Oh great. Who do people want to be the SS? I think Saladino would be my choice but I feel like Robin will go with Rollins

 

Of course it's Rollins.

Of course it's Rollins.

 

yeah i agree, but i was letting rv have his fun with this

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 22m22 minutes ago Goodyear, AZ

 

Robin Ventura says he knows who will be the White Sox starting shortstop in Oakland... He declined to tell us today.

 

 

Gray is RH. I would bet that Rollins starts at SS

If I had to guess the lineup for Opening Day, it'll be:

 

Eaton RF/LF

Rollins SS

Abreu 1B

Frazier 3B

Cabrera LF/RF/DH (not really sure)

Lawrie 2B

Garcia/Ishikawa/Sands/late ST addition DH/RF(this could possibly be 8 spot if Navarro starts)

Avila C

Jackson CF

Edited March 21, 201610 yr by soxfan2014

If Jimmy Rollins is your #2 hitter on Opening Day in 2016, your team probably sucks.

If Jimmy Rollins is your #2 hitter on Opening Day in 2016, your team probably sucks.

 

Ideally I'd put Melky there, but they batted him in the middle of the order last year and there really isn't another power bat to hit 5th. Unless you bat Navarro there when he plays.

Ideally I'd put Melky there, but they batted him in the middle of the order last year and there really isn't another power bat to hit 5th. Unless you bat Navarro there when he plays.

 

 

This is what I'd love to see.

 

vs LHP

 

1. Eaton OF

2. Lawrie 2B

3. Abreu 1B

4. Frazier 3B

5. Cabrera OF

6. Garcia/Shuck DH

7. Navarro C

8. Rollins SS

9. Jackson CF

 

vs RHP

 

1. Eaton OF

2. Ethier DH/OF

3. Abreu 1B

4. Frazier 3B

5. Cabrera OF

6. Lawrie 2B

7. Avila C

8. Rollins SS

9. Jackson CF

 

Yes, I know I added Andre Ethier to the team. Yes, I know he just got injured.

It's funny how they signed him to a minor league deal, yet he was basically given the starting job from day one without a real competition.

It's funny how they signed him to a minor league deal, yet he was basically given the starting job from day one without a real competition.

 

They signed him to minor league deal for a couple of reasons, #1, they could, and #2, the 40 man roster was full at the time of his signing. It should have been obvious to all at the time of his signing that he was the leader for the job by default.

They signed him to minor league deal for a couple of reasons, #1, they could, and #2, the 40 man roster was full at the time of his signing. It should have been obvious to all at the time of his signing that he was the leader for the job by default.

 

I must have missed that memo, but I also thought he was done and washed up, which at second glance was a bit off.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/jayson-...n-revere-032116

 

A little story on Rollins and still trying to work on adjustments

I might be alone, but I think Saladino is looking better this spring

I might be alone, but I think Saladino is looking better this spring

 

Better than...expected? Than last season? Than Rollins? Some combination of the above?

Any chance that Saladino start vs LHP and Rollins vs RHP, at least for the first few weeks to see how they're doing?

Any chance that Saladino start vs LHP and Rollins vs RHP, at least for the first few weeks to see how they're doing?

I'm certain that's the plan. Saladino should also get a start or two a week at 3B & 2B. That's plenty of playing time for a guy who still needs to prove himself with the bat. If he does, then I could see him and Rollins flip-flopping roles pretty quickly.

Any chance that Saladino start vs LHP and Rollins vs RHP, at least for the first few weeks to see how they're doing?

 

 

Rollins had a wRC+ of 114 vs LHP last season. Most of his power (11 homers) came from the left side though.

Rollins had a wRC+ of 114 vs LHP last season. Most of his power (11 homers) came from the left side though.

 

Rollins has fairly even splits, I was looking at it more from Saladino's side. Saladino is much better vs LHP than vs RHP.

Rollins has fairly even splits, I was looking at it more from Saladino's side. Saladino is much better vs LHP than vs RHP.

 

 

Oh yeah I know. It's an interesting debate. It's easy to look at and just assume that Saladino should start vs the LHP but Rollins was pretty good vs LHP last year.

Any chance that Saladino start vs LHP and Rollins vs RHP, at least for the first few weeks to see how they're doing?

 

Saladino will get plenty of AB's if he can hit even a minimal amount this year. Robin has shown he will use his bench players when they don't absolutely suck.

I might be alone, but I think Saladino is looking better this spring

Saladino is the better player, but that unfortunately won't stop us from starting Rollins

Saladino is the better player, but that unfortunately won't stop us from starting Rollins

We don't know that yet, but Saladino will still get plenty of chances, and if he proves to be the better player he'll get more playing time. It's pretty simple and not really something to worry about.

Has Rollins played any 2B or 3B this spring?

Has Rollins played any 2B or 3B this spring?

Probably the most telling action of them all. If Rollins was going to be utility, he would have played there at least some, unless they are releasing him.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/168...enjoying-spring

 

They Said It

"I like the combination of the [four] people I have at those positions: Lawrie, Sanchez, [Jimmy] Rollins, [Tyler] Saladino." Ventura, after admitting he has picked a starting shortstop but declining to name him.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/168...enjoying-spring

 

 

They can't keep Sanchez on the 25 man though can they? It's too many infielders IMO.