Alexander Canario

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

So he went to Pittsburgh. Here it comes

Wait for it...

Canario in a coal mine !! 😁

 

Edited April 1 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

[WestEddy]

It's sad when people quote tweet a joke, trying to make a desperate point. 

Edited April 20 by WestEddy

[Bob Sacamano]

6 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Oh, and he's 1-13 with 4 Ks and an error in LF for the Pirates. Yes, we should have run through walls to acquire him as a centerpiece of the next White Sox dynasty. 

And I’d still rather play him that Taylor, Slater, and Jankowski haha

[fathom]

16 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

And I’d still rather play him that Taylor, Slater, and Jankowski haha

Can’t imagine doing victory laps about someone being bad when the current roster is hitting below .200 as a team.

[Capn12]

Because the current pile of washed out veteran has beens and never will bes, are doing TONS better!

 

[southsider2k5]

58 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Oh, and he's 1-13 with 4 Ks and an error in LF for the Pirates. Yes, we should have run through walls to acquire him as a centerpiece of the next White Sox dynasty. 

You heard it here first, 13 ABs is enough to take a victory lap.

[WhiteSox2023]

1 hour ago, WestEddy said:

Oh, and he's 1-13 with 4 Ks and an error in LF for the Pirates. Yes, we should have run through walls to acquire him as a centerpiece of the next White Sox dynasty. 

Obviously you are trying to take a shot at me, so let’s discuss this further.  Do you ever get tired of misrepresenting and outright lying about what other people say?

I said numerous times that Canario could easily bust, but that I would still like to see what he could do on this terrible team (which is now 2-8), just because it is more worth it for a terrible team to play youth over old worthless vets.  See my posts below for evidence.

Funny that a poster who said last year that he would be fine with Corey Julks being a platoon corner outfield starter for this 2025 Sox team is now running his mouth about other potentially bad acquisitions.

Also, if Canario is a bust after 13 at bats or so with the Pirates, what does that make your favorite GM’s amazing acquisition Miguel Vargas after he has had many more at bats with the Sox?

Edited April 9 by WhiteSox2023

[WestEddy]

5 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Obviously you are trying to take a shot at me, so let’s discuss this further.  Do you ever get tired of misrepresenting and outright lying about what other people say?

I said numerous times that Canario could easily bust, but that I would still like to see what he could do on this terrible team (which is now 2-8), just because it is more worth it for a terrible team to play youth over old worthless vets.  See my posts below for evidence.

Funny that a poster who said last year that he would be fine with Corey Julks being a platoon corner outfield starter for this 2025 Sox team is now running his mouth about other potentially bad acquisitions.

Also, if Canario is a bust after 13 at bats or so with the Pirates, what does that make your favorite GM’s amazing acquisition Miguel Vargas after he has had many more at bats with the Sox?

I only give as good as I get. 

I actually wouldn't have minded Canario. I didn't see how he fit into Getz's plans - he's not a defensive replacement, he's got big swing and miss issues they're trying to steer the organization away from. You will probably bring up Greg Jones, who has elite speed, and is seen as aproviding potential elite CF defense. Apples and oranges. An actual replacement player vs. a 1-dimensional project. 

I don't see the point of thinking Getz will build through waivers. Joey Bart is like the only guy in the last season and a half we've seen come over the wire that Getz really missed the boat on. It's actually funny that on Aug 1, our two best rotation starters could be the two Rule 5 pickups. 

[WhiteSox2023]

1 hour ago, WestEddy said:

I only give as good as I get. 

I actually wouldn't have minded Canario. I didn't see how he fit into Getz's plans - he's not a defensive replacement, he's got big swing and miss issues they're trying to steer the organization away from. You will probably bring up Greg Jones, who has elite speed, and is seen as aproviding potential elite CF defense. Apples and oranges. An actual replacement player vs. a 1-dimensional project. 

I don't see the point of thinking Getz will build through waivers. Joey Bart is like the only guy in the last season and a half we've seen come over the wire that Getz really missed the boat on. It's actually funny that on Aug 1, our two best rotation starters could be the two Rule 5 pickups. 

