Boopa1219

The 2016 rebuild didn’t fail because the Sox didn’t sign Machado or Harper. It failed because they drafted so poorly. Spending a top 5 pick on a weak singles hitter is so so so so dumb. Meidroth is a breath of fresh air, and it fits a theme. The new regime has been targeting hitters who’ve shown the ability to get on base consistently. Would like to see Meidroth, Vargas and Tauchman in the same lineup

Meidroth seems like the type of the player the previous regime was seemingly allergic to. He can play multiple positions, he sees a ton of pitches, and he gets on base at a high clip. He’s the type of player the Sox have been missing for a long time. Hahn/KW wouldn’t even sign bench/UTL guys like that in FA. Edit: Spelling

Nice swing from Baldwin

I’d rather see so many other people out there at 1B

Meidroth batting 7th is crazy. Should be batting 9th, 1st or 2nd

It’s a very good flex. This is hopefully something that takes hold throughout the org and becomes a trend. Imagine this stat with good players.

To be fair, they didn’t draft him or Gonzalez. That 2023 first round pick really could’ve accelerated this rebuild.

Brennan Davis

The graphics on the channel aren’t bad at all. I just they spent some money on the app and fixed the interface, it’s unusable.

It was a good idea just didn’t work out

I’m curious to see the moves that they make going forward (starting from this just recent offseason) with more of Getz’s people are in place. There’s Ryan Fuller and there’s the new analysts in the organization

So the minor leagues starting, looking at the Sox system. I think these are their biggest needs are players who can hit for power, and guys who are premium athletes. Not saying you should draft for need, always take the BPA but their needs are loud. My favorite guys for the Sox as of today are (in no particular order): Jace LaViolette, Gavin Fein, Eli Willits, Avia Arquette, Billy Carlson, Sean Gamble, Liam Doyle, and Jaden Fauske.

If Baldwin can just be league average with the bat, he can be a highly valuable player.

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The lineup yesterday made sense. The platoon deployment of Sosa and Slater made sense and worked out. The moves to the pen made sense. They’re not going to win many games but I’m expecting a professional baseball team and a manager who knows how to use his roster.

Miquel Vargas should be the 1B. I’m really surprised they kept Vaughn. I’d honestly rather see someone like Rizzo or Tellez there

They should hire Vinnie Duber or Daryl Van Schouwen

The interface of the app is atrocious. Couldn’t navigate the box score. Or the other panels on the screen. Also does CHSN, have a White Sox beat reporter? Some good Sox writers are on the street now unfortunately

I like these at bats today.

Didn’t finish my thought: I’m excited to see the impact it has at guys at the ML level but really to see how it affects the development of guys like Wolkow, Zavala, and Bonemer. The bats in the system do leave a lot to be desired, not a lot of high ceiling guys, but there’s some interesting clay to be molded. It seems like Getz and Shirley are targeting guys with OBP skills in the draft and trades which is a good place to start, and a welcome change from the last regime

I’m excited to see Ryan Fuller and how the position players perform at the plate during his tenure here. Brain Bannister’s impact was immediate but I think hitting is much harder than pitching.

I'm sure McKivin played a part in getting Smith over but this is encouraging because for years, the Sox biggest weakness has been pro scouting. Smith becoming a contributing member of the team would be a nice win for the new regime.

But Jacob Lombard is related to George Lombard and George Lombard Jr.

No it hasn’t, he’ll have two months at least to show he’s fully healthy

The two highly coveted players in this draft class are prep shortstops, Jacob Lombard and Grady Emerson. Baseball America did a podcast about them. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-america/id201539011?i=1000674421112