ChiSoxFanMike Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Mar 10, 2017 -> 09:38 AM) Agreed, but at the same time it's probably better to make sure he's playing really well in AAA to avoid stunting his development (the fear if he comes up to the majors too quickly) This is the point I was trying to make. In a perfect world, I'd like to see him master AAA before coming to Chicago to ensure he's fully ready. With the MLB team in the midst of a rebuild, I hope that is the route they decide to take with him. It makes the most sense for both Moncada and the organization. Edited March 10, 2017 by ChiSoxFanMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Dudes looked lost at the plate this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 10:24 PM) Dudes looked lost at the plate this spring. Agreed. Moncada should not start at AAA, I'd start him at AA if I was Hahn. He should also not see any Major League time until September at the earliest unless he proves otherwise. By proving otherwise, he'd have to absolutely destroy AA and AAA( like .350/.425/.975 or better) to get called up before September. Moncada could still be a star, but he's clearly nowhere close to ready. He needs to spend the entire season in the minors, IMO. Edited March 13, 2017 by Elgin Slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Elgin Slim @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 07:44 PM) Yes. Moncada should not start at AAA, I'd start him at AA if I was Hahn. He should also not see any Major League time until September at the earliest unless he proves otherwise. By proving otherwise, he'd have to absolutely destroy AA and AAA( like .350/.425/.975 or better) to get called up before September. Moncada could still be a star, but he's clearly nowhere close to ready. He needs to spend the entire season in the minors, IMO. Yep. No reason to even put him in AAA at this point. Edit: Well, here's the only reason I could see an assignment to AAA - if they felt he couldn't find big leauge breaking stuff in AA AND if they believed that he could overcome his issues against such competition. That said, put him in AA. Edited March 13, 2017 by hi8is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 10:24 PM) Dudes looked lost at the plate this spring. If only there were a game thread to discuss this. Oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 07:46 PM) If only there were a game thread to discuss this. Oh wait... Oh wait... the thread for today's games doesn't exist, so far as I can see... Edit: Yea, it's already been archived for some reason. God forbid we discuss Moncada in a Moncada thread. Edited March 13, 2017 by hi8is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 10:51 PM) Oh wait... the thread for today's games doesn't exist, so far as I can see... I know. Somebody closed it for some reason. Davidson 0-3, 3 k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 10:51 PM) Oh wait... the thread for today's games doesn't exist, so far as I can see... Edit: Yea, it's already been archived for some reason. God forbid we discuss Moncada in a Moncada thread. I was trying to make a joke about the game thread being gone, not taking a shot at you. Anyway, yeah Moncada one k away from a sombrero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 08:59 PM) I was trying to make a joke about the game thread being gone, not taking a shot at you. Anyway, yeah Moncada one k away from a sombrero. How dare thou bring about the poopmonster while neglecting thy toilet paper!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (hi8is @ Mar 13, 2017 -> 04:24 AM) Dudes looked lost at the plate this spring. He tries to be too patient at the plate and ends up only getting a swing or two every at bat to put the ball in play. I'm hopeful it will improve but this spring has definitely shown his two main warts (k and fielding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 09:05 PM) He tries to be too patient at the plate and ends up only getting a swing or two every at bat to put the ball in play. I'm hopeful it will improve but this spring has definitely shown his two main warts (k and fielding) In the at bats I've seen so far he's the poster boy image of "star prospect pressing too hard." Hopefully we'll all start seeing his instincts take over and he can relax a bit. For a highly touted prospect like him, that can be a big part of the journey in and of itself. Do what got you this far... not what you think you need to do to prove yourself. Edited March 13, 2017 by hi8is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 11:05 PM) He tries to be too patient at the plate and ends up only getting a swing or two every at bat to put the ball in play. I'm hopeful it will improve but this spring has definitely shown his two main warts (k and fielding) Never thought I would hear that as a bad thing for a young prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Moncada is 0 for 4 with 4 Ks. So is Davidson. After a nice long Sox rally in the 9th, both have a chance to go for 5 K's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Mar 12, 2017 -> 11:58 PM) Moncada is 0 for 4 with 4 Ks. So is Davidson. After a nice long Sox rally in the 9th, both have a chance to go for 5 K's. Moncada failed. He hit a 2-RBI double. Sox with a massive comeback, helped by like 4 errors in the inning. Sox have scored 8 runs in the 9th. It's now 9-3. Holy hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Well - he just hit a deep fly ball off the left field wall that wasn't hit square. Looked like he had a little hesitation on his swing too. Shows how amazing his power potential is. Still looked lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nick Basto doubles, scores 2. Sox have scored 10 runs in the 9th. Holy poop. Also, here's video of a nice athletic tag by Moncada on a steal attempt. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/69972428/v123...?game_pk=509737 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I think Keith Law suggested a move to the OF, while I haven't seen him in the field a lot, that has to be something the Sox considered/are considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Moncada's double. http://m.mlb.com/video/v1237724883/cwslad-...e-to-left-field Awkward swing like he either didn't expect to hit it, or was fooled, but that looks to be all arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Everything I've read since we acquired him says he'all remain at second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Oh good lord, Bourgeois just hit a 3-run HR. It's now 15-3 Sox.....14 runs scored in the 9th! What the actual f***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Moncada bats for the third time in the inning... rips a first pitch fastball down to first. Very comfortable swing. Solid contact. Great play or it would have been a double. He slid head first into the bag with the defender also sliding into the bag. That was his Puig moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 FANTASTIC DIVING PLAY. Ball got stuck on the transfer but boy oh boy did he show range there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I know it's only been a handful of games and a small sample size, but I'm starting to worry a bit about Moncada's K rate. MLB pitchers are going to eat him alive if he doesn't improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 13, 2017 -> 09:02 AM) I know it's only been a handful of games and a small sample size, but I'm starting to worry a bit about Moncada's K rate. MLB pitchers are going to eat him alive if he doesn't improve. He needs reps A full season in AAA will go a long way towards helping him improve. We have to remember that Moncada is a prospect at this point, not a finished player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 13, 2017 -> 10:02 AM) I know it's only been a handful of games and a small sample size, but I'm starting to worry a bit about Moncada's K rate. MLB pitchers are going to eat him alive if he doesn't improve. He's probably a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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