Jon Jay Cleanup Hitter...

Getting a good look at Goins isn't a bad idea.  He's looked reasonably good.  Might be a cheaper and better version of Sanchez for next year.

5 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Getting a good look at Goins isn't a bad idea.  He's looked reasonably good.  Might be a cheaper and better version of Sanchez for next year.

Yea somebody has to take his place.  Just can’t take any more Sanchez.  It’s painful to watch his antics

1 minute ago, Jerksticks said:

Yea somebody has to take his place.  Just can’t take any more Sanchez.  It’s painful to watch his antics

Just for the record...I was a big fan of Sanchez.  This year his play has gotten worse and his salary is getting up there for a backup.  Just like Jose...Hahn has to watch the money paid to both players.  They are not cheap for what they contribute.  Might need to test free agency then signup at a discount in both cases.

 

 

5 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Just for the record...I was a big fan of Sanchez.  This year his play has gotten worse and his salary is getting up there for a backup.  Just like Jose...Hahn has to watch the money paid to both players.  They are not cheap for what they contribute.  Might need to test free agency then signup at a discount in both cases.

 

 

Jose and Yolmer were both favorites of mine when they were actually contributing.  Now both are overpaid and barely above replacement level.  Sox can do better next year.

24 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Getting a good look at Goins isn't a bad idea.  He's looked reasonably good.  Might be a cheaper and better version of Sanchez for next year.

 

18 minutes ago, Jerksticks said:

Yea somebody has to take his place.  Just can’t take any more Sanchez.  It’s painful to watch his antics

I don't think we need either of them. Assuming Eloy in LF, Robert in CF, and a FA in RF, I don't see the point. Just keep Leury as the super sub

If you would have told me in April that Jon Jay would be hitting cleanup for this team in August I would have said.... "yep, I thought they might suck again this year"

30 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

 

I don't think we need either of them. Assuming Eloy in LF, Robert in CF, and a FA in RF, I don't see the point. Just keep Leury as the super sub

There is guaranteed to be at least a 4-man bench next year. Having a guy who can play infield, a guy who can play outfield, and a guy who can play all over isn't the worst. Especially when guys like Eloy and Yoan are proving to be fragile and probably good for at least one or two IL stints a year.

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by soxfan2014

28 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said:

There is guaranteed to be at least a 4-man bench next year. Having a guy who can play infield, a guy who can play outfield, and a guy who can play all over isn't the worst. Especially when guys like Eloy and Yoan are proving to be fragile and probably good for at least one or two IL stints a year.

If we can find that left hand right fielder...Garcia is an ideal backup.  Until we find that player Garcia is probably the everyday right fielder.  

55 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said:

There is guaranteed to be at least a 4-man bench next year. Having a guy who can play infield, a guy who can play outfield, and a guy who can play all over isn't the worst. Especially when guys like Eloy and Yoan are proving to be fragile and probably good for at least one or two IL stints a year.

Right, I should clarify. I'd go

C- McCann/FA

OF/UTIL- Garcia

IF- Literally anyone who isn't Yolmer and is cheaper... Mendick? 

1B/C/DH- Collins

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by Jose Abreu

McCann being worked into the ground

11 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

Right, I should clarify. They usually open with a 3 man bench but I agree that it should be 4. I'd go

C- McCann/FA

OF/UTIL- Garcia

IF- Literally anyone who isn't Yolmer and is cheaper... Mendick? 

1B/C/DH- Collin

Next year, it has to be a 4 man bench by rule. 26 man roster, 13 pitcher max. I feel like people often forget that and the minimum batters faced for relievers next year. 

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by mqr

1 hour ago, poppysox said:

Getting a good look at Goins isn't a bad idea.  He's looked reasonably good.  Might be a cheaper and better version of Sanchez for next year.

Mentioned that in another GT a few games back. Seems ideal.

13 minutes ago, 2Deep said:

McCann being worked into the ground

Yep. If only there was someone else we could call up to catch a few more games here and there to let McCann rest and DH a bit the rest of the year.

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by soxfan2014

56 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said:

There is guaranteed to be at least a 4-man bench next year. Having a guy who can play infield, a guy who can play outfield, and a guy who can play all over isn't the worst. Especially when guys like Eloy and Yoan are proving to be fragile and probably good for at least one or two IL stints a year.

Just saw the new rule.

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by pcq

15 minutes ago, mqr said:

Next year, it has to be a 4 man bench by rule. 26 man roster, 13 pitcher max. I feel like people often forget that and the minimum batters faced for relievers next year. 

Thanks, I remembered the reliever thing but forgot it was going to 26. Edited my post 

A loogy who gets one out to end the inning is ok though. Just a twist. The market for lefties could be affected. 

54 minutes ago, mqr said:

Next year, it has to be a 4 man bench by rule. 26 man roster, 13 pitcher max. I feel like people often forget that and the minimum batters faced for relievers next year. 

Jace Fry in shambles

2 hours ago, wegner said:

If you would have told me in April that Jon Jay would be hitting cleanup for this team in August I would have said.... "yep, I thought they might suck again this year"

Although he has zero power, he IS batting over .300.  Better than the .180 hitting stiffs that Renteria had batting 4th for most of the year.

13 minutes ago, bubba phillips said:

Although he has zero power, he IS batting over .300.  Better than the .180 hitting stiffs that Renteria had batting 4th for most of the year.

True, would much rather have him in there than Alonso. But he still has no business batting cleanup, kind of like Jose doesn't really have any business batting 3rd, but who else you gonna put there?

So does anyone else thing a good goal for Giolito is getting his ERA back under 3.00 by the end of the season? Do you think he can do it? It's at 3.39 entering tonight. 

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman

OMG Abreu walked!?!?!?

 

8 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said:

So does anyone else thing a good goal for Giolito is getting his ERA back under 3.00 by the end of the season? Do you think he can do it? It's at 3.39 entering tonight. 

Those Cubs games really messed his ERA up.  I think he'll end in the high 2's.

How in the hell am I the only one in the gamethread? Everyone else check out for the season???

Gio's starting tonight, there's still reason to watch. 

Edited August 5, 20197 yr by Jack Parkman

Just now, Jack Parkman said:

How in the hell am I the only one in the gamethread? everyone else check out for the season???

I'm here!