Conclusive argument against Avi in RF

[caulfield12]

http://www.southsidesox.com/2016/6/15/1194...-field-for-some

 

 

And, since we seem bound and determined to add a Braun/Bruce type, we might as well go for the high reward/high risk Yasiel Puig...Trayce Thompson has earned a starting job in LA (even when Puig comes back off the DL), and they've also got Pederson, Kiki Hernandez, Van Slyke (just came back from DL), Ethier (DL, but will return) and just signed Will Venable, so they're pretty much set for Roberts.

 

Puig doesn't have a place or role sitting on the bench, and will be a distraction for the new manager.

 

Plus, he's actually been playing RF pretty well this season, his defensive metrics are fine.

[caulfield12]

Thread about Avi Garcia requires reading the COMPREHENSIVE Avi Garcia article...which requires clicking on a link.

 

Since it came from a "competing" Sox site, I didn't copy and paste it...or even part of it.

 

Other than "showcasing" Avi Garcia to the Cubs or Brewers, we've yet to hear ANY possible rationalization for him being out there.

 

Because if Shuck plays CF, he might cause an injury to a corner outfielder....well, that's rich. Shuck and probably Coats are clearly better defensive outfielders, and yet we continue to put Garcia out there.

 

I guess the argument it's no big deal because Melky is ALMOST as bad, so, therefore...we have to tolerate Garcia if we're also willing to tolerate Cabrera (who can actually hit) doesn't make much sense, either.

 

We can also see quite clearly that Adam Eaton's defensive play has deteriorated as well as a result of being moved around instead of simply staying in RF full-time.

 

 

And I don't think anyone at this site can credibly argue that Garcia is likely to prove he can play the position adequately...and the fact is it would be better to hide him and hope against hope other GM's are dumb even though every member of this website can tell you everything you need to now about Garcia's series of defensive miscues over the last 2-3 years, starting with the injury on the ill-fated dive in Colorado.

Edited June 15, 2016 by caulfield12

[Kyyle23]

Puig

[Dunt]

Thread about Avi Garcia does not mention Avi Garcia.

 

[caulfield12]

Okay, do moderators want me to copy and paste the whole article so that EVERYONE can read it and comment about that instead of not reading it and making snarky comments?

 

YES/NO???

 

And I'd love to hear ideas that don't give away half the farm system. Pearce from the Rays is one of the few that wouldn't...but even trading for him right now, as hot as he is, they're going to ask for a lot more than he's worth (let's say Spencer Adams).

 

At least with Puig, you're applying the James Shields principle of buying low...the problem is if you're still not buying low enough.

[Chicago White Sox]

Okay, do moderators want me to copy and paste the whole article so that EVERYONE can read it and comment about that instead of not reading it and making snarky comments?

 

YES/NO???

 

And I'd love to hear ideas that don't give away half the farm system. Pearce from the Rays is one of the few that wouldn't...but even trading for him right now, as hot as he is, they're going to ask for a lot more than he's worth (let's say Spencer Adams).

 

At least with Puig, you're applying the James Shields principle of buying low...the problem is if you're still not buying low enough.

Caulfield, raBBit's point is you created a thread about Avi Garcia and then only talk Puig in your comments. No one is ripping your Puig trade idea, but rather your inability to create a post that stays on topic from start to finish.

[BlackSox13]

Lol, no worries because all is well.

 

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/184...utfield-defense

 

See, nothing to panic about when it comes to Avi's defense.

[Chicago White Sox]

Lol, no worries because all is well.

 

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/184...utfield-defense

 

See, nothing to panic about when it comes to Avi's defense.

That is one of the worst fluff pieces I have ever seen. Scott Merkin should be embarrassed.

[BlackSox13]

That is one of the worst fluff pieces I have ever seen. Scott Merkin should be embarrassed.

I hear ya. Fluff piece is why I could not resist posting the article in this thread. I think the article is good for a laugh.

[caulfield12]

Caulfield, raBBit's point is you created a thread about Avi Garcia and then only talk Puig in your comments. No one is ripping your Puig trade idea, but rather your inability to create a post that stays on topic from start to finish.

 

 

What comment can I make when Jim Margalus already said everything there is to say about it?

 

It stands by itself.

 

If I started a separate Puig thread, then people would complain about that. So I integrated them.

Or put it into the trade thread. Because Avi Garcia and that situation is specifically about RF. And Puig/Bruce/Braun all happen to be corner outfielders.

 

Is it really so difficult to follow the logic that we need a legit corner outfielder (both offensively and defensively), Garcia traded and Cabrera at DH with Eaton/Jackson/Puig as the 3 starting outfielders?

 

Especially when one of the reasons we've struggled so much was due to the defensive miscues all over the outfield after Austin Jackson went down?

 

Shuck playing everyday is just a temporary band-aid, but at least it stopped the bleeding for now. But facing the Indians and the Red Sox on the road with Frazier still struggling and Eaton just coming out of it and Lawrie scuffling, we need more pop than Shuck/Garcia/Coats/catcher.

Edited June 16, 2016 by caulfield12