I wish they would have developed him to bat left handed and play right field. He’d fit perfectly in the ‘23 lineup.

I won't go on a tangent. I'll just say I love his ability, his contributions to the Sox and am deeply disappointed he's now with the Stros. I do think the White Sox will miss him. Would be nice to make a splash and acquire somebody of note after losing him. Can't see how the Sox plan on selling this team w/out a stud.

That said ... thanks Jose for the memories.

2 hours ago, ShoeLessRob said:

I hope he hits like three homers in the opening series. 

They didn’t push back the start of the season to July, did they?

Jose Abreu Opening Series Statistics (March/April)

• 2022 @ DET 1.007 OPS, 6 R, 2 RBI
• 2021 @ LA .768 OPS, 1 HR, 4 RBI
• 2019 @ KC .909 OPS, 2 HR, 4 RBI
• 2018 @ KC .958 OPS, 1 HR, 2 RBI
• 2017 vs. DET 1.000 OPS, 2 RBI
• 2016 @ OAK .896 OPS, 1 HR, 3 RBI
• 2015 @ KC 1.061 OPS, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• 2014 vs. MIN 1.283 OPS, 5 RBI

“Don’t ever take sides with anyone against Abreu again.”

 

 

1 hour ago, SoxBlanco said:

They didn’t push back the start of the season to July, did they?

I’m very curious how he performs in a year round warmer climate area. 

12 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said:

I’m very curious how he performs in a year round warmer climate area. 

Yeah, good call. I’ve always wondered if his April struggles were due to cold or simply taking a while to shake the offseason rust off.