November 14, 201411 yr I'm actually ok with not going crazy spending. Would just like to add a couple pen arms and maybe a guy like Melky?
November 14, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 03:37 AM) Another reason that there's some concern about the White Sox not spending a lot of money this offseason is that idea we HAVE to find a LH bat and that's at the exclusion of players like Tomas or Moncada who could "blow up the budget." the white sox will spend, they will spend to make this team better. getting a lh bat, while it would help, is not that much of an urgency compare to some other holes.
November 26, 201411 yr ESPN is reporting Tomas to the D-Backs. 6 yr/$68 mil. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11943647...85-million-deal
November 26, 201411 yr That's pretty much the same contract Abreu signed, and this guy has not established himself, in Cuba, as anywhere near the hitter that Jose was. Big gamble, IMO.
November 26, 201411 yr QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 26, 2014 -> 10:55 PM) That's pretty much the same contract Abreu signed, and this guy has not established himself, in Cuba, as anywhere near the hitter that Jose was. Big gamble, IMO. as I mention in the other thread, only time will tell if this was a good deal. they, the sox brass may have saw something or have that money earmark for something or somebody else.
November 27, 201411 yr ESPN is reporting Tomas to the D-Backs. 6 yr/$68 mil. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11943647...85-million-deal He should send a Thanksgiving Bouquet to Jose for that deal.
November 27, 201411 yr First significant gamble of the LaRussa Era out in the desert. For a player who profiles almost like a DH war-wise, he'd better have a helluva bat (see Abreu/Victor Martinez). Edited November 27, 201411 yr by caulfield12
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 02:02 AM) First significant gamble of the LaRussa Era out in the desert. For a player who profiles almost like a DH war-wise, he'd better have a helluva bat (see Abreu/Victor Martinez). with stewart there who is in charge Larussa or Stewart.
November 27, 201411 yr Ender Inciarte is a fantastic, relatively cheap, option for the Sox in as a corner OF.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 26, 2014 -> 08:05 PM) with stewart there who is in charge Larussa or Stewart. Ultimately Stewart, but it's more (with LaRussa) like the Epstein/Hoyer situation I have a feeling than the KW/Hahn model...or Friedman in LA with Colletti.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Nov 26, 2014 -> 09:49 PM) Ender Inciarte is a fantastic, relatively cheap, option for the Sox in as a corner OF. Inciarte would be a fantastic defensive addition for us, but he doesn't provide a whole ton of offense. Not a bad offensive player, but below average. Wouldn't mind picking him up on the cheap, though.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 06:19 AM) Ultimately Stewart, but it's more (with LaRussa) like the Epstein/Hoyer situation I have a feeling than the KW/Hahn model...or Friedman in LA with Colletti. thanks that explain a lot.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 03:49 AM) Ender Inciarte is a fantastic, relatively cheap, option for the Sox in as a corner OF. can spell for Eaton or even back for any of the outfielder if case of injury.
November 27, 201411 yr http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11937668...cuban-stars-mlb Will be cool to see who ends up the best....Moncada, Tomas, Soler or Rusney Castillo.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11937668...cuban-stars-mlb Will be cool to see who ends up the best....Moncada, Tomas, Soler or Rusney Castillo. Abreu
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 10:02 AM) Abreu I wasn't including him in the first wave with Cespedes, Puig, Viciedo, etc.
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 05:35 PM) I wasn't including him in the first wave with Cespedes, Puig, Viciedo, etc. In other words, Cuban Ballplayers can be divided into 2 groups: Before Abreu and After Abreu. And on the 3rd day, Jose will rise from the locker room and homer 4 times....
November 27, 201411 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 10:59 PM) In other words, Cuban Ballplayers can be divided into 2 groups: Before Abreu and After Abreu. And on the 3rd day, Jose will rise from the locker room and homer 4 times.... oh man you have been on a roll. this is absolute funny.
November 28, 201411 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11937668...cuban-stars-mlb Will be cool to see who ends up the best....Moncada, Tomas, Soler or Rusney Castillo. I'll go with Soler.
November 30, 201411 yr Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 2h2 hours ago Sources: Tomas, #DBacks agree at 6 yrs, $68.5M, as first reported by @JesseSanchezMLB. Can opt out and become free agent after 4 years. Tomas and #DBacks still finalizing language and signing bonus payment dates. But final terms were agreed upon last night.
December 8, 201411 yr Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 15m15 minutes ago Yasmany Tomas signed pact yest, #diamondbacks expected to make official today. Going to try him at 3B
December 8, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:03 AM) Is this guy as good as Aberu? He signed an identical deal... I think. Early reports indicate he's closer to Viciedo than Abreu.
December 10, 201411 yr Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 5m5 minutes ago tomas breakdown 14M signing bonus, yearly salaries 2M, 4M, 6M, 10M, 15.5M, 17M. has opt out after 2018 (the 10M)
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