bschmaranz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? He's gonna be way too pricey for a guy that can't stay healthy. Only way we should upgrade center is via trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, bschmaranz said: He's gonna be way too pricey for a guy that can't stay healthy. Only way we should upgrade center is via trade. Yeah and as much as it sucks, I'd rather roll Engel out there next season than trade any prospects right now. At least he brings defense every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, soxfan2014 said: Yeah and as much as it sucks, I'd rather roll Engel out there next season than trade any prospects right now. At least he brings defense every day. I hate this comment so much. Nothing is more frustrating to me than Engel getting 350+ ABs. But there's sadly not much alternative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: I hate this comment so much. Nothing is more frustrating to me than Engel getting 350+ ABs. But there's sadly not much alternative. I hated myself for typing the comment. Edit: anyone know how Jon Jay's defense is in CF? Edited January 2, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: I hated myself for typing the comment. Edit: anyone know how Jon Jay's defense is in CF? At this point in his career, no way you can go Jimenez, Jay, Palka and not traumatize the starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: I hated myself for typing the comment. Edit: anyone know how Jon Jay's defense is in CF? Paging Denard Span? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? Hard pass. Just have to pray Engel can hit, by waiting for the 3 or so CF prospects we have to be ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, GreenSox said: Hard pass. Just have to pray Engel can hit, by waiting for the 3 or so CF prospects we have to be ready. We've got 3 Luises, surely one has to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 47 minutes ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? Only way I'd consider it is if we get one or both of Machado/Harper. If we don't get them, then there's absolutely no reason to go for an oft injured CF in decline for $$$. And still, the only way I'd get him is if he were cheaper than projected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bschmaranz said: I hate this comment so much. Nothing is more frustrating to me than Engel getting 350+ ABs. But there's sadly not much alternative. Signing Pollock is a great way for Engel to get 350 ABs as the starting CF too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: Signing Pollock is a great way for Engel to get 350 ABs as the starting CF too. Fair point. You've convinced me, let's give this guy $15+ million a year to play 85 games. Get it done Rick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 hours ago, ptatc said: I don't think this has anything to do with a deadline. These players will be signed prior to Spring training if anyone wants them. I think it has more to do with clubs fans being more tolerant to rebuilding than a deadline. The worst thing to happen to the middle range FA was the Cubs and Houston showing that tanking and building from within is really the better option if you don't have a 250 mil payroll. The teams sucked for 4 to 5 years but the fans came back. I think teams finally understand the excess value in young players on their original 6 years of team control. Add in the friendly extensions players are signing, and teams have no interest in signing a middle tier FA if they could get 80% of the production from a younger player. The biggest way to change this lull in free agency is let players get to free agency quicker than 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 hours ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? Fit? Sure, for 2019 and probably 2020. For a 5/6 year deal? no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 hours ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? The draft pick loss sucks for him, but he's probably going to get close to the same deal Cutch got. For that, I'd be all over it. Would be willing to pay a little more if Machado was around as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, NCsoxfan said: Passan saying we’re the best fit for A.J. Pollock. Thoughts? If we sign Machado and Pollock is willing to take something like 3/$49M (I believe we’d only give up a 3rd round pick) then maybe, but would hate going too many years on a guy like him. Edited January 2, 2019 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 With the pick attached to Pollock and his injury history, I think his value will be much lower than some assume. Look what happened to Moustakas when he hit free agency. The Sox are also deep with prospects. Say we need to get rid of him in two years. We have seen how willing teams can be to eat a bad contract if it means getting some prospects in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hot FiRe said: With the pick attached to Pollock and his injury history, I think his value will be much lower than some assume. Look what happened to Moustakas when he hit free agency. The Sox are also deep with prospects. Say we need to get rid of him in two years. We have seen how willing teams can be to eat a bad contract if it means getting some prospects in return. Yeah he should probably sign a one year deal with Arizona to prove he is healthy and to not have a QO attached next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 20 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Yeah he should probably sign a one year deal with Arizona to prove he is healthy and to not have a QO attached next year. If youre AJ pollock, do you have confidence that you can stay healthy for a year? He should take the largest amount of money offered to him. He might never get the chance again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Edited January 3, 2019 by Sleepy Harold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: Every time the Phillies spend, I feel better about life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Every time the Phillies spend, I feel better about life. I like the signing for DRob. He should do well as most of the NL hasn’t seen his curve. Wonder if they go after Britton now or the Yankees do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Literally saw one of the ESPN folks this morning suggesting that the Phillies were the only remaining fit for Kimbrel in that they might spend a decent amount to fill out their bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Literally saw one of the ESPN folks this morning suggesting that the Phillies were the only remaining fit for Kimbrel in that they might spend a decent amount to fill out their bullpen. Braves would be a cool fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 31 minutes ago, fathom said: I like the signing for DRob. He should do well as most of the NL hasn’t seen his curve. Wonder if they go after Britton now or the Yankees do. Always been a fan of his. If we were a team looking for a final big time bullpen piece I'd be all over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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