BlackSox13 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 12:45 PM) I do agree with that. Help out the pitchers by having his defense in CF. Like I said above, I just checked out the high minors and there is no one deserving of that playing time anyway. Exactly. At the moment, there isn't a better option for CF. It's easy to say keep Leury or May out of the lineup, but not so easy coming up with a replacement. For now, it is what it is. Hopefully mid-summer trades will bring back a quality OF prospect or two. QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 12:45 PM) I found it intriguing that Garcia's Range Factor in CF two years ago was similar to May's Range Factor in CF last year. Maybe Willy has lost a step in the past two years? Would seem odd though for someone that's only 24. Either way, I don't see May as a great defender. If they want all defense and no offense, Engel is a better option than May. Don't know why the Pirates moved Willy out of CF but I'd have to guess it's due in part to his lack of speed. I'm all for giving Willy ab's , just not from the CF position. I like his bat's power potential and his strong arm so he is intriguing and worth a look for a rebuilding team. I do agree that Engel is a better defensive option but he's hitting worse than May right now. Sigh, there just aren't any good options for CF at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 12:28 PM) Would love for Davidson to be getting everyday at bats between 3B and DH. #Irrationalexuberance #45%K-rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Two-Gun Pete @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:32 PM) #Irrationalexuberance #45%K-rate Well, if we're going to be bad (we will likely be), we might as well go all out. Also, hastags don't work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:39 PM) Well, if we're going to be bad (we will likely be), we might as well go all out. Also, hastags don't work here. And are just stupid in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:44 PM) Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven. You got me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:44 PM) Anyone who dislikes hashtags is a communist. Scientifically proven. I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything. Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht. And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything. Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht. And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them. #shutupshipps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 So what the hell is going on with Frazier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything. Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht. And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them. I use them in a jokingly fashion all the time because why not. #shutupshipps Edited April 17, 2017 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 12:05 PM) I do get uncomfortable when older people use an inappropriate amount of ht's for everything. Or when my dad uses one within a text that he sends me. Its like, Dad, this isnt quite the place for a ht. And the worst part is that I am pretty old myself at 35 and I even know when and where to use them. I get uncomfortable whenever someone calls a hashtag a ht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:41 PM) And are just stupid in general. They make sense when the medium supports them and they're used appropriately (Wedding hashtags are far and away the most useful application of them), but not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:08 PM) So what the hell is going on with Frazier? I would imagine it's oblique related but the flu WAS brutal this year. I avoided it but those I knew who had it were legtimately out 4-5 days and they were not people to overdramatize an illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Dunt @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:08 PM) So what the hell is going on with Frazier? Seriously..dude must be quite ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) May is horrible in CF. He turned an out into an inside the park home run yesterday. He has not hit a ball with authority and mainly just strikes out. Leury Garcia on the other hand has played a decent CF. Two big plays the other day. One with his glove and the other with his strong throwing arm. There is an opening in CF for Moncada if he wants to earn it. He just needs to get off the idea that he can play second base at the major league level. He did anything but prove that during ST. Edited April 17, 2017 by miracleon35th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 02:41 PM) May is horrible in CF. He turned an out into an inside the park home run yesterday. He has not hit a ball with authority and mainly just strikes out. Leury Garcia on the other hand has played a decent CF. Two big plays the other day. One with his glove and the other with his strong throwing arm. There is an opening in CF for Moncada if he wants to earn it. He just needs to get off the idea that he can play second base at the major league level. He did anything but prove that during ST. He has played 0 professional innings in the OF. While I agree he probably profiles pretty well in CF, don't think the Sox send him out there unless he proves he cannot play the IF at the major league level. Thats at least a full year away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:55 PM) He has played 0 professional innings in the OF. While I agree he probably profiles pretty well in CF, don't think the Sox send him out there unless he proves he cannot play the IF at the major league level. Thats at least a full year away. Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not? I'm guessing Grudz has 0 decision making ability when it comes to something like that. Edited April 17, 2017 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not? Why? Let the guy play 2B for a while. Dude is still what, 21? If he can play a decent 2B, having his potential bat at that position would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:26 PM) I'm guessing Grudz has 0 input when it comes to a decision like that. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 A few years ago people were saying Anderson probably wouldn't stick at short. Can we stay away from making judgments based on watching a few minor league games of a hyper-athletic 21 year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) Numerous Scouts agree with you, namely that Moncada profiles well as a Centerfielder. Moncada wants and even insists that he play second base. Who is in charge of deciding where this guy plays? If I am the Manager at Charlotte, I tell Moncada to put an outfield glove on and get out there so I can see what he has. Let's see the speed running down balls in the gap. Can he do that, or not? Lol...this entire post is a joke. Like most players, Moncada has a position he prefers, which happens to be 2B. I'm pretty certain he already said he'd be willing to play anywhere though. And the AAA manager doesn't decide what position the top prospect in the entire system plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Grudz answers to no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Scouts have considered more than a few games when they suggested that Moncada profiles as a Center Fielder. Among other things, he has tremendous foot speed which would be more of an asset at that position than it would be at second base. Yes, people said that about Tim Anderson, but Moncada's body type looks more like Mike Trout than Anderson's does. Moncada looks like is relatively muscle bound. Perhaps third base if he wants to play the infield. In reality, many young men that are Moncada's age don't like to listen to parents, teachers and coaches so I doubt he will. One thing I might try would be to tell Moncada that CF is there for the taking but second base may not be, especially by the time he is ready to come up. Saladino might nail down that spot down if he continues to play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:53 PM) Scouts have considered more than a few games when they suggested that Moncada profiles as a Center Fielder. Among other things, he has tremendous foot speed which would be more of an asset at that position than it would be at second base. Yes, people said that about Tim Anderson, but Moncada's body type looks more like Mike Trout than Anderson's does. Moncada looks like is relatively muscle bound. Perhaps third base if he wants to play the infield. In reality, many young men that are Moncada's age don't like to listen to parents, teachers and coaches so I doubt he will. One thing I might try would be to tell Moncada that CF is there for the taking but second base may not be, especially by the time he is ready to come up. Saladino might nail down that spot down if he continues to play well. There is no way on God's green earth that Saladino nails down second base over Moncada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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