January 25, 20233 yr I don't think his swing could kill a gnat so better hope is just that we get some babip good luck and at that point is defense is a huge multiplier. I mean honestly he's pretty much the billy hamilton version of the infield (less speed, greater contact equals it out)
January 25, 20233 yr 4 minutes ago, bmags said: I don't think his swing could kill a gnat so better hope is just that we get some babip good luck and at that point is defense is a huge multiplier. I mean honestly he's pretty much the billy hamilton version of the infield (less speed, greater contact equals it out) That's pretty solid TBH.
January 25, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: f*** it. Float that $3.7M number to a guy like Andrus and see if he bites. I was being sarcastic and would much rather see Romy at 2B. This team needs hungry players like Romy and Colas to infuse the lineup with some energy, which the players who signed long term rookie deals seem to lack.
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, Quin said: Cocaine! We've got wiggle room. Add LaMarr Hoyt to the list. Hoyt was arrested again for drug possession when he tried to bring 500 pills through the US-Mexico border. Edited January 25, 20233 yr by A-Train to 35th add
January 25, 20233 yr Just now, A-Train to 35th said: Add LaMarr Hoyt to the list. Adding 80s players is cheating.
January 25, 20233 yr 5 minutes ago, Quin said: Adding 80s players is cheating. That team with Hoyt, Trout, and Dotson were partiers and enjoyed a little something, something. sniff sniff.
January 25, 20233 yr 29 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: He's actually hit with more power at home than on the road for his career. 3 to 2 LOL.
January 25, 20233 yr 13 hours ago, southsideirish71 said: Well I am so glad we hired the KC Royals ex-coach and we are dumpster diving in the Royals end of the pool for scraps. The money will be spent. I am ready for the parade. You nailed it. No more dumpster diving in the Royals trash bin. If you are going to dumspter dive at least park your cart outside the Astros or Dodgers back alley.
January 25, 20233 yr Only the White Sox would want to try and emulate the Royals. Edited January 25, 20233 yr by ShoeLessRob
January 25, 20233 yr I'd be shocked if this went down. Sox have Sosa, Romy, and Yolbert Sanchez. If they want a glove guy who can't hit why didnt they bring up Yolbert last year. He's going to be 26 soon . 2nd base is the one position they have cheap depth at the upper level . Why give up a player and pay more than minimum ? It's ridiculous. Or trade from that depth to get another arm or an OF who could be useful and cheap stuck in AAA. Cespedes and Yolbert can get you something useful. Try using your own depth.
January 25, 20233 yr Take it for what it’s worth, but the Royals GM said today it would take a lot to part with Lopez and he expects him to be on the 2023 Royals.
January 25, 20233 yr 26 minutes ago, flavum said: Take it for what it’s worth, but the Royals GM said today it would take a lot to part with Lopez and he expects him to be on the 2023 Royals. I'd die if we trade any meaningful-ish prospect for Lopez
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I'd be shocked if this went down. Sox have Sosa, Romy, and Yolbert Sanchez. If they want a glove guy who can't hit why didnt they bring up Yolbert last year. He's going to be 26 soon . 2nd base is the one position they have cheap depth at the upper level . Why give up a player and pay more than minimum ? It's ridiculous. Or trade from that depth to get another arm or an OF who could be useful and cheap stuck in AAA. Cespedes and Yolbert can get you something useful. Try using your own depth. The only guy in that second base depth that would have any trade value would be Rodriguez. Otherwise, it’s a bunch of dime a dozen AAAA guys
January 25, 20233 yr So the Sox acquire two starters with a combined 5 HRs over 897 Plate Appearances in 2022 (Benintendi (461) Lopez (436)) and this is progress? They need to hire James Click as President of Baseball Operations, let him evaluate and salvage what he can for the handful of veterans with trade value, and target 2025 as a legitimate contention window, especially after Liam’s diagnosis and the Clevinger debacle. Robert, Cease, Montgomery, Kopech, Vaughn and Colas plus several quality acquisitions and draft picks would provide a young talented core capable of contending beyond the AL Central.
