March 22, 20197 yr Makes sense, Rondon will be with the big league club. They need a warm body in Charlotte. Could do much worse than Alcides. ?♂️
March 22, 20197 yr IF its for Charlotte, sure. If they plan for him to make the team over Rondon, I don't know what to say.
March 22, 20197 yr At least Charlotte's infield defense will be much improved. Edited March 22, 20197 yr by SoxAce
March 22, 20197 yr This is gross. Almost makes me think the Sox are going to try to sneak Rondon through waivers and expect to lose him.
March 22, 20197 yr Escobar is godawful. That said, he may be better than Goins? Sox really good at collecting garbage players.
March 22, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: This is gross. Almost makes me think the Sox are going to try to sneak Rondon through waivers and expect to lose him. Rondon kind of has to make the roster at this point though. Why put him through waivers for Escobar? They need a backup infielder and Leury can't be the only guy. Unless Mendick magically makes the roster.
March 22, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: Rondon kind of has to make the roster at this point though. Why put him through waivers for Escobar? They need a backup infielder and Leury can't be the only guy. Unless Mendick magically makes the roster. I expect them to carry 13 pitchers + Eloy. You have to figure Jay and Engel are locks unless a phantom injury appears. So that leaves 2 bench spots for Palka, Garcia, and Rondon. I guess Palka could end up in Charlotte, but would the Sox really do that?
March 22, 20197 yr Some injuries would have to happen if he ever sniffs the White Sox clubhouse. Let him play in Charlotte. He's still halfway slick with the glove. Might help some pitchers out.
March 22, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: I expect them to carry 13 pitchers + Eloy. You have to figure Jay and Engel are locks unless a phantom injury appears. So that leaves 2 bench spots for Palka, Garcia, and Rondon. I guess Palka could end up in Charlotte, but would the Sox really do that? I think they start with 12 pitchers with all the off days and inevitable rainouts early in the season. Abreu, Sanchez, Anderson, Moncada, Eloy, Engel, Palka. Jay, Rondon, Leury and McCann.
March 22, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I think they start with 12 pitchers with all the off days and inevitable rainouts early in the season. Abreu, Sanchez, Anderson, Moncada, Eloy, Engel, Palka. Jay, Rondon, Leury and McCann. I hope your right, but even so - we’ll be having this discussion again once that 5th starter is needed and someone needs to go. I really want to see Rondon get a chance. I liked what I saw last season.
March 22, 20197 yr Could it be a prelude to moving one of our utility infielders, Leury most likely? He would provide insurance as none of the others profile at short defensively for any significant time.
March 22, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, BamaDoc said: Could it be a prelude to moving one of our utility infielders, Leury most likely? He would provide insurance as none of the others profile at short defensively for any significant time. Rondon is a natural SS that was regarded as great defender as a prospect. Leury has also been hitting the ball super well in ST, so unless the Sox are trading him, I doubt they just let him go. Edited March 22, 20197 yr by ChiSox59
March 22, 20197 yr 58 minutes ago, KnightsOnMintSt said: Minor League Deal per 670 the Score. Good back up plan I think. You need good players at the AAA level to call up if needed to fill in
March 22, 20197 yr 8 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: I hope your right, but even so - we’ll be having this discussion again once that 5th starter is needed and someone needs to go. I really want to see Rondon get a chance. I liked what I saw last season. Just send Engel down at that point and go with Leury/Jay combo in CF. Far from ideal when you have Eloy & Palka in the corners, but it’s a lost season anyways and Rondon deserves a role on this team.
March 22, 20197 yr Just FYI, Escobar is not reporting to the big league camp. He is going to the MiLB group and Charlotte.
March 22, 20197 yr Just now, bmags said: He's a favor to Charlotte who can say they have big leaguers on their team. Mostly likely? A Leury insurance policy.
March 22, 20197 yr 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Mostly likely? A Leury insurance policy. No way.
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