Lillian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Amongst all of this complaining, has anyone mentioned that it was actually a pretty nice catch? Yes, I know that a right fielder with average speed, would likely have caught the ball on the run and stayed on his feet. Nevertheless, that play, as well as several that he made last year, demonstrate that he's more than adequate with his glove. He just can't overcome his lack of foot speed. If he were to try another position, other than first base, he would probably be better suited for the "hot corner". I wonder if he ever muses; "Maybe I should have been a catcher". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Dick Allen said: For the record, I was first in with hip pointer. If you guys need any other inside info, just remember, I am not Steve Cishek. Game thread it was me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, VAfan said: Everyone calling for an outfielder is supporting benching Vaughn against all but lefties. Just make sure you add that point to your comments. Personally I think it's fine if he has a season in Charlotte. Abreu sounds like he's retiring after this season so just wait a year. Edited March 28, 2022 by Jack Parkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, VAfan said: Everyone calling for an outfielder is supporting benching Vaughn against all but lefties. Just make sure you add that point to your comments. Why can't Vaughn be the primary DH, while also giving Eloy and Abreu time off in LF and at 1B? Sheets could start in AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, VAfan said: Everyone calling for an outfielder is supporting benching Vaughn against all but lefties. Just make sure you add that point to your comments. No they aren't. They just want a mostly RH lineup with Vaughn in LF as if he wouldn't dive there too. Eloy goes to DH. Sheets in the minors. If Eloy stays in LF and Vaughn doesn't play RF then Sheets is still the odd man out at DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Polar Bear said: Who would have thought it was so minor. Oh I know, maybe those that know more than the comman fan Maybe try spell check before trying to dunk on people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 He can STFU already please and thanks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Tnetennba said: He can STFU already please and thanks. If you didn't know it was over before, now you do. Tony has spoken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 He shouldn't have been in the game. Get a couple OFrs and he can be backup at DH. There was a chance he would have lit up AAA last year. He's getting rushed along and forced out of position. And does he really benefit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quin Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 54 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: Shouldn't this be merged with the other injury thread? Why have two competing threads? Don't say I never did nothin' Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, VAfan said: Everyone calling for an outfielder is supporting benching Vaughn against all but lefties. Just make sure you add that point to your comments. Nope, only those that refuse to see the available ABs for him. There is no reason you bench him over lesser players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ptatc said: Don't you start talking positive about the Sox. You will he labeled as a a person to carry their water or be mocked as a person who just doesn't see reality. You should also be careful. I know a few mods who might mock you for having your feelings hurt or feeling sorry for yourself.But you are a medical professional so they wouldn't dare. By the way to make it clear ,I'm always good with most of your posts. No 2 people always agree 100% but I know you are a baseball fan for the love of the game and the simple pleasures it brings you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Yes, Mr. La Russa, there are players in the organization who can handle RF. The problem is, there aren't any who can handle both RF and right handed pitchers. We don't need a right fielder, as much as we need a LH bat, who happens to play a decent RF. We hear that there's one, who is unsigned. His name is Michael Conforto. Ever hear of him? Edited March 28, 2022 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 19 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If you didn't know it was over before, now you do. Tony has spoken. The great Tony La Russa has spoken indeed. Prepare yourselves for Leury Garcia starting in RF every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Vaughn out 1-2 years with pointless hip injury. Adam Engel ready to dominate. Gavin Sheets also prepared after his dad was hitting him fly balls the last two winters. Conforto not ready unless more money is tendered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: He can STFU already please and thanks. I mean, this was obvious listening to the White Sox Talk podcast where Merkin says the Sox have in house options with Micker, Sheets, and Engel and then Chuck interviews Micker and Sheets. But then also, this lineup needs a fucking left handed hitter that is a natural right fielder, Tony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 OK Tony. Almost daily, I am reminded why I was so glad Hawk fired him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If you didn't know it was over before, now you do. Tony has spoken. And I won't ever disagree with it. Going 4 or 5 years on the outfielder people want is just crazy. It works for 1 year, 2 years at best and even than it will be an overpay. Conforto is just not that good and I'm not giving 4-5 years on someone coming off his worse year in his career...nope. A front-line starting pitcher, a cost controlled guy like Ketel Marte (who is a true difference maker I can see). I would have been fine with Correa (even without a position) cause he's an elite level talent. Go right ahead. Conforto is not that and while he is left handed the reality is he is, just like the many other RF options we have, a lousy defensive outfielder (which is my real problem). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Quin said: I mean, this was obvious listening to the White Sox Talk podcast where Merkin says the Sox have in house options with Micker, Sheets, and Engel and then Chuck interviews Micker and Sheets. But then also, this lineup needs a fucking left handed hitter that is a natural right fielder, Tony. Conforto is not a good fielder. He is a lefty - but spending 100M and 5 years on a lefty probably isn't the difference in this club making the series or not. I'd rather spend that money on a Gio long term deal while leveraging some of our internal options a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Quin said: I mean, this was obvious listening to the White Sox Talk podcast where Merkin says the Sox have in house options with Micker, Sheets, and Engel and then Chuck interviews Micker and Sheets. But then also, this lineup needs a fucking left handed hitter that is a natural right fielder, Tony. It's been obvious for a while that they weren't going to add anyone significant. But I could do w/o him being a smug prick about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBallHitDeep_WAYBack Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: James Fox, beat a dead horse with that comment holy moly buddy. Tony La Russa knows HOW TO WIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Maybe try spell check before trying to dunk on people. Still a dunk 16 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: He can STFU already please and thanks. Oops i spilled the beans here before I told reporters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, VAfan said: Everyone calling for an outfielder is supporting benching Vaughn against all but lefties. Just make sure you add that point to your comments. Nope. Most of us make the point in our plan that Sheets would go be depth in AAA. I'm sure the combo Eloy, Conforto, Vaughn, Abreu will see some time on the IL eventually. The at bats will be there in the majors for Sheets. Edited March 28, 2022 by Bob Sacamano 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said: Nope. Most of us make the point in our plan that Sheets would go be depth in AAA. You want a real RF. You. Are. NOT. A. White Sox. Fan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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