Discussion: How the Sox compete in 2017

[ChiSoxFanMike]

There are definitely a few names that could be of interest in the Sox eyes.

 

For example for a super cheap price, I wouldn't mind a guy like Jake Peavy around to show some of the kids how to compete with intensity.

 

Others of note, Matt Harrison, CJ Wilson, Doug Fister, Henderson Alvarez, Jered Weaver

 

Somebody to suck up some innings and be a warm body.

Alvarez would be great. He still has upside.

[ChiSox59]

There are definitely a few names that could be of interest in the Sox eyes.

 

For example for a super cheap price, I wouldn't mind a guy like Jake Peavy around to show some of the kids how to compete with intensity.

 

Others of note, Matt Harrison, CJ Wilson, Doug Fister, Henderson Alvarez, Jered Weaver

 

Somebody to suck up some innings and be a warm body.

 

Bringing back Peavy would be entertaining.

Edited January 26, 2017 by ChiSox59

[Bob Sacamano]

For example for a super cheap price, I wouldn't mind a guy like Jake Peavy around to show some of the kids how to compete with intensity.

 

Somebody to suck up some innings and be a warm body.

 

Bringing back Peavy would be entertaining.

 

Screw it. I'm on the Jake Peavy train now haha

[Panerista]

Screw it. I'm on the Jake Peavy train now haha

I think I donated my jersey

[Bob Sacamano]

I think I donated my jersey

 

I think I still have my shirsey that I can bust out.

[Dick Allen]

That's fine...all the losses. Imagine if we were able to deal Q and sign Hammel. We would be replacing Sale and Quintana with Holland and Hammel and people would still think we are going to be good next year lol

Losing is one thing. Having many games blown open by the 2nd or 3rd inning could set the fanbase back a bunch.

 

I stick until the end of blowouts until the end. I bail on rain delays. But last year, I had several Shields starts, and it was getting very difficult keeping up with tradition. People who aren't into it as much are going to become disinterested faster.

[Panerista]

Losing is one thing. Having many games blown open by the 2nd or 3rd inning could set the fanbase back a bunch.

 

I stick until the end of blowouts until the end. I bail on rain delays. But last year, I had several Shields starts, and it was getting very difficult keeping up with tradition. People who aren't into it as much are going to become disinterested faster.

I dunno. I'm not sure that's something to worry about. Being out of it in July is doing a number on this fanbase as is. At least some fans understand they're building to something.

[zisk]

 

 

Sign weiters and adam lind.bring up moncada on may 17th{carlos mays birthday}.Then you send saladino to right field and release avi.

 

Rodon moncada

tilson

Quintana melky

abeu

Giolito frazier

lind

Lopez Anderson

weiters

Migo saladino

[tray]

Losing is one thing. Having many games blown open by the 2nd or 3rd inning could set the fanbase back a bunch.

I stick until the end of blowouts until the end. I bail on rain delays. But last year, I had several Shields starts, and it was getting very difficult keeping up with tradition. People who aren't into it as much are going to become disinterested faster.

 

Same for me. They have to establish a decent rotation and have some long relief to maintain interest from the fan base.

Once the Sox trade Quintana and Frazier they aren't going to be getting back any top prospects for other players. That is when the rebuild changes gears and the Sox have to sign some (decent) free agents to fill out the starting rotation and the line-up.

The Bourjos signing looks (to me at least) to be a clear sign that Hahn does not expect to trade for or acquire a decent outfielder prospect before the season starts. That's kind of depressing.

Edited January 29, 2017 by miracleon35th

[MDWhiteSoxFan]

Same for me. They have to establish a decent rotation and have some long relief to maintain interest from the fan base.

Once the Sox trade Quintana and Frazier they aren't going to be getting back any top prospects for other players. That is when the rebuild changes gears and the Sox have to sign some (decent) free agents to fill out the starting rotation and the line-up.

The Bourjos signing looks (to me at least) to be a clear sign that Hahn does not expect to trade for or acquire a decent outfielder prospect before the season starts. That's kind of depressing.

 

 

How does Borujos signal that? Any prospect traded for prior to the season likely won't be in the majors to start the year, so how is signing a defensive first OF signalling he won't acquire an OF prospect?

 

[southsider2k5]

Same for me. They have to establish a decent rotation and have some long relief to maintain interest from the fan base.

Once the Sox trade Quintana and Frazier they aren't going to be getting back any top prospects for other players. That is when the rebuild changes gears and the Sox have to sign some (decent) free agents to fill out the starting rotation and the line-up.

The Bourjos signing looks (to me at least) to be a clear sign that Hahn does not expect to trade for or acquire a decent outfielder prospect before the season starts. That's kind of depressing.

 

It only means they aren't expecting a major league ready prospect. But the truth is that you should expect zero of the prospects we just traded for to be on the opening day roster.

[steveno89]

It only means they aren't expecting a major league ready prospect. But the truth is that you should expect zero of the prospects we just traded for to be on the opening day roster.

 

Bourjos is on a minor league deal and far from a lock to make the 25 man roster

 

I wouldn't read into his signing all that much

[southsider2k5]

Bourjos is on a minor league deal and far from a lock to make the 25 man roster

 

I wouldn't read into his signing all that much

 

To me, Bourjos is a place filler. Nothing more. Listening to what was said at Soxfest this weekend, they HOPE to see guys like May and Engel MAYBE at the end of this season. There really isn't anyone else who fits the bill for CF.

[ChiSoxFanMike]

To me, Bourjos is a place filler. Nothing more. Listening to what was said at Soxfest this weekend, they HOPE to see guys like May and Engel MAYBE at the end of this season. There really isn't anyone else who fits the bill for CF.

Right.

 

The notion that the acquisition of Bourjos will somehow prevent the Sox from picking up a stud outfield prospect is ridiculous.

[southsider2k5]

Right.

 

The notion that the acquisition of Bourjos will somehow prevent the Sox from picking up a stud outfield prospect is ridiculous.

 

And let's be honest. If the Pirates called today and said they would send us Meadows in a Q deal, Bourjos would be relegated to fighting for a job in spring training with Tilson to be the back up OF.

[Bob Sacamano]

And let's be honest. If the Pirates called today and said they would send us Meadows in a Q deal, Bourjos would be relegated to fighting for a job in spring training with Tilson to be the back up OF.

 

You think Meadows would break camp with the team? I'd rather have him in the minors to start the year to get the extra year of control.

[southsider2k5]

You think Meadows would break camp with the team? I'd rather have him in the minors to start the year to get the extra year of control.

 

I don't know if he would or not, but that was an example.

[Bob Sacamano]

I don't know if he would or not, but that was an example.

 

Gotcha.