Are we allowed to get nervous about Moncada at this point?

[witesoxfan]

Giolito does throw a slider as well.

[Rowand44]

Wasn't his curveball supposed to be his best pitch in the minors? I'm not disagreeing with you on how it's looked for us, but I swear that everything I've read listed it as plus plus.

From games I've watched him in the minors and highlights I've seen, it's still there and it's nasty when it's on. That said, it seems like he's having issues consistently finding the feel for it. I agree with what a lot of others have said, he's had luck on his side so far since he's been up but he also seems to have only had his good stuff for a start or two. Either way, he's still a work in progress but you certainly can't be mad about the results so far.

[soxfan49]

No

[Chisoxmb35]

No

This was the correct answer before the thread creator even posted this topic.

Edited September 21, 2017 by Chisoxmb35

[Quin]

No

 

Tbh thought we were talking Gio at this point

 

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

Giolito does throw a slider as well.

Yes he does and from reading his comments on whitesox.com after games he refers to his slider often.

[ron883]

This was the correct answer before the thread creator even hit "send".

The only two options when creating a thread are "Post New Topic" and "Preview Post" there is no "send" option.

[black jack]

Not sure how he kept that laser last night fair, but it was sweet.

[Chisoxmb35]

The only two options when creating a thread are "Post New Topic" and "Preview Post" there is no "send" option.

 

You being purposefully obtuse does not change the fact that this thread was silly before it was it was posted. However, op edited for clarity.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Not sure how he kept that laser last night fair, but it was sweet.

 

Hit so hard it didn't have time to hook haha

[he gone.]

Moncada is playing some good baseball lately since switching bat weights. He's always had that eye, but it's nice to see him making adjustments at the MLB level. The pitchers and fielders positiioning will undoubtedly readjust to him as they gather more info on him So it will be interesting to see if he again can readjust. I still maintain that he won’t be that “next level” player that we are all expecting and hoping for however I do think he’ll have a few all-star seasons and be an above replacement player based on his speed, power and tools.

 

Side note to make on this. I wish we would just extend Abreu in the next 12 months. I think he likes this team and is comfortable with the direction they are headed. After he knocks in a few more RBI’s he’ll be one of FOUR players to ever start their career with 20+ HR and 100+ RBI’s in his first 4 seasons. I believe the others are Ted Williams, Dimaggio, and Pujols. To think some of the lineups he’s done this on?? I just think it’s foolish to not keep him around. I think he’s the type of guy who’s going to be productive until 34-35. He puts in the work, is a student of the game. A great mentor for the young guys. Can slide into a DH role as necessary, etc. He’s arb eligible, but will be a FA earliest in 2020. If half way through 2018 he’s again doing the same at age 31? I say you buy out his 2019 and 2020 arb years and extend him 2 more additional years. That’s 4 year extension at say? $15-17mm a year? I’m not smart enough on arb numbers. Not sure what he’ll get each year for 3 years. But if you go over market value there, and then under market value for the last two years? I think its smart.

 

[joejoedairy]

Moncada is playing some good baseball lately since switching bat weights. He's always had that eye, but it's nice to see him making adjustments at the MLB level. The pitchers and fielders positiioning will undoubtedly readjust to him as they gather more info on him So it will be interesting to see if he again can readjust. I still maintain that he won’t be that “next level” player that we are all expecting and hoping for however I do think he’ll have a few all-star seasons and be an above replacement player based on his speed, power and tools.

 

Side note to make on this. I wish we would just extend Abreu in the next 12 months. I think he likes this team and is comfortable with the direction they are headed. After he knocks in a few more RBI’s he’ll be one of FOUR players to ever start their career with 20+ HR and 100+ RBI’s in his first 4 seasons. I believe the others are Ted Williams, Dimaggio, and Pujols. To think some of the lineups he’s done this on?? I just think it’s foolish to not keep him around. I think he’s the type of guy who’s going to be productive until 34-35. He puts in the work, is a student of the game. A great mentor for the young guys. Can slide into a DH role as necessary, etc. He’s arb eligible, but will be a FA earliest in 2020. If half way through 2018 he’s again doing the same at age 31? I say you buy out his 2019 and 2020 arb years and extend him 2 more additional years. That’s 4 year extension at say? $15-17mm a year? I’m not smart enough on arb numbers. Not sure what he’ll get each year for 3 years. But if you go over market value there, and then under market value for the last two years? I think its smart.

