I just think the Sox trade for someone who is gonna help next year, and possibly even this year. Can't see them trading their best chip for a piece that's a few years away. Particularly when said piece plays the position that Tim Anderson plays (hopefully).

 

Yes, I agree on the close to minors portion, I just don't think they would refuse to inquire on a talent like that because of Tim Anderson. No guarantees either would end up a SS, and it's the easiest position to move elsewhere.

Yes, I agree on the close to minors portion, I just don't think they would refuse to inquire on a talent like that because of Tim Anderson. No guarantees either would end up a SS, and it's the easiest position to move elsewhere.

 

They wouldn't. At best a guy like Fox is still years away. Two at the very least. If both Anderson and Fox pan out, one moves position. It is a problem the Sox would love to have.

Yes, I agree on the close to minors portion, I just don't think they would refuse to inquire on a talent like that because of Tim Anderson. No guarantees either would end up a SS, and it's the easiest position to move elsewhere.

I feel like with his defense, Anderson won't be an MLB SS. Maybe 2B.

I feel like with his defense, Anderson won't be an MLB SS. Maybe 2B.

At least on the errors he's improved a lot this year. Hard to judge other things for minor leaguers but we're seeing clear, legitimate improvement in that part of his game.

I feel like with his defense, Anderson won't be an MLB SS. Maybe 2B.

 

In person reports are much higher on Anderson's defense this year.

Anderson is still pretty raw, right? I think it's too early to say he won't be able to be adequate defensively at SS. He certainly has the speed and athleticism for it. We don't really know yet.

Yes, and that is key. Reports on Anderson's athleticism are through the roof, if his instincts and footwork is improving, he has so much athleticism to make up the rest. I'm really excited for Anderson since he's turned it on in mid-june.

Anderson is still pretty raw, right? I think it's too early to say he won't be able to be adequate defensively at SS. He certainly has the speed and athleticism for it. We don't really know yet.

 

Raw, but improving in many areas.

Ya, I really love what I've heard about Tim defensively this year. At this point it sounds like he can stick.

 

He's been ballin out in AA, leading the league in hits and stolen bases.

does anyone think this sounds like a move the sox would do.......

 

i do.

 

Seems unlikely; White Sox typically prefer major league ready talent.

Who is a good comp to Anderson?

Who is a good comp to Anderson?

 

Keith Law used Shawon Dunston as his comp.

Who is a good comp to Anderson?

 

At the absolute top end, Upton seems a good fit. Tons of raw talent, gonna take some work to get there. Odds are pretty low he ends up there.

Who is a good comp to Anderson?

 

 

Imagine a Brandon Phillips type but at SS

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago

Robin Ventura and Rick Hahn talked and Jeff Samardzija is starting for #WhiteSox tomorrow as far as the manager knows.

If Toronto really wants Shark, I'd want Hoffman/Sanchez + Anthony Alford. Otherwise I'm waiting until Thursday to see how the week goes. I'd prefer the WhiteSox sell but I do want them to holdout for best Shark package.

Don't see it.

#MNTwins playing .531 ball & are 2nd wild card. That's on pace for 86 wins. #WhiteSox would have to go 40-26 to do that -- very tall order.

https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/625458965921562625

 

This was my response

@CSNHayes 40-26 would be sox going on a .600 winning percentage for rest of year. Pretty much winning every series here on out.Can't see it

https://twitter.com/whisox05/status/625461892857860096

 

And hayes agreed with me

Sorry, but pace/schmace - Twins might well be 82-83 win frauds.

 

But yes, trade Shark for a bat or other good value if possible.

Edited July 27, 201510 yr by Stan Bahnsen

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago

Robin Ventura and Rick Hahn talked and Jeff Samardzija is starting for #WhiteSox tomorrow as far as the manager knows.

 

Now we see who is bluffing.

If Toronto really wants Shark, I'd want Hoffman/Sanchez + Anthony Alford. Otherwise I'm waiting until Thursday to see how the week goes. I'd prefer the WhiteSox sell but I do want them to holdout for best Shark package.

I'd rather have Pompey than Alford — he's more advanced.

Sorry, but pace/schmace - Twins might well be 82-83 win frauds.

 

The pace/schmace rebuttal always wins

Now we see who is bluffing.

 

Yep...I mean it would be ideal to trade him before tomorrow. But I mean I wont be displeased if he's out there helping us win.

The pace/schmace rebuttal always wins

Thank you, that's my personal Chewbacca Defense.

I'd rather have Pompey than Alford — he's more advanced.

 

 

He's not as good though

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago

Robin Ventura and Rick Hahn talked and Jeff Samardzija is starting for #WhiteSox tomorrow as far as the manager knows.

 

KW said from the start of this season that he loved this team more than a lot of his previous teams because they were all grinder type players who he knew would push through the long season to its end. He still believes this team is going to make a push for the playoffs and they will likely trade no one. I am convinced.

The pace/schmace rebuttal always wins

It does have some merit. Since the beginning of June the Twins have a .449 winning percentage. If you believe that version of the Twins is the more real one, then they're on pace for 81 wins.