kitekrazy Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 MLB top 10 players had Vargas ans Colson. Don't see that much on the defense side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 On 7/6/2025 at 6:55 PM, nrockway said: It’s a wild thing to say, that’s like telling a beautiful woman her elbows are too pointy. What’s him being slow got to do with ‘hustle’? One probably might prefer 1.300 OPS to, I dunno, Duke Ellis. It’s also never gonna happen, it’s why I think he won’t last at SS (especially as he gets a bit older), but looks like a perfect third baseman with his arm strength. From Pipeline: Montgomery exhibits below-average speed out of the batter's box but is an average runner once he gets going, albeit not much of a threat to steal. He moves well at shortstop, making plays with a quick first step, good agility for his size, a fine internal clock and solid arm strength. He lolligags. It’s not his speed, it’s his hustle. Rookie just called up, bust your ass out of the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrockway Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, SkokieSox said: He lolligags. It’s not his speed, it’s his hustle. Rookie just called up, bust your ass out of the box. I think this is only in your imagination. He isn’t lolligagging. I’m not sure he’s even had an opportunity to lolligag, ie beating out an infield hit. He does look really fuckin slow though getting started, like a freight train. he’s busting his ass at short, man. That’s something more to look at, I think. His offense has been pristine so far if you ask me. He’s super impressed me beyond my expectations, and I’m a homer. Edited July 8 by nrockway 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 decent game tonight. he's playing a very good SS. How come we never really got a scouting report on that at charlotte? sorta odd imo. you'd think someone would have seen him and saw him more than holding his own. maybe the sox decided to walk quietly here which if so not bad -- he's clearly not overwhelmed defensively. If anything he plays up to the speed at the MLB level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 One need for every team at the deadline... White Sox: Shortstop This choice seems a bit interesting with Colson Montgomery, the No. 5 White Sox prospect per MLB Pipeline, making his triumphant debut at shortstop this past weekend in Colorado, and with rookie Chase Meidroth already having played 56 Major League games at the spot. There also are talented options such as Caleb Bonemer (No. 9 White Sox prospect) within the system. But general manager Chris Getz has talked about strength up the middle for his developing team and the best athletes often are at the shortstop position. Overall, the White Sox are looking for young talent to continue strengthening their core. -- Scott Merkin mlb.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 4 hours ago, caulfield12 said: One need for every team at the deadline... White Sox: Shortstop This choice seems a bit interesting with Colson Montgomery, the No. 5 White Sox prospect per MLB Pipeline, making his triumphant debut at shortstop this past weekend in Colorado, and with rookie Chase Meidroth already having played 56 Major League games at the spot. There also are talented options such as Caleb Bonemer (No. 9 White Sox prospect) within the system. But general manager Chris Getz has talked about strength up the middle for his developing team and the best athletes often are at the shortstop position. Overall, the White Sox are looking for young talent to continue strengthening their core. -- Scott Merkin mlb.com I mean never a bad position to add, but I would have put outfield as I don't see a single long term starter in our org there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 15 minutes ago, bmags said: I mean never a bad position to add, but I would have put outfield as I don't see a single long term starter in our org there. Montgomery, Braden…all the way down to a 754 ops at High A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Colson has looked good so far. His offensive stats will come back to earth after having a great series in Colorado. He still doesn't look overwhelmed at the plate, which is good. HIs defense has been better than expected. The diving stop that saved a hit last night was great, and would have been better if Meidroth could have turned the DP. I think the Sox should and probably will stick with him at SS for the rest of the season, see what he's got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Defensively it is a long term thing with his height and back. He has the instincts for the position but maybe not the longevity/health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 For the rest of 2025 keep Montgomery at SS and play him regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 👀 (Cags will be fine and Colson won't stay on a 10 WAR pace, it's just funny considering their respective AAA numbers) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 His statcast is LOUD. Above avg now in xwOBA and expected slug. Elite bat speed in the 95th percentile range with already 2 runs above avg in their defense metric and a 53rd percentile sprint speed, which given his size is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 50 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: 👀 (Cags will be fine and Colson won't stay on a 10 WAR pace, it's just funny considering their respective AAA numbers) Kurtz got off to a REALLY slow start and now he's catching teammate Jacob Wilson for RoY... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 11 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Kurtz got off to a REALLY slow start and now he's catching teammate Jacob Wilson for RoY... I think he’s lapped him at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 3 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: 👀 (Cags will be fine and Colson won't stay on a 10 WAR pace, it's just funny considering their respective AAA numbers) 1 WAR in only 17 games played...wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 11 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said: 1 WAR in only 17 games played...wow! Yea, regardless of his true talent going forward, one of the most impressive half months of any WS prospect any year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 3 hours ago, Snopek said: I think he’s lapped him at this point Yeah, Dominguez the only other possibility because he's a Yankee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greg775 Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Montgomery is such a natural hitter. He's one of those guys who does better in the majors than the minors. Good thing nobody gave up on him for minor league stinkage. He can flat out hit the baseball where they ain't. Including over the fence. He and Meidroth and Quero should be around a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 12 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said: The good ones hit mistakes. But boy, that was a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 2 hours ago, Chick Mercedes said: The good ones hit mistakes. But boy, that was a mistake. Really wasn't a horrible pitch imo. It was middle in and to a LHB with that release a lot of guys are thinking it's going to hit them out of his hand. Colson really pulled his hands in nicely to keep it fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 34 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Really wasn't a horrible pitch imo. It was middle in and to a LHB with that release a lot of guys are thinking it's going to hit them out of his hand. Colson really pulled his hands in nicely to keep it fair. Almost donged his next AB too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 11 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Almost donged his next AB too He has a nice natural uppercut. I don't think he's ever going to hit much more than 250 but if he's 240/300/500 who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chitownsportsfan Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 14 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said: Funny I don't see Piss Crack Asswipe on that list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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