March 21, 201610 yr With the retirement of LaRoche, the White Sox have an extra roster spot on their 25 man roster. I expect them to add a LHH of some sort to the roster to take LaRoche's spot. Until then though, it seems like there is an opportunity for some guys. Here is what I think it would be with nobody else added (40 man is at 38 so I expect some movement). Pitchers Chris Sale Jose Quintana Carlos Rodon John Danks Mat Latos David Robertson Nate Jones Zach Duke Zach Putnam Dan Jennings Jake Petricka Matt Albers I believe that Jacob Turner and Erik Johnson both end up at Charlotte because there seemingly isn't a spot for either of them as currently constructed. Former Top Prospect Phillippe Aumont has had a solid spring and could push someone for a job as well. Position Players Jose Abreu Brett Lawrie Jimmy Rollins Tyler Saladino Todd Frazier Adam Eaton Avisail Garcia Melky Cabrera Austin Jackson Alex Avila Dioner Navarro I think those are the locks. I expect a trade for a LHB. This leaves Carlos Sanchez, J.B. Shuck, Jerry Sands, and Travis Ishikawa battling for 2 spots. What does everyone else think? Did I forget anyone?
March 21, 201610 yr Shuck is a lock right now. He was pretty solid last year, and hasn't done anything to knock him off the roster. Sanchez is probably going back to AAA, barring a trade. It's down to Sands or Ishikawa if they don't make any other moves---but I do think they have one more in them this week. A trade could include Petricka or Putnam, which would bring a guy to the OD roster that profiles more of a long reliever-- Carroll, Johnson, or Turner. A couple other guys that still have life--Leury and Lombardozzi. Edited March 21, 201610 yr by flavum
March 21, 201610 yr SP: Sale, Quintana, Rodon, Danks, Turner RP: Robertson, Duke, Jones, Putnam, Albers, Jennigs, Petricka, Kahnle C: Avila, Navarro IF: Abreu, Lawrie, Rollins, Frazier, Saladino OF: Cabrera, Jackson, Eaton, Garcia, Sands If the Sox acquire a position player before or shortly after opening day, that guy replaces Kahnle. If not, then either Davidson or Sanchez replaces Kahnle within the first two weeks. Latos on the DL to start the season and eventually replaces Turner. Edited March 21, 201610 yr by HickoryHuskers
March 21, 201610 yr Author QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 08:52 AM) Shuck is a lock right now. He was pretty solid last year, and hasn't done anything to knock him off the roster. Sanchez is probably going back to AAA, barring a trade. It's down to Sands or Ishikawa if they don't make any other moves---but I do think they have one more in them this week. A trade could include Petricka or Putnam, which would bring a guy to the OD roster that profiles more of a long reliever-- Carroll, Johnson, or Turner. A couple other guys that still have life--Leury and Lombardozzi. I totally forgot about Kahnle. I feel like if they acquire a LHH, they should keep Sands still and release Shuck. Sands hits very well vs LHP and can play 1B. Shuck has reverse splits, isn't that great, and would be unnecessary to keep if they acquire another LHB.
March 21, 201610 yr Author QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 08:59 AM) SP: Sale, Quintana, Rodon, Danks, Turner RP: Robertson, Duke, Jones, Putnam, Albers, Jennigs, Petricka, Kahnle C: Avila, Navarro IF: Abreu, Lawrie, Rollins, Frazier, Saladino OF: Cabrera, Jackson, Eaton, Garcia, Sands If the Sox acquire a position player before or shortly after opening day, that guy replaces Kahnle. If not, then either Davidson or Sanchez replaces Kahnle within the first two weeks. Latos on the DL to start the season and eventually replaces Turner. I don't think there's any chance that they keep 13 pitchers.
March 21, 201610 yr I agree with this for the most part, but I think they keep Ishikawa, Sands is claimed off waivers, Turner passes thru waivers, and EJ, Kahnle and Carlos Sanchez see significant time in Chicago this year.
March 21, 201610 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 09:07 AM) I totally forgot about Kahnle. I feel like if they acquire a LHH, they should keep Sands still and release Shuck. Sands hits very well vs LHP and can play 1B. Shuck has reverse splits, isn't that great, and would be unnecessary to keep if they acquire another LHB. Maybe I'm wrong about Shuck-I dunno. But here's what I got: Lineup (maybe not exactly) Eaton, Rollins, Abreu, Frazier, Cabrera, Garcia, Lawrie, Avila, Jackson Bench Saladino, Navarro, Shuck, Sands Rotation Sale, Quintana, Rodon, Latos, Danks Bullpen Albers, Jennings, Petricka, Putnam, Duke, Jones, Robertson Players that still need to be cut- Aumont, Carroll, Danish, Fulmer, Johnson, Kahnle, Lollis, Purke, Turner H Sanchez, Anderson, Davidson, L Garcia, Ishikawa, Lombardozzi, C Sanchez, Coats, May
March 21, 201610 yr After lo these many years I still cannot wrap my head around a seven man bullpen and how that can actually be the optimal roster.
