Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Draft position be damned, I hope this team goes on a run during the second half.  Would be nice to have some momentum heading into the offseason.

Fully agree,would love for these guys to click together,especially if kopech and eloy come up

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Draft position be damned, I hope this team goes on a run during the second half.  Would be nice to have some momentum heading into the offseason.

1000% agree with this.   Time for this team to start winning, fueled of course by the new, young core.

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Him & Anderson developing into above average players would help the rebuild tremendously.

I'm not sure what we need to add in the off-season to have a chance to compete next year (I don't think we will anyways). But the line up really doesn't look that bad in reality.

C-Omar/Smith, 1B- Abreu, 2B- Moncada, SS- Anderson, 3B- Sanchez (or FA), LF- Jimenez, CF- L. Garcia (or FA), RF- Avi, DH- Davidson/Palka/Nicky (or FA)

I think the SP is the big question but if we can add a 3B or CF & Omar keeps hitting close to what he has been the offense will be pretty good. But maybe I am being too optimistic 

2 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Ehhhh I think he's pretty much done

Depends how his 8th goes,if it’s quick he has a shot

Just now, TheTruth05 said:

Fully agree,would love for these guys to click together,especially if kopech and eloy come up

As much as I’d love that extra year of control, I feel like they’re both coming up in the coming weeks and we might as well hope they help this team win some games.

obviously the cuban links is the key to omar's success.

7 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said:

I'm not sure what we need to add in the off-season to have a chance to compete next year (I don't think we will anyways). But the line up really doesn't look that bad in reality.

C-Omar/Smith, 1B- Abreu, 2B- Moncada, SS- Anderson, 3B- Sanchez (or FA), LF- Jimenez, CF- L. Garcia (or FA), RF- Avi, DH- Davidson/Palka/Nicky (or FA)

I think the SP is the big question but if we can add a 3B or CF & Omar keeps hitting close to what he has been the offense will be pretty good. But maybe I am being too optimistic 

This is why they should bring up Kopech and Jimenez after the TDL if they have spots open for them. If they could really get going in August and September, especially with the strides Giolito and Rodon are making, they could then attempt to convince either Machado or Harper to come here and actually have a compelling argument that they are a team on the rise. Do I think either will come here? No. I do expect them to try. Once Eloy and Kopech come up, the tank is off and it is time to pick up real wins, and not ones of the tank variety. I don't think even if they perform well in August and September they aren't going to be anywhere  close to out of the top 10, so they shouldn't have to worry about losing a 1st rounder if they become so lucky as to convince Machado or Harper to come here. 

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

2 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said:

I'm not sure what we need to add in the off-season to have a chance to compete next year (I don't think we will anyways). But the line up really doesn't look that bad in reality.

C-Omar/Smith, 1B- Abreu, 2B- Moncada, SS- Anderson, 3B- Sanchez (or FA), LF- Jimenez, CF- L. Garcia (or FA), RF- Avi, DH- Davidson/Palka/Nicky (or FA)

I think the SP is the big question but if we can add a 3B or CF & Omar keeps hitting close to what he has been the offense will be pretty good. But maybe I am being too optimistic 

I know it’s a long-shot, but I hope they take a real shot at Machado & Harper.  If you miss on those guys, maybe look at a veteran CF, 3B, or 1B/DH on a short term deal.  There is the makings of a pretty good offense if they keep Abreu & Avi and make the right additions.

Pitching will have question marks, but I still think I’d start the season with a rotation of Rodon, Kopech, Lopez, Giolito, and either Covey or Stephens.  Add veteran reliever or two to stabilize the bullpen, but otherwise roll with a young staff and wait for the next wave of guys (Cease, Dunning, Hansen, etc) to serve as reinforcements.

How does an easy victory even work?

This is downright enjoyable. 

Anderson’s bad BABIP luck is hopefully starting to normalize.

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I know it’s a long-shot, but I hope they take a real shot at Machado & Harper.  If you miss on those guys, maybe look at a veteran CF, 3B, or 1B/DH on a short term deal.  There is the makings of a pretty good offense if they keep Abreu & Avi and make the right additions.

Pitching will have question marks, but I still think I’d start the season with a rotation of Rodon, Kopech, Lopez, Giolito, and either Covey or Stephens.  Add veteran reliever or two to stabilize the bullpen, but otherwise roll with a young staff and wait for the next wave of guys (Cease, Dunning, Hansen, etc) to serve as reinforcements.

