KnightsOnMintSt Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just trying to get some threads started since there are not a lot of new ones. Eloy or Kopech? Obviously Kopech will start in AAA, with Eloy in AA, but I could very well see a situation where Eloy just mashes to the point that hey're forced to call him up very early in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I think Jimenez isn't up until September at least. Kopech will be up first for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cordell I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 10:35 AM) Cordell I think. If we are talking about all of the system, my pick would be either Cordell or RP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 10:38 AM) If we are talking about all of the system, my pick would be either Cordell or RP. My bad I didn't see OP's second part, def Kopech out of those 2. But overall yea Cordell has to be first man up if Nicky or Engel have a dismal April/May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I suspect it will be Kopech. Jimenez has crushed, but he still has extremely limited experience above A ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cordell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 09:35 AM) Cordell I think. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I think the answer to that question is whoever we are least comfortable with in the majors right now, and who is viable at AAA. I think Engel could quickly become Jacob May of last year. May earned his shot in ST last year with a track record that really didn't back it up entirely. Engel is a better version of May, but he's constantly tweaking his swing. A bad start probably leads to another tweak and another. I can see him fail out of the gates and unlike last year we have a number of guys knocking at the door including Cordell and Tilson. So agree on Tilson. Also probably the Vegas money goes on a bullpen guy. Just always some arm tweaks leading to a call-up. I'll go with Scahill just for fun. Had a nice spring even if he wasn't a last cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:16 AM) Cordell in April Kopech in May Jimenez in July 100% agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:16 AM) Cordell in April Kopech in May Jimenez in July Kopech in May?!!? Wow. I'm fully not expecting him until late June. I think when Fulmer fails, and that's my guess -- is that they'll let him go for 8-12 starts. They'll then turn to Hector Santiago to fill in for a bit as necessary. Rodon comes back sooner too. I think Kopech gets called up if he's destroying AAA or when it's finally time to cut bait with Shields or Miggy. Until then I see them filling out the rotation with Lopez and Fulmer until they absolutely have to make a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 11:16 AM) Cordell in April Kopech in May Jimenez in July Yup. I think Kopech gets up as soon as we secure the control year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) I don't think Kopech and Jimenez are as close to being called up as some. Minimum, I want Kopech to pitch three months in Charlotte. Eloy, just let the 21 year old play at Birmingham for 4 months, and see what's the deal on August 1st. Agree about Cordell though. Could be Matt Skole if Abreu got hurt. Edited March 28, 2018 by flavum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 10:28 AM) Yup. I think Kopech gets up as soon as we secure the control year. The champagne was not Cordell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Has Alec Hansen pitched at all since the fore arm incident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Cordell should be in the Bigs but I think Engel will actually produce Kopech up in late Spring/Early Summer Eloy up in September While Robert won't find the MLB this year likely, I think he fast tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I think Skole is the first one called up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Is ANYONE concerned about Kopech's command issues at this point? His stuff is terrifying, but if he can't command it at an elite status it will be tough to reach his lofty potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Mar 28, 2018 -> 09:08 PM) Is ANYONE concerned about Kopech's command issues at this point? His stuff is terrifying, but if he can't command it at an elite status it will be tough to reach his lofty potential. Control is #1 on the list for biggest red flags for Kopech, followed by #2 which is health. He did a great job of staying healthy last year, so that is nice, as well as really improving his control as the season went on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sale Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Control is obviously worrisome for Kopech but he has demonstrated command at times. I want him in the big leagues as soon as possible so he can be working with Coop on a day-to-day basis. Pitcher development is the one area in which this organization has demonstrated its consistently capabilities. I think the general trend of "Cordell before Kopech" is right on the money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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