March 21, 201610 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 09:22 AM) I don't think there's any chance that they keep 13 pitchers. I think there is a chance they can with 8 games to start the year with no off days but it won't last long.
March 21, 201610 yr I don't think there's any chance that they keep 13 pitchers. Only for the first couple weeks while they see how guys are doing. You can live with only 3 bench players for up to two weeks.
March 21, 201610 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 09:53 AM) Only for the first couple weeks while they see how guys are doing. You can live with only 3 bench players for up to two weeks. With a rotating DH, you probably can, but bad match ups will be harder to avoid.
March 22, 201610 yr Dan Hayes @CSNHayes 10m10 minutes ago Jerry Sands' chances of making #WhiteSox have improved. He's trying to improve on hitting FB & facing RHPs. http://cmcst.sn/eU6
March 23, 201610 yr I don't know who will be on the Opening Day roster but I hope the White Sox don't ask Adam LaRoche to throw out the first pitch.
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (WBWSF @ Mar 22, 2016 -> 08:33 PM) I don't know who will be on the Opening Day roster but I hope the White Sox don't ask Drake LaRoche to throw out the first pitch. Fixed.
March 23, 201610 yr My Prediction Rotation Sale Quintana Rodon Latos Danks Pen Robertson Jones Albers Duke Jennings Petricka Putnam Line up Eaton RF Jackson CF Cabrera LF Abreu 1B Frazier 3B Rollins SS Garcia DH Navarro C Lawrie 2B Bench Avila C Shuck OF Saladino 2B/SS Davidson 1B/3B
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 21, 2016 -> 09:31 AM) Maybe I'm wrong about Shuck-I dunno. But here's what I got: Lineup (maybe not exactly) Eaton, Rollins, Abreu, Frazier, Cabrera, Garcia, Lawrie, Avila, Jackson Bench Saladino, Navarro, Shuck, Sands Rotation Sale, Quintana, Rodon, Latos, Danks Bullpen Albers, Jennings, Petricka, Putnam, Duke, Jones, Robertson Players that still need to be cut- Aumont, Carroll, Danish, Fulmer, Johnson, Kahnle, Lollis, Purke, Turner H Sanchez, Anderson, Davidson, L Garcia, Ishikawa, Lombardozzi, C Sanchez, Coats, May Ughh, that line up after Eaton and Abreu looks awful when it comes to getting on base. Hope that could bring on an LHH OBP guy who could play the OF, have Avi and Melky rotate DH.
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Mar 23, 2016 -> 09:05 AM) Was Jennings over Zach Phillips a mistake? Phillips was dropped from the 40-man and was signed by Baltimore.
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Mar 23, 2016 -> 08:05 AM) Was Jennings over Zach Phillips a mistake? Short answer no, long answer no with the caveat that bullpen guys can sometimes just get good. But in terms of talent and stuff, no.
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (glangon @ Mar 23, 2016 -> 05:38 AM) My Prediction Rotation Sale Quintana Rodon Latos Danks Pen Robertson Jones Albers Duke Jennings Petricka Putnam Line up Eaton RF Jackson CF Cabrera LF Abreu 1B Frazier 3B Rollins SS Garcia DH Navarro C Lawrie 2B Bench Avila C Shuck OF Saladino 2B/SS Davidson 1B/3B No way Jimmy Rollins bats sixth.
March 23, 201610 yr QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 23, 2016 -> 11:05 AM) No way Jimmy Rollins bats sixth. With this team, 2 or 9 makes the most sense.
March 23, 201610 yr Don't follow bullpen battles enough to give a good analysis. The 5th spot is weak. Have a feeling Latos will be long relief or gone by July. Ultimately I think that's Fulmer's spot. But as for Opening Day? Last bench spot? To be honest. I hate the Rollins signing. I'm a big Sanchez guy. I'd rather see him and Saladino splitting SS and UTIL roles. But whatever. That's me. Think the last spot will go to Sands. Next in line will be Iwishukuma (or whatever his name is). And then Davidson if he is producing in AAA.
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