NorthSideSox72 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 In case you weren't aware, the Sox' top prospect Eloy Jimenez has been just killing Dominican Winter League pitching. Yes it's somewhere around AA-level competition, but it's still quite encouraging. Read up on just how big his performance has been so far, from our newest writer at FutureSox, Ken Sawilchik (Buzonthesox on SoxTalk). Enjoy, and welcome our new talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 What an unbelievable run this kid is on. The rebuild gets a whole lot easier if we get a superstar hitter in the middle of the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 14, 2017 -> 11:33 AM) What an unbelievable run this kid is on. The rebuild gets a whole lot easier if we get a superstar hitter in the middle of the line up. I know, if Yoan can just make a bit more contact then that does everything. He's already hammering the ball when he hits it. Oh wait you meant the other possible superstar hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2017 -> 10:56 AM) I know, if Yoan can just make a bit more contact then that does everything. He's already hammering the ball when he hits it. Oh wait you meant the other possible superstar hitter. Yeah, but Luis Robert looks like he'll be a few years away. But it will be nice to have a CF with good power and hitting ability. Wait, you were talking about the other other possible superstar hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Steamer came out and Eloy projects to a 262/316/452 line with a wRC+ of 102. Eloy turns 21 in a couple weeks. That's insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Nov 14, 2017 -> 12:33 PM) Yeah, but Luis Robert looks like he'll be a few years away. But it will be nice to have a CF with good power and hitting ability. Wait, you were talking about the other other possible superstar hitter. This is a lot more fun than the "If Danks and Latos are top flight starters" game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Nov 14, 2017 -> 11:53 AM) Steamer came out and Eloy projects to a 262/316/452 line with a wRC+ of 102. Eloy turns 21 in a couple weeks. That's insane. They mean like if he played in the majors in 2018? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Eloy's winter ball coming to an end. https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/930833711322550272 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 More Eloy love http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/ex-c...table-white-sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 15, 2017 -> 01:57 AM) They mean like if he played in the majors in 2018? Yea, which is insane. For comparison, (and he's a 2B with a decent maybe very good glove so it's not a great one) they think the 22 year old Moncada is going to put up a wRC+ of 98. So they basically think that Eloy is already a better hitter even though he's a year younger. If anybody has the Steamer database link let me know. I'd like to see how Eloy projects against every 21 year old in MILB. I'd have to think he's at the top of the pile projection wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 15, 2017 -> 11:25 AM) Eloy's winter ball coming to an end. https://twitter.com/ChrisKuc/status/930833711322550272 Yea I think the Sox have basically told him to rest up and get ready for late February in AZ. He said in a spanish language interview the other week that he didn't think the Sox were going to let him play too much longer down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 15, 2017 -> 12:21 PM) More Eloy love http://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/cubs/ex-c...table-white-sox Ex-Cubs prospect lol...geezus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 QUOTE (Wanne @ Nov 15, 2017 -> 03:02 PM) Ex-Cubs prospect lol...geezus. Search engine optimization. It gets them more clicks including that in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Out of the four big trades Sox made (Red Sox, Nats, Cubs, Yanks), the Cub trade looks the best right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 09:06 AM) Out of the four big trades Sox made (Red Sox, Nats, Cubs, Yanks), the Cub trade looks the best right now. Only because Kopech and Moncada aren't playing right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 10:57 AM) Only because Kopech and Moncada aren't playing right now. Moncada played exactly one third of the season and batted .231. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 QUOTE (FloydBannister1983 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 04:41 PM) Moncada played exactly one third of the season and batted .231. s***, why haven't they released him yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydBannister1983 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 05:46 PM) s***, why haven't they released him yet? Apparently because he hasn't played yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Included in the new prospect write up for Eloy on mlb pipeline: The Cubs likened him to Jorge Soler when they signed him, but Jimenez has a better chance to hit than Soler and drew some upside comparisons to Giancarlo Stanton in the AFL Damn Gina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 670 The ScoreVerified account @670TheScore 31m31 minutes ago #WhiteSox top prospect Eloy Jimenez embracing high expectations http://cbsloc.al/2zu0Ifu via @MLBBruceLevine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominikk85 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 why did he Play there at all? He had a Long season with full season minor league ball and the AFL. winter ball is for Players who missed a large chunk of the offseason, he would have been better off resting 2-3 weeks and then starting Lifting and other Fitness Training for the off season. don't want to wear down that Body, especially because he already had some injury Problems in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 QUOTE (GermanSock @ Nov 29, 2017 -> 05:04 AM) why did he Play there at all? He had a Long season with full season minor league ball and the AFL. winter ball is for Players who missed a large chunk of the offseason, he would have been better off resting 2-3 weeks and then starting Lifting and other Fitness Training for the off season. don't want to wear down that Body, especially because he already had some injury Problems in the past. Probably to get close to the number of ABs that he'll see in full time at the MLB level. They think he is real close to the MLB and want to prepare him as much as possible for the MLB season. This is the real challenge for many players making the jump. The grind of the 162 game (plus playoffs hopefully soon) schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 QUOTE (GermanSock @ Nov 29, 2017 -> 05:04 AM) why did he Play there at all? He had a Long season with full season minor league ball and the AFL. winter ball is for Players who missed a large chunk of the offseason, he would have been better off resting 2-3 weeks and then starting Lifting and other Fitness Training for the off season. don't want to wear down that Body, especially because he already had some injury Problems in the past. Wasn’t he injured for a chunk of the season? And he didn’t play AFL ball, which is why he played winter ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 It wasn't a long season at all, he played 89 games after missing the first month due to injury, I see no issue with him playing in the DWL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I mean dude was clearly worn down with the awful numbers he put up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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