KnightsOnMintSt Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I really hope that they give Adam Engel a full season of starting, or at least considerable at-bats. While his offense may not have been where we wanted it to be, the defense was oustanding, and he has great speed. 2018 is one of those years where I would really like guys like Engel, as well as Delmonico and Davidson, to get considerable at-bats because I think they all have that potential to be apart of the teams passed 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:23 AM) I really hope that they give Adam Engel a full season of starting, or at least considerable at-bats. While his offense may not have been where we wanted it to be, the defense was oustanding, and he has great speed. 2018 is one of those years where I would really like guys like Engel, as well as Delmonico and Davidson, to get considerable at-bats because I think they all have that potential to be apart of the teams passed 2019. He received a decent amount of ABs in 2017. I'm sure he will get some more in 2018, but he is going to have to hit a lot better, and hopefully the White Sox have a couple of other guys who can push him for playing time. Not many guys get as many ABs as he has received with his results. Edited January 17, 2018 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 12:26 PM) He received a decent amount of ABs in 2017. I'm sure he will get some more in 2018, but he is going to have to hit a lot better, and hopefully the White Sox have a couple of other guys who can push him for playing time. Not many guys get as many ABs as he has received with his results. At least in my eyes, Engel hasn't fully been beaten yet, but Leury has passed him. They should both make the roster out of ST, but barring any amazing changes in ST, Leury should be in CF on opening day and Engel should have to earn the position back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 He might be on the team because of his defense but nothing should be given to him. He was one of the very worst players in baseball last year. 336 plate appearances 6 Homers 35% K Rate .247 BABIP (was unlucky) .166/.235/.282 wOBA .230 wRC+ 37. -0.7 fWAR. I think there will be much better overall options in the OF. His defense is spectacular but his .OPS is barely over .500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:32 AM) At least in my eyes, Engel hasn't fully been beaten yet, but Leury has passed him. They should both make the roster out of ST, but barring any amazing changes in ST, Leury should be in CF on opening day and Engel should have to earn the position back. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsOnMintSt Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:32 AM) At least in my eyes, Engel hasn't fully been beaten yet, but Leury has passed him. They should both make the roster out of ST, but barring any amazing changes in ST, Leury should be in CF on opening day and Engel should have to earn the position back. I agree, but the way I look at it, 2018 is almost like a practice year. Guys like Moncada, Giolito, and Lopez will get "pressure free" starts, that I think will really help them in 2019. I dont think Engel will be a starter beyond 2018, but I would love to see the development withe the bat because the glove is so strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:23 AM) I really hope that they give Adam Engel a full season of starting, or at least considerable at-bats. While his offense may not have been where we wanted it to be, the defense was oustanding, and he has great speed. 2018 is one of those years where I would really like guys like Engel, as well as Delmonico and Davidson, to get considerable at-bats because I think they all have that potential to be apart of the teams passed 2019. I would actually like to see him used a little less next year. After Leury went out, he started pretty much every single game no matter what the match up was. I'd like to see him brought along a little slower with plugging him into places where he has a better chance to succeed being used as the primary technique instead of an every single day starter. Let him grow in situations where the odds are more in his favor, and utilized Leury in match ups as well. Charlie Tilson is also going to be a factor here assuming he doesn't get ran over in the parking lot on opening day. Ryan Cordell has also played a bit of CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:40 AM) I agree, but the way I look at it, 2018 is almost like a practice year. Guys like Moncada, Giolito, and Lopez will get "pressure free" starts, that I think will really help them in 2019. I dont think Engel will be a starter beyond 2018, but I would love to see the development withe the bat because the glove is so strong. I'd love to see it too. He puts up a .680 OPS next year and with his glove he earns the starting position back and maybe keeps it until Robert takes it away. That's just a huge jump for him. Not an impossible jump, but a big one. You're totally right that in the 3b, DH, LF, and CF slots, our main goal this year is to find a couple competent players. Find a couple starters and fill out the bench before hitting the FA market next offseason, and that helps us seriously load up in 2019. If Engel could hit well enough to even be a bench player going forwards, that eliminates some of our disastrous bench moves like Bonifacio and Keppinger, and that's useful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I want to ride out this Leury wave. He was really good and then dropped off just before his injury kept him out all season. Engel, with his batting stance stuff, just feels unreliable. He's nice to have on options and fodder to call up for his great defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:32 AM) At least in my eyes, Engel hasn't fully been beaten yet, but Leury has passed him. They should both make the roster out of ST, but barring any amazing changes in ST, Leury should be in CF on opening day and Engel should have to earn the position back. This. Leury in CF, Delmonico in LF versus RHP. Leury to LF and Engel to CF late in game defensive replacement. Leury in LF and Engel in CF versus LHP. Edited January 17, 