February 25, 20206 yr Who does everyone thinks get the nod as the 26th man? I am really liking Yermin right now. All this guy does is hit.
February 25, 20206 yr Assuming Leury opens at 2B and Mendick is the backup IF, probably Romine or Cuthbert. Someone who gets dfa'd when Madrigal is ready.
February 25, 20206 yr I have a feeling that Delmonico will soon be added to this discussion. The history Stone shared yesterday, about Nickey's painful injury and how he is now feeling 100%, coupled with his positive mechanical changes, working with Menechino, were all a revelation to me. At this early point in the season, I'd favor either Mercedes or Delmonico. Once Madrigal is added to the 26 man roster, I'd like to see the 4 bench players consist of Engel, Leury, McCann and one of those two.
February 25, 20206 yr 39 minutes ago, Lillian said: I have a feeling that Delmonico will soon be added to this discussion. The history Stone shared yesterday, about Nickey's painful injury and how he is now feeling 100%, coupled with his positive mechanical changes, working with Menechino, were all a revelation to me. At this early point in the season, I'd favor either Mercedes or Delmonico. Once Madrigal is added to the 26 man roster, I'd like to see the 4 bench players consist of Engel, Leury, McCann and one of those two. Mendick is our primary reserve IF and I really don’t see that changing. If anyone were to get bumped for Delmonico it would likely be Engel and that seems incredibly unlikely. And the only chance for Mercedes to make the team is with a five man bench IMO.
February 25, 20206 yr 22 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Mendick is our primary reserve IF and I really don’t see that changing. If anyone were to get bumped for Delmonico it would likely be Engel and that seems incredibly unlikely. And the only chance for Mercedes to make the team is with a five man bench IMO. Again, once Madrigal is added, I would expect Leury to be the primary reserve infielder. He should be ahead of Mendick, especially considering that Leury has a $3,5 Million contract. I think Mendick returns to Charlotte, once Madrigal is given second base. Engel is a better choice for the 4TH outfielder, to provide late inning defense, as well as a possible platoon partner for Mazara. I don't see the Sox carrying a 5TH Bench player. I think there will be 13 pitchers and 13 position players. Edited February 25, 20206 yr by Lillian
February 25, 20206 yr 27 minutes ago, Lillian said: Again, once Madrigal is added, I would expect Leury to be the primary reserve infielder. He should be ahead of Mendick, especially considering that Leury has a $3,5 Million contract. I think Mendick returns to Charlotte, once Madrigal is given second base. Engel is a better choice for the 4TH outfielder, to provide late inning defense, as well as a possible platoon partner for Mazara. I don't see the Sox carrying a 5TH Bench player. I think there will be 13 pitchers and 13 position players. I really don’t think the Sox plan on using Leury as the primary reserve IF. I’m almost certain that role will go to Mendick. Once Madrigal is up, Leury’s role should be platoon RF and versatile utility guy. Engel will likely be the final bench piece as Robert’s main backup and late inning defensive replacement for Eloy and/or Mazara. I would honestly be shocked at this point if those guys and McCann weren’t our bench come May.
February 25, 20206 yr 52 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: I really don’t think the Sox plan on using Leury as the primary reserve IF. I’m almost certain that role will go to Mendick. Once Madrigal is up, Leury’s role should be platoon RF and versatile utility guy. Engel will likely be the final bench piece as Robert’s main backup and late inning defensive replacement for Eloy and/or Mazara. I would honestly be shocked at this point if those guys and McCann weren’t our bench come May. That wouldn't be my choice, but you may be right. It will be interesting to see how well some of these guys perform, this Spring, and what they ultimately decide to do with the roster. I personally don't think that there is enough difference in the offense, between Leury and Engel, versus LHP, to give the platoon role to Leury. I prefer Engels defense.
February 25, 20206 yr 2 minutes ago, Lillian said: That wouldn't be my choice, but you may be right. It will be interesting to see how well some of these guys perform, this Spring, and what they ultimately decide to do with the roster. I personally don't think that there is enough difference in the offense, between Leury and Engel, versus LHP, to give the platoon role to Leury. I prefer Engels defense. Engel has been an absolutely horrible hitter against major league pitching outside of 83 BABIP fueled plate appearances against LHP last year. He’s going to need to prove himself over a much larger sample before I feel confident in handing him the RF platoon role over Leury. Also, Adam also doesn’t have a great arm, so defensively I’m not sure he’s better in RF than García.
February 25, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: Engel has been an absolutely horrible hitter against major league pitching outside of 83 BABIP fueled plate appearances against LHP last year. He’s going to need to prove himself over a much larger sample before I feel confident in handing him the RF platoon role over Leury. Also, Adam also doesn’t have a great arm, so defensively I’m not sure he’s better in RF than García. Then you shift Robert to right and move Engel to center on those days. Robert has an elite arm for Center and a + arm in right.
