January 14, 20197 yr Just now, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I wouldn't say insanely good, but probably good enough to be a playoff team. Just need a rotation to go with it at that point. If you're going to convince yourself this is a playoff team then it's time to send Robert to Cleveland and actually be serious about it.
January 14, 20197 yr Just now, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I wouldn't say insanely good, but probably good enough to be a playoff team. Just need a rotation to go with it at that point. If the Gio Gonzalez rumor is true, here is what we're looking at: Rodon/Lopez/Gonzalez/Nova/Giolito Not great but not terrible either. It will look a lot better in 2020 with Kopech and Cease.
January 14, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: This. And not to dust off a chestnut from earlier in the day, even Granderson. Personally I'd rather see another lefty bat with pop. Palka it is!
January 14, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: I wouldn't say insanely good, but probably good enough to be a playoff team. Just need a rotation to go with it at that point. If they add Machado and Pollock, I fully expect to see Cease called up if hes progressing like he did last season.
January 14, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, smellysox said: Where's Jay playing? I agree though, I do love that lineup 4th OF.
January 14, 20197 yr 30 minutes ago, shipps said: Probably knows nothing but he did have the wellington deal pegged before it happened. wow if true
January 14, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: If you're going to convince yourself this is a playoff team then it's time to send Robert to Cleveland and actually be serious about it. It's not a playoff team with Machado and Pollock, but it's a lineup that I would be comfortable going in to the playoffs with. Would need 2 good starters in the rotation though.
January 14, 20197 yr Just now, Tony said: Compared to previous White Sox teams the last decade? For sure. Around the rest of the league? It’s slighty above average. Eh...I don't know about that. If Pollock stays healthy, Eloy is as good as advertised, and Yoan/TA7 take steps forward, that is easily the best lineup in the Central and probably one of the better lineups in the AL.
January 14, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: If you're going to convince yourself this is a playoff team then it's time to send Robert to Cleveland and actually be serious about it. We ain’t trading with the Indians on a deal of that magnitude.
January 14, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: Palka it is! If he actually was capable of playing a position, I'd be all over that. I feel like the only way we see Palka play regularly is if Abreu is traded.
January 14, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Whitesox27 said: Eh...I don't know about that. If Pollock stays healthy, Eloy is as good as advertised, and Yoan/TA7 take steps forward, that is easily the best lineup in the Central and probably one of the better lineups in the AL. Yeah, and if Rodon finally lives up to his potential and Giolito becomes decent at the very least, they could win 80-88 games.
January 14, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, Soxbadger said: Sox arent signing Pollock, i dont need sauces to know this. BBQ? Sriracha? Tobasco? What are these sauces????? And how shall we deploy them?
January 14, 20197 yr Maybe the Sox come back around to the Mariners. It would probably cost some prospects, but a deal with Mike Leake and Mallex Smith would give us the extra outfielder we all want plus it would fill out the rotation.
January 14, 20197 yr 19 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: If the Gio Gonzalez rumor is true, here is what we're looking at: Rodon/Lopez/Gonzalez/Nova/Giolito Not great but not terrible either. It will look a lot better in 2020 with Kopech and Cease. Look at Cease's numbers last year in AA, he dominated. Unless he takes a step back he will be up this year.
January 14, 20197 yr 12 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: If the Gio Gonzalez rumor is true, here is what we're looking at: Rodon/Lopez/Gonzalez/Nova/Giolito Not great but not terrible either. It will look a lot better in 2020 with Kopech and Cease. Need legit breakouts from two of Rodon/Lopez/Giolito plus #3 & #4 type performances from Gio & Nova respectively. I know Balta thinks you need four Cy Young finalists to make the playoffs, but look at the Brewers last year. A strong lineup and bullpen can help make up for that. Machado & Pollock could be poor man version’s of Yelich & Cain for us. Still a long-shot we make the playoffs, but I’d be rolling the dice on that roster next year knowing I still have a boatload or prospects arriving in the coming years.
January 14, 20197 yr 4 minutes ago, turnin' two said: BBQ? Sriracha? Tobasco? What are these sauces????? And how shall we deploy them? If we sign Holland maybe Hollandaise sauce ?
January 14, 20197 yr I trust mbs.. I don't know why but I do. Why would he lie? He's a long time soxtalk guy. He wouldn't do that to us.. maybe someone is lying to him but he seems to know a lot about what the front office is up to (is it Kenny)
January 14, 20197 yr Pollock on a 2-3 deal would be perfect to let Robert marinate and be ready 2021 to slay...but if Pollock is only getting 2-3 year offers many teams are in on him.
January 14, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, JuliusO1274 said: Look at Cease's numbers last year in AA, he dominated. Unless he takes a step back he will be up this year. I have big doubts on Cease coming up early.He still is in the building innings stage. 1st time was last year he pitched above 100 innings. Sox are going to be very careful with him.
January 14, 20197 yr Sox usually sign players in the middle of the night. Can someone stay on night watch?
January 14, 20197 yr Just now, whitesoxwinner said: I trust mbs.. I don't know why but I do. Why would he lie? He's a long time soxtalk guy. He wouldn't do that to us.. maybe someone is lying to him but he seems to know a lot about what the front office is up to (is it Kenny) We've been DMing info to each other for a few days and he hasn't said anything to make me question his legitimacy.
January 14, 20197 yr 21 minutes ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: It's not a playoff team with Machado and Pollock, but it's a lineup that I would be comfortable going in to the playoffs with. Would need 2 good starters in the rotation though. But they don't have the pitching; and they are light on O unless Anderson and Moncada improve; which they may or may not. The Sox have at least 3 top CF prospects...just not the position to go for a FA. Jay and Alonso just aren't top shelf talents...by a long shot. Sox need another year to sort things out.
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