Fyi- Cooper doesn't really work with minor league guys. He says this in interviews repeatedly.

A part of me still want the Sox to give Ynoa a shot at starting. He was really good as a starter in 2013 in A ball, and didn't exactly light the world on fire as a reliever last year.

 

Hate to see a "once in a generation" pitcher end up being a reliever without getting another shot with the new team.

Sometimes converting to reliever gets the confidence back and then they can return to a starting role.

Fyi- Cooper doesn't really work with minor league guys. He says this in interviews repeatedly.

Yeah but Sox have done great jobs with reclamation projects like this in the past (in minors)

Edited December 14, 201411 yr by bmags

Fyi- Cooper doesn't really work with minor league guys. He says this in interviews repeatedly.

No, but he consults with the minor league coaches and his philosophy is present throughout the system. Don't listen to him when he says he isn't involved with them. What he really means is that he doesn't have "hands-on" work with them.

No, but he consults with the minor league coaches and his philosophy is present throughout the system. Don't listen to him when he says he isn't involved with them. What he really means is that he doesn't have "hands-on" work with them.

 

Wouldn't Cooper have "hands on" work with him since he's on the 40-Man this upcoming ST?

Since the plethora of moves is reminding me so much of 2005, I'm hoping Ynoa takes the roll of bizarro Jenks. Not so much closer, but finds himself a dominating reliever as a sox, and makes his way up in July as a shut down reliever just in time.

 

If the Sox signed one of the Asian (or simply foreign) middle infielders to play 2nd it would really start looking like 2005.

Since the plethora of moves is reminding me so much of 2005, I'm hoping Ynoa takes the roll of bizarro Jenks. Not so much closer, but finds himself a dominating reliever as a sox, and makes his way up in July as a shut down reliever just in time.

Agreed. With his size and stuff I'll take a lesser version of Betances anyday.

Wouldn't Cooper have "hands on" work with him since he's on the 40-Man this upcoming ST?

Maybe a little. But he doesn't spend much time in the minor league camp. Just because they are on the 40, doesn't mean they are in the major league camp.

I hope they start Ynoa. I was so amped to see we got him in the deal.

... Ynoa. I was so amped to see we got him in the deal.

+1

Edited December 15, 201411 yr by hi8is

Maybe a little. But he doesn't spend much time in the minor league camp. Just because they are on the 40, doesn't mean they are in the major league camp.

I just want to point out that there were whole articles written about Cooper spending time in camp for the Fall Instructs this year. He actually was quoted talking about being excited to see guys like Brennan, Trexler, and other semi-obscure guys. He clearly spends some time with the minor leaguers, even if only very occasionally.

 

The bigger effect is indirect I'm sure - Cooper exerting his philosophy down through the roving and minor league pitching coaches, and receiving reports back up. But there is clearly at least some direct work too.

 

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 16s17 seconds ago

 

White Sox hosting Samardzija and Robertson press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago

White Sox to intro Jeff Samardzjia and David Robertson at 2:30 pm press conference Tues at U.S. Cellular Field.

So we're introducing Robertson and Samardzija before Duke and LaRoche?

So we're introducing Robertson and Samardzija before Duke and LaRoche?

 

I don't think they're going to introduce them.

So we're introducing Robertson and Samardzija before Duke and LaRoche?

 

 

I don't think they're going to introduce them.

 

http://www.southsidesox.com/2014/11/26/729...r-plans-for-him

http://www.southsidesox.com/2014/11/26/729...r-plans-for-him

 

He means formally introduce them as a press conference which the Sox won't be doing for LaRoche/Duke.

He means formally introduce them as a press conference which the Sox won't be doing for LaRoche/Duke.

 

They formally announced LaRoche as a conference call.

They formally announced LaRoche as a conference call.

 

I realize that but he was asking about a press conference. They also announced Samardzija as a conference call as well, but they are introducing him tomorrow.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 41m41 minutes ago

 

White Sox moved quickly. Jeff Samardzija jerseys are already available.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 41m41 minutes ago

 

White Sox moved quickly. Jeff Samardzija jerseys are already available.

PSA: Don't buy a jersey if the guy might not be on the team next year.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 41m41 minutes ago

 

White Sox moved quickly. Jeff Samardzija jerseys are already available.

They had to, too many people would f*** up trying to spell his name on a custom one.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 41m41 minutes ago

 

White Sox moved quickly. Jeff Samardzija jerseys are already available.

 

Gross. That's easily the last Sox jersey I would ever buy

Gross. That's easily the last Sox jersey I would ever buy

Just wait until he homers in and wins a World Series game this year.

Sox already working to convince Samardjiza to extend.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...-stick-around-0