We clearly need something like a 25 year old Frank Thomas or three to show that we're going in the right direction.

 

The pitching looks promising, but holy cow are there a lot of potential holes on offense heading into next season (C, 1B, 2B, CF)

He still could have been stretched out in the spring and moved to the pen in April.

 

 

Yes, definitely.

 

Most of us were calling for Santiago to start since the end of last season.

 

Of course, we didn't have a lot of faith and confidence that Axelrod would be more than serviceable, but actually one of our better, more reliable starters.

More DeAza K's.

 

Not a rare sight this season.

 

 

Keppinger threatening to become the Mark Teahen of Hahn's GM career.

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The pitching looks promising, but holy cow are there a lot of potential holes on offense heading into next season (C, 1B, 2B, CF)

 

Dayan can play a pretty big role in how our offense looks going forward. Have to hope he can take that mantle at 1B, or at least hit like a 1Bman while he plays LF.

 

I'm not about to give up on ADA either.

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Kepp is just brutal to watch...

Keppinger looks like a pitcher at the plate. The time is now to move him way down in the order. Can't keep having one of the 3 worst WAR players in baseball batting before Rios.

Kepp is just brutal to watch...

 

People keep talking about his babip, but it's hard to take comfort in that when his outs are so weak. I wonder if he came into camp way out of shape due to his leg injury during the offseason.

Edited May 3, 201312 yr by fathom

People keep talking about his babip, but it's hard to take comfort in that when his outs are so weak. I wonder if he came into camp way out of shape due to his leg injury during the offseason.

 

Thats a very good point

People keep talking about his babip, but it's hard to take comfort in that when his outs are so weak. I wonder if he came into camp way out of shape due to his leg injury during the offseason.

 

Unclear if he's even healthy right now. I would be shocked if he didn't start seeing some bench when Gordon returns.

1-2-3 Kep looking like a terrible signing.

People keep talking about his babip, but it's hard to take comfort in that when his outs are so weak.

 

That's why I hate that stat.

 

Kepp is going to be a bench player when Beckham gets back. Maybe start once or twice a week.

1-2-3 Kep looking like a terrible signing.

 

Of course, Eric Chavez is playing well and has stayed healthy so far.

 

The pitching looks promising, but holy cow are there a lot of potential holes on offense heading into next season (C, 1B, 2B, CF)

 

DH, as well.

 

Not that Dunn won't be around.

 

And you're assuming that Gillaspie will still be a productive starter and Ramirez will be around, as well.

Of course, Eric Chavez is playing well and has stayed healthy so far.

 

Personally...I wanted us to resign Youk.

Personally...I wanted us to resign Youk.

 

Everyone knew his back couldn't hold up though.

Everyone knew his back couldn't hold up though.

 

Yep that was a problem.

31.5 million dollars on the DL right now for the sox.

Dayan can play a pretty big role in how our offense looks going forward. Have to hope he can take that mantle at 1B, or at least hit like a 1Bman while he plays LF.

 

I'm not about to give up on ADA either.

 

 

No choice if none of our minor leaguers are ready.

 

Unless we want to go out and "buy high" again for another outfielder when Keppinger's already proving the lunacy of acquiring a journeyman player in his 30's coming off a career year who was perfectly utilized by the smartest manager in the game.

I am fine with Santiago in the rotation...........I do not miss Floyd at all.

Hector gives up one hit and it has to be a homer. Sox offense leaves a lot to be desired so far this season. I hope we can mount something against the Rangers

Great to see Santiago performing well. Beginning of a long starting career for him hopefully.

People keep talking about his babip, but it's hard to take comfort in that when his outs are so weak. I wonder if he came into camp way out of shape due to his leg injury during the offseason.

Babip in my mind is a dumb stat. Keppinger was put in positions to succeed as that is a Tampa focus. The white sox plug guys in and off they go. When was the last time they ever had a platoon situation?

I am fine with Santiago in the rotation...........I do not miss Floyd at all.

 

You feel good now but what happens when he has a bad outing or two?

I am fine with Santiago in the rotation...........I do not miss Floyd at all.

 

Thing with Floyd is he could start off great. But after a hit or two in a row and he just implodes. Its just so predictable.

That $9.5 million for Gavin Floyd would have looked a lot better being invested into the catching position.

 

Not that even John Buck being on the roster this year, or Gattis, would have us in first place. At least we'd be contending, though.