April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 09:36 AM) Are the Giants really so good and deep (especially considering Sandoval's history) that they can afford to trade someone with the ability to be an everyday player at 3B for someone who, at best, is 2-3 years away and profiles only as a reliever in Soptic? Well, they believe so.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 09:36 AM) Are the Giants really so good and deep (especially considering Sandoval's history) that they can afford to trade someone with the ability to be an everyday player at 3B for someone who, at best, is 2-3 years away and profiles only as a reliever in Soptic? Teams sometimes fail to see the potential of players and end up trading them away. The Sox have done that enough times, right? Plus, the Sox have acquired players like that in the past. No one knows if Gillaspie will be a guy who can hit .280 with 10 HRs and 65 RBIs over a complete season. But, there's no doubt that this guy is showing the POTENTIAL to be an everyday player. Only time will tell, and this is the time for him with Beckham going down.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 09:51 AM) Teams sometimes fail to see the potential of players and end up trading them away. The Sox have done that enough times, right? Plus, the Sox have acquired players like that in the past. No one knows if Gillaspie will be a guy who can hit .280 with 10 HRs and 65 RBIs over a complete season. But, there's no doubt that this guy is showing the POTENTIAL to be an everyday player. Only time will tell, and this is the time for him with Beckham going down. And they are looking at making sure they have more pitchers coming in the pipeline, especially in that park.
April 12, 201312 yr Historically, the Giants' biggest problem has been offense. I guess they simply gambled that Soptic had the ability to be a potential closer/replacement for Wilson/Romo in the pipeline...and that Gillaspie had limited power/potential, at least not enough to play corner IF everyday. Time will tell. Other teams have underestimated players like Quintana, Jenks and Santos before. It's nothing new with the White Sox. Maybe it's simply the fact that 3B has seemingly been jinxed for the Sox ever since Crede and Uribe left. Teahen, Viciedo couldn't stick there, Vizquel wasn't meant to be an everyday player, Morel's 2012, Hudson, Youk, etc. Now it looks like Keppinger won't even end up playing that position...depending on what happens with Beckham and Gillaspie/Morel. Edited April 12, 201312 yr by caulfield12
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 11, 2013 -> 04:39 PM) I hate this as this had to be the year for Beckham to show he can hit enough to earn an extension from the White Sox. Really awful timing for him and the organization. Eh, he already had 4 years.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 09:36 AM) Are the Giants really so good and deep (especially considering Sandoval's history) that they can afford to trade someone with the ability to be an everyday player at 3B for someone who, at best, is 2-3 years away and profiles only as a reliever in Soptic? He was out of options and maybe the Giants didn't have room for him on their bench.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 10:32 AM) Historically, the Giants' biggest problem has been offense. I guess they simply gambled that Soptic had the ability to be a potential closer/replacement for Wilson/Romo in the pipeline...and that Gillaspie had limited power/potential, at least not enough to play corner IF everyday. Time will tell. Other teams have underestimated players like Quintana, Jenks and Santos before. It's nothing new with the White Sox. Maybe it's simply the fact that 3B has seemingly been jinxed for the Sox ever since Crede and Uribe left. Teahen, Viciedo couldn't stick there, Vizquel wasn't meant to be an everyday player, Morel's 2012, Hudson, Youk, etc. Now it looks like Keppinger won't even end up playing that position...depending on what happens with Beckham and Gillaspie/Morel. Of course the best possible outcome, as things sit now, is that Gillaspie takes over at third and Keppinger takes over at 2nd and they both play decent. We'll see what happens when Beckham comes back. As far as I'm concerned, I want the guys playing now to perform. If that results in Beckham losing his spot, so be it.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 09:38 AM) Deunte Heath recalled from Charlotte where's the omogrosso love?
April 12, 201312 yr I was kind of hoping they would send Axelrod down and call up a pitcher and one of the infielders.
April 12, 201312 yr I bet they don't pull up another infielder. They could use a spot starter, actually.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 02:34 PM) I bet they don't pull up another infielder. They could use a spot starter, actually. Oh, didn't see the move was made.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 11:38 AM) Deunte Heath recalled from Charlotte Damn... Wasn't in my top three, but probably a big statement to Donnie Veal to start throwing some strikes against lefties.
April 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 02:55 PM) Damn... Wasn't in my top three, but probably a big statement to Donnie Veal to start throwing some strikes against lefties. Are you mistaking him for Charlie Leesman? Heath is a righty so I'm not sure how this affects Veal. Also, my guess is Heath won't be up very long. I bet they called him up in case they need a multi-inning reliever in the next few days and if/when they use him he'll get sent down and Omogrosso will be called up the next day. There's way Heath jumped Omogrosso on the depth chart already.
April 12, 201312 yr Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 2h heath was throwing the best and is suited for longer relief stints, ventura said Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 2h Beckham said he'll have surgery on Tuesday in Cleveland.
April 13, 201312 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Apr 12, 2013 -> 06:31 AM) I think this is Gillaspie's big shot here. He's looked pretty good so far. If he gets the majority of the time when Beckham's out and continues to hit well, a tough decision will have to be made when Beckham comes back. Beckham getting "wally pipped"
April 22, 201312 yr Chicago White Sox @whitesox 36m .@gordonbeckham says he is feeling good but isn't doing anything baseball-related yet. He currently is not feeling any pain in his wrist.
April 24, 201312 yr Author QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 22, 2013 -> 02:47 PM) Chicago White Sox @whitesox 36m .@gordonbeckham says he is feeling good but isn't doing anything baseball-related yet. He currently is not feeling any pain in his wrist. He's also saying he wants to try to be back in 4 weeks but added he doesn't know anything.
April 26, 201312 yr Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 5m Beckham repeated today that he has high hopes of returning before the usual six-week absence for hamate bone
April 26, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 08:27 PM) Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 5m Beckham repeated today that he has high hopes of returning before the usual six-week absence for hamate bone Too bad, soxtalk has decided he won't be back until July. WE HAVE SPOKEN.
April 26, 201312 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 05:41 PM) Too bad, soxtalk has decided he won't be back until July. WE HAVE SPOKEN. Ha! Okay, we'll see.
April 30, 201312 yr Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 1h Beckham hopes to take flips next week in New York after getting his stitches out today.
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