No because he has no value. Keep him one more year.

 

 

And do what with him? Play him at Charlotte? He has no place on the major league team if they plan on winning something

If they sign Upton or Cespedes, there is zero chance they sign Austin Jackson.

 

Austin Jackson makes some sense if they go cheaper. He probably is a lot like Trayce Thompson defensively. His hitting is a question but he has had some good seasons. He hit well at USCF last year with the Mariners, and then was soon traded.

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If they sign Upton or Cespedes, there is zero chance they sign Austin Jackson.

 

 

And that's fine. That's what I'd do though. They still need a player that keeps LaRoche on the bench vs LHP and it may as well be an OF so that Melky can DH

And that's fine. That's what I'd do though. They still need a player that keeps LaRoche on the bench vs LHP and it may as well be an OF so that Melky can DH

Melky struggled vs. lefties last year as well. Not like LaRoche, but not very good.

Melky struggled vs. lefties last year as well. Not like LaRoche, but not very good.

 

 

I know. Which is why getting 2 RHH OF's makes sense.

If they sign Upton or Cespedes, there is zero chance they sign Austin Jackson.

 

Austin Jackson makes some sense if they go cheaper. He probably is a lot like Trayce Thompson defensively. His hitting is a question but he has had some good seasons. He hit well at USCF last year with the Mariners, and then was soon traded.

If we moved LaRoche I wouldn't mind signing Cespedes and Jackson. Improve the defense in the outfield: Eaton Jackson Cespedes

Jackson's OBP has really declined, the last two years; .311 and .308.

I'd rather just play Shuck Eaton and Upton, if Melky is moved to DH.

 

I read that it will take at least $15-18 million for a couple of seasons to lock him up. Remember, he is a Boras client.

I didn't check to see if he received a Q. O., which is another consideration.

 

 

 

If we moved LaRoche I wouldn't mind signing Cespedes and Jackson. Improve the defense in the outfield: Eaton Jackson Cespedes

 

 

Even if they don't move LaRoche. Jackson or someone like him could be the 4th OF.

Jackson's OBP has really declined, the last two years; .311 and .308.

I'd rather just play Shuck Eaton and Upton, if Melky is moved to DH.

 

I read that it will take at least $15-18 million for a couple of seasons to lock him up. Remember, he is a Boras client.

I didn't check to see if he received a Q. O., which is another consideration.

 

 

Jackson didn't receive a QO and wasn't eligible for one. Shuck is also LH though which doesn't really solve anything.

Someone on one of the CSN shows was talking about how Cespedes absolutely strikes fear into the pitchers when he's at the dish. I didn't know that but I like it.

I never want to see abreu bat second again

Someone on one of the CSN shows was talking about how Cespedes absolutely strikes fear into the pitchers when he's at the dish. I didn't know that but I like it.

 

It was SportsTalk Live, and it was the guy that also predicted the Bears are going to release Cutler next season and Sign Peyton Manning to a 1 year deal.

This market is starting to look like the market when the Sox were able to get Abreu. Boston, the Yankees, Dodgers all not really looking for OF. You have to figure the Cardinals will sign one of them. Washington needs a CF. If the Tigers and Angels are truly out, the earlier estimates of the contracts these OFs receive are going to look inflated.Very inflated.

 

 

It was SportsTalk Live, and it was the guy that also predicted the Bears are going to release Cutler next season and Sign Peyton Manning to a 1 year deal.

 

 

Haha oh my lord. Who is that? Jason Goch? That guy says dumb s***.

Haha oh my lord. Who is that? Jason Goch? That guy says dumb s***.

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/show/sportstalk-live

 

It's the first guy seen after Garfein in this clip. I don't think they talk about Cutler in this clip, but I hate this guy and everything he says is just completely dumb.

http://www.csnchicago.com/show/sportstalk-live

 

It's the first guy seen after Garfein in this clip. I don't think they talk about Cutler in this clip, but I hate this guy and everything he says is just completely dumb.

That is Peter Brown.

Never even heard of him. Who is he employed by?

Yahoo radio or something like that. He was in Milwaukee for years, I think Cleveland as well. Your typical windbag. Every team sucks, he knows the easy fix.

Someone on one of the CSN shows was talking about how Cespedes absolutely strikes fear into the pitchers when he's at the dish. I didn't know that but I like it.

Well duh... so does every good/powerful hitter.

Well duh... so does every good/powerful hitter.

Ahh thanks.

 

ESPN's Buster Olney reported the Baltimore Orioles have added Cespedes to their list of outfield targets.

 

Don't know if that's leverage with the Davis talks but we know Balt has the money. The Orioles are definitely a team to watch while we hope for one of the big three.

I do not doubt Baltimore's interest in Cespedes. They seem pretty frustrated with Boras and Davis.

The problem with these guys is none give the indication that they will be consistent for the duration or most of the duration of the contract.

Gordon seems like he would be the best, but he's not the "slugger" for which Kenny Williams is on his eternal sojourn. (don't remind Kenny that to win the WS he dumped a slugger and shored-up OF defense).

The problem with these guys is none give the indication that they will be consistent for the duration or most of the duration of the contract.

Gordon seems like he would be the best, but he's not the "slugger" for which Kenny Williams is on his eternal sojourn. (don't remind Kenny that to win the WS he dumped a slugger and shored-up OF defense).

Dude, you are beyond delusional. The 2005 White Sox had solid power or better at almost all positions and hit 200 HRs. I'm not sure how comparing those teams or players are relevant at all.

Edited December 20, 201510 yr by Chicago White Sox

Dude, you are beyond delusional. The 2005 White Sox had solid power or better at almost all positions and hit 200 HRs. I'm not sure how comparing those teams or players are relevant at all.

I also don't get how Justin Upton can't be considered pretty consistent.

Dude, you are beyond delusional. The 2005 White Sox had solid power or better at almost all positions and hit 200 HRs. I'm not sure how comparing those teams or players are relevant at all.

Sure they hit homers...but not with swing and miss low obp sluggers, fawned over hereon.

Sox had players across the board who who could hit.

They also played impeccable defense and dumped a slugger at a steep discount to shore up his and other positions.