February 25, 20206 yr I'd go with Collins. But his stay will be short. The 26 man roster is mostly set. Maybe last bullpen spot is open, but its almost certain to go to Fulmer for one last chance unless he has a disastrous ST. Can't imagine Engel or Mendick will be left off. Highly doubt a couple nice early ST games from Delmonico puts him back in the picture. Maybe they give the nod to Romine or Cuthbert just because they'll be easy to DFA, but I'd lean Collins. Position players: Abreu, Garcia, Anderson, Moncada, Eloy, Robert, Mazara, Encarnacion, Grandal, McCann, Engel, Mendick, Collins Pitchers: Giolito, Lopez, Keuchel, Cease, Gonzalez, Colome, Herrera, Bummer, Fry, Cishek, Marshall, Cordero, Fulmer
February 25, 20206 yr 4 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: When would Yermin play? Who do you even PH him for other than 2B/RF? Basically no at bats for Mercedes or Collins until there is an injury. No at bats for Delmonico either - who is he gonna play over? I said Collins at first blush, but with some more thought, I bet it'd Romine or Cuthbert who will be DFA's upon Madrigal's arrival.
February 25, 20206 yr 45 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Basically no at bats for Mercedes or Collins until there is an injury. No at bats for Delmonico either - who is he gonna play over? I said Collins at first blush, but with some more thought, I bet it'd Romine or Cuthbert who will be DFA's upon Madrigal's arrival. Yeah just guys who add depth at multiple spots in case of injuries that are easy to get rid of. Edited February 25, 20206 yr by soxfan2014
February 25, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: Position players: Abreu, Garcia, Anderson, Moncada, Eloy, Robert, Mazara, Encarnacion, Grandal, McCann, Engel, Mendick, Pitchers: Giolito, Lopez, Keuchel, Cease, Gonzalez, Colome, Herrera, Bummer, Fry, Cishek, Marshall, Cordero, Fulmer This is how I see it shaking out too. Romine or Cuthbert make the OD roster and are cut when Madrigal arrives. Delmonico, Collins, Mercedes etc in AAA for injury depth.
February 25, 20206 yr I have a tough time believing that it won't be another bullpen arm. Is that allowed with the 26th man?
February 25, 20206 yr 13 minutes ago, knightni said: I have a tough time believing that it won't be another bullpen arm. Is that allowed with the 26th man? Maximum 13 pitchers. So won't be an extra pitcher.
February 25, 20206 yr Delmonico can do well for himself to get back in the next man up conversation in the spring, but there is 0.0000 chance he's on the opening day roster,
February 25, 20206 yr 14 minutes ago, knightni said: I have a tough time believing that it won't be another bullpen arm. Is that allowed with the 26th man? It is allowed, but only up to 13 pitchers. The Sox have used an 8-man pen for the better part of the past 3-4 years so it will be a bench player in our case.
February 25, 20206 yr Author 7 minutes ago, mqr said: Delmonico can do well for himself to get back in the next man up conversation in the spring, but there is 0.0000 chance he's on the opening day roster, But but his number is in the 20s, they are foreshadowing him making the roster /S
February 26, 20206 yr I wonder if Gennett's medicals are keeping him from signing with anyone. At this point a minor league deal wouldn't be a terrible idea .
February 26, 20206 yr Author Found this interesting about the 26th man. In Merkin’s latest inbox: Will there be a real competition between [Zack] Collins and [Yermin] Mercedes for the 26th roster spot? -- Vince, Melrose Park, Ill., @vinnyc52 It won’t just be a competition between Zack Collins and Yermin Mercedes. Veteran non-roster infielders such as Cheslor Cuthbert and Andrew Romine are in play for the final roster spot, as is Seby Zavala, if Chicago decides to go with a third catcher, or Nicky Delmonico, if the team wants another left-handed bat. There’s also a real possibility that the 26th man will be someone the White Sox acquire during Spring Training. With the White Sox lineup set and sturdy, the 26th man will be taking more of a pinch-hitter/part-time role, and I’m not sure the White Sox want Collins to have such infrequent playing time. Mercedes is a viable option, as he possesses big-time power and he is considered a decent receiver behind the plate.
February 27, 20206 yr I have Madrigal starting on OD. If that is what happens then Mendick might not be needed on the roster. So the bench I have is McCann, Leury, Engel and whoever wins the 26th spot in Spring Training.
February 27, 20206 yr I want it to be Yermin because he deserves it. Dude more than paid his dues in the minors.
February 27, 20206 yr 11 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said: I want it to be Yermin because he deserves it. Dude more than paid his dues in the minors. Pinch hitting for Leury for a few weeks/month? Edit: just checked and we do play in NL parks 3 times the first month and a half so if Madrigal hasn't taken the spot by then, we could have the extra bat off the bench. Also might be easier to keep him over someone like Romine or Cuthbert because he's already on the 40-man. Edited February 27, 20206 yr by soxfan2014
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