37 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

 

Has he only come out of the pen? Or has he also started? Tough to tell from that blurb. 

1 minute ago, SoxBlanco said:

Has he only come out of the pen? Or has he also started? Tough to tell from that blurb. 

Sounds like he has started, but has come on stronger as a reliever. 

2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

Sounds like he has started, but has come on stronger as a reliever. 

I was making fun of the blurb because it said the exact same thing in back to back sentences.

52 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/prospects/sf-giants-prospects-casey-schmitt-nick-swiney-baseball-america-tools

This is the type of report you like to see. Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough

28 minutes ago, elrockinMT said:

This is the type of report you like to see. Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough

Jerry? Is that you?

"What do you mean there is no more $$ to spend on relief pitchers??  Who's available in the Rule 5?"

No reason not to make this pick. The last couple spots on the staff should be open to competition, might as well pick up as many options as possible

Ideally even Diekman should be on the bubble. He has never been that good really

25 minutes ago, FourEyesShottenhoffer said:

Ideally even Diekman should be on the bubble. He has never been that good really

Sure. How do you plan to get rid of him? He's on a major league guaranteed contract. Cutting him on opening day costs $4.5 million. 

Gallo is a plus defender in RF right? If so, I probably put Colas in LF.

34 minutes ago, FourEyesShottenhoffer said:

Ideally even Diekman should be on the bubble. He has never been that good really

They won't cut him, but he is tradeable.

9 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Sure. How do you plan to get rid of him? He's on a major league guaranteed contract. Cutting him on opening day costs $4.5 million. 

I said ideally. Obviously the Sox won’t cut him. Dude has averaged 5+ walks per nine for six straight years. Ideally they wouldn’t have traded for him in the first place

46 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Gallo is a plus defender in RF right? If so, I probably put Colas in LF.

Colas is also a plus defender in right.  Whichever way you go, you can't be wrong.  Also, I like that Oscar throws lefty. That's a sizable advantage in right.

I’m picturing Hahn with his feet up on his desk puffing on a cigar celebrating this move. 

There's our off season signing 

Here is an interesting writeup I came across.

https://rogermunter.substack.com/p/rule-5-decision-nick-avila

Talks about his re-worked repertoire he used this year.

 

9 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

 

HIs delivery reminds me of Karinchak.

On 12/7/2022 at 2:25 PM, Chicago White Sox said:

I like it!  I hate Hahn a little bit less now!

If you thought Hendriks might be traded picking up arms could solidify taking that position. Everyone moves up a notch. Lopez, Graveman, Bummer , Lambert then the rest. Avila,Kelly, Diekman, Ruiz. Crochet either put in the minors upon his return in August. Barring any trades of course if Hendriks goes.

Edited December 11, 20223 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

As much as a lot of us hate everything the Sox do, this was a worthwhile flier for the Rule V

Too bad they cancelled Soxfest. Nick Avila and Victor Reyes could have been introduced as the big offseason acquisitions.

11 hours ago, Heads22 said:

As much as a lot of us hate everything the Sox do, this was a worthwhile flier for the Rule V

Yes.  He's probably better than a few already on the roster.

He is worth a chance. Wish  we had taken a couple more. Set up a competition from the beginning.  With the cost of pitching, even having to keep on a roster, league minimum arms have some value.   If they look good but you have no room, flip ‘em   

Edited December 11, 20223 yr by BamaDoc