I love when other teams give up outs.

Wow Beckham... that was nice.

 

I still can't believe we haven't signed him beyond this year yet. I still hope he's around for the next manager to utilize over the next 10 years.

I like the cut of Thompson's jib.

He's obviously a stud athlete. Just can't hit for s***.

I could be way off on this, but from the eye test, Thompson and Saladino seem like similar hitters.

Thompson has never hit for average. He has drawn some walks in his career. What's he supposed to be? A .280, 20 home run, 80 ribbie ceiling guy with 15-20 SBs? Not flaming, but what does he project as? Kind of a David DeJesus type career? Maybe an Alex Rios clone?

this team has too many f***ing hackers at the plate. FWIW, at least Thompson and Saladino aren't f***ing swining 1st pitch every time and fouling it off.

 

Getting sick of Ramirez.

Hope the light has gone on for Rodon. 31 pitches thru three. I get so tired looking at pitch counts and by the fifth or sixth inning our starter has 20 more pitches thrown. Nice to see the other way around.

Hope the light has gone on for Rodon. 31 pitches thru three. I get so tired looking at pitch counts and by the fifth or sixth inning our starter has 20 more pitches thrown. Nice to see the other way around.

 

seems simple, but he's much more balanced on his follow through the last couple starts. Maybe he's getting used to MLB adrenaline.

seems simple, but he's much more balanced on his follow through the last couple starts. Maybe he's getting used to MLB adrenaline.

If what we are seeing tonight and his last start is the real Rodon, he should be pretty effing exciting to watch

Thompson has never hit for average. He has drawn some walks in his career. What's he supposed to be? A .280, 20 home run, 80 ribbie ceiling guy with 15-20 SBs? Not flaming, but what does he project as? Kind of a David DeJesus type career? Maybe an Alex Rios clone?

I didn't think Saladino was projected to hit for average either. My point is that they seem to have similar swings, good eyes, good patience, and a little pop. That being said, I'd be overjoyed if Thompson ever hits .280/20/80 in a season. With his defense, that would be incredible. I think he is being a bit overhyped, perhaps because of Klay. I see Trayce as a career 4th outfielder, but a solid one. Good defense, decent speed, and maybe a career .245 hitter.

I didn't think Saladino was projected to hit for average either. My point is that they seem to have similar swings, good eyes, good patience, and a little pop. That being said, I'd be overjoyed if Thompson ever hits .280/20/80 in a season. With his defense, that would be incredible. I think he is being a bit overhyped, perhaps because of Klay. I see Trayce as a career 4th outfielder, but a solid one. Good defense, decent speed, and maybe a career .245 hitter.

 

Thompson has way more power

If what we are seeing tonight and his last start is the real Rodon, he should be pretty effing exciting to watch

I can't wait for 2017.

Sale

Quintana

Rodon

Fulmer

Doesn't matter who #5 is

 

Not to mention, that will likely be Tim Anderson's first year as starting SS. We're doing the opposite of what the Cubs did- we have drafted (sans Quintana, whom we signed) what has the potential to be the best rotation in baseball, while the Cubs have what may one day be the best lineup in baseball. Frankly, I like our route better.

sick changeup

hell yea great job carlos and jose

Given the amount of holes on the position player side and the resources that will be necessary to fill them, Rodon being an effective #3 starter next year would be a huge plus. We could probably get away with some combination of Danks, Johnson, & a bounce-back free agent signing in the #4/#5 spots, at least until one of Fulmer or Montas is ready. If so, any money that would have gone to Shark or another expensive starter could be reallocated to the offense.

Thompson has way more power

I wouldn't say "way" more. He has 44 HRs over the past 3 MILB seasons. Hitting just .240 in that span. I'm sorry but I just don't get the hype over his batting. I know he has a nice, patient approach, but other than that, I don't get it.

I wouldn't say "way" more. He has 44 HRs over the past 3 MILB seasons. Hitting just .240 in that span. I'm sorry but I just don't get the hype over his batting. I know he has a nice, patient approach, but other than that, I don't get it.

 

He does have way more raw power. He's got a lot of it, just needs to utilize it.

I wouldn't say "way" more. He has 44 HRs over the past 3 MILB seasons. Hitting just .240 in that span. I'm sorry but I just don't get the hype over his batting. I know he has a nice, patient approach, but other than that, I don't get it.

It's the swing. He is looking really good at the plate and has such a nice, quick swing.

Edited August 18, 201510 yr by Knackattack

Rodon starting to lose his command

I can't wait for 2017.

Sale

Quintana

Rodon

Fulmer

Doesn't matter who #5 is

 

Not to mention, that will likely be Tim Anderson's first year as starting SS. We're doing the opposite of what the Cubs did- we have drafted (sans Quintana, whom we signed) what has the potential to be the best rotation in baseball, while the Cubs have what may one day be the best lineup in baseball. Frankly, I like our route better.

No. 5 is gonna have to be a righty. Too many lefties. I don't see how you can project to a certain year until the Sox project to have better hitters on board. The lineup sucks and right now doesn't project to be much better filling in with current minor leaguers.

 

I wouldn't say "way" more. He has 44 HRs over the past 3 MILB seasons. Hitting just .240 in that span. I'm sorry but I just don't get the hype over his batting. I know he has a nice, patient approach, but other than that, I don't get it.

 

His minor league stats do not suggest stardom. They suggest Rios IMO.

Edited August 18, 201510 yr by greg775

Rodon starting to lose his command

 

Double play

Nice 5-4-3

He is so much better out of the wind up. Must have dominated college and the minors so much that he never had to use the stretch very often.

Here's a drinking game, take a sip ebery time you see a leiny or hear carry on my wayward son

Here's a drinking game, take a sip ebery time you see a leiny or hear carry on my wayward son

I don't think anyone wants to die of alcohol poisoning.