What in the world would Aaron Bummer have to do to get his spot back on the MLB club?

1 minute ago, Kyyle23 said:

Lol that picture is exactly why I asked if he threw from the side

 

 

43 minutes ago, Quinarvy said:

We literally can't spend it because of Robert.

They can in 300K or lower increments. 

Padres signed 9 international players at 300K bonuses each.

Edited July 29, 20187 yr by GreenSox

This seems like a guy who's stuff is good, not great, but his numbers play so far above his stuff that there must be something that isn't reflected in the stuff grades that makes him better. It sounds like the deception of his delivery really helps him and I have to wonder if there is something about his pitch tunneling that makes him so good. 

 

16 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

They can in 300K or lower increments. 

Padres signed 9 international players at 300K bonuses each.

Which left how much space left over?

24 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

They can in 300K or lower increments. 

Padres signed 9 international players at 300K bonuses each.

Was about to post that but I thought the number was 250K. Regardless tons of impact guys getting signed for less then 300K every year.

Is Hamilton/burr rule 5 eligible this nov? I wonder if Sox just keep them off 40 through year to keep space for all these RP prospects we have.

3 minutes ago, wrathofhahn said:

Was about to post that but I thought the number was 250K. Regardless tons of impact guys getting signed for less then 300K every year.

We already signed five or so guys in this period.  Realistically we can’t spend our entire allotment.  Also, we have less minor league teams than most organizations. While I think that’s incredibly stupid, we probably don’t have room for a dozen or so signings in one class.

2 minutes ago, bmags said:

Is Hamilton/burr rule 5 eligible this nov? I wonder if Sox just keep them off 40 through year to keep space for all these RP prospects we have.

This year for Burr, next year for Hamilton IIRC.

So I have thoughts on this but will try to be short:

- our small class this year I think is an example of our limitations STILL in latam market. Those guys (300k and below) can go anywhere and so relationships matter, we still are rebuilding so many relationships and creating new ones. When money isn’t a factor it makes it hard. Compare that with Preller who has lived in LatAm for years.

- because of that limitation, Sox probably rightfully have instead opted for using the money toward trades for spects.

So it’s a good news/bad news thing for me. Sox are pursuing probably their best strategy available but I think it’s still an example of how the org is trying to dig itself out of the wilder crater.

4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

This year for Burr, next year for Hamilton IIRC.

Thanks. I would not be surprised then if Hamilton does not come up even though he would deserve it.

1 hour ago, Kyyle23 said:

Lol that picture is exactly why I asked if he threw from the side

No. But he is really late getting to the cocking phase. Similar to sale.

1 hour ago, Jake said:

What in the world would Aaron Bummer have to do to get his spot back on the MLB club?

Pitch better than he did last night. He and Fulmer struggled in the 7/8th w walks( Fulmer)  and hits  (Bummer) against the PawSox.  Bummer did have a nice pickoff to his credit. 

1 hour ago, Quinarvy said:

We literally can't spend it because of Robert.

We can. Just not over $300k on a single player.

37 minutes ago, wrathofhahn said:

Was about to post that but I thought the number was 250K. Regardless tons of impact guys getting signed for less then 300K every year.

Especially now that there is actually cap on it.

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

Ideally a guy who covers baseball would know the rules and how it pertains to his hometown team.  This guy has more value than anybody they were going to sign for 300k or less.

Edited July 29, 20187 yr by chitownsportsfan

2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I wonder if adding Frare & Medeiros means the Sox are more open to moving Fry if the right package came along. 

Almost identical birthdays too and same age. Fry is obviously way ahead of him but interesting thought. 

Teammate of Tito Polo for a while too. 

23 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said:

We can. Just not over $300k on a single player.

Yeah, my bad. Botched that.

1 hour ago, soxfan2014 said:

We can. Just not over $300k on a single player.

There are not going to be 20ish players who sign for 300k.

The Orioles just traded Brad Brach for $250K in international slot money. I don't know how that makes me feel about our trade. 

3 hours ago, wrathofhahn said:

Was about to post that but I thought the number was 250K. Regardless tons of impact guys getting signed for less then 300K every year.

It is, but I was just pointing out that they could still sign a bunch of players even with the limitations.  They need to keep the lower levels stocked.

Edited July 29, 20187 yr by GreenSox

59 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

There are not going to be 20ish players who sign for 300k.

Literally 3 of LAD top 18 prospects were signed for 300K or less. It can be done.

14 minutes ago, GenericUserName said:

The Orioles just traded Brad Brach for $250K in international slot money. I don't know how that makes me feel about our trade. 

Brad Bach is bad and a free agent after the season. You should feel fine about the White Sox trade