ChiSoxFanMike

I'd be almost certain now that Severino would be involved in a Robertson package if a trade did happen.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 07:11 AM) They signed Geovany Soto. He's better than AJ. Let's be real here, both aren't exactly what they used to be. Lol.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 21, 2017 -> 08:16 AM) I heard Avisail Garcia is in the best shape of his life. I'm shocked. I've never heard anyone else say that before.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 19, 2017 -> 02:24 PM) I'd love to have him but it's hard to accomplish. They can't just start dumping guys just to get Seth Beer Trading Q before the season starts would be a big boost for a potential #BeerRun.

Beer is so good. The Sox need to do whatever possible to get him.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 18, 2017 -> 01:20 AM) Miley, you're the son I always wanted but never had. Hey. Been meaning to ask you, did you draw your avatar? That's really good dude. Much better than the stick figures I'm capable of drawing. Aw. But no, my sister drew it for me for my birthday. I have no artistic ability whatsoever but she's really good. She was only 13 when she drew it too, she's even better now. Thanks for the nice comment.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 07:13 PM) Lol, looks like Lawrie to me. Lol

Lol why is Adam Dunn on the banner?

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 03:31 PM) Micah Jones commits to Notre Dame. He goes to my alma mater, I've seen him pay and he's a 4 star recruit. I hate saying this about high school kids, but he is awful. He's afraid of contact, a coach told me that, and won't fight for balls. When I heard he was a 4 star recruit, I was dumbfounded. He's big and could get good, but I just don't see the work ethic from him. I know him. He's a nice enough guy, so I'm happy for him. He's absolutely massive in person.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 01:20 PM) 1. Shields 2. Gonzalez 3. Holland 4. Free agent signing. 5. Covey SOMEONE has to be decent enough to flip in the 1-4 slots, right? RIGHT!? If that rotation pitched a full season, I'd bet that would be the worst team in MLB history.

On the bright side, no Rodon means the odds of getting Beer just went up a lot more, but I love Carlos and hope he's fully healthy.

Imagine if Q is traded and Rodon is hurt. We could be looking at a Shields/Gonzalez/Holland/Covey/TBA rotation. Holy f***.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 12:32 PM) Lol, I thought you had recently mentioned your age in another thread. That's why I kinda giggled when I read Mike's post. I knew it was a typo but just couldn't help myself. Mike's a good dude so I had to have a little fun with him. I love you too man.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 01:05 PM) It is much more reasonable to think it will take guys a full season or two to really get comfortable as major leaguers, once they get here. Agreed. Obviously 2017 is a lost year, but I don't think 2018 will be that much better. I've said 64-98 in 2017, so maybe 71-91 in 2018. By 2019, I hope they hover around .500, and by 2020, they'll be a playoff team if things go like they should.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 01:02 PM) Gregor saying rodon is not throwing during PFP. I did see another beat writer say Rodon did throw some today but haven't seen confirmation or video That's...not good.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 12:27 PM) I really think you guys aren't giving the roster enough credit in your predictions. It's not like all of our big prospects are many years away. The majority of them will be up as soon as 2017/2018, and we know that Hahn will make more moves in that span. I think we could be a fringe playoff team in 2018, and a contender as early as 2019. While I see what you're saying, your scenario is under the assumption that the key young guys (Moncada, Giolito, Lopez, etc) will establish themselves right away as productive big leaguers. That probably won't be the case. There might be a learning curve for these guys and it will probably take time for them to reach their ceilings if they reach them at all.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 12:53 PM) This is getting ominous https://mobile.twitter.com/scotgregor/statu...656597121773568 What did it say? I can't access Twitter right now?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 11:42 AM) I would agree that you're boring and not funny. I've been around for a while now. You've got nothing for me. I wasn't trying to be funny. I was simply asking for your opinion.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 11:39 AM) LeBron, Durant, Leonard. Those are automatic. Then you've got Greek Freak and Paul George, Nobody outside of the biggest Bulls homer would take Butler over greek freak. only Butler/george is an argument. So what are you saying? Keep Butler and be content with 7th seeds? LeBron won't be around forever. Would you agree that Cristiano Felicio has the potential to be a generational talent?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 11:05 AM) I'm with you. I wish we had a young bat like Schwarber. No one is questioning his offensive ability. He's just a prototypical DH that's forced to play the outfield and is terrible at it.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) Hopeful draft pick spots: 2017: #11 obviously 2018: Top 3 (if everything goes right, #1) 2019: Top 6 or 7? 2020: 10-15 range, inching closer Obviously if we end up becoming good enough for contention sooner, than even better. But yeah, I'm expecting at least 3 bad/mediocre seasons. Guys gotta get through some growing pains. Not everyone will just come up and click right away. Agreed dad. My predictions would be similar to yours.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 09:06 AM) Sale was ranked as the 30th best player in baseball, with Lester and Arrieta having better rankings than him. Lol Maybe Lester can be justified ahead of Sale, but Arrieta's ranking is a f***ing travesty. No way in hell he should be that high.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 16, 2017 -> 07:59 PM) I think he'll be good enough for LF. No he won't. He's worse than Avi out there and that's saying something.

So stoked for this guy. I think the Sox got him for an absolute steal and it would be great if he had a season similar to last year. My predictions - 9-4, 2.98 ERA, 134.2 IP, 40 BB's, 145 K's, 1.17 WHIP, and 9.7 K/9 in 20 starts, most of which at Kannapolis but hopefully he gets promoted to Winston-Salem at some point too.

Anyone else think Cristiano Felicio has the potential to be a generational talent?