December 5, 201213 yr Very close to Chaveztalk.com again, dammit Once again as the dominoes start to fall how excited will everyone be that things are finally happening?
December 5, 201213 yr We'll find out soon enough what Youk is going to get and for how long. Regardless, there's no way the Sox could have signed him for anything close to what they signed Keppinger for. More than likely, they got 3 years for what they would have paid for 1 year of Youk's services. I like Youkilis and he made a big impact last season, but I'm glad the Sox didn't sign him for 1 year at $10MM+.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:45 PM) Very close to Chaveztalk.com again, dammit Once again as the dominoes start to fall how excited will everyone be that things are finally happening? Slightly moreso than yesterday. The amount isn't so absurd that, if a better option arises or his play falls off, that he still can't be useful as a lefty masher in a utility role.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:45 PM) Very close to Chaveztalk.com again, dammit Once again as the dominoes start to fall how excited will everyone be that things are finally happening? Is there a large domino about to tip over?
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:48 PM) Is there a large domino about to tip over? Looking at the lineup posted above, is this a roster that is one or two keppinger-type plugs away from competing for a World Series or even a division crown? Thats the exact questions that the Sox front office is dealing with right now and I believe that they dont think they have enough.
December 5, 201213 yr Scott Merkin @scottmerkin White Sox aren't done: They will add another infielder and a veteran catcher if Pierzynski goes elsewhere Keppinger is that tough out, versatile player both Hahn and Robin Ventura discussed yesterday There is no utility infielder right now, unless Carlos Sanchez is brought to the Majors. Adding someone like Jack Hannahan gives... . the White Sox flexibility in using Keppinger, even if he is the starter. As for Morel, if you read between the lines, his health in Spring Training probably was not security enough. Will start in Charlotte He'll have a daily chance to prove his back is as healthy as he recently said it was. He's also limited as just a third baseman
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:50 PM) Looking at the lineup posted above, is this a roster that is one or two keppinger-type plugs away from competing for a World Series or even a division crown? Thats the exact questions that the Sox front office is dealing with right now and I believe that they dont think they have enough. I would agree that they need more. I guess the question is where do they get more? I assume a trade or two has to be made either to free up money or to acquire someone.
December 5, 201213 yr Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS #yankees bid higher $12M on 3 yrs for keppinger. Either slick negotiating by new chisox gm rick hahn or chicago preference
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:50 PM) Looking at the lineup posted above, is this a roster that is one or two keppinger-type plugs away from competing for a World Series or even a division crown? Thats the exact questions that the Sox front office is dealing with right now and I believe that they dont think they have enough. I wish we wouldn't have signed Peavy so we could just sell right now.
December 5, 201213 yr The White Sox added a third baseman today, signing Jeff Keppinger to a three-year deal worth about $12MM. Having taken care of the hot corner, the Sox have now moved on and are eyeing the trade market in hopes of making a splash, tweets Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 02:37 PM) His metrics at 3B were also pretty bad until last year. I'm sure the Sox will take average. I think the Sox are hoping that Morel makes it all the way back (pun intended) and Keppinger is the superutility for a couple of years.
December 5, 201213 yr Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS #yankees bid higher $12M on 3 yrs for keppinger. Either slick negotiating by new chisox gm rick hahn or chicago preference Or he just wants to start for 2-3 years instead of playing half a season and then becoming a backup.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 03:06 PM) I wish we wouldn't have signed Peavy so we could just sell right now. I would say our young pitching is attracting a crowd, package that with a nice pen arm and maybe a halfway decent prospect or a starting OF'er and you may have something there.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 03:34 PM) I don't understand why you think I'm arguing that. Once again, someone asked why people think he's a sub-par defender, and I said it's because he has a -17.7 career UZR. That's the answer. You're right that we can't transfer that data over to third and know for sure, and I feel like I've said that in every post I've made. But, if an infielder is bad at a blend of 2B/SS/3B, I would argue it's more likely he's bad at 3B than it is that he's good at 3B. If you disagree, that's fine -- we really don't know. No need to take it further. I felt you were implying that one approach was more statistically (or logically) appropriate than another. My argument is that either the data can tell us something or it cannot. If we do not have enough data to say he plays a good or bad 3B, then we should leave it at that.
December 5, 201213 yr I never heard of Jeff Keppinger before yesterday. I'm wondering whether that says more about me as a fan or him as a player.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 04:02 PM) I would say our young pitching is attracting a crowd, package that with a nice pen arm and maybe a halfway decent prospect or a starting OF'er and you may have something there. Interesting
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 03:05 PM) Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS #yankees bid higher $12M on 3 yrs for keppinger. Either slick negotiating by new chisox gm rick hahn or chicago preference Or dude's tired of being a backup and knew once A-Roid got back he'd have a part-time gig? The talentless White Sox roster = playing time.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 05:14 PM) I never heard of Jeff Keppinger before yesterday. I'm wondering whether that says more about me as a fan or him as a player. nah, it just means you don't play fantasy baseball.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 04:02 PM) I would say our young pitching is attracting a crowd, package that with a nice pen arm and maybe a halfway decent prospect or a starting OF'er and you may have something there. sounds like a package to go after Justin Upton. (dreaming I know)
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 04:23 PM) sounds like a package to go after Justin Upton. (dreaming I know) Since we're throwing names out there, any hitter that's LH ?
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 04:18 PM) Or dude's tired of being a backup and knew once A-Roid got back he'd have a part-time gig? The talentless White Sox roster = playing time. The way it stands now, one could argue the Sox roster has more talent than what the Yankees will open 2013 with. Jeter and A-Rod are both out. EDIT: Would be more accurate to say... talentless 3B depth chart in the Sox organization.
December 5, 201213 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 04:37 PM) The way it stands now, one could argue the Sox roster has more talent than what the Yankees will open 2013 with. Jeter and A-Rod are both out. EDIT: Would be more accurate to say... talentless 3B depth chart in the Sox organization. Whoever that "one" is might need to get his head checked then.
December 5, 201213 yr Isn't he kind of long in the tooth? Don Keppinger. You'd think they would go younger. Is he still number 11?
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