Con te Giolito Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/heyman-str...luggers-remain/ No specific mention of which names, but here it is: The Orioles, Blue Jays and Rangers are very likely to land one of these sluggers (or another one in trade; Jay Bruce has been mentioned prominently in trades) while the Rays have been linked to at least Bautista and the Giants, Phillies, White Sox and Angels are said to be eying things from a comfortable distance, with the possibility to jump in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 It makes a whole lot of sense to take a chance on a guy like this. The prices of these types of hitters are so cheap relative to the rest of the market right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:22 PM) http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/heyman-str...luggers-remain/ No specific mention of which names, but here it is: That is not how I read that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:22 PM) http://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/heyman-str...luggers-remain/ No specific mention of which names, but here it is: They're definitely going to grab a Carter or Lind type player before spring training to DH and also potential flip for anything in July candidate. Edited December 28, 2016 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:27 PM) They're definitely going to grab a Carter or Lind type player before spring training to DH and also potential flip for anything in July candidate. Eventually they will need to fill the DH spot with a player like that, agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con te Giolito Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 I really wish there wasn't a pick hooked onto Bautista. He'd definitely do his part to keep the team watchable and his edge is good for a clubhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Cue the conspiracy nutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 12:55 PM) Cue the conspiracy nutters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Teams that are not going for a play-off spot or trying to tank the season have no reason to spend a dime on a DH. That spot can be filled by any player who can swing a bat. I saw Kittle recently at a local fast food place. But for his age, he looked like he could still DH. Remember, even " jacked one at 75 yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:55 PM) Cue the conspiracy nutters. Consider me in that group. LOL The title of this thread made me laugh at loud at my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Good and relevant: http://southside.locals.baseballprospectus...2017-white-sox/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:09 PM) Consider me in that group. LOL The title of this thread made me laugh at loud at my computer. No, it's begun already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 The price you get for these players at the deadline with only months of the contract left will probably be lower than previous years. However, it would still be a smart investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:12 PM) Good and relevant: http://southside.locals.baseballprospectus...2017-white-sox/ Give it to the rotating cast of youth. Might as well, gives more reason to keep them on the roster and more ABs for them. Or move Frazier or Melky to DH and see if one of the fringy players the team has can develop into something worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Why? (ther than the fact that Hahn/Williams have a general affectation for high K slugger types) They areon't winning with or without this "slugger". Much more productive to give Avi his last hurrah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Our DH next year will be Morneau or Garcia. I can see us getting another OF'er, but one we can keep around and he might comes a prospect from a trade. Remember we are rebuilding so spending a lot of money on a one year deal makes little sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:55 PM) Our DH next year will be Morneau or Garcia. I can see us getting another OF'er, but one we can keep around and he might comes a prospect from a trade. Remember we are rebuilding so spending a lot of money on a one year deal makes little sense. It would be a classic "you scratch my back I scratch yours" scenario: aging slugger will be guaranteed playing time on the South Side in return for a slight discount on the one year -- so they can "bet on themselves" and go after a big contract next year. Chicago hopes for the best case scenario where they can flip the guy for something at the deadline and in the worst case scenario they simply move on. There isn't anybody really to block, so the only thing they'd be out is money, and it doesn't really seem like that's much to worry about given it will most likely be a one year dear for under 10 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:55 PM) Our DH next year will be Morneau or Garcia. I can see us getting another OF'er, but one we can keep around and he might comes a prospect from a trade. Remember we are rebuilding so spending a lot of money on a one year deal makes little sense. I'd be shocked if Garcia isn't given the first 3 months in RF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:11 PM) Our system would be back to being razor thin though. Trout would hugely improve the White Sox the next four seasons, but unloading: Quintana, Moncada, Kopech, Giolito, Lopez, Dunning, Basabe and Diaz for one player would be absurd...even for Trout We would be giving up 6 seasons of control for most of those players Give me one or even two of Saunders, Alvarez, Moss, Lind, Valbuena, Howard or Morneau. They'll all be varying degrees of cheap and can be had on 1 year deals. Saunders pushing Melky to DH would be nice. Rasmus would be cool. Otherwise one of the other guys to DH would be fine. Valbuena to play 3B if Frazier is moved. If the Sox don't get an offer to their liking for Q, I could see an opening day roster line this: Anderson - SS Lawrie - 2B Abreu - 1B Frazier - 3B Melky - DH Saunders - LF Rasmus - CF Liriano / Avi - RF Narvaez / Some FA - C Q Rodon Shields Holland Covey for first two months then Fulmer, Giolito, Lopez That team would at least still be somewhat respectable. Sanders and Rasmus combined probably would cost somewhere between $15M-$20M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Play Davidson or Saladino at 3b. Real outfielders like Rasmus or Saunders could be interesting, but only if they don't believe in any of their internal options for CF and that giving Tilson/Engel/May etc. time out there won't change their minds. Saunders had really good numbers the first half last year...not as much of a buy low guy compared to Rasmus, who could also raise his trade value demonstrating his ability to handle center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Definitely see a fit with Rasmus and the Sox. Rasmus could be enticed by the smaller dimensions on the South side which could help boost the value of his bat and glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:04 PM) Teams that are not going for a play-off spot or trying to tank the season have no reason to spend a dime on a DH. That spot can be filled by any player who can swing a bat. I saw Kittle recently at a local fast food place. But for his age, he looked like he could still DH. Remember, even " jacked one at 75 yrs old. Aches. Aches and Pains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Pedro Alvarez Cody Asche Franklin Gutierrez Adam Lind Brandon Moss Colby Rasmus Michael Saunders Luis Valbuena I'd take a gamble on any 1 of those guys. Only need to catch lightning in a bottle for 3 1/2 months to turn them into something useful long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) Pedro Alvarez Cody Asche Franklin Gutierrez Adam Lind Brandon Moss Colby Rasmus Michael Saunders Luis Valbuena I'd take a gamble on any 1 of those guys. Only need to catch lightning in a bottle for 3 1/2 months to turn them into something useful long term. I would consider going after 2 guys on that list (add Carter as well). Rasmus and Alvarez or Rasmus and Carter should be fits for this team once all is done. Valbuena would only make sense if they moved Lawrie or if in fact Saladino's back issues really were thought to be significant. I can't buy that Michael Saunders won't find a role somewhere before the end of Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 07:18 PM) I would consider going after 2 guys on that list (add Carter as well). Rasmus and Alvarez or Rasmus and Carter should be fits for this team once all is done. Valbuena would only make sense if they moved Lawrie or if in fact Saladino's back issues really were thought to be significant. I can't buy that Michael Saunders won't find a role somewhere before the end of Jan. If it were up to me guys like Lawrie and Avi wouldn't be on the team and we'd take a shot on guys who have the potential to have real value...but that's obviously not going to happen unfortunately. And let's not forget that Abreu can always DH more with plenty of AB's between 1B and the rest of the IF positions. Not like Lawrie and Saladino are the type of guys that need to be played everyday, we kinda know what they are already. But yeah I agree, Saunders will most likely find a multi year deal somewhere better than with us next year. Edited December 29, 2016 by TheFutureIsNear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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