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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 20, 2017 -> 07:13 PM) It has been 8 years since the Sox minor leagues were a fun follow...and then the 1998-2001 cycle before that. Fun time to be a Sox fan, especially with Cleveland not looking as dominant as imagined and KC falling apart. Detroit is done. Minnesota and Indians will be the long and short term competition. Indians will run out of money to hold the payroll together eventually. Agreed, it's been brutal and so glad the Sox went this direction. Been a long time coming. With a few more key trades and a bit of luck, the Sox could own the Central for years when they are ready to contend.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2017 -> 07:16 PM) What have you done! What do you mean, you're his color man!

This has to be frustrating as hell for Cardinal fans. This is the second time in over a year they outbid the competition and still lost out. I'd feel sorry for them, if Robert had signed elsewhere but since he signed with the Sox... f*** them birds.

Caulfield. In my eyes you have become THE play by play man for White Sox ML baseball. You're cracking me up tonight, man. Good stuff.

QUOTE (MDWhiteSoxFan @ May 20, 2017 -> 05:21 PM) Countdown was the first cd I got of theirs after my guitar teacher at the time told me to listen to them. Sam Goodie was going out of business and picked up the rest of the catalog when I was in I think 11th grade. Awesome awesome stuff, caught them live on Gigantour one year was insane. Sam Goodie! Yes, that takes me back. Saw Megadeath in 00' with the Crue at the world theatre. Mustaine opened the set with Dawn Patrol and I went nuts. Bad ass way to start a show. You know, we should take this to the music thread before we get a talking to, lol.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ May 20, 2017 -> 04:46 PM) It's been stated that he did. I told everyone Friday that was the real reason Moncada went on the DL.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 20, 2017 -> 04:38 PM) Hmm... The long, free swing reminds me a little of Alexei.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 20, 2017 -> 04:31 PM) Hmm.... yes. Sweaty Freddy needs to come back as a pitching coach just because a team can never have too many Garcia's.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 20, 2017 -> 04:30 PM) I still have seen nothing on this guy. No idea if he's even good. Had to look him up because I didn't know anything either. https://www.google.com/amp/www.baseballamer.../%3Famphtml%3D1

Well, there's an open spot on the Kanny roster now. Wonder if Robert starts there. With the pitching depth the Sox have, trading Katz for bonus slots is a smart move.

QUOTE (Real @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:57 PM) you mean a farm system not ranked in the bottom 10 of the league? is that a real question? Yes , it's a real question. Would the players you listed have developed better in another teams system? Some of those players are now in other systems and didn't develop there either. They were just poor draft picks in the first place. Beckham, otoh, was one of those highly touted college guys that bust, it happens. Hell, I loved the Beckham pick at the time but it would seem he peaked in college and we know how the rest of the story turns out.

QUOTE (Real @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:51 PM) Gordon Beckham, Aaron Poreda, Courtney Hawkins, Jared Mitchell, don't make me go back to the decade prior to those. Are you saying these players would have developed in another teams farm system?

QUOTE (Real @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:44 PM) Hahn got his guy. Just hoping the minor league coaches can do their jobs grooming all these new prospects. I think past problems were more to do with bad draft picks and not bad development. Can't polish a turd, lol.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:41 PM) My roommate is a huge Cards fan who was really hoping for Robert, so this is gonna suck to talk about later. Yeah, it's gonna suck for your roommate! If he's a good guy, be nice but if he's a tool then rub it in, with salt.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) Suck it Cardinals!

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) I was really confident when he started following White Sox fan accounts yesterday. Kudos to you as I remember you mentioning that yesterday afternoon. I believe it was you that brought Robert's picture change up on instagram, right? You've done your homework no doubt.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ May 20, 2017 -> 03:06 PM) Add in a quality priest at #11 overall next month and we are well on our way into this rebuild. I have to give the front office credit for working hard to turn this around quickly. Please, somehow let that prospect be Haseley! I don't expect it to happen but I didn't think Robert would so what the heck.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 20, 2017 -> 02:54 PM) Let's just give it to him and move on. The 2019 Sox will have some serious speed. Not to be funny but that would be a dream team for Ozzie. Would be awesome to see Moncada, Robert, Anderson and Basabe in the same lineup. There's potential speed contributions from Leury, May and Engel as bench players too. So glad the Sox have moved on from the station to station lineups from years past.

QUOTE (hi8is @ May 20, 2017 -> 02:26 PM) But a 10k/mo retainer client is on the line if I don't get my ass in gear. My Luis Robert obsession is a serious problem. Do they have a Luis Robert Anonymous program? Hi, I'm BlackSox13 and I'll be your counselor for the Luis Robert obsession program. My rates are pro boner so you should be able to afford my fees.

QUOTE (hi8is @ May 20, 2017 -> 02:18 PM) So how does one now transition out of Luis Robert obsession mode and get some work done today? Ain't happening. Just pop the top on a cool one and ride the wave!

I just sported a Louisville slugger sized chub! f*** yeah!!!

QUOTE (peavy44 @ May 20, 2017 -> 01:56 PM) He might not sign till june 15 Nah. The kid hasn't played ball in a year so I'd bet money he wants to sign sooner than later to get his pro career started and back on the field.

QUOTE (MDWhiteSoxFan @ May 20, 2017 -> 01:39 PM) Wait is Ashes the last track? If so that is definitely what I meant haha. Probably my 2nd favorite album behind Rust in Peace Yep, that's the one! Rust is also my favorite. For me it's 1) Rust 2) So far So good... 3) Peace Sells 4) Countdown. Can ya tell I'm a huge Mustaine fan? I'm laughing at myself. Day one of signing eligibility and I'm finding myself asking what's taking so long. I need to put this tablet down and go do something.

QUOTE (MDWhiteSoxFan @ May 20, 2017 -> 01:16 PM) Good album, Architecture of Aggression is the best track in my opinion Love that album. I beat the cassette tape up playing it so much when it came out. All great tunes but Ashes In Your Mouth was my favorite. Let's hope Robert doesn't leave ashes in my mouth by signing with STL.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 20, 2017 -> 01:11 PM) So was mine Frances. Lol, how did you know my name is Francis? You know a dude named Hulka?