Two concerns w/ Davidson - has defense gotten better? will strikeouts go down/stabilize?

Aka. Is he Josh Fields

Addison reed ‏@Areed43 10m

 

Cant thank the #whitesox enough for everything that they did for me..2 years of my life that i will never forget

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 1m

 

Expect a few veterans to be traded by the White Sox . Dunn ,DeAza Ramirez all possible trade candidates for right almost ready players.

 

Nothing gets by ole Bruce.

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 16m

 

Matt Davidson should fit very well at U S Cellular Field. Power will play there. Reed has pitched in hitter-friendly parks like Chase Field.

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 16m

 

Matt Davidson should fit very well at U S Cellular Field. Power will play there. Reed has pitched in hitter-friendly parks like Chase Field.

I think the power would play anywhere, but that's not the issue we ought to focus on. Strikeouts and defense will make or break him, it looks like.

His fastball wasn't nearly as fast as was advertised, as he seemed to be in the 92-94 range as opposed to 94-96mph range like we were told he was at in the minors.

That was by design, same as Sale. Reed is much better at 93 vs 96. This organization doesn't give a s*** about velocity.

Kevin Towers baffles me EVERY time

That was by design, same as Sale. Reed is much better at 93 vs 96. This organization doesn't give a s*** about velocity.

 

Problem is his results weren't very good for a top reliever. 4.17 career ERA is solid, but definitely does scream out to me as future stud closer.

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by fathom

Love this trade. This is a great haul for Reed.

Problem is his results weren't very good for a top reliever. 4.17 career ERA is solid, but definitely does scream out to me as future stud closer.

Worth stressing that he does have the stuff to be significantly better than those numbers. They've clearly been impacted at least by him tiring out, esp. at the end of 2012 during his rookie season. He was definitely learning how to be a better pitcher in 2013 and that could be seen quite readily if you watched him.

 

(That said, this is still a fair deal, I just want to make sure Addy isn't downplayed too much).

I am keeping score. Hahn is doing a outstanding job IMO...........I am stoked to watch these guys develop. Sox future looking real bright.

 

I like this trade a lot better than the Eaton trade. Like the aggressiveness - yes, the K's are a concern.

 

Like most here, I'll evaluate RH based on the effectiveness of the players we've acquired. But, I like this one on paper.

 

Seeing this, I'm going to be an optimist and believe there's a plan in place for a C that just hasn't happened yet.

Aka. Is he Josh Fields

 

Yes, though I hope the talent level is higher (son of a b**** lacked the physical ability to hit a fastball). I'm willing to trade Addison Reed to make that gamble though. A great year from Addison will be equivalent in value to an average 3B

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 15s

 

Asked Nate Jones if he's ready for more attention as closer. He laughed: "We'll see if I get it first."

Addison reed ‏@Areed43 10m

 

Cant thank the #whitesox enough for everything that they did for me..2 years of my life that i will never forget

I liked Addison wish him nothing but the best in Arizona.........good guy.

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by Soxfest

Worth stressing that he does have the stuff to be significantly better than those numbers. They've clearly been impacted at least by him tiring out, esp. at the end of 2012 during his rookie season. He was definitely learning how to be a better pitcher in 2013 and that could be seen quite readily if you watched him.

 

(That said, this is still a fair deal, I just want to make sure Addy isn't downplayed too much).

Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year.

Holy s***, what?

 

I love Reed, but this is another possible gigantic steal by Hahn.

 

Get Owings and you get all 3 DBacks prospects I wanted for Peavy.

Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year.

I agree. I have zero issues with this deal, it's exactly the kind of move the White Sox should be making.

I like this move. A lot better than most of Hahns previous deals.

I like this trade a lot better than the Eaton trade. Like the aggressiveness - yes, the K's are a concern.

 

Like most here, I'll evaluate RH based on the effectiveness of the players we've acquired. But, I like this one on paper.

 

Seeing this, I'm going to be an optimist and believe there's a plan in place for a C that just hasn't happened yet.

Hahn is not done yet not by a longshot.

Davidson takes walks, which is encouraging.

 

Webb vs. Nate for the closer role I guess.

This trade is exciting and I know they're building for the future, but the White Sox are going to lose 100 games in 2014. I hope everyone can stomach that. It's gonna be tough.

Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year.

 

 

They already have one named Daniel Webb.

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2m

 

Davidson was excited but a little shocked by the trade. He works out with @Areed43 at the same offseason facility.

 

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2m

 

Davidson knows his defense is a work in progress. Worked with Matt Williams, Prado and Chavez last year and feels he has improved

 

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2m

 

Davidson: "The biggest thing for me is I feel like the game was a little fast when I first got called up...

 

Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2m

 

... and then I got more comfortable and started making plays. Playing everyday and getting more reps, it’s how you get better

I dare go to the gym for one minute

This trade is exciting and I know they're building for the future, but the White Sox are going to lose 100 games in 2014. I hope everyone can stomach that. It's gonna be tough.

 

They probably would have lost 90-95 with the players they've traded this offseason