2018 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:49 AM) This. Leury in CF, Delmonico in LF versus RHP. Leury to LF and Engel to CF late in game defensive replacement. Leury in LF and Engel in CF versus LHP. Delmonico isn't the kind of guy you hide vs LHP. He's just as good, if not better, against LHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:43 AM) I would actually like to see him used a little less next year. After Leury went out, he started pretty much every single game no matter what the match up was. I'd like to see him brought along a little slower with plugging him into places where he has a better chance to succeed being used as the primary technique instead of an every single day starter. Let him grow in situations where the odds are more in his favor, and utilized Leury in match ups as well. Charlie Tilson is also going to be a factor here assuming he doesn't get ran over in the parking lot on opening day. Ryan Cordell has also played a bit of CF It doesn't really take that much to keep him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I would almost rather let him get everyday ABs in AAA and see if he can develop anything resembling an average hit tool. It would also have the added benefit of keeping his service time down because I think even if he can never hit in the bigs, he could be a valuable piece when we are contending as a late inning defense and baserunning guy with the expanded roster and playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 12:57 PM) I would almost rather let him get everyday ABs in AAA and see if he can develop anything resembling an average hit tool. It would also have the added benefit of keeping his service time down because I think even if he can never hit in the bigs, he could be a valuable piece when we are contending as a late inning defense and baserunning guy with the expanded roster and playoffs. If Tilson has Jesus wave his magic hands over his body and outperforms Engel in ST, then this isn't unreasonable. Is Polo slated as the starting CF in Charlotte otherwise? Polo/Tilson right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:57 AM) I would almost rather let him get everyday ABs in AAA and see if he can develop anything resembling an average hit tool. It would also have the added benefit of keeping his service time down because I think even if he can never hit in the bigs, he could be a valuable piece when we are contending as a late inning defense and baserunning guy with the expanded roster and playoffs. I agree, it looked like Leury's journey was over and then he went to AAA for 2 more years and produced, then it turned out to be somewhat legit going back to MLB. I don't see why Engel can't do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 10:57 AM) I would almost rather let him get everyday ABs in AAA and see if he can develop anything resembling an average hit tool. It would also have the added benefit of keeping his service time down because I think even if he can never hit in the bigs, he could be a valuable piece when we are contending as a late inning defense and baserunning guy with the expanded roster and playoffs. AE is 26 already. fine glove,great speed. 25th man at best. Why such a deep discussion about a very mediocre talent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (zisk @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:19 AM) AE is 26 already. fine glove,great speed. 25th man at best. Why such a deep discussion about a very mediocre talent? He doesn't have to hit a lot to be valuable. The problem is, he has a long way to go to only be a very mediocre hitter. He has had flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The best he will ever be is a backup OF. And a 4th OF with great D and speed isn't a bad thing to have.. but lets not act like he can be a starter.. His hit tool is too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:01 AM) If Tilson has Jesus wave his magic hands over his body and outperforms Engel in ST, then this isn't unreasonable. Is Polo slated as the starting CF in Charlotte otherwise? Polo/Tilson right now? My guess is that Cordell is in the mix as the starting CF in Charlotte. If Tilson is healthy, I think he's on the team. Could play Delmonico at DH with Tilson in CF and Leury in LF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (zisk @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:19 AM) AE is 26 already. fine glove,great speed. 25th man at best. Why such a deep discussion about a very mediocre talent? its January 17th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:33 AM) its January 17th Touche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 11:19 AM) I agree, it looked like Leury's journey was over and then he went to AAA for 2 more years and produced, then it turned out to be somewhat legit going back to MLB. I don't see why Engel can't do the same. His defense is going to hold a ton of value to a young pitching staff that has a ton of other questions marks on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) If Tilson is fully healed and ready to go, he should be given every opportunity to win the job. He is the man they traded for to be the man in center until Robert is ready Edited January 17, 2018 by Moncada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 09:56 AM) His defense is going to hold a ton of value to a young pitching staff that has a ton of other questions marks on defense. Leury has outstanding speed. played as well, if not better, than Engel defensively, hits from both sides of the plate and showed some pop. Everyone else is in line behind him and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Engel is eventually released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 17, 2018 -> 12:35 PM) Leury has outstanding speed. played as well, if not better, than Engel defensively, hits from both sides of the plate and showed some pop. Everyone else is in line behind him and it wouldn't surprise me at all if Engel is eventually released. I didn't see that at all defensively, and while limited, the defensive numbers don't seem to bear that out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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