September 10, 20196 yr Levine this morning was asked about why everyone was saying this, and doesnt seem to think it's a great idea.
September 10, 20196 yr This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH.
September 10, 20196 yr We need good hitters. JD Martinez is a good hitter. Of course we should be highly interested. Any thought about anything else is non sense
September 10, 20196 yr 8 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: We need good hitters. JD Martinez is a good hitter. Of course we should be highly interested. Any thought about anything else is non sense Yes, our offense is not good. Take the upgrades and figure it out later (so long as, with the Rockies, you aren’t taking a SS/CF and putting him at 1b)
September 10, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I agree that the RF is the priority but DH has been the pits. RH really needs both positions upgraded substantially.
September 10, 20196 yr Look at the DH and RF stats the last few years. Please this is a no brainer. The White Sox need professional hitters and can afford a bad three year contract.
September 10, 20196 yr In five years from now, when people ask who won the Chris Sale trade, the correct answer will be JD Martinez. He will have won a World Series in Boston with Sale and one in Chicago with Moncada/Kopech.
September 10, 20196 yr If you are pinning your hopes on the White Sox signing JD Martinez, be prepared to be disappointed.
September 10, 20196 yr Severe 5.9 fWAR falloff to 3.1, just turned 32. Two years ago, was at 3.8...but also mixed in a 2.3 season (with Detroit), which has been his floor since leaving the Astros. Seems to be the exactly the kind of risky move the franchise hasn’t taken since Adam Dunn. Of course, this also keeps Abreu at 1B for at least the 2020 season, while they’re waiting on Vaughn. Probably puts them at the mid to high 70’s in wins if Kopech and Cease take major steps forward. Still need at least one more starting pitcher, another bat and one high quality right handed reliever to squint and think they’re an 81-85 win team. Would be the end of Collins, basically.
September 10, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I prefer Grandal and the 3 catcher system for covering DH. JD would of course be a massive upgrade if that is the way RH goes.
September 10, 20196 yr Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup.
September 10, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, chitown87 said: Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup. Mine would be: Robert Moncada Eloy JDM Abreu FA RF? McCann/Collins Tim Madrigal A lefty power bat would be really nice, but JDM would go a long way towards filling the DH/RF power & production void.
September 10, 20196 yr Completely agree on a lefty power bat. Just not sure how realistic that will be.
September 10, 20196 yr 16 minutes ago, chitown87 said: Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup. Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea.
September 10, 20196 yr 6 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea. fair
September 10, 20196 yr 1. Robert CF 2. Madrigal 2B 3. Moncada 3B 4. Marinez DH 5. Eloy LF 6. Abreu 1B 7. Calhoun RF 8. Anderson SS 9. McCann C No idea what you do with Collins in this scenario as he shouldn't just be relegated to the bench. Unless you straight platoon him McCann or give him about 60% of the catching starts then some starts at 1B and DH when guys have a day off. Edited lineup for those who think the 4-spot is way too low (lol) in the order for Martinez: 1. Robert CF 2. Moncada 3B 3. Marinez DH 4. Eloy LF 5. Abreu 1B 6. Calhoun RF 7. Anderson SS 8. McCann C 9. Madrigal 2B (not a bad way to hand it over to the top) Edited September 10, 20196 yr by soxfan2014
September 10, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I'll go ahead an take an elite hitter on the team.
September 10, 20196 yr 31 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Severe 5.9 fWAR falloff to 3.1, just turned 32. Two years ago, was at 3.8...but also mixed in a 2.3 season (with Detroit), which has been his floor since leaving the Astros. Seems to be the exactly the kind of risky move the franchise hasn’t taken since Adam Dunn. Of course, this also keeps Abreu at 1B for at least the 2020 season, while they’re waiting on Vaughn. Probably puts them at the mid to high 70’s in wins if Kopech and Cease take major steps forward. Still need at least one more starting pitcher, another bat and one high quality right handed reliever to squint and think they’re an 81-85 win team. Would be the end of Collins, basically. Did you use WAR to evaluate David Ortiz as well?
September 10, 20196 yr 13 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea. It's the 4-spot. It's not like you're sticking him 6th or 7th.
September 10, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Levine this morning was asked about why everyone was saying this, and doesnt seem to think it's a great idea. That's because Bruce Levine is a dumb ass
September 10, 20196 yr 10 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: 1. Robert CF 2. Madrigal 2B 3. Moncada 3B 4. Marinez DH 5. Eloy LF 6. Abreu 1B 7. Calhoun RF 8. Anderson SS 9. McCann C No idea what you do with Collins in this scenario as he shouldn't just be relegated to the bench. Unless you straight platoon him McCann or give him about 60% of the catching starts then some starts at 1B and DH when guys have a day off. Edited lineup for those who think the 4-spot is way too low (lol) in the order for Martinez: 1. Robert CF 2. Moncada 3B 3. Marinez DH 4. Eloy LF 5. Abreu 1B 6. Calhoun RF 7. Anderson SS 8. McCann C 9. Madrigal 2B (not a bad way to hand it over to the top) So much good stuff that you are under utilizing someone no matter how you do the lineup. Nice problem that even Ricky couldn't screw up.
September 10, 20196 yr 12 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: It's the 4-spot. It's not like you're sticking him 6th or 7th. I think he is referring to TA.
September 10, 20196 yr C 1B 2B SS 3B LF CF RF DH McCann-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-JD-Collins Collins-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-Leury-JD McCann-Collins-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-JD-Abreu You could basically use the DH to rotate JD,Abreu and Collins through.
September 10, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, poppysox said: So much good stuff that you are under utilizing someone no matter how you do the lineup. Nice problem that even Ricky couldn't screw up. Haha. Want to bet? JD has the permanent bunt sign.
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