Getz’s plans?  Were his plans to be 2-9 and the team looking as bad as his record setting team from last year, with more bad veterans getting playing time?

Why can’t someone bring up Jones?  He is an even worse strikeout machine than Canario.  Elite speed and defense is great but at some point he would actually have to be able to hit.  Otherwise, just bring back Billy Hamilton if you want a bench player that can pinch run and backup CF.

Also, it was Joey Bart and Victor Robles.  That’s two starting players on two other teams, except Robles just got hurt of course.  But both guys, if healthy, would start for the Sox.  Why shouldn’t Getz be using all possible means to rebuild the roster, including through waivers?

Finally, your predictions don’t usually turn out too well so you may want to delete that last sentence/jinx.

Edited April 10 by WhiteSox2023

[Tnetennba]

6 hours ago, fathom said:

Can’t imagine doing victory laps about someone being bad when the current roster is hitting below .200 as a team.

Taking victory laps over missing the point, or ignoring the point, or simply refusing to acknowledge the validity of said point. 

Canario is just a guy. Talented, but flawed. But he’s exactly the type of guy Getz should be acquiring and giving a long look vs playing the Jankowskis of the world everyday. It’s not even really about Canario, but more about Getz’s imbecilic backwards process, and his refusal to do everything possible to improve the long term future of the team. 

[caulfield12]

6 hours ago, Capn12 said:

Because the current pile of washed out veteran has beens and never will bes, are doing TONS better!

 

Swing decisions!!!

[greg775]

6 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Obviously you are trying to take a shot at me, so let’s discuss this further.  Do you ever get tired of misrepresenting and outright lying about what other people say?

I said numerous times that Canario could easily bust, but that I would still like to see what he could do on this terrible team (which is now 2-8), just because it is more worth it for a terrible team to play youth over old worthless vets.  See my posts below for evidence.

Funny that a poster who said last year that he would be fine with Corey Julks being a platoon corner outfield starter for this 2025 Sox team is now running his mouth about other potentially bad acquisitions.

Also, if Canario is a bust after 13 at bats or so with the Pirates, what does that make your favorite GM’s amazing acquisition Miguel Vargas after he has had many more at bats with the Sox?

I also would have loved to have Candelaria. At least he's interesting. I want Burger, Candelaria and VIciedo and that other fan favorite guy, Colas, in my lineup. Why not?

[Chick Mercedes]

59 minutes ago, greg775 said:

Why not?

Basically 

[caulfield12]

1 hour ago, greg775 said:

I also would have loved to have Candelaria. At least he's interesting. I want Burger, Candelaria and VIciedo and that other fan favorite guy, Colas, in my lineup. Why not?

Canario...not Jeimer Candelario

Viciedo's about 35 or 40 and was last seen playing in Japan.

Colas is nobody's favorite...unless they're connected to Clevinger somehow.

[Dominikk85]

Canaria was a good prospect but he just strikes out a ton and has done so for most of his minor league career. He does have some pop and hits at high launch angles but really not doesn't hit hard enough to justify a 30+% k rate.

[WhiteSox2023]

Canario with a home run and two walks tonight for the Pirates.  He's also playing CF.  Would have loved seeing him in our lineup over Palacio, Taylor, and Maton.  A 24-year old with power over wasting at bats on these three bums.  We already know what the future holds for Palacio, Taylor, and Maton.  At least Canario still has a shot.

https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2025/2025-04/12/3cdef3fd-8cb1f852-7fd14b48-csvm-diamondgcp-asset_1280x720_59_16000K.mp4

Edited April 13 by WhiteSox2023

[caulfield12]

Who was the huge Ben Rice fan last year?

He's having his 15 mins of fame at the moment.

[Chicago White Sox]

33 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Who was the huge Ben Rice fan last year?

He's having his 15 mins of fame at the moment.

I was one of them…Harold was the other

[WhiteSox2023]

49 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Who was the huge Ben Rice fan last year?

He's having his 15 mins of fame at the moment.

21 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I was one of them…Harold was the other

Yep, I think SoxTalk picked out better 1B than Vaughn in back-to-back offseasons.

