October 16, 201411 yr http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gi...ox&sid=l119 Montas 3 K's thru 2. Bassitt expected to pitch. Anderson DHing 1-1, sb Basto also playing.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 15, 2014 -> 09:23 PM) Why is Basto there again? Because Ravelo wanted to play winter ball.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 15, 2014 -> 09:23 PM) Why is Basto there again? Replaced Ravelo. Basto did play well this last season. Just needs to find a position on the field, and play at least average there.
October 16, 201411 yr Bassitt went 2.2 giving up a hit and his 1st walk while striking out 4. 10/1 K/BB, 5 hits, in 7 innings so far. He's been impressive.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (scs787 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 04:38 AM) Bassitt went 2.2 giving up a hit and his 1st walk while striking out 4. 10/1 K/BB, 5 hits, in 7 innings so far. He's been impressive. this is indeed very good news. esp the fact no earned runs. btw Anderson beside his error the other day, how has he done since re: fielding?
October 16, 201411 yr Author After last night's game, Bassitt tweeted: "Oh bullpen how I have missed you"
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:03 AM) After last night's game, Bassitt tweeted: "Oh bullpen how I have missed you" Without knowing or talking to him personally, Bassitt seems to have a very intense and focused demeanor and it's hard to use that out of the rotation. As much as I like Bassitt as a potential starter moving forward, I think using him out of the bullpen could prove to be a fantastic move for the Sox long term.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:03 AM) After last night's game, Bassitt tweeted: "Oh bullpen how I have missed you" If he has a desire to be in the bullpen, why are the Sox starting him?
October 16, 201411 yr Author QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:28 AM) If he has a desire to be in the bullpen, why are the Sox starting him? 1. What he wants doesn't and can't dictate what he does. And he'd tell you that. 2. The White Sox often put likely relievers into starting rotations for a season or two, for a few reasons. One, getting in more innings allows them to develop faster and go from thrower to pitcher. Two, on occasion, guys like that end up succeeding at it (as is the case with Bassitt), and boom, you have another starting prospect.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) Anderson's getting some great reviews so far with his performance in the AFL. He should be. Kid is a stud. Legit top 50 prospect.
October 16, 201411 yr QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) Anderson's getting some great reviews so far with his performance in the AFL. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/98576616/whi...in-glendale-win
October 16, 201411 yr I think the Glendale game is free video tonight. Of course that means no White Sox prospects will play, probably. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/7617858/v3680...dogs-at-rafters
October 16, 201411 yr Author QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 04:07 PM) I think the Glendale game is free video tonight. Of course that means no White Sox prospects will play, probably. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/7617858/v3680...dogs-at-rafters Well, everyone but Smith and Olacio was in the game yesterday. So you'll probably get those two tonight, FWIW, at least. Also seems likely at least one of Anderson/Basto should play again.
October 16, 201411 yr http://m.mlb.com/news/article/98051158/tod...eups-october-16 Anderson batting 2nd.
October 17, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 04:07 PM) I think the Glendale game is free video tonight. Of course that means no White Sox prospects will play, probably. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/7617858/v3680...dogs-at-rafters On that video link, you can see Mark Appel get called for a pitch clock violation. I already hate it, but I'm glad they'll find out how stupid it is in the AFL, and not in March.
October 17, 201411 yr How fast can Bassit get it up there out of the bullpen? If he can top out at 97 or so he could be a great bullpen piece
October 17, 201411 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 07:32 AM) 1. What he wants doesn't and can't dictate what he does. And he'd tell you that. 2. The White Sox often put likely relievers into starting rotations for a season or two, for a few reasons. One, getting in more innings allows them to develop faster and go from thrower to pitcher. Two, on occasion, guys like that end up succeeding at it (as is the case with Bassitt), and boom, you have another starting prospect. 3. Related to number two, whether that pitcher can hone the change, curve/slider to the point where he has two plus or at least three legit "out" pitches in his arsenal...this is what the White Sox went through with Jake Petricka, for example. You can get by with two as a starter (see Colon or Contreras with the FB/forkball combination), but it's pretty darned rare.
October 17, 201411 yr Pretty soon, they're just going to have to get Anderson's bat and athleticism into the MLB line-up. His ultimate defensive position is becoming secondary, although of course they would love for it to be SS and not 2B/OF. If Micah and Anderson can BOTH stick as infielders, that gives you an incredible amount of excitement up the middle. And Semien at 3B with Conor, that's a potentially very interesting core. In the end, Sanchez will probably fall to the wayside as the utility guy/Joe McEwing/Oquendo with Semien also playing all over the place. Edited October 17, 201411 yr by caulfield12
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