February 9, 201610 yr @CST_soxvan #WhiteSox also agree to terms on minor league deal with Travis Ishikawa. Invite to spring training. I like this move. Chances are that he won't be a factor, but he has a lot of postseason experience. Edited February 9, 201610 yr by ChiSoxFanMike
February 9, 201610 yr I'd actually call this almost notable, as you could see a scenario where we have to call up a 1b during the year...and I dont know that the farm has ready-now options. Since Matt Davidson is entering non-prospect territory now, he could be a 1b call up if someone were hurt too. Edited February 9, 201610 yr by Jose Paniagua
February 9, 201610 yr QUOTE (JoshPR @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 03:31 PM) Signed him again...... Yeah, I guess Charlotte likes him
February 9, 201610 yr FutureSox.com @FutureSox 56m56 minutes ago Now looks like Ishikawa, Davidson, Delmonico, Hayes will mix for corner INF playing time in AAA. Hard to think they'll all be there in April
February 9, 201610 yr Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 32m32 minutes ago Source: Ishikawa gets $900K if in majors with White Sox. Same deal he had agreed to with Seattle.` Ishikawa was recently examined by an orthopedic specialist and a back specialist and cleared for full baseball activities, per source.
February 9, 201610 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 10:34 PM) Yeah, I guess Charlotte likes him well we do need to fill the roster in Charlotte. Maybe he will be a pleasant surprise
February 10, 201610 yr Seems like Ishikawa keeps finding ways back into MLB. I could see him as a useful bench piece under the right circumstance
February 10, 201610 yr I'd think Ishikawa and Rottino split time at 1B to start the year in Charlotte. Hard to see either Hayes or Delmonico get promoted after the pretty uninspiring years they've had.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 04:51 PM) FutureSox.com @FutureSox 56m56 minutes ago Now looks like Ishikawa, Davidson, Delmonico, Hayes will mix for corner INF playing time in AAA. Hard to think they'll all be there in April Add Olt to that mix. That's a big crowd. Delmonico and Hayes are the most prospecty of the bunch, but that's not saying a lot. Hayes had a really nice year in AA when you consider the full picture. Delmonico really didn't and could maybe stay in AA, except that Michalczewski and Barnum will be there so I'd bet they want to challenge Delmonico to finally translate the tools and send him to AAA.
February 10, 201610 yr As it stands (and I know these things change) that Charlotte roster looks rough. I guess Anderson is the only real prospect who figures to be there to start the year. I guess they'll figure a way to shove all of the Olts and Ishikawas into Charlotte. The major league roster doesn't room for a corner infielder bench player.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (GreenSox @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 08:37 AM) As it stands (and I know these things change) that Charlotte roster looks rough. I guess Anderson is the only real prospect who figures to be there to start the year. I guess they'll figure a way to shove all of the Olts and Ishikawas into Charlotte. The major league roster doesn't room for a corner infielder bench player. One prospect website I read the other day (might've been BA, might've been 2080) mentioned expecting Fulmer to start in Charlotte. That sounds a little aggressive; I think he'll get a few starts in AA first.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) One prospect website I read the other day (might've been BA, might've been 2080) mentioned expecting Fulmer to start in Charlotte. That sounds a little aggressive; I think he'll get a few starts in AA first. I'd even go to High A as a possibility for a starting spot, though no higher than B-ham.
February 10, 201610 yr Phil Rogers said this signing was competition for LaRoche in spring training. If it is, they aren't setting the bar very high.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (GreenSox @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 08:37 AM) As it stands (and I know these things change) that Charlotte roster looks rough. I guess Anderson is the only real prospect who figures to be there to start the year. I guess they'll figure a way to shove all of the Olts and Ishikawas into Charlotte. The major league roster doesn't room for a corner infielder bench player. I'd say the lineup in Charlotte should be quite good. Pitching though, should be pretty bad, and they are playing in a band box. Lots of high scoring games for the Knights most likely. Lineup should include Anderson, May, Coats, some combo of Ishikawa/Davidson/Hayes/Delmonico/Olt (all of which should mash in AAA) on the corners, and Smith/Brantly at catcher. That's a lineup that should hit AAA pitching pretty effectively, even though many are not solid prospect-wise. QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) One prospect website I read the other day (might've been BA, might've been 2080) mentioned expecting Fulmer to start in Charlotte. That sounds a little aggressive; I think he'll get a few starts in AA first. That was I think Sahadev maybe, and it goes against what the club has said previously. All the indications I've seen are he's in AA to start the year.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 09:48 AM) Lineup should include Anderson, May, Coats, some combo of Ishikawa/Davidson/Hayes/Delmonico/Olt (all of which should mash in AAA) on the corners, and Smith/Brantly at catcher. That's a lineup that should hit AAA pitching pretty effectively, even though many are not solid prospect-wise. May had a pretty rough round at Birmingham last year. I guess the AA-AAA move isn't as huge as the movement up the lower levels (considering the number of AAAA players in AAA).
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 09:19 AM) I'd even go to High A as a possibility for a starting spot, though no higher than B-ham. QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 09:48 AM) That was I think Sahadev maybe, and it goes against what the club has said previously. All the indications I've seen are he's in AA to start the year. Just looked it up again: it was Mau Rubio.
February 10, 201610 yr QUOTE (GreenSox @ Feb 10, 2016 -> 09:59 AM) May had a pretty rough round at Birmingham last year. I guess the AA-AAA move isn't as huge as the movement up the lower levels (considering the number of AAAA players in AAA). Needs context. May was tearing it up at AA, then went down with a concussion after that nasty collision with Tim Anderson. He struggled a little bit on his return, but that's to be expected due to the nature of the injury and just time away from baseball.
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