Michael Busch last offseason and Ben Rice this offseason.  But it looks like only Busch may have been available.

[WestEddy]

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated OF Alexander Canario for assignment. pic.twitter.com/OU82iWbKFN

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRosterMoves_) November 19, 2025

[WhiteSox2023]

2 hours ago, WestEddy said:

The sad thing is that Getz just traded for an outfielder who is probably not any better and gave up a possible #5 starter and his last piece from the Cease trade.  At least Canario would have been free last year via a waiver claim or cash considerations.  Had he sucked with the Sox instead of the Mets and Pirates, it wouldn’t have been much is a loss.

You had mentioned Canario’s poor strikeout rate as one of the marks against him so I am curious what you think of Pereira’s.  Meanwhile, Canario has still out-bWAR’ed Pereira in their short careers thus far.  Yet you said you liked the Pereira acquisition.

Edited November 20 by WhiteSox2023

[Fielder Jones]

17 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

The sad thing is that Getz just traded for an outfielder who is probably not any better and gave up a possible #5 starter and his last piece from the Cease trade.  At least Canario would have been free last year via a waiver claim or cash considerations.  Had he sucked with the Sox instead of the Mets and Pirates, it wouldn’t have been much is a loss.

You had mentioned Canario’s poor strikeout rate as one of the marks against him so I am curious what you think of Pereira’s.  Meanwhile, Canario has still out-bWAR’ed Pereira in their short careers thus far.  Yet you said you liked the Pereira acquisition.

Pereira however may be needed for CF. either now or at deadline. 

[WhiteSox2023]

24 minutes ago, Fielder Jones said:

Pereira however may be needed for CF. either now or at deadline. 

Yeah, not sure the Sox have any other options there unless Zavala improves a lot more and quickly.

Hell, claim/sign Canario, platoon him in RF with Tauchman, trade Robert before he gets injured, and start Pereira in CF.  Or just force Benintendi into a DH role.  If we are going to be bad, we may as well be younger and bad.  🤣

Obviously Robert is better than both guys but I damn sure don’t want to see him go down with an injury that he won’t return from until after the trade deadline.

Edited November 20 by WhiteSox2023

[southsider2k5]

Get back to me when he is 35 and looking for a MiLB deal

-CG

[WestEddy]

8 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

The sad thing is that Getz just traded for an outfielder who is probably not any better and gave up a possible #5 starter and his last piece from the Cease trade.  At least Canario would have been free last year via a waiver claim or cash considerations.  Had he sucked with the Sox instead of the Mets and Pirates, it wouldn’t have been much is a loss.

You had mentioned Canario’s poor strikeout rate as one of the marks against him so I am curious what you think of Pereira’s.  Meanwhile, Canario has still out-bWAR’ed Pereira in their short careers thus far.  Yet you said you liked the Pereira acquisition.

I've said I found Canario interesting, as well as Jordan Walker. I would have had no problem with Getz grabbing up Canario. I just don't think it's a huge fail that he didn't. It looks to me that 2025 was used to put training wheels on Vargas, Sosa, Meidroth, then Quero, Teel and Monty. Canario would have been as bad as Jankowski or the other non-injured OF crowd this April. 

Pereira can play CF, which Canario and Walker really can't. Fuller was brand new April of 2025, and now the Sox seem to have the infrastructure in place to take a whack at ironing out the swing and miss. They can bring Pereira along as a 4th OF, and expose him more as the season progresses. Or drop him in at the deep end, and now he's one glaring project, instead one of 7. 

Tanner Murray's also interesting, and along with Ben Cowles, will be the first men up when somebody goes down on the infield. 

I don't find the trade all that tragic. Steven Wilson was sunk cost. He lost something after the trade, and it was only coming back slowly. Gomez was a nice fixer-upper, I don't think either had too much more value than what they got back. 

Getz seems to be developing this weird profile - chip on his shoulder, won't get taken advantage of by the Phillies, yet will trade low level dudes for waiver fodder with the Red Sox and Rays. At least it wasn't a live rookie-ball arm.