poppysox

I'm a glass half full guy...you not so much.

Madrigal promoted to AA today and has been doing very well from what I read. Even has 2 unexpected HR's. His A+ league #'s in 49 games .272 BA with 6 strike outs in 289 at bats. 17 stolen bases looks pretty good. Most people would give him a pretty good chance to be next years opening day 2nd baseman. I like Yolmer as much as anyone but... he's no Madrigal.

I personally watched each and every one of these players and am personally a huge fan of Aparico, Landis and Peters. They were some of my favorite players. Most fans on this site would scoff at those batting averages and home run totals. It was a different time when a slick fielding base stealer could be consider a star. Every time I bring up Madrigal who has those same qualities...I'm criticized by half the forum. Many of the other people listed as old time greats did come up in the Sox organization but played little or never with the Sox. It's great to use McLain as an example but he never pitched for the White Sox in a single game. We all toss the "statistics" around to make point. My only point is that we will be very good very soon. We had great players in the past and we have some more coming now. If you don't really see it that way...I don't know why you spend so much time on this board.

Your semantics argument about the meaning of find is not worthy of further comment other than to say you argue for arguments sake.

Our major trades have been great as far as I'm concerned. I don't have as much patience as I should. I want to see the team with all the parts functioning. It has the potential to be the best team any of us has seen. Just a few pieces away now.

I guess no ones perfect.

Jerry let Hawk fire Tony Larussa even though Jerry was very close to Tony and still is. I believe JR will listen to what KW & RH advise. I think it might be KW who actually likes yes men.

Beard is a Great pick from what little I know. I love speedy guys. The great ones can run you out of the park.

I'm total 50-50 on both he and Abreu. None of us have the facts...what will someone give us and what $ number are they looking for. I know it's not a popular opinion but I'll trust RH to work it out. I will point out that today no one may need lets say Abreu. Tomorrow a Rizzo gets hurt and the Cubs are desperate to give you whatever we want. Lots of unknowns for two months out.

I get where your coming from and the spirit of the post. However...if you try I'm sure you could name a few more positives like Gio & Bummer.

Trade value just went down a tic.

Bunting trying to set up one run as the away team has to be the dumbest bunts of all. You have no idea of the number of runs will be needed to win the game. Really frustrating managerial decisions.

Moncada needs to be the man.

AJ talking about shift in momentum a play like that has. He's definitely not a house mouth.

Does anyone have an opinion on bunting in that situation?

Bummer is definitely not a bummer. He's Goooooooood!

I bet not many of you are hoping we see Herrera about now.

Now isn't this more fun than looking like crap?

Abreu adding to his trade value. Good job Jose.

This game is like a highlight reel for Soto.

I believe we can end the Jose Rondon era in Chicago. Has contributed absolutely nothing.

Belongs with Gio and McCann as our biggest happy surprises.

I though the same thing. Odd!

Bummer with a nice play on Eaton. This guy has been impressive.

That's because it affects absolutely everything.