Chicago White Sox Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Regarding Rodon and service time, a full year is considered 172 days. Given that a major league season is 180+ days, you simply need to wait two weeks or so before calling up the player to get that extra year of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 The biggest storyline so far: Dan Hayes @CSNHayes 4m4 minutes ago #WhiteSox camp has been overrun by scorpions. Three were found last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 21, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) The biggest storyline so far: Dan Hayes @CSNHayes 4m4 minutes ago #WhiteSox camp has been overrun by scorpions. Three were found last night. The Tigers had somebody plant them there. This is how the hijinks start in kids' sports movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 QUOTE (shysocks @ Feb 21, 2015 -> 11:04 PM) The Tigers had somebody plant them there. This is how the hijinks start in kids' sports movies. that is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 20, 2015 -> 11:45 PM) Regarding Rodon and service time, a full year is considered 172 days. Given that a major league season is 180+ days, you simply need to wait two weeks or so before calling up the player to get that extra year of control. considering the sox won't expand the roster for pitchers, some time a month later, it may work perfectly. unless the sox brass has an agreement with his agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Interested to know why Brantly is seen as having more chance of winning the backup job than Kottaras, who "hasn't excelled on either side of the ball at the major league level". Kottaras is a lifetime league average hitter at the MLB level (100 wRC+), whilst Brantly has been horrible (69 wRC+). It's not like Brantly has excelled defensively either, ranking 88th of 108 in framing in 2012 and 109th of 116 in 2013. Kottaras has been 66th of 105, 32nd of 113, 80th of 112 and 78th of 108. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Feb 22, 2015 -> 11:36 AM) Interested to know why Brantly is seen as having more chance of winning the backup job than Kottaras, who "hasn't excelled on either side of the ball at the major league level". Kottaras is a lifetime league average hitter at the MLB level (100 wRC+), whilst Brantly has been horrible (69 wRC+). It's not like Brantly has excelled defensively either, ranking 88th of 108 in framing in 2012 and 109th of 116 in 2013. Kottaras has been 66th of 105, 32nd of 113, 80th of 112 and 78th of 108. Well on the one hand, I think you can ignore framing numbers in that small a sample size, and defense is way beyond framing. But you make a good point about Kottaras' hitting, he's actually a better hitter than I thought, now that I look deeper. Or maybe more accurately, he's a better walker, as he does get on base quite often. Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to go update the article a bit! The other thing is, Brantly is still 25 for this season, Kottaras is 31 going to be 32 during the year. Brantly is seen as still maybe having some upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Starting the season at Charlotte, ostensibly to work on his change up, makes the most sense. That provides "cover" for his not being on the parent club, right out of the gate, for those who might question the organization's motive. Actually, it also wouldn't hurt for him to be able to rely on that pitch, as it would put much less stress on his arm, than throwing all of those sliders. If he used the change enough, he might be able to throw more innings, than he is accustomed to, with the collegiate schedule. If he can add that pitch to his fast ball and that devastating slider, he could become something really special. Edited February 23, 2015 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Feb 22, 2015 -> 11:36 AM) Interested to know why Brantly is seen as having more chance of winning the backup job than Kottaras, who "hasn't excelled on either side of the ball at the major league level". Kottaras is a lifetime league average hitter at the MLB level (100 wRC+), whilst Brantly has been horrible (69 wRC+). It's not like Brantly has excelled defensively either, ranking 88th of 108 in framing in 2012 and 109th of 116 in 2013. Kottaras has been 66th of 105, 32nd of 113, 80th of 112 and 78th of 108. A stat like this is in such an infancy, has such a variation between sources, and is so imperfect, that it is hardly worth disqualifying a guy over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Maybe Brantly has a reputation for calling a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 23, 2015 -> 02:02 PM) Maybe Brantly has a reputation for calling a good game. In non punting years the Sox seem to want a backup catcher that meets the criteria of "would the staff not mind throwing to him if the lead guy goes down for a few weeks". Nieto obviously didn't meet this criteria, but they weren't really trying last year either. Whoever has the most comfort with the staff will win the backup role IMO. Personally, I'd much rather see Kottaras win the job because of his OBP skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 23, 2015 -> 12:28 PM) In non punting years the Sox seem to want a backup catcher that meets the criteria of "would the staff not mind throwing to him if the lead guy goes down for a few weeks". Nieto obviously didn't meet this criteria, but they weren't really trying last year either. Whoever has the most comfort with the staff will win the backup role IMO. Personally, I'd much rather see Kottaras win the job because of his OBP skills. Hahn really likes Soto. I read some article that claimed Soto would wind up playing more than Flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 So who does everyone think is going to win the 2B job?? Was watching a CSN video and they had Beckham as the projected 2B to start the season. That is the one guy I don't want starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Feb 23, 2015 -> 02:26 PM) So who does everyone think is going to win the 2B job?? Was watching a CSN video and they had Beckham as the projected 2B to start the season. That is the one guy I don't want starting I don't know who updates the Sox website's depth chart, but I agree with them... http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/depth...ex.jsp?c_id=cws They want Johnson to win it. He has to play bad in spring training not to be the 2B on opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 One of our writers will have a post up on that tomorrow (the 2B job). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 23, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) I don't know who updates the Sox website's depth chart, but I agree with them... http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/depth...ex.jsp?c_id=cws They want Johnson to win it. He has to play bad in spring training not to be the 2B on opening day. Seeing on CSN that they though Beckham would win made me cringe. I can't imagine we traded him and made all these great moves to get better just to bring him back and start 2B again. He can be a fine bench player for us and a guy who can fill in for a couple weeks if someone is injured. I hope Johnson is our 2B, just another exciting player to look forward to during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm fairly sure Beckham as a starter is Plan C, with Johnson and Sanchez being plans A and B (hard to say which has the edge right now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 19, 2015 -> 05:12 PM) The irrational exuberance on Micah Johnson is one of the most inexplicable things I've seen. He can't field 2B. Until he does, he's a 25th man, at best. If he gets 400 PA in Charlotte and goes 300/340/440 with 30 out of 40 SB and the reports on his defense are better -- than fine, pencil him in for 2016. Until then he's just a middling prospect IMO. He's not 22, he's 24, that's a major blow. He's older than Sanchez FFS. MLB.com has Micah as the #2 second base prospect in all of baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 https://twitter.com/ChiTribKane/status/570260786171420672 Gillaspie giving up the tobacco. Easier to smile without it in his mouth. But seriously, good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 For lack of a better place to put this... Bill Mitchell of BA tweeted it was nice to see Brian Anderson on the field in ST, says he looks in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 https://twitter.com/philgrogers/status/570344325097197569 Ok, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 24, 2015 -> 04:09 PM) https://twitter.com/philgrogers/status/570344325097197569 Ok, Phil. Well now we know who the first guy sent to Charlotte will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 24, 2015 -> 04:11 PM) Well now we know who the first guy sent to Charlotte will be. Phil Rogers? We can all hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 24, 2015 -> 04:09 PM) https://twitter.com/philgrogers/status/570344325097197569 Ok, Phil. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 24, 2015 -> 04:11 PM) Well now we know who the first guy sent to Charlotte will be. QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Feb 24, 2015 -> 04:14 PM) Phil Rogers? We can all hope. LOL, I don't understand how that guy keeps getting writing gigs in baseball. He isn't a very good writer, and doesn't seem to know much about baseball. That said, I completely agree with him on this one - Soto has the inside track, but by no means is he a lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Man the Sox are ridiculously loyal to their scrubs. They got BA and Mitchell in camp this spring. Personally I don't get it, but if it makes them look better for potential FAs, great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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