of injuries ultimately led to his release. He had a season-ending injury in 2015 and an oblique tear in 2016. In March 2017, he was diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease. “I was always tired,” Hawkins said. “I was fidgety. My hands were shaking all the time. I couldn’t play ball like that. I tried to push through, just because I had injuries in the prior years. When you have your injuries in the prior years, the last thing you want is another injury to hold you back.” Hawkins’ weight went from 245 to 220 pounds, and his strength decreased. So did his production. In 2016, he totaled 12 home runs and 60 RBIs while hitting .203 in 122 games. Hawkins matched the 12 home runs in 2017, but his RBI total dropped to 33 while he hit .205 in 91 games. Hawkins got off to a slow start in 2018, hitting .120 with no homers and three RBIs in nine games. The White Sox released him on April 18 and that month he signed with the Skeeters. Hawkins has regained his power with Sugar Land, as evidenced by his 10 home runs (second in the Atlantic League) and 40 RBIs in 50 games through Saturday. In his last 10 games, Hawkins is hitting .310 (10-for-33). He hopes to get picked up by a major league franchise and continue to pursue his dream of playing at the highest level. “It’s only a matter of time before he gets picked up again, because there’s not many players with that kind of ceiling,” Skeeters manager Pete Incaviglia said. “(He has the) ability to not only hit for power, but he’s actually a pretty smart hitter. He’s got a good approach. It won’t be long before we’ll see him in the big leagues.”
June 26, 20187 yr Author For those who are interested there was a blogger call with Chris Getz earlier in the day, and a ton of great info came out. Tweets can be found here. https://twitter.com/ksawilchik
June 26, 20187 yr On a White Sox Talk podcast, Getz said Micker’s arm is healthy and he could “be in the outfield in a couple weeks.”
June 27, 20187 yr Author 1 hour ago, maggsmaggs said: On a White Sox Talk podcast, Getz said Micker’s arm is healthy and he could “be in the outfield in a couple weeks.”
June 27, 20187 yr Lambert promoted to AA. Park to A+. I'm assuming Dunning goes to the DL Dunning did put on his instagram story saying Praise the Lord and he was in Chicago so maybe good news. It has been taken down probably because nothing official has come out.
June 28, 20187 yr Our old buddy NIcky Basto is off to a hot start for the Nats' team in HIgh A, org. filler at this point, although amazed he is still 24 http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621007#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL May none of the HSers we just picked end up like Basto
June 28, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, ChiSoxJon said: Our old buddy NIcky Basto is off to a hot start for the Nats' team in HIgh A, org. filler at this point, although amazed he is still 24 http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=621007#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL May none of the HSers we just picked end up like Basto It's been 3 games... I mean you can call it a hot start but it might not even be enough sample size to constitute a "start" lol
July 1, 20187 yr What is the longest Robert has gone without getting hurt? I know these injuries aren’t all that serious in nature, but the consistency of them has to become a concern pretty soon. If you are hurt all the time when you are 20; I don’t see how that projects to being relatively healthy down the line.
July 2, 20187 yr Thoughts on Robert's swing? Not impressed when you see the side view, as his timing looks way off. Besides the soreness, I think it shows why the power has been non-existent: https://mobile.twitter.com/2080adam/status/1013811407735967745
July 3, 20187 yr Carson Fulmer got this writeup in the Sun-Times today. Quote Under the guidance of Knights pitching coach Steve McCatty, Fulmer is toiling on his mechanics. He’s using his powerful legs more to drive toward the plate and avoid side-to-side movement. Managing tempo and the consistency of his violent delivery — not to mention the basic act of throwing strikes — remain serious challenges. Meanwhile, there is no telling if Fulmer will get another extended audition as a starter. But the rotation is where he aims to be, especially if and when the going gets good for the rebuilding Sox.
July 5, 20187 yr They just showed Ian Hamilton highlights after the Sox game. The gun at Charlotte had him at 97, and we know it's not a hot gun.
July 5, 20187 yr 18 minutes ago, fathom said: They just showed Ian Hamilton highlights after the Sox game. The gun at Charlotte had him at 97, and we know it's not a hot gun. I can’t wait for him to be up later this season.
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