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Sox Claim OF/1B Daniel Palka From Twins


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I actually really like this pickup, I used to watch Palka and Georgia Tech team play and he always stood out (along with Brandon Thomas, Zane Evans, Jake Davies, Buck Farmer)

 

Seems to just be a flier, I wouldn't look much into it regarding the safety of Hayes, etc.

 

Hopefully he returns to form in AAA this year and pans out

 

I love the Sox taking fliers on guys like Gillaspie, Delmonico, Palka, etc.

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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 4, 2017 -> 09:45 AM)
Betweeen Gillaspie and now this kid, I think we can kiss Abreu good bye.

I think you’re really reaching here. We have 600+ DHs at-bats to give out and Gillaspie still needs to prove he’s a major league caliber talent. This is simply a depth/competition move IMO.

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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 4, 2017 -> 01:38 PM)
The team looks like it is building depth for his move, after pretty much saying that they didn't consider him a part of the core going forward. For me 2+2 =4.

 

When did the team say that they didn't consider him part of the core going forward?

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I'm not sure they explicitly said "he's not in our plans" but I have to think that if an extension can't be worked out this offseason, they will look to move on from Abreu. He and Avi don't fit the window at this point - that could change, obv.

 

Palka could also be Avi insurance.

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QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 4, 2017 -> 09:02 AM)
I think you’re really reaching here. We have 600+ DHs at-bats to give out and Gillaspie still needs to prove he’s a major league caliber talent. This is simply a depth/competition move IMO.

Agree teams like to duplicate skills sets in the minor leagues In case one of them doesn’t pan out. Cease and Kopech are an example of this. If both players work out they’ll find a spot or use them in a trade. If one falls apart they have someone else to possibly fill the role.

 

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