I know there's been some hints from the Sox that they'll use in-house options for a back-up catcher, but are there any free agents out there that could be good to give a shot?  I think McCann was lightning in a bottle, and the chances of signing another one like him are slim.  However, are there any of interest?  I might be a bit concerned about relying on Collins or *shiver* Mercedes and having Grandal get worn down catching too many games.

After Realmuto and McCann, the talent drops off.
Tyler Flowers
Jason Castro
Curt Casali
Yadier Molina
Wilson Ramos
Robinson Chirinos
Kurt Suzuki
Austin Romine

...to name a few

Flowers would be a nice match to get back, but I have to imagine he is going to look for more PT.

Kurt Suzuki  Please Shahnta!

Kevin Smith! 

 

 

(Not really serious here)

Zachery Allen Collins.

Jason Castro is a guy the Sox really wanted a few years ago. Could it be another case of KW always gets his man?

2 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

Jason Castro is a guy the Sox really wanted a few years ago. Could it be another case of KW always gets his man?

I think he gets a starting spot somewhere (Angels or Astros)

Sox will probably use Collins as the backup. 

Maybe Jerry can talk Carlton Fisk out of retirement

3 minutes ago, Briro2021 said:

Maybe Jerry can talk Carlton Fisk out of retirement

& put him in LF so Eloy can DH 

Not saying he should be ahead of Zack Collins, but are we worried about Yermin's defense? The guy can obviously hit a bit.

Sorry I don't know Yermin very well.

Edited December 18, 20205 yr by KipWellsFan

1 minute ago, KipWellsFan said:

Not saying he should be ahead of Zack Collins, but are we worried about Yermin's defense? The guy can obviously hit a bit.

Sorry I don't know Yermin very well.

Yermin's defense is worse.

40 minutes ago, wegner said:

& put him in LF so Eloy can DH 

Might still be a better option.

Carlton Fisk 1986 dWAR -0.2 (31 games LF & 71 C)

Eloy Jimenez is already a -2.0 dWAR after 168 games. Would of played more but gets hurt trying every few months.

Did I miss the news that Tim Anderson got traded?

16 minutes ago, KipWellsFan said:

Not saying he should be ahead of Zack Collins, but are we worried about Yermin's defense? The guy can obviously hit a bit.

Sorry I don't know Yermin very well.

I am not worried about it.  I KNOW it is awful.

3 hours ago, Rounding_Third said:

Kurt Suzuki  Please Shahnta!

???????????????

3 hours ago, hogan873 said:

I know there's been some hints from the Sox that they'll use in-house options for a back-up catcher, but are there any free agents out there that could be good to give a shot?  I think McCann was lightning in a bottle, and the chances of signing another one like him are slim.  However, are there any of interest?  I might be a bit concerned about relying on Collins or *shiver* Mercedes and having Grandal get worn down catching too many games.

After Realmuto and McCann, the talent drops off.
Tyler Flowers
Jason Castro
Curt Casali
Yadier Molina
Wilson Ramos
Robinson Chirinos
Kurt Suzuki
Austin Romine

...to name a few

I’d be shocked if it wasn’t Yadier Molina. 

18 minutes ago, chetkincaid said:

I’d be shocked if it wasn’t Yadier Molina. 

I honestly think he gets a 1 year deal to start somewhere.

18 minutes ago, chetkincaid said:

I’d be shocked if it wasn’t Yadier Molina. 

Suzuki, Flowers, and Molina in that order.

54 minutes ago, poppysox said:

Suzuki, Flowers, and Molina in that order.

I would be shocked if they do this.  I really believe they have a Collins plan...I think all of this year they had him catching the top prospects in the alternate training sight teaching him how to be a catcher. ..coaching him every day.   They didn't need him in 2020 with McCann and Grandal so they taught him.   I've been a big supporter of Collins and I think a guy with an elite batters eye and elite power and a lefty bat has enormous value as a back up catcher/dh/1B guy.  Bringing on some old free agent catcher seems more 2018 White Sox than 2021 White Sox.  

3 hours ago, thxfrthmmrs said:

Did I miss the news that Tim Anderson got traded?

May this never die.

3 hours ago, thxfrthmmrs said:

Did I miss the news that Tim Anderson got traded?

He's the starter.

Duh.

2 hours ago, michelangelosmonkey said:

I would be shocked if they do this.  I really believe they have a Collins plan...I think all of this year they had him catching the top prospects in the alternate training sight teaching him how to be a catcher. ..coaching him every day.   They didn't need him in 2020 with McCann and Grandal so they taught him.   I've been a big supporter of Collins and I think a guy with an elite batters eye and elite power and a lefty bat has enormous value as a back up catcher/dh/1B guy.  Bringing on some old free agent catcher seems more 2018 White Sox than 2021 White Sox.  

You could be right....but I think they will let him catch every day at AAA.  

1 hour ago, poppysox said:

You could be right....but I think they will let him catch every day at AAA.  

i think he either is a major leaguer this year or never will be.  He will be 26 by opening day. I also think he probably caught the equivalent of 1/2 a AAA season this year...they had him calling games, working with pitchers, figuring out their stuff...he was just doing it behind the scenes.  They also wouldn't be requiring him to be full time starter...just catch 50 games.   He's caught games in the majors before and wasn't terrible.   If he is sent to AAA that means they don't believe in him and never will.  I think they believe in him.  

Curt Casali is probably the best fit if they're looking for a 1-for-1 replacement of McCann since Casali is really solid at hitting lefties. Grandal doesn't really have platoon splits either way so I'm not sure if that's necessary though.