ChiSox buy Cishek by the sea shore ?

Edited January 7, 20206 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

Solid move.  He has a lot of wear and tear from the past couple of years, but has been a productive reliever and is a good veteran and the option year on the back-end is nice. Relievers are always fluky so you never know what will happen, but collect a few of them and you should be able to get to a good spot.  I still don't buy Colome as the long-term closer on a contending team and think they have one more move left (which if you do it...shifts the pen dynamic significantly).  

How did fake Steve Cishek miss this???

Trade for Edwin Diaz and then this team will be ready to go to war.

I like it.  Gives them a different look they haven't had in a while.  

10 minutes ago, Princess Dye said:

Looks like his sources were on target with this:

 

Not Bruce needs a proofreader or less booze .

Edited January 7, 20206 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

2 minutes ago, Princess Dye said:

Looks like his sources were on target with this:

 

Hahahahah Fake Bruce LeVine actually got one right ??

2 minutes ago, Princess Dye said:

Looks like his sources were on target with this:

 

Steve Chisex lol

3 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Sox buy Cishek by the sea shore ?

Chisox

4 minutes ago, SouthWallace said:

So now we need 2 40 man spots, yes?  Curious to see who goes.

I just hope they keep Yermin Mercedes, at least through ST.  I want to see him hit at MLB level.

Just now, oldsox said:

I just hope they keep Yermin Mercedes, at least through ST.  I want to see him hit at MLB level.

I'd hate to lose Yermin before he ever gets a shot, but I don't want to lose McCann or Collins either.

4 minutes ago, Quin said:

How did fake Steve Cishek miss this???

 

That's what Spring Training is for, among other things.

Did not expect him getting less than 2 years guaranteed, this makes me like the acquisition even better (I like the contract more than the pitcher).  If he burns out you can easily dispose of him and keep moving. 

 

He's 6'6?? I've watched this dude pitch like 30 times and I was positive he was a normal sized dude. 

8 minutes ago, mqr said:

This has gotta be it right? It's nice to have everything tied up in a bow a week into January vs nail biting into March. 

I imagine the only additional moves this team would make would be large, marquee moves, for the future. Likely nothing happens but I imagine rick is still working on that young and controllable front.

10 minutes ago, flavum said:

Pretty much sums it up. Like the move today, but who the hell knows with bullpen arms year-to-year. Just got to collect as many as possible, and figure it out as you go.

This is very true. I also like that we have more options once Rodon and Kopech return. 

Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I imagine the only additional moves this team would make would be large, marquee moves, for the future. Likely nothing happens but I imagine rick is still working on that young and controllable front.

This as well. If a superstar opportunity came up, I think they would be all ears, but it is nice to know they have this team positioned to where if a chunk of their signings are solid players (not stars..just solid player) and their young players continue to grow and develop, they will be in a really nice position.  

I also think if Ozuna or Castellanos market really tanks like I believe is possible, the White Sox may circle back on a shorter deal.

1 minute ago, SonofaRoache said:

This is very true. I also like that we have more options once Rodon and Kopech return. 

Yeah, this is why I didnt want to give longer deals to the other guys who signed. Too much volatility in that market and the sox have very high end talent in the RP world in their minor leagues.

8 minutes ago, mqr said:

This has gotta be it right? It's nice to have everything tied up in a bow a week into January vs nail biting into March. 

They aren’t done yet. They may sign or trade for one more reliever and sign a utility or possibly a platoon player for RF. 

 

Cishek got overused by Maddon last year and was brutal before he finally got put on the DL for a hip injury. He came back and did a bit better in September but struggled with control. Hopefully he's closer to his 2019 first half production with us. Our bullpen depth should allow Ricky to use him less. Here's to hoping Marshall keeps outpitching his peripherals and Herrera doesn't completely suck.

Edited January 7, 20206 yr by chw42

2 minutes ago, mqr said:

He's 6'6?? I've watched this dude pitch like 30 times and I was positive he was a normal sized dude. 

It's the delivery. I hated him on the Cubs and swore up and down to DaughterofaRoache his delivery motion should be banned. Now that he is here, I love him and that delivery. 

25 minutes ago, Baron said:

 

thought this was amusing. Not that's going to be closing. 

His last blown save was against the Sox ?

Quite the wild pitch against the Cubbies...just a bit outside!!!

I counted 7 home runs in that montage...just keep the ball down Steve