9 minutes ago, Moan4Yoan said:

They still need a right-handed complement to Mazara in RF.  Since both Merkin and Steve Stone mentioned it recently, I don’t think the Sox will stick with Engel as that guy.

Doesn't Leury have great RH splits?

25 minutes ago, Quin said:

So how do we feel about this compared to Castellanos?

Less defensive flexibility (not saying much considering NC's skill in the OF), lower average, more power, roughly equal OBP, and more flexibility for the future.

I think I prefer EE's power in the Cell / leaves room for Vaughn in the future.

I prefer EE over Castellanos.  If both would take one year deals, I’d go with Nick simply due to flexibility but that’s not happening.  Plus this allows us to make a serious offer to Springer next offseason.

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

2 minutes ago, Chisox378 said:

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

Lol no

3 minutes ago, Chisox378 said:

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

Wow, you don’t baseball much do you?

22 minutes ago, Quin said:

I think they're done with bats, with Engel as the defensive sub and Leury as the super sub. 

With Collins/McCann, we could carry a 5 man bench with the new 26 person roster. I guess it comes down to how we feel with Yermin as the third catcher.

I don’t see enough playing time for both McCann & Collins with EE as DH.  I think one of them is moved or Collins starts the year in AAA.  I’m also certain they add at least one more bench piece.

9 minutes ago, Chisox378 said:

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

I agree.  Mazara will be our starting CF and Collins to RF but only against LHP.

@Y2Jimmy0 can you please let us know if what southsidesox is reporting is true? 

1 minute ago, BackDoorBreach said:

I agree.  Mazara will be our starting CF and Collins to RF but only against LHP.

And Greg will also get his wish and Tim Anderson will move to catcher.

It will be like some 12 year old kid’s custom MLB The Show lineup.

12 minutes ago, KrankinSox said:

Lol no

Don’t feed the troll!

1 minute ago, Moan4Yoan said:

And Greg will also get his wish and Tim Anderson will move to catcher.

It will be like some 12 year old kid’s custom MLB The Show lineup.

?? it's funny because he reads like a bit but isn't one.

4 minutes ago, BackDoorBreach said:

I agree.  Mazara will be our starting CF and Collins to RF but only against LHP.

You forgot Encarnacion in LF. Lol.

2 minutes ago, HoosierSox said:

You forgot Encarnacion in LF. Lol.

This is what peak Joe Maddon looks like whether you like it or not.

20 minutes ago, Chisox378 said:

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

What do you put in your eggnog for Christmas?

1 minute ago, thxfrthmmrs said:

What do you put in your eggnog for Christmas?

Liquid meth.

29 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I prefer EE over Castellanos.  If both would take one year deals, I’d go with Nick simply due to flexibility but that’s not happening.  Plus this allows us to make a serious offer to Springer next offseason.

You think we’ll still make a serious offer to Springer after landing Betts? Can’t say I agree with going after both. 

4 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said:

You think we’ll still make a serious offer to Springer after landing Betts? Can’t say I agree with going after both. 

That's how good teams build their rosters. Can never have too many good players.

Hoping that this will officially be announced tomorrow.

2 hours ago, Chisox378 said:

So if we do sign EE, which is a signing I am not hot on, what happens to Collins? Mazara to CF, Collins can play RF? I would do that and train Collins for RF.  Otherwise Collins looks to be in AAA for season.

WTF

1 minute ago, hogan873 said:

WTF

The dude keeps forgetting Luis Robert exists.

18 minutes ago, Quin said:

The dude keeps forgetting Luis Robert exists.

He says he’s “too raw”. 

4 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

He says he’s “too raw”. 

Lol. Best Sox prospect since Frank Thomas is “too raw”

 the lineup looks good enough with EE to absorb a fair amount of “rawness” from both Madrigal and Robert