March 28, 20224 yr 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".
March 28, 20224 yr 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 .
March 28, 20224 yr 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, 20224 yr by Jack Parkman
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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?
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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, 20224 yr by Lillian
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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).
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
March 28, 20224 yr 18 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: James Fox, beat a dead horse with that comment holy moly buddy. Tony La Russa knows HOW TO WIN.
March 28, 20224 yr 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
March 28, 20224 yr 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, 20224 yr by Bob Sacamano
March 28, 20224 yr 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.
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