I get a weird feeling this guy has this right. I usually shoot this type of thing down but part of me legitimately believes this...

It makes no sense. Alexei is a declining ballplayer who spent the last 3 year putting on a clownshow. I realize this org. has a thing about young players, but I would hope they could fit ONE young ballplayer onto the team.

Cespedes is a veteran, and if he needs his hand held, I'd much rather a professional like Abreu leading the way.

I could absolutely see the Sox do this and attempt to bring him back on a 2 yr. I agree his glove took a dive the last 2 season but he hit pretty well in the 2nd half. Keep Saladino as your reserve infielder, send Sanchez to AAA for playing time. Whether it's a viable move remains to be seen, but it wouldnt surprise me

Even MLB Network said they expect the Sox to get Cespedes not too long ago.

Not much difference between Avi and Melky. But using Melky as a lefty platoon doesn't make much sense.

 

Maybe he means Melky gets time in DH spot against lefties but plays outfield against righties? Though that would technically be a platoon of LaRoche and guy who plays outfield against lefties (as of now, Avi).

$21M would be a lower AAV than I would have expected. I honestly thought there would be no way he got less than $150M.

I'm divided three ways on that tweet. 1/3 believes, 1/3 bulls***, 1/3 whatever.

 

Patrick doesn't come across as a young kid clamoring for attention so who knows, maybe he does know something. Guess we will find out...

 

 

Maybe he means Melky gets time in DH spot against lefties but plays outfield against righties? Though that would technically be a platoon of LaRoche and guy who plays outfield against lefties (as of now, Avi).

That would move Melky to RF, which he has played very sparingly. Cespedes has never played right, and I seem to recall him causing a ruckus about his position when with Boston.

I do like the idea of not moving Avi purely to platoon DH.

Just remember some people love to troll.

That would move Melky to RF, which he has played very sparingly. Cespedes has never played right, and I seem to recall him causing a ruckus about his position when with Boston.

I do like the idea of not moving Avi purely to platoon DH.

 

If we get another outfielder, I prefer him getting at bats in Charlotte every day in anticipation of a possible LaRoche release if he is terrible the first few months.

How is Cespedes in CF?

That guy is all over the place on the Melky stuff and corresponding implications for Avi. Pretty clear bulls*** IMO.

Gordon to Baltimore

Cespedes to LAA

Sox to now target Upton after missing on Cespedes/Gordon

 

That's from one unsubstantiated guy earlier today on Twitter. Lots of rumors flying fast, who knows!

How is Cespedes in CF?

Well he looked terrible in game 1 of the World Series. Small sample.

More smoke, second person claiming Cespedes will sign with the Sox.

 

@rickslat123

Multiple sources: Yoenis Cespedes @ynscspds has told White Sox he will sign with them. Deal worth north of 110 million. #mlb

 

https://twitter.com/rickslat123/status/682015844033937408

If we get another outfielder, I prefer him getting at bats in Charlotte every day in anticipation of a possible LaRoche release if he is terrible the first few months.

I can see that, but they need a RH bench bat. If they really think that they can contend, which I assume they do, you can't go into the season and hand Laroche the bat against lefty pitchers.

A guy like Austin Jackson can hit lefties pretty well and his D isn't bad.

Same guy said Upton guaranteed a month ago.

 

I want it, but I'm skeptical.

More smoke, second person claiming Cespedes will sign with the Sox.

 

@rickslat123

Multiple sources: Yoenis Cespedes @ynscspds has told White Sox he will sign with them. Deal worth north of 110 million. #mlb

 

https://twitter.com/rickslat123/status/682015844033937408

 

This is an online liar. Longtime fraud

More smoke, second person claiming Cespedes will sign with the Sox.

 

@rickslat123

Multiple sources: Yoenis Cespedes @ynscspds has told White Sox he will sign with them. Deal worth north of 110 million. #mlb

 

https://twitter.com/rickslat123/status/682015844033937408

 

Fake Ken Rosenthal said sox get Cespedes too lol. So there 3 peeps

I can see that, but they need a RH bench bat. If they really think that they can contend, which I assume they do, you can't go into the season and hand Laroche the bat against lefty pitchers.

A guy like Austin Jackson can hit lefties pretty well and his D isn't bad.

 

Agree I'd like Austin Jackson platooning with LaRoche.

More smoke, second person claiming Cespedes will sign with the Sox.

 

@rickslat123

Multiple sources: Yoenis Cespedes @ynscspds has told White Sox he will sign with them. Deal worth north of 110 million. #mlb

 

https://twitter.com/rickslat123/status/682015844033937408

He said we signed Upton

Thy countdown hath begun.

More smoke, second person claiming Cespedes will sign with the Sox.

 

@rickslat123

Multiple sources: Yoenis Cespedes @ynscspds has told White Sox he will sign with them. Deal worth north of 110 million. #mlb

 

https://twitter.com/rickslat123/status/682015844033937408

Why do people still quote this guy? He's the one who claimed to be Tim Anderson's best friend.

Fake Ken Rosenthal said sox get Cespedes too lol. So there 3 peeps

 

These fakes need to get a life.

 

Agree I'd like Austin Jackson platooning with LaRoche.

Given the choice, I prefer an OF of Jackson-Eaton-Cespedes. That would be pretty solid.

Just as soon get the OF D fixed if they are going this far.

 

And dare I suggest that a Jackson/Parra platoon in lieu of the big ticket guy might work as well.

Edited December 30, 201510 yr by GreenSox

Why do people still quote this guy? He's the one who claimed to be Tim Anderson's best friend.

 

I was unaware of his reputation, sorry.

Edited December 30, 201510 yr by Sockin