January 25, 20233 yr 6 minutes ago, FourEyesShottenhoffer said: The only guy in that second base depth that would have any trade value would be Rodriguez. Otherwise, it’s a bunch of dime a dozen AAAA guys Sosa would absolutely have trade value, probably more than Rodriguez
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I'd be shocked if this went down. Sox have Sosa, Romy, and Yolbert Sanchez. If they want a glove guy who can't hit why didnt they bring up Yolbert last year. He's going to be 26 soon . 2nd base is the one position they have cheap depth at the upper level . Why give up a player and pay more than minimum ? It's ridiculous. Or trade from that depth to get another arm or an OF who could be useful and cheap stuck in AAA. Cespedes and Yolbert can get you something useful. Try using your own depth. This organization has always traded prospects that pan out later for veteran meh. So that’s about to happen.
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I'd be shocked if this went down. Sox have Sosa, Romy, and Yolbert Sanchez. If they want a glove guy who can't hit why didnt they bring up Yolbert last year. He's going to be 26 soon . 2nd base is the one position they have cheap depth at the upper level . Why give up a player and pay more than minimum ? It's ridiculous. Or trade from that depth to get another arm or an OF who could be useful and cheap stuck in AAA. Cespedes and Yolbert can get you something useful. Try using your own depth. While your thought is logical, I would imagine some of that depth would be headed the other way if there was a trade.
January 25, 20233 yr 20 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said: Sosa would absolutely have trade value, probably more than Rodriguez As would Ramos, if you care to include him in the equation. He's probably a 3B or OF though, so I get not including him. Romy and Yolbert are in fact dime a dozen types. I do think Romy has a chance to be a useful super sub, though.
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, flavum said: Take it for what it’s worth, but the Royals GM said today it would take a lot to part with Lopez and he expects him to be on the 2023 Royals. That sounds like they are totally trading him.
January 25, 20233 yr 1 hour ago, flavum said: Take it for what it’s worth, but the Royals GM said today it would take a lot to part with Lopez and he expects him to be on the 2023 Royals. Send them Montgomery you fucking cowards.
January 25, 20233 yr 2 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said: Send them Montgomery you fucking cowards. I wish I knew how to quit the Sox. That would do it though. So maybe it’s for the best. Hopefully they trade Rodriguez, Ramos, Vera, everyone they got on this deal.
January 25, 20233 yr 7 minutes ago, ShoeLessRob said: Send them Montgomery you fucking cowards. He would never trade Montgomery or Colas or even Ramos; those guys are on top 100 lists or in the "just missed" range. Hahn knows they are good because there is affirmation that they are good. I'm not sure that Hahn is thinking this far ahead, but Montgomery and Ramos are potential "window extenders" who could also free up a lot of salary to bring in that "premium talent." It's the next tier that is the concern; ones that have a skillset with a nice ceiling if properly developed, that the other teams know better than Hahn. To trade those guys for a low ceiling player is just daft.
January 25, 20233 yr I would love to see the Sox spend some prospect capitol, if it was for someone like Lowe or Reynolds. Enough beating around the bush already
January 26, 20233 yr 5 hours ago, Dick Allen said: While your thought is logical, I would imagine some of that depth would be headed the other way if there was a trade. I have no problem dealing from a position of depth even though the quality of that depth is unknown for a position of need. I just prefer minor leaguers traded for minor leaguers rather than a no hit all glove type veteran. The Sox are in no position to acquire guys who can't hit. They are in a position to see who among the infield depth is useful.
January 26, 20233 yr 4 hours ago, GreenSox said: He would never trade Montgomery or Colas or even Ramos; those guys are on top 100 lists or in the "just missed" range. Hahn knows they are good because there is affirmation that they are good. I'm not sure that Hahn is thinking this far ahead, but Montgomery and Ramos are potential "window extenders" who could also free up a lot of salary to bring in that "premium talent." It's the next tier that is the concern; ones that have a skillset with a nice ceiling if properly developed, that the other teams know better than Hahn. To trade those guys for a low ceiling player is just daft. At this point there's no window. The franchise is a hot mess.
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