March 31, 20233 yr Just now, Chicago White Sox said: Wow…I will never forget that insane DSL walk rate he put up Yea. I had high hopes. Baseball is hard.
March 31, 20233 yr Really hoping for a big year from Burke. 60% of the Sox' starting rotation contracts-out after this season (although I think they have an option for a 2nd year of Clevenger).
March 31, 20233 yr 4 hours ago, GreenSox said: Really hoping for a big year from Burke. 60% of the Sox' starting rotation contracts-out after this season (although I think they have an option for a 2nd year of Clevenger). We have control of Cease, Lynn, & Kopech for next year.
March 31, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: We have control of Cease, Lynn, & Kopech for next year. And Clevinger technically
March 31, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: We have control of Cease, Lynn, & Kopech for next year. Thanks, I missed that Lynn option. Anyway, we will have a need for starting pitching next year (and hopefully not before).
March 31, 20233 yr 1 minute ago, GreenSox said: Thanks, I missed that Lynn option. Anyway, we will have a need for starting pitching next year (and hopefully not before). I imagine the Sox will sign a free agent pitcher and then go internal with the other spot (Martin, Burke, Mena, etc.).
April 2, 20233 yr Haseley staying hot in Charlotte. 2-3 today with 2 walks, a stolen base, and a walkoff 2 run HR. Edited April 2, 20233 yr by Autumn Dreamin
April 2, 20233 yr On 3/30/2023 at 10:44 PM, DirtySox said: Seems Benyamin Bailey was released. I remember being high on him. Oh, well......
April 2, 20233 yr On 3/31/2023 at 8:16 AM, GreenSox said: Really hoping for a big year from Burke. 60% of the Sox' starting rotation contracts-out after this season (although I think they have an option for a 2nd year of Clevenger). I also think a next wave could be options for 2024 like Cristian Mena, Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Thompson
April 2, 20233 yr 7 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: I also think a next wave could be options for 2024 like Cristian Mena, Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Thompson Good call. Mena apparently looked good on the backfields. He could come pretty quick. Saw you Sosa prediction on Twitter. I think it is spot on. Any chance Haseley > Sheets?
April 5, 20233 yr Birmingham gonna be a fun one. Hope Colson isn't out too long. Remember in November when Josh Nelson said he wouldn't protect a rule 5 eligible Jose Rodriguez? Edited April 5, 20233 yr by DirtySox
April 5, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, DirtySox said: Birmingham gonna be a fun one. Hope Colson isn't out too long. Remember in November when Josh Nelson said he wouldn't protect a rule 5 eligible Jose Rodriguez? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Certainly a take I didn't agree with that's for sure.
April 5, 20233 yr On 4/1/2023 at 9:41 PM, Autumn Dreamin said: Haseley staying hot in Charlotte. 2-3 today with 2 walks, a stolen base, and a walkoff 2 run HR. I choose to accept new Super Haseley as my lord and savior.
April 5, 20233 yr I wrote a feature on Jacob Burke if anyone is interested: https://soxmachine.com/2023/04/white-sox-jacob-burke-is-out-to-prove-he-will-become-a-major-league-centerfielder/
April 5, 20233 yr BA had prospect breakout articles up today. More White Sox mentions then we are used to I'd say. Quote LHP Noah Schultz, White Sox Extended spring training • Age 19 The appeal of Schultz is hard to miss. He’s a 6-foot-9 lefthander who delivers high-90s fastballs from a low release angle. It’s an atypical look that has the potential to give pro hitters fits. Schultz has advanced feel for his mid-80s slider and throws a changeup that will be a developmental focus this season. If he throws enough strikes, Schultz has upside to match his stature. He was sidelined with a left flexor strain and should join Low-A Kannapolis when healthy. Quote RHP Peyton Pallette, White Sox Low-A Kannapolis • Age: 21 Prior to Tommy John surgery in early 2022, the Arkansas righthander was earmarked for the first round, but risk aversion led him to fall to the White Sox in the second round. Whether he can get back to his college arsenal—a 93-95 mph fastball, a plus, high-spin curveball and a serviceable changeup—remains to be seen, but from the look that Josh Norris got, that seems possible. It may take a while for us to get a good feel for how he will fare against upper-level pro hitters, but this is a selection similar to Mason Miller, Walker Buehler and possibly Jake Eder, where a prospect is somewhat forgotten because of injury but in hindsight shouldn’t have left our consciousness in the first place. Cristian Mena and Bryan Ramos were also listed under "other third basemen" and "other pitchers." https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/matts-prospect-breakout-team-for-2023/ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/dylans-prospect-breakout-team-for-2023/ Edited April 5, 20233 yr by DirtySox
April 5, 20233 yr On 3/30/2023 at 9:44 PM, DirtySox said: Seems Benyamin Bailey was released. Bummer. I was pretty excited about him a year ago.
April 6, 20233 yr In case anyone missed it, there's two innings of Peyton Pallette backfield video in the article below. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/prospect-report-white-soxs-pallette-debuts-on-back-fields/
April 6, 20233 yr 8 hours ago, Sleepy Harold said: In case anyone missed it, there's two innings of Peyton Pallette backfield video in the article below. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/prospect-report-white-soxs-pallette-debuts-on-back-fields/ Yeah that video is awesome. Great stuff from BA.
April 6, 20233 yr Mena on the 50 prospects standing out to scouts in spring training article. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/50-prospects-standing-out-to-scouts-in-2023-spring-training/ Quote Cristian Mena, RHP, White Sox Mena has been outstanding in his young pro career but still retains a relatively low profile considering his age and performance relative to his level. The righthander, who will pitch all season at 20 years old, boasts a three-pitch mix and a level of poise befitting a much more veteran player. He starts his mix with a low-90s fastball that peaks around 95 and complements it with a top-down curveball in the low 80s and a changeup in the high 80s that projects to be above-average. Mena finished the 2022 season in Double-A as part of Chicago’s “Project Birmingham” and should return to the level in 2023, when he’ll likely be one of the youngest pitchers in the classification. The mention of the changeup projecting to be above average is a good sign. Not much else that we didn't already know though. Edited April 6, 20233 yr by DirtySox
April 6, 20233 yr Maybe it's just me, but boy does the farm seem much more interesting than in years past. Stoked for games to begin. Hope the injured folks aren't out too long.
April 6, 20233 yr JJ Cooper talked with scouts on prospects that stood out in ST backfields: Christian Mena was only sox to make the list. Incredible how young he still is and he'll be in AA.
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