Was there some underlying reason (aside from moving up a league) that his stolen base numbers dropped like they did? I like him a lot, and think that if his base stealing gets right, he could be a ton of fun to watch moving forward.

He had a variety of injuries all through 2014 season.

He had a variety of injuries all through 2014 season.

 

you are correct, I would like to add. he had 1 injury since early june, that never healed.

He played thru it for the season. now that he is in school, the injury is healing. I believe

he also played in the future games. well if I am wrong, someone will correct me.

 

Hahn was saying that he liked what MJ did and how he played with the injury, even not

going on the disable list when he had a chance too.

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Thanks for the info!

Teams also often put more limits on guys running as they move up the minors if they've already got their technique down because they want them to work on other things.

Teams also often put more limits on guys running as they move up the minors if they've already got their technique down because they want them to work on other things.

 

I seem to recall reading at some point that they didn't have him run as much on purpose because of exactly that reason, and to try to prevent injury.

 

is there any chance of MJ making the team this yr.

 

is there any chance of MJ making the team this yr.

 

Absolutely. I think 2B will be a wide open competition between Sanchez, Semien, and Johnson. I think Semien makes the roster regardless and will be used as a super sub.

is there any chance of MJ making the team this yr.

 

This year as in April 1st? Not much. Maybe 5%? This year as in, before Sept 30, absolutely. Barring a big fall in production this year, I'd put it at 90% he sees at least a Sept call up.

This year as in April 1st? Not much. Maybe 5%? This year as in, before Sept 30, absolutely. Barring a big fall in production this year, I'd put it at 90% he sees at least a Sept call up.

 

I'd say there's a better chance than that. I really like what I saw from Sanchez, but I think the organization is much higher on Johnson. Perhaps as a way to limit service time, he stays down for a while, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Johnson makes it. I think the best man takes that job no matter what.

 

 

I'd say there's a better chance than that. I really like what I saw from Sanchez, but I think the organization is much higher on Johnson. Perhaps as a way to limit service time, he stays down for a while, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Johnson makes it. I think the best man takes that job no matter what.

 

With the injuries, I think Johnson just needs more AB's in the minors.

With the injuries, I think Johnson just needs more AB's in the minors.

 

imo I think he is ready. wait and see, come spring.

This year as in April 1st? Not much. Maybe 5%? This year as in, before Sept 30, absolutely. Barring a big fall in production this year, I'd put it at 90% he sees at least a Sept call up.

 

 

I understand your concern and kind of agree. However, I think that if the White Sox had their ideal scenario, Micah Johnson would be their starting 2B to begin the season.

With the injuries, I think Johnson just needs more AB's in the minors.

 

I don't disagree, but having a true competition and letting the best man win isn't a bad thing either.

I understand your concern and kind of agree. However, I think that if the White Sox had their ideal scenario, Micah Johnson would be their starting 2B to begin the season.

 

I think the injury and error questions slow that train down, not to mention the roster spot crunch with the guys in front of him.

I'd be surprised if the Sox brought somebody in to take ABs from Semien. My guess is that both Sanchez and Semien are on the MLB roster to start the year, the question is just what roles they will play. It almost seems as if they prefer Sanchez, which is very surprising to me. Semien shouldn't be relegated to a platoon role at this stage in his career.

I don't think you trade Sanchez unless you get an offer you can't refuse. He is a guy that can have a ton of value to the Sox as, at the very minimum, a reserve infielder. I don't think you'd ever want him starting at SS or 3B full time, but I see no reason why he couldn't play those positions in a pinch or for a few games here or there. However, from watching him, it didn't seem like he has the straight line speed or agility to be a capable player in the outfield, though I could obviously be wrong on that. I got a different impression from Semien, who does seem like he should be capable both in the outfield and infield.

 

I don't think Semien is going to be relegated to a platoon role at the MLB level. I think he will fit more in line with a super sub sort of role where he will play all over and get consistent playing time as opposed to essentially being a backup and starter solely against LHP.

 

Also, while I will say that I don't hate the idea of Kelly Johnson on like a non-guaranteed contract, I think the Sox should be looking for a bit more contact off the bench. Johnson's career statline reads like Dayan Viciedo except somehow worse.

I don't think you trade Sanchez unless you get an offer you can't refuse. He is a guy that can have a ton of value to the Sox as, at the very minimum, a reserve infielder. I don't think you'd ever want him starting at SS or 3B full time, but I see no reason why he couldn't play those positions in a pinch or for a few games here or there. However, from watching him, it didn't seem like he has the straight line speed or agility to be a capable player in the outfield, though I could obviously be wrong on that. I got a different impression from Semien, who does seem like he should be capable both in the outfield and infield.

 

I don't think Semien is going to be relegated to a platoon role at the MLB level.

I think he will fit more in line with a super sub sort of role where he will play all over and get consistent playing time as opposed to essentially being a backup and starter solely against LHP.

 

Also, while I will say that I don't hate the idea of Kelly Johnson on like a non-guaranteed contract, I think the Sox should be looking for a bit more contact off the bench. Johnson's career statline reads like Dayan Viciedo except somehow worse.

 

this is where I was thinking. but I wanted to see how spring training develops.

 

a great way to think outside the box. but I really like to see how the other

players do.

 

options, options and more options. yessss