caulfield12 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 57 minutes ago, Quin said: Whit Merrifield is seeing the band get back together and wondering what he did wrong. Anything over $8/9 million not in the budget...not that he played all that well last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) When is the announcement the Sox will be changing their main color to Royal blue? When the Royals traded him to Milwaukee several years ago, they got Brett Phillips. Sox won that trade. Edited February 15 by Dick Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 7 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: He was better than Gavin Sheets last year. So was I, and all I did was watch. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 3 hours ago, Quin said: Whit Merrifield is seeing the band get back together and wondering what he did wrong. What he did wrong was have an OBP slightly over .300. That's showing up your teammates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 7 hours ago, Heads22 said: Gavin seems like a nice enough guy thats been played out of position in a situation that hasn't been conducive to development. He probably deserves a change of scenery but going to Charlotte is fine. Or if they find a move to fill a different spot. As fathom said, its also very believable that someone (Yoan) gets hurt at some point, possibly in Spring Training. I don't think the position thing hurt his development. From the jump he's just been a big ass dude that...doesn't hit like it. Big slow boy with weak power is just not a good combo. He had so many chances for us because he's left handed, hard worker, and we are a pathetic franchise. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready. My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 59 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready. My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development. Grifol is all about not holding vets accountable, but going in on young guys. Poor Colson/Ramos/Fletcher/Colas/Sosa/Popeye are basically going to have massive targets on their backs in the clubhouse if the team fails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 5 hours ago, Chimpton said: Different but not better! Yeah, not better. But the team was so bad last year, and there were quite a few guys who gave up and had bad attitudes. This year's team will look better and will probably win a few more games. I was so disillusioned at the end of last season that I'm actually looking forward to seeing this hodgepodge of veterans and newbies and scrubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 10 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Hosmer? Dyson again? Whit? T-Gore? Michael A. Tucker? The old old old Michael Tucker? Damon? ADAM ENGEL SOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 4 minutes ago, pcq said: ADAM ENGEL SOS https://www.yahoo.com/sports/mlb-power-rankings-1-30-133056967.html Emulating the organzation that’s spending $400+ million in new contract dollars to finish 72-90 and still Bottom 5 in baseball. White Sox passed by Rockies, somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready. My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development. It feels more like buying time to not rush kids who aren't ready. Then once the kids are ready, the guys in front are easy cuts if they are getting played too much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 It's amusing that it's another Royal but as long as Gavin Sheets is gone I'm good. Like I said a month ago the bar is low for me but the fact that there are so many new faces makes this season already more exciting for me than last season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 hours ago, Timmy U said: Year zero of a rebuild and half the team is 35 year olds. I do not understand their plan. I mean royals memes aside, isn't that what year 0 of a rebuild should be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 10 hours ago, hogan873 said: I’ll say this much about Getz: He has completely flipped the roster. This team looks very different. This team looks very old. Fixed it for ya… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: It feels more like buying time to not rush kids who aren't ready. Then once the kids are ready, the guys in front are easy cuts if they are getting played too much. For a rational org this would make sense. But with Pedro making out the lineup card there’s no guarantee it won’t be as stupid as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Well I’m sure the Royals fans will be happy to see their alumni team play on a regular basis to reminisce on seasons past but it’s an embarrassment as a Sox fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bmags Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 49 minutes ago, Vote4Pedro said: This team looks very old. Fixed it for ya… It really is amazingly old. Like Luis Robert is 26 and the same age as a lot of our "young new talent" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 ruh roh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 6 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: ruh roh I mean why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 minute ago, Baron said: I mean why not? Is there an award for having the greatest accumulation of old and bad on one roster? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 5 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready. My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development. It’s not Grifol who dumped a 21 year old pitching prospect for a 26 year old platoon reserve OF. If Pedro is not playing young guys on the active roster, it’s 100% on Getz in 2024 to rectify. The one caveat is if we learn Tony has any role in decision making. It completely disgusted me to see him yesterday, and I’d wager there are many players, coaches and FO personnel who feel the same. 2024 40 Man Roster Transactions In 1/5/24 C Martin Maldonado (37) 1/26/24 SP/RP John Brebbia (33) 2/3/24 RP Prelander Berroa (23) 2/3/24 RF Zach DeLoach (25) 2/3/24 CF Dominic Fletcher (26) Out 1/5/24 3B Zach Remillard (29) 1/26/24 3B Romy Gonzalez (27) 2/3/24 SP Cristian Mena (21) 2/3/24 3B Gregory Santos (24) 2/3/24 RP Lane Ramsey (27) Edited February 15 by South Side Hit Men 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 5 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready. My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development. I was fairly buzzed and said something similar but more depressing and deleted it. In general I think I was trying to say that not even the Sox are bad enough to where they need to sign a negative WAR Moose Tacos to a camp invite. Like, he could pull a Rollins and hit 400 in spring and then go 0-28 to start the year. He's that bad and old. He hasn't had a semi useful season in 3-4 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 10 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: I was fairly buzzed and said something similar but more depressing and deleted it. In general I think I was trying to say that not even the Sox are bad enough to where they need to sign a negative WAR Moose Tacos to a camp invite. Like, he could pull a Rollins and hit 400 in spring and then go 0-28 to start the year. He's that bad and old. He hasn't had a semi useful season in 3-4 years. Matt Latos incoming if he has ever been within 100 meters of a Royals major or minor league facility of any kind. https://www.royalsreview.com/2016/1/11/10734484/royals-trade-rumor-free-agent-mat-latos Getz still bitter after missing out eight years ago on that wonderful opportunity. Edited February 15 by caulfield12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 14 hours ago, Tnetennba said: All former Royals must become White Sox 🤦🏽♀️ Then let's sign George Brett and Freddy Patek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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