ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 02:17 PM) Oh, how I wish Wilkins could play a different position And draw more walks, which are way down this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) And draw more walks, which are way down this season. Yeah, I don't have a clue how to feel about that at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) And draw more walks, which are way down this season. Is it silly to think maybe they're asking him to be more aggressive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) Is it silly to think maybe they're asking him to be more aggressive? I think it would be silly to tell a hitter to stop being so patient and stop controlling the strike zone so well, yes. lol. But maybe instead they told him they want him to use those hitters counts to drive the ball instead of the Joey Votto approach of trying to draw a walk in every PA. So maybe on those 2-0 counts he is getting he is swinging and belting HR instead of taking a walk. I'm not really sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Wilkins is a 2-run shot and a solo shot away from hitting the home run cycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) I think it would be silly to tell a hitter to stop being so patient and stop controlling the strike zone so well, yes. lol. But maybe instead they told him they want him to use those hitters counts to drive the ball instead of the Joey Votto approach of trying to draw a walk in every PA. So maybe on those 2-0 counts he is getting he is swinging and belting HR instead of taking a walk. I'm not really sure. Ya, that's pretty much what I mean...Giving him the green light on 2-0/3-0/3-1 counts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 So is Wilkins up by August 1st? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 05:15 PM) So is Wilkins up by August 1st? If Dunn is gone. He may have "forced their hand" a bit and they may be willing to take a lesser offer or chipping in more money to trade Dunn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Question for Mr. Wite: IYO, who is the better prospect today, Davidson or Wilkins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 4 multi homer games for wilkins in the last 7 games played. 9 total HR in 7 games. Unbelievable numbers he's been putting up, can't remember the last time I saw someone on a hot streak like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 lol Wilkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 At this point the Sox should just DFA Dunn if there isn't any takers. Wilkins, low potential or not, is earning a call up IMO. There's still some stats of his that raise some red flags, but he deserves a shot. Dunn has no future in this organization. Let the AB's go to some kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Andy Wilkins' last 10 games look like a sample from RTTS when you've pumped up your player's power and mastered the timing of pitches and you start to feel like maybe you need to turn up the difficulty. Edited July 24, 2014 by Kalapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 06:50 PM) Question for Mr. Wite: IYO, who is the better prospect today, Davidson or Wilkins? I'm not wite but absolutely Matt Davidson is the better prospect. He's 22 years old and plays 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:00 PM) I'm not wite but absolutely Matt Davidson is the better prospect. He's 22 years old and plays 3B. Seriously. In two years we will all be going "remember Wilkins"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:06 PM) Seriously. In two years we will all be going "remember Wilkins"? Where will he be in 2 years? Probably starting for the Yankees putting up 30 bombs in that park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:13 PM) Where will he be in 2 years? Probably starting for the Yankees putting up 30 bombs in that park Yea, lots of cast off white sox minor leaguers pop up elsewhere and become awesome players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:13 PM) Where will he be in 2 years? Probably starting for the Yankees putting up 30 bombs in that park Fluke minor league performances happen all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:18 PM) Fluke minor league performances happen all of the time. To make the point, past HR leaders at Charlotte. 2012 Dan Johnson 28 2011 Steven Gartrell 26 2010 Steven Gartrell 27 2009 Michael Restovich 21 2008 Brad Eldred 35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:16 PM) Yea, lots of cast off white sox minor leaguers pop up elsewhere and become awesome players QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:18 PM) Fluke minor league performances happen all of the time. Lol I was sort of joking but you never know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:18 PM) Fluke minor league performances happen all of the time. Yeah how about it? Wilkins has some talent because he was a 5th rd pick. He plays 1B and is 6'1. He hits LH which is a plus. His wRC+ at Charlotte is 129 and he has a wOBA of .373. He's been raking lately. I don't take 1st base prospects seriously unless they can absolutely mash. Wilkins also carries a 5% walk rate and will turn 26 in September. He deserves a September look but isn't really a prospect at this point. I hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) Yeah how about it? Wilkins has some talent because he was a 5th rd pick. He plays 1B and is 6'1. He hits LH which is a plus. His wRC+ at Charlotte is 129 and he has a wOBA of .373. He's been raking lately. I don't take 1st base prospects seriously unless they can absolutely mash. Wilkins also carries a 5% walk rate and will turn 26 in September. He deserves a September look but isn't really a prospect at this point. I hope I'm wrong. The Charlotte homer numbers are insane at their new park. Don't just look at Wilkins numbers, look up and down that line up. Danks is already at a career high too. Carlos Sanchez who had three homers in 5 years, has five homers. Takotte has gone from 4 homers to 11, in few ABs than last year. Davidson has more HRs already than he hit in the PCL all of last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2014 -> 09:35 PM) The Charlotte homer numbers are insane at their new park. Don't just look at Wilkins numbers, look up and down that line up. Danks is already at a career high too. Carlos Sanchez who had three homers in 5 years, has five homers. Takotte has gone from 4 homers to 11, in few ABs than last year. Davidson has more HRs already than he hit in the PCL all of last year. Look at his splits though... Home- .264/.280/.538 13 HRs 34 RBI Away- .298/346/.590 12 HRs 34 RBI I'm really not sure what to think of him though. Worth a look if they can unload Dunn though. Edited July 24, 2014 by scs787 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Who is wite 99.9999% sure will be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 TTTTTTTTTTTTTTRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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