 

He only has two more arb years. 2018 and 2019. As you said, this is his fourth season.

[Dam8610]

His September line is very encouraging, he even has the K rate down close to 25%. At that level, he's a borderline all-star, especially if the defense improves at all. If he can cut his K rate down to 20%, he'll likely be an MVP candidate.

[Bananarchy]

To sum up, yes, you are allowed to be nervous about Moncada but you don't have to and shouldn't be.

[peppers312]

OMG he JUST turned 22 years old everyone!!! give the kid some time to make his own adjustments at the MLB level. he's not even CLOSE to being in the "prime" years of his baseball career, so to say he's a "borderline all-star" is ridiculous at this point of his major league career.

[witesoxfan]

OMG he JUST turned 22 years old everyone!!! give the kid some time to make his own adjustments at the MLB level. he's not even CLOSE to being in the "prime" years of his baseball career, so to say he's a "borderline all-star" is ridiculous at this point of his major league career.

 

He is a "borderline all-star" right now. As long as he keeps improving, which he could and should, he will be among the best players in the game.

[southsider2k5]

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes 3h3 hours ago Yoan Moncada's late season tear means fewer questions about his future and provides him more confidence. #WhiteSox

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-white-so...fidence-and-his

 

 

 

[StrangeSox]

Him and Giolito are really sending this team into the off season on a high note.

[ChiSox59]

Yah, I think I've actually convinced myself that they could be decent next year.

[witesoxfan]

Yah, I think I've actually convinced myself that they could be decent next year.

 

My gut tells me somewhere around 76-79 wins. Under .500 over the first half of the season, around or above .500 in the second half.

[OmarComing25]

My gut tells me somewhere around 76-79 wins. Under .500 over the first half of the season, around or above .500 in the second half.

That's my hope. Let the first half play out how it will, and then when Eloy and Kopech join the team at the halfway point play competitive enough ball in the 2nd half that this can be used as a selling point to sign one of the big free agents (Arenado?) and start the competitive window in 2019.

[ChiSox59]

My gut tells me somewhere around 76-79 wins. Under .500 over the first half of the season, around or above .500 in the second half.

 

Yah, but if Rodon, Giolito and Lopez are healthy, and Kopech really joins the club 4-6 weeks in, the pitching will just be too good lose 85-90 games. Giolito and Lopez will certainly take some lumps, but they're supremely talented. Bullpen would need some major improvement for it to matter, though.

[greg775]

Moncada is playing some good baseball lately since switching bat weights. He's always had that eye, but it's nice to see him making adjustments at the MLB level. The pitchers and fielders positiioning will undoubtedly readjust to him as they gather more info on him So it will be interesting to see if he again can readjust. I still maintain that he won’t be that “next level” player that we are all expecting and hoping for however I do think he’ll have a few all-star seasons and be an above replacement player based on his speed, power and tools.

 

Side note to make on this. I wish we would just extend Abreu in the next 12 months. I think he likes this team and is comfortable with the direction they are headed. After he knocks in a few more RBI’s he’ll be one of FOUR players to ever start their career with 20+ HR and 100+ RBI’s in his first 4 seasons. I believe the others are Ted Williams, Dimaggio, and Pujols. To think some of the lineups he’s done this on?? I just think it’s foolish to not keep him around. I think he’s the type of guy who’s going to be productive until 34-35. He puts in the work, is a student of the game. A great mentor for the young guys. Can slide into a DH role as necessary, etc. He’s arb eligible, but will be a FA earliest in 2020. If half way through 2018 he’s again doing the same at age 31? I say you buy out his 2019 and 2020 arb years and extend him 2 more additional years. That’s 4 year extension at say? $15-17mm a year? I’m not smart enough on arb numbers. Not sure what he’ll get each year for 3 years. But if you go over market value there, and then under market value for the last two years? I think its smart.

He's a victim of the new cliche from fans: He's too old. He'll turn 31 before the start of next season. Too old to commit big bucks to. I guess right now the prime years for a ballplayer are 25 to 30. After that? Time to move on.

[bmags]

I just don't see the need until after next year. I don't think we'll save that much money. We'll have plenty to extend him for 2 years.

[Boopa1219]

Right now, I think that they'll be a 70 win team next year.

 

Giolito, Lopez and Fulmer are due for some growing pains