Jose Abreu

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 10:08 PM) Thompson has way more power I wouldn't say "way" more. He has 44 HRs over the past 3 MILB seasons. Hitting just .240 in that span. I'm sorry but I just don't get the hype over his batting. I know he has a nice, patient approach, but other than that, I don't get it.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 10:06 PM) If what we are seeing tonight and his last start is the real Rodon, he should be pretty effing exciting to watch I can't wait for 2017. Sale Quintana Rodon Fulmer Doesn't matter who #5 is Not to mention, that will likely be Tim Anderson's first year as starting SS. We're doing the opposite of what the Cubs did- we have drafted (sans Quintana, whom we signed) what has the potential to be the best rotation in baseball, while the Cubs have what may one day be the best lineup in baseball. Frankly, I like our route better.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 10:02 PM) Thompson has never hit for average. He has drawn some walks in his career. What's he supposed to be? A .280, 20 home run, 80 ribbie ceiling guy with 15-20 SBs? Not flaming, but what does he project as? Kind of a David DeJesus type career? Maybe an Alex Rios clone? I didn't think Saladino was projected to hit for average either. My point is that they seem to have similar swings, good eyes, good patience, and a little pop. That being said, I'd be overjoyed if Thompson ever hits .280/20/80 in a season. With his defense, that would be incredible. I think he is being a bit overhyped, perhaps because of Klay. I see Trayce as a career 4th outfielder, but a solid one. Good defense, decent speed, and maybe a career .245 hitter.

I could be way off on this, but from the eye test, Thompson and Saladino seem like similar hitters.

Thank God for no LaRoche today.

we'll take it

Fun fact I just learned by checking to see if Sanchez is a natural SS (all I found was that he has played 2B/SS about equally in the minors): Carlos is his middle name. His first name is "Yolmer".

Eaton's BA was over .270 at one point but he's slumping again. Must be the shoulder

Sanchez and Saladino are both natural shortstops, right?

Ok we get it, they both suck

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 17, 2015 -> 08:37 AM) He is only the second Sox pitcher to have back to back 200 k seasons He has 3 in a row, too. First Sox pitcher to do that in over a century

If you want to lose brain cells, read the replies to this comment. https://www.facebook.com/SportsCenter/photo...2%3A%22R9%22%7D Apparently, Sale is barely a top-20 pitcher in baseball. "He's better than top 20 and probably more top 10 but a few I'd prefer over him? Kershaw, Grienke, Bumgarner, Price, Archer, Keuchel, Cueto, Scherzer, Kluber, Arrieta, Gray"

Veets23 ‏@Veets23 14m14 minutes ago @miggymont26 Actually I thought you had a couple really good swings on him today. Just missed squaring up a couple of those foul balls. miguel montero ‏@miggymont26 3m3 minutes ago @Veets23 hahahahaha make me look really bad lol Drew Urban ‏@GoFreakingCubs 23m23 minutes ago @miggymont26 you sucked today miguel montero ‏@miggymont26 22m22 minutes ago @GoFreakingCubs I know but is ok I can deal with it Mike ‏@ChiSoxFanMike 21m21 minutes ago @miggymont26 @GoFreakingCubs You had absolutely no chance against him. But then again, pretty much no one does. miguel montero ‏@miggymont26 20m20 minutes ago @ChiSoxFanMike @GoFreakingCubs I don't think anyone did

Bryant 0-6 with 6 strikeouts vs Sale

Rizzo calls Sale the best in baseball

208 strikeouts, 32 walks for Sale this year.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 04:04 PM) Don't forget Paulino and Downs. and Belisario

Cubs fan on Twitter "Doesn't matter that we lost, we still won the Crosstown Cup" Um, no you didn't...

Sale and Jones were fantastic.

WE WON THE CUP!

Robertson had to make it close.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 8m8 minutes ago Nate Jones has struck out seven over 4 1/3 scoreless innings since he returned. Has allowed one hit. #WhiteSox

wow...

Nate Jones is in. Sale's day is over

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:21 PM) Duke available today? Doubt it. 2 IP Friday, another appearance yesterday