We have plenty of young bullpen pieces that are close in the minors, I'm not too worried about it maybe add a guy. The rotation is young with a lot of upside but could also be below average. I would like to add a vet on a 2 or 3 year deal that is a solid 2 or 3 in the rotation, if we aren't competing maybe flip him at the deadline.

5 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

How does an easy victory even work?

lol. Don't speak too soon. When the Sox play the Angels they seem to give the Halos grief each and every time. I'm not complaining, I love it actually. Been that way since 05.Where's Doug Eddings when you need him?  

 

6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I know it’s a long-shot, but I hope they take a real shot at Machado & Harper.  If you miss on those guys, maybe look at a veteran CF, 3B, or 1B/DH on a short term deal.  There is the makings of a pretty good offense if they keep Abreu & Avi and make the right additions.

Pitching will have question marks, but I still think I’d start the season with a rotation of Rodon, Kopech, Lopez, Giolito, and either Covey or Stephens.  Add veteran reliever or two to stabilize the bullpen, but otherwise roll with a young staff and wait for the next wave of guys (Cease, Dunning, Hansen, etc) to serve as reinforcements.

I think they should pick up some guys on 1-2 year deals that they can flip when prospects are ready, regardless of W-L record, should they strike out on Machado/Harper. 

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

Just now, BigHurt3515 said:

We have plenty of young bullpen pieces that are close in the minors, I'm not too worried about it maybe add a guy. The rotation is young with a lot of upside but could also be below average. I would like to add a vet on a 2 or 3 year deal that is a solid 2 or 3 in the rotation, if we aren't competing maybe flip him at the deadline.

I’m not against it necessarily, just feel like we’d be better off giving our young arms a chance in 2019 and add a veteran starter before the 2020 if needed.

I may sound like a broken record in these game threads but I am so, unbelievably, indescribably, beyond tired of Adam Engel 

Of course Engel doesn't even try.

Just now, Jose Abreu said:

I may sound like a broken record in these game threads but I am so, unbelievably, indescribably, beyond tired of Adam Engel 

Ryan Cordell really blew the opportunity of a lifetime.

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

I’m not against it necessarily, just feel like we’d be better off giving our young arms a chance in 2019 and add a veteran starter before the 2020 if needed.

I guess I just want to compete so bad lol. We see glimpses here and there, hopefully with a full year Lopez & Gio will be more consistent next year

Can they please just start Leury in centerfield for the foreseeable future and be done with the Engel experiment?  Enough already.  

3 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

I may sound like a broken record in these game threads but I am so, unbelievably, indescribably, beyond tired of Adam Engel 

We can thank Cordell's collarbone for Engel's presence on the MLB roster. I can't stand his noodle arm in CF, either, he has great range in CF and that is his only asset. 

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by Jack Parkman

18 minutes ago, BigHurt3515 said:

I'm not sure what we need to add in the off-season to have a chance to compete next year (I don't think we will anyways). But the line up really doesn't look that bad in reality.

C-Omar/Smith, 1B- Abreu, 2B- Moncada, SS- Anderson, 3B- Sanchez (or FA), LF- Jimenez, CF- L. Garcia (or FA), RF- Avi, DH- Davidson/Palka/Nicky (or FA)

I think the SP is the big question but if we can add a 3B or CF & Omar keeps hitting close to what he has been the offense will be pretty good. But maybe I am being too optimistic 

Castillo will be back at catcher with omar

Hopefully cordell will show something the rest of the season to be the cf next year.

Just now, BigHurt3515 said:

I guess I just want to compete so bad lol. We see glimpses here and there, hopefully with a full year Lopez & Gio will be more consistent next year

Trust me, I want the same thing and wouldn’t be against it.  And I think if we can somehow add Machado or Harper, then we probably have to add a starter and be a bit more aggressive plugging holes.  Ultimately I’m open to anything this offseason that doesn’t cost us our prospect currency or jeopardize our financial flexibility.  We should be saving our chips for true impact players.

Just now, joejoedairy said:

Castillo will be back at catcher with omar

Hopefully cordell will show something the rest of the season to be the cf next year.

Totally forgot about Castillo, he only has a month until he is back

2 minutes ago, Fan O'Faust said:

Can they please just start Leury in centerfield for the foreseeable future and be done with the Engel experiment?  Enough already.  

It’s truly mind boggling.  I actually think Leury has looked just as good out in CF with the glove too.

Almost thought I was watching the Cubs game with all the loud cheering for a routine fly ball.