January 4, 20242 yr I'm fine with it. I'd rather play Colas though. The guy is a 4th OF if they don't acquire an MLB ready OF in a Cease deal.
January 4, 20242 yr Minor league deal but with the current roster, he has to be a favorite for a bench spot.
January 4, 20242 yr https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/white-sox-agree-to-deal-with-brett-phillips.html It’s a minor league deal. He’s a can cover CF, about the level of player I expected for 26th man (Billy Hamilton). I suggested Jonathan Davis in my budget shopping list. He’s within 1.0 career bWAR of Eloy (BP 4.7 vs. EJ 5.6) with half the at bats and 43 less MLB games played than Eloy. They still need a guy who can start in RF until Colas comes up (or if he doesn’t make it). Edited January 4, 20242 yr by South Side Hit Men
January 4, 20242 yr 10 minutes ago, fathom said: Can he just be the new announcer? I think a lot of people here would embrace Martin Maldonado if he was named player manager. I believe Don Kessinger was the last American League Player Manager, and Pete Rose the last one period.
January 4, 20242 yr I don’t hate it, but I hate it. Individually, he’d be a fine 26th man, but as part of a giant collection of 26th men (Lopez, DeJong, Stassi, Tim Hill, Flexen, etc.) it makes me sick to my stomach. Former Royal does not help. I just pray to God this isn’t a defensive replacement cuz they’re committing to Sheets in right.
January 4, 20242 yr Crazy that he’s 29 already. Feel like it wasn’t that long ago he was on top prospect lists
January 4, 20242 yr 2 minutes ago, Timmy U said: I don’t hate it, but I hate it. Individually, he’d be a fine 26th man, but as part of a giant collection of 26th men (Lopez, DeJong, Stassi, Tim Hill, Flexen, etc.) it makes me sick to my stomach. Former Royal does not help. I just pray to God this isn’t a defensive replacement cuz they’re committing to Sheets in right. same thoughts here. since it's a minor league deal I can stomach it...but it also is ridiculous that they don't have any no bat, toolsy guys in their own system already for league minimum.
January 4, 20242 yr Just now, Timmy U said: I don’t hate it, but I hate it. Individually, he’d be a fine 26th man, but as part of a giant collection of 26th men (Lopez, DeJong, Stassi, Tim Hill, Flexen, etc.) it makes me sick to my stomach. Former Royal does not help. I just pray to God this isn’t a defensive replacement cuz they’re committing to Sheets in right. Regardless of what they do in RF, they desperately needed someone on the roster who could spell Luis Robert on occasion. We saw this last year, in the first half the White Sox played 92 games and Luis Robert started 87 of them and played in 89. Super lucky he didn't break in half. Probably not a big surprise that his production tailed off in the 2nd half and then eventually he did get hurt, although thankfully only minor. Whatever they do in RF, this had to be done.
January 4, 20242 yr 5 minutes ago, Timmy U said: I don’t hate it, but I hate it. Individually, he’d be a fine 26th man, but as part of a giant collection of 26th men (Lopez, DeJong, Stassi, Tim Hill, Flexen, etc.) it makes me sick to my stomach. Former Royal does not help. I just pray to God this isn’t a defensive replacement cuz they’re committing to Sheets in right. This team is going to suck, especially when you spell out all of the 26th men like that. But I'd rather be fun-bad than boring-bad, so I like this move. People getting upset about this, do you want to see us lose 100 games with Gavin Sheets falling over his own get in RF? Or would you rather see us lose 100 games with someone who can catch the ball and have a fun personality worth watching? Because we're losing 100 games - it's just a matter of whether you want to be miserable all season or not.
January 4, 20242 yr This move still doesn't get Sheets out of the OF, but there is still time. Just sign like Robbie Grossman or someone if you don't get an immediate MLB OF in a Cease deal. Edited January 4, 20242 yr by Bob Sacamano
January 4, 20242 yr Can't believe how bad this roster is going to look and be and end up with the 10th pick lol
January 4, 20242 yr 3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: This move still doesn't get Shields out of the OF, but there is still time. Just sign like Robbie Grossman or someone if you don't get an immediate MLB OF in a Cease deal. I think you mean Sheets, although Big Game James is Rowand’s cousin. Maybe he can be a good field, no hit option out there. And he is a former Royal.
January 4, 20242 yr 2 minutes ago, Timmy U said: I think you mean Sheets, although Big Game James is Rowand’s cousin. Maybe he can be a good field, no hit option out there. And he is a former Royal. Wow I have no idea how I manifested Shields there lol
January 4, 20242 yr 3 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: This team is going to suck, especially when you spell out all of the 26th men like that. But I'd rather be fun-bad than boring-bad, so I like this move. People getting upset about this, do you want to see us lose 100 games with Gavin Sheets falling over his own get in RF? Or would you rather see us lose 100 games with someone who can catch the ball and have a fun personality worth watching? Because we're losing 100 games - it's just a matter of whether you want to be miserable all season or not. Getz will lose credibility if they play Sheets anywhere but 1B or DH beyond some emergency. Gallo is my first choice for a starter for under $10M among available capable RF. Duvall is cromulent because he can also cover CF with a Colas call up, might be a better option in that aspect. Think you can better flip Gallo if he can find his HR stroke, abs he’s a better bet to last the season.
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