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QUOTE (Quin @ Mar 30, 2018 -> 03:42 AM) Most out there I can get but still could happen - Micker, Sept. call up Wild Micker is still 2 years away earliest

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Mar 30, 2018 -> 09:12 AM) Of Avi continues his tear, the Sox should trade him before the deadline. Maybe But if he continues to be a star player, why trade him? I know we have Jimenez and Robert as OF locks of the future with Engel/Leury both flashing starter potential and Cordell coming up soon as well But a long term OF of Avi, Robert, and Jimenez is insane

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Mar 30, 2018 -> 01:46 AM) Our window as I said is 5 years, which would end in 2023. We hold club options for Tim that very year and he could be off our books if he hasn't earned the contract. The window hasn't even opened up yet bud Robert, Jiminez, Kopech, etc. will be entering their prime in 5 years

I'll trust PK and bank on this guy as a borderline All-Star, kid worked his ass off all season Hopefully picks up the average a little bit and mashes 30ish homers perennially

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 06:05 PM) Madrigal Pedroia-like, I'm a fan Hahn wants a HS INF or college P though

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 03:00 PM) Interesting note, Hahn said they were going to try to have Pinto be a starter again. They're sending him down to WS so he can get stretched out again and then he will head to AAA. Also the Sox outrighed Jose Ruiz to Winston-Salem, so the 40 man currently is at 39. 2.97 ERA last time as a starter, I'm for this Actually saw him in A ball, high ranked prospect

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 03:32 PM) That would be terrible. Who do you want?

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 03:05 PM) Eloy? Moncada? Giolito? Kopech? With young players scared of the market might be time to start locking some guys on longterm deals. Particularly Eloy. Interesting but I'd like to see more Maybe Yoan and Gio by year's end

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 10:30 AM) So apparently there was a conference call yesterday with Chris Getz and FutureSox tweeted out some of the news: AAA: Kopech will obviously be in this rotation. No other big prospects in this rotation to start the season (see AA comments). AA: Stephens, Adams, Guerrero, Puckett, & Clarkin will start the season in the rotation. Hansen will join the staff once he finishes his throwing program (timing TBD). Jimenez, Collins, & Zavala will be there on the positional side. A+: Dunning will start 2018 in this rotation. The OF to start the season will be Rutherford, Basabe, Call, & Booker. Robert will start start his season here when healthy and be the primary CF. Extended: Curbelo will start 2018 here to get regular at-bats. Hopefully Kopech is up by July Stephens, Adams, and Guerrero should really be in AAA, borderline ridiculous...hopefully move quick, Hansen may be a September call-up Dunning is likely in W/S for two months tops, but that OF is crowded...I see Rutherford needing a demotion to KAN, Basabe clicking, Call hopefully clicking and moving up to AA somewhat fast, Booker maybe up to AA by July, and Robert in AAA by the end of the year...Forget when Adolfo can field again but he'll be there too Hopefully Curbelo rakes upon return with KAN, real talent

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:17 PM) same. offense will be average or slightly better. starting pitching will be bad. bullpen will be solid. I actually expect the offense to be pretty good and progress over time...Also Eloy up late in the year should be fun Starting pitching will be below average...Shields is awful but hopefully decent and dealt...Gio should be the bright spot and Lopez should pitch well over time Santiago and MiGo both will be solid This is make or break for Fulmer's career as a starter, I think he'll struggle early but eventually shine Oh and don't forget Rodon back in May/June The bullpen will make or break this team it seems, I expect Jones and Avilan to pitch themselves onto the 2019 roster (as opposed to dealt) and hopefully Soria good enough to deal I expect Bummer to improve a lot from '17

Bold predictions: Luis Robert absolutely rakes upon return and is in the OD roster discussion for 2019 Cease takes a significant jump forward Rutherford begins to bust with low contact rates and no power Kopech is up by July latest Jimenez up in September after destroying AAA after his June promotion Basabe becomes a Top 100 prospect by season's end Fulmer and Lopez both struggle early but settle down toward's the summer and put together solid seasons Brice Turang is taken 4th overall

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 29, 2018 -> 11:04 AM) From all accounts he was crazy about her. Fell right in line with his 2 bad ST starts afterwards. Gonna be interesting to see how his mindset is at the beginning of the year throughout. They're still together

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 03:55 PM) DH as Birmingham most likely. Surprised we haven't heard anything about him Not that I'm expecting anything but is he with the org.?

Really looked filthy this Spring I thought he'd be a surefire bullpen candidate when he reaches the Bigs but he may very well be an ace Eloy and Cease oh my

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 05:34 PM) Abreu:Under Davidson:Under Moncada:Over Garcia:Over* Anderson:Over Castillo:Over I’m assuming we’re looking at player totals and not necessarily their totals with just the Sox. If not, I’d change my vote for Avi to the under as I doubt he’s still on this roster come August. Bold prediction: Avi is still here in 2019

Abreu: Over Davidson:Over Moncada: Under Garcia:Over Anderson: Under Castillo:Under

78-82 wins is what I'm seeing, 3rd place in the AL Central

Where the hell is Hawkins?

Surprise: The White Sox compete for WC and finish around .500, Engel becomes a solid player Disappointment: Lopez and Kopech are both wild and inconsistent Darkhorse: Luis Robert is in AAA by September and makes the OD roster in '19, also Moncada/Sanchez in Gold Glove convo

QUOTE (almagest @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:33 AM) Nothing on where Cease is starting? Assume A+? More than likely

Cordell should be in the Bigs but I think Engel will actually produce Kopech up in late Spring/Early Summer Eloy up in September While Robert won't find the MLB this year likely, I think he fast tracks

Abreu, Davidson, Avi, and Gio

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 02:29 PM) Close? Probably not very, and doesn't need to be. However, I f***ing loved what I saw this spring. The guy was filthy. I'm hoping he comes up in May of 2020. Seconded Can't wait to see this guy join Kopech, Giolito, Lopez, and Hansen

Praised be Thank you all

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 1, 2018 -> 02:39 PM) If Robert is going to be out for an extended period of time, Hahn should hire 24 hour bodyguards to keep Eloy, Rutherford and Collins from suffering similar fates over the remainder of ST. hjh