Y2Jimmy0

I had not heard of Ward until 10 minutes ago.

It's likely a coincidence. Pitchers get hurt which is why it would be smart to keep drafting bats.

It's not the only thing to consider though. Especially at #3 overall. I love CJ Abrams. I don't think he stays at SS though. Witt will which makes him the better prospect. Proximity to majors also comes into play with Vaughn and Rutschman. Those dudes are elite and could be in the big leagues within 18 months potentially. Lots of different factors to consider. I would not be taking a pitcher at #3. Keep drafting bats.

Did you read the article?

They have multiple high ceiling potential superstars in their farm system. They have an opportunity to add another one in June. Their drafts have been questionable under Hostetler but the jury is still out on all of those picks. Why would they not be pleased with Bobby Witt if that's who you want them to select? I'm confused.

Yeah for sure. I could totally see them taking Misner in that scenario. I also know that the Sox like Nick Lodolo (I'm not sure they'd take him at #3) and the front office recently went to UNLV to see Stott

So let me ask you...it's early but lets say Rutschman and Vaughn are off the board...what will the Sox do?

I wrote that a three player consensus is forming. They have the 3rd pick. Of course they'd prefer the 1st overall pick. Taking the player left on the board isn't a bad outcome by any means though.

I wrote about the players rumored at the top of June's draft for FutureSox today. If these guys are identified as three consensus talents then the organization should have an easy decision to make: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2019/03/white-sox-should-be-pleased-with-third-pick/

Gio Gonzalez doesn't cost a draft pick. The White Sox chose Ervin Santana instead. They don't have a rotation spot for Gio at the moment. They were probably scared off by the walks and amount of homers he gives up. I think going with Ervin is fine, personally.

It's not Nick Hostetler. It's been the organization philosophy though.

Minaya has been outrighted so that changes some things here. I think Ian Hamilton goes down to start and Ervin Santana begins on the DL. 1B Jose Abreu 2B Yolmer Sanchez SS Tim Anderson 3B Yoan Moncada DH Yonder Alonso C Welington Castillo CF Adam Engel LF Daniel Palka RF Jon Jay Bench INF Jose Rondon INF/OF Leury Garcia OF Brandon Guyer C James McCann Pitching Staff Carlos Rodon LHP Reynaldo Lopez RHP Lucas Giolito RHP Ivan Nova RHP LHP Manny Banuelos RHP Alex Colome RHP Kelvin Herrera RHP Nate Jones RHP Dylan Covey RHP Ryan Burr LHP Jace Fry LHP Caleb Frare

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2018-19-international-reviews-chicago-white-sox/

Is it really that different than signing Abreu or Robert?

The minor league season does not start on March 28th though. That's the issue. I would expect him to debut on Friday April 26th vs Detroit.

Your deal works in the sense that he's making real money over the first three years. I can't see him locking in 2026 and beyond though. If everything goes right he's looking at 3 minimum salary years and then 4 years of arb where he could make $55-$60 million over that period. If he's making $5 million in ARB1 which is possible, he could make $12 million, $18 million and $23-$25 million in years 2-4. I might be a little high on the totals but I wouldn't lock myself into two years on the back end for that deal.

So a few things here: I don't think the 8/100 offer makes sense for Eloy at this stage. People are prematurely disregarding the cost certainty for the club though. It may look like an overpay if potential isn't reached but if they truly feel like Eloy will be a superstar, then 8/100 is a bargain. I'm shocked that more people wouldn't be on board. He'd start with the club immediately and get 8 years of control instead of 7. I would think the White Sox would prefer options in 2027 and 2028 but there's no incentive for the player to sign up to hit free agency in his early thirties at this point. Also, I've seen misinformation about Eloy's timeline. Since he's on the 40-man roster, he needs to spend 20 days in the minors or else he accrues a major league season. On April 20th, the Sox are in the midst of a long road trip. We won't see Eloy debut until the Tigers series at home on 4/26-4/28.

I think he turns that down personally. He'll make more than that just playing out the arb process.

This is a worse take than your opinion on Pride Night I think.

FutureSox Night will be Saturday June 15th vs the New York Yankees. Tickets are like $62 plus tax for a bleacher seat and pregame patio party from 4:40-6:40. It includes unlimited food and beer during that two hour period. It was a good time last year but we are hoping to get like 100 people since it's on a Saturday this year. Come out and join us! Here's the link: http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2019/03/2nd-annual-futuresox-night-at-guaranteed-rate-field/

That's not what I said. Read my post from a few minutes ago.

If the Sox wait for him to "prove himself", it likely costs a hell of a lot more $$

I have no idea if it's true but it makes some sense for both parties obviously. If the Sox do nothing, Eloy comes up on April 26th. He plays this year and 6 more seasons. He'll likely qualify for Super Two status which gives him 4 arbitration years. If the Sox believe that Eloy is an absolute stud, those arb years could potentially cost between $50-$60 million. If you look at year 8 as a $30 million commitment, then you are really only giving him $10-$15 million over the first 3 years where he'd cost you peanuts otherwise. It makes sense for the Sox because he could be in the lineup on opening day, never have to go through the arb process and it could be structured in a manner that is cost efficient. If he bombs, it looks really bad but I think they get praised if they ultimately do it. For Eloy, he could likely make more $$ betting on himself, but guaranteeing yourself $100 million would be tough to turn down and it's only foregoing 1 free agent year.

100%

Holy fucking shit this thread. I'm not easily offended but I'm an atheist that has multiple gay friends. To me, the mere suggestion that a higher being created us at all makes me chuckle but still believing that being a homosexual is some sort of choice is absolutely absurd. It's like being on the other side of the vaccine "debate". For some things, there just isn't another side to argue.