May 8, 20187 yr Just now, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: 2-run HR for Collins. He should be 3 for 3 with a HR, 2B, single, and 2 BB. But instead the CF made a great catch and robbed a double from him earlier. I will take the 2 for 3 with a hard hit ball as an out. I am hoping this good stretch is a trend....he has really been swinging a good bat.
May 8, 20187 yr Author man so happy to see Collins killing the ball, hoping its him getting used to the new approach and not just some hot streak
May 8, 20187 yr One of Collins or Zavala should be promoted around early June so that they can each catch more IMO. Quality of competition is about the same if not slightly worse anyway.
May 8, 20187 yr Something catching my eye is Collins killing RHP. Near 1.1 OPS, while Zavala is similar but vs LHP
May 8, 20187 yr 40 minutes ago, Tony said: I could live with those numbers in 2020 Fuck it, keep them together. Promote them together. Same debut. Other guy always pinch hits against tough relievers.
May 8, 20187 yr After last night, Collins OBP is .459. Maybe the Sox have finally found that middle of the order, LH bat!!!!!
May 8, 20187 yr If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team.
May 8, 20187 yr 58 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team. Yes, and with the two switch hitters, we'd have 4 LH bats in the top half of the lineup, versus RHP. That works for me!!!
May 8, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team. 3ish more years and hopefully it happens.
May 8, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team. Don't forget Burger!
May 8, 20187 yr I think I was gone when this happened. So was Flete injured and reactivated? Looks like he's mostly taking Trey M's at bats?
May 8, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, bmags said: I think I was gone when this happened. So was Flete injured and reactivated? Looks like he's mostly taking Trey M's at bats? Yeah he had a minor injury, was re-activated a day or two ago (Mason Robbins was sent to Charlotte). Trey has become essentially a utility infielder now.
May 8, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, NorthSideSox72 said: Yeah he had a minor injury, was re-activated a day or two ago (Mason Robbins was sent to Charlotte). Trey has become essentially a utility infielder now. I just find it crazy how reasonable Trey Ms slashline is. I remember snarking when Getz at Soxfest said they think he'll be a better hitter by keeping him engaged by moving him around the infield. It kinda worked? Oh well.
May 8, 20187 yr 6 hours ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team. Sheets needs to start hitting some dingers if he wants to keep moving up the ranks.
May 8, 20187 yr 6 hours ago, thxfrthmmrs said: If we could get Moncada, Collins, Sheets, and even Basabe playing on the same team, that’s hella beastly OBP team. Even if the Sox don't resign Abreu, or Avi and don't sign a free agent, it's conceivable that their lineup could still be very impressive and look something like this in 2021: 2B Moncada CF Robert DH Jimenez C Collins RF Adolfo 1B Sheets SS Anderson 3B Burger LF Basabe Add to that list, any trade acquisitions and free agents, plus potential regulars, Rutherford, Zevala and our #4 pick (India), and you have to be excited. I do hope that they take India and he replaces Anderson in 2021, if he is better than Tim, or Burger, if he turns out to be a bust. That lineup has speed, high OBP, power and nice balance on both sides of the plate. If Sheets doesn't make it, Jimenez might end up at first base. In any case, with the crowded outfield of prospects, it seems doubtful that Jimenez will be in the outfield. He is probably better suited for first base, especially with Adolfo's arm in RF, Robert and Basabe patrolling CF & LF. The point is; how these top prospects develop, coupled with the upcoming draft, is not only very intriguing, but extremely important for the future window of contention, which may not have much of our current roster. It all makes it seem much easier to watch this losing season, doesn't it?
May 8, 20187 yr 17 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: Sheets needs to start hitting some dingers if he wants to keep moving up the ranks. He did hit 21 HRs at Wake Forrest last year. Not sure if it's an issue with transitioning to wooden bat. Somebody who has watched him play can provide some insight here. Though with that kind of plate discipline and contact ability he just needs to hit 15 HRs a year to be an MLB regular.
May 8, 20187 yr 20 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: Sheets needs to start hitting some dingers if he wants to keep moving up the ranks. Of course, you're absolutely right. However, I can't imagine that his power won't come, if he continues to hit and get on base. He is a very big and strong youngster. I'd worry more about his not being able to continue to make contact.
May 8, 20187 yr 22 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: He did hit 21 HRs at Wake Forrest last year. Not sure if it's an issue with transitioning to wooden bat. Somebody who has watched him play can provide some insight here. Though with that kind of plate discipline and contact ability he just needs to hit 15 HRs a year to be an MLB regular. I’m no swing expert, but from what I’ve seen his doesn’t generate much loft.
May 8, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: I’m no swing expert, but from what I’ve seen his doesn’t generate much loft. Indeed. It was something he was working on over the off-season. I recall reading about it during the hitters mini-camp.
May 8, 20187 yr The thing that kinda worries me with Sheets is in the offseason his focus actually WAS to generate more power.
May 8, 20187 yr 54 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: I’m no swing expert, but from what I’ve seen his doesn’t generate much loft. So if it's a launch angle issue rather than a power issue, then it could be corrected overtime. My concern is he's not making hard contact at all or that he's not generating the same power switching to wooden bat.
May 8, 20187 yr 48 minutes ago, thxfrthmmrs said: So if it's a launch angle issue rather than a power issue, then it could be corrected overtime. My concern is he's not making hard contact at all or that he's not generating the same power switching to wooden bat. I’ve probably watched him close to a dozen times this year and it just doesn’t seem like his current swing is geared for elevating the ball. Again, I’m not a swing expert by any means, but when I watch Basabe, Adolfo, or even Rutherford I feel like I have a chance of seeing a HR (a much better chance for those first two obviously). Just don’t get that same feeling when I watch Sheets. Almost expect a low line drive or grounder. Edited May 8, 20187 yr by Chicago White Sox
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