Chicago White Sox

So to keep score of the AL teams at the moment: HOU: Kendall Graveman OAK: Starling Marte BOS: TBR: Nelson Cruz CHI: Only three moves so far, but all of them fairly impactful and plenty time for these guys to do much more. The idea we don’t need another bat is nonsensical IMO.

Same here

All great points. But you’re right, none of these guys had huge prospect pedigrees when they were signed. Mieses got a $428k but that was less than half of what Josue Guerrero got in that same class. Mendoza got $300k back in 2015. Ramos got $300k while we were in the penalty box for Robert. Rodriguez was a late signing for $50k while in the penalty box as well. Not a single high profile signing amongst the lot. Feels like those guys will need to prove themself at High A before they start developing any serious prospect value. The same applies to Krogman who got a $190k bonus which was 8th round money. Chase is hitting for power and walking like crazy, but also striking out at a 43% clip in low A. He’s got to reign that shit in to build up his stock, but the tools are exciting and it’s possible it just clicks at some point. Again, High A will likely be a big test for him.

Crowded for who though? I get prioritizing 2B and the bullpen, but having a bunch of guys like Engel, Goodwin, & Hamilton shouldn’t prevent us from upgrading RF. The challenge is more around having the prospect capital to address all three areas.

I know the system is incredibly week right now, but it does feel like Winston Salem & Kannapolis will both sport pretty interesting rosters next year. Just need a few guys to break out and establish themselves as legit prospects.

Whoops, good point of clarity there and I obviously have no problem with that take

The weird part is he despises Vaughn in the outfield (despite him being more or less fine) but loves Eloy out there (despite nearly dying on multiple occasions). Not sure what his agenda is, but it’s strange nonetheless.

Apparently he’s having TJS this week, so the box score is unfortunately an error.

That’s not good if Seattle is trading for rentals. That could make them a legit thread for Escobar.

He has #1 starter stuff, stop dreaming about him being a reliever

We never doubted this offense for a second tonight!

ELOY!?! Take your time big fella, no need to over-celebrates...lol

At least we got one

We better get two fucking runs here

Leury Legend making a claim for the 2B job!

Incredibly odd

@bmags - Just in case you didn’t see, this is what he posted on Twitter. Perhaps the diagnosis was wrong or I’m totally misinterpreting something? He basically didn’t pitch for a month, but you’re right that he pitched tonight. Very strange.

I mean, this is what he posted. Maybe I’m missing something here:

Fully agree, but do you remember how bad his misses were last year? My point is there is still room for growth and he’s shown he can get better.

Cease is in his 2nd year of starting in the majors and has made massive strides vs. last year. The takes tonight are starting to get scathing hot.

Massively flawed team? Lol...never change Joe.

We just need Robert back so we never have to play Goodwin in CF again.

Was it a continuation game?

Because of one double and a couple of singles?