bmags Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ben Waffleson said: I just think its a slap on the face to TA. Hes worked hard and made a ton of improvements defensively as a shortstop. Moving him to CF doesnt make a ton of sense with the amount of depth we have in our outfield prospects. Also, it kills the Joc trade potential, which we need his LH bat to offset machado. How about this, our CF bat is terrible. Behind a few runs late in the game they move tim to CF and allows us to bring in rondon in for an extra bat while keeping tims bat in lineup. That's the kind of versatility you see top teams seeking, moving players around to create optimal lineups for pitchers. Knowing that Tim could play some center does not mean he is always a center fielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Good to know the sky is falling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ben Waffleson said: Then why even bother TA being able to play CF would not only help the Sox in case of acquisitions but help him have a longer MLB career. Edited February 18, 2019 by TheTruth05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Balta1701 said: Because they are going to move Moncada to 3b permanently to clear a spot for Madrigal and since they're not signing Machado, that's the only IF they can make work with the current org. That's pretty straightforward logic. It's the first full workout of the spring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I hate bringing the Cubs up but them and the dodgers and few other top teams aren't afraid to have their guys play around the diamond. Sox giving their guys reps around the field is great, Machado or not this is what they should be doing and this is especially the time to be doing it. Nobody gets hurt from this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, shipps said: The negotiations reaching the final stages last call type of momentum. It kind of seemed like thats where this was heading but it was probably a false alarm. No, the real negotiations are probably starting today, Shipps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 One half of soxtalk: The other half: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Waffleson Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, bmags said: How about this, our CF bat is terrible. Behind a few runs late in the game they move tim to CF and allows us to bring in rondon in for an extra bat while keeping tims bat in lineup. That's the kind of versatility you see top teams seeking, moving players around to create optimal lineups for pitchers. Knowing that Tim could play some center does not mean he is always a center fielder. Ill give you the versatility, I cant argue with that. If the plan is to make him our every day CF I beleive its not the best long term solution. The scenerio you brought fourth makes a ton of sense based on the way your presented it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, GermanSoxFan said: One half of soxtalk: The other half: You post some funny stuff sometimes German, this one is pretty accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Machado might sign here, he might sign in San Diego. Where Yoan Moncada worked at on Feb 18th has nothing to do with it. You carry on with your spring plan as if Manny isn't coming and adjust if he does. Not that hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, mqr said: It's the first full workout of the spring... So why wouldn’t you just keep Yoan at 2nd and Yolmer at 3rd if you thought there was a chance to get Manny? The much more obvious reason is they’re moving Yoan to 3rd for Madrigal to have a spot next season. This was hinted at so much this offseason as to what would happen if they missed on Manny. I don’t see how this news could make people not feel down about their chances to get Machado. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) This thread’s pet’s heads are falling off Edited February 18, 2019 by Bigsoxhurt35 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, fathom said: So why wouldn’t you just keep Yoan at 2nd and Yolmer at 3rd if you thought there was a chance to get Manny? The much more obvious reason is they’re moving Yoan to 3rd for Madrigal to have a spot next season. This was hinted at so much this offseason as to what would happen if they missed on Manny. I don’t see how this news could make people not feel down about their chances to get Machado. Because if he doesn't sign for another month, your screwed if you assumed he was coming all along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, TheTruth05 said: You post some funny stuff sometimes German, this one is pretty accurate. Any excuse to post The Room gifs. And I like to keep things loose here, it's not like we can do anything but enjoy the ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, fathom said: So why wouldn’t you just keep Yoan at 2nd and Yolmer at 3rd if you thought there was a chance to get Manny? The much more obvious reason is they’re moving Yoan to 3rd for Madrigal to have a spot next season. This was hinted at so much this offseason as to what would happen if they missed on Manny. I don’t see how this news could make people not feel down about their chances to get Machado. Or maybe the want Yoan taking reps at third in case Madrigal flies through the system and they want to move Yoan back there. Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: I hate bringing the Cubs up but them and the dodgers and few other top teams aren't afraid to have their guys play around the diamond. Sox giving their guys reps around the field is great, Machado or not this is what they should be doing and this is especially the time to be doing it. Nobody gets hurt from this. Thank you. Ideally sox end up a team with more than one good player at positions, and depending on the pitching matchup may need to play multiple of those players on one game, and can because they utilize them around the diamond and they are prepared for that. In soxtalk minds if that happened, you trade your backup shortstop and 2b for catcher. Screw that, you want to win the division every year? Have overwhelming depth. You may not win a world series but you'll get through 162 a lot easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, iamshack said: No, the real negotiations are probably starting today, Shipps Ahhhhhh...wait wut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, fathom said: So why wouldn’t you just keep Yoan at 2nd and Yolmer at 3rd if you thought there was a chance to get Manny? The much more obvious reason is they’re moving Yoan to 3rd for Madrigal to have a spot next season. This was hinted at so much this offseason as to what would happen if they missed on Manny. I don’t see how this news could make people not feel down about their chances to get Machado. How do you know they’re not just doing this for show? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, GermanSoxFan said: Any excuse to post The Room gifs. And I like to keep things loose here, it's not like we can do anything but enjoy the ride. well done sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said: Or maybe the want Yoan taking reps at third in case Madrigal flies through the system and they want to move Yoan back there. Makes sense. Which means no Manny, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanSoxFan Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, iamshack said: How do you know they’re not just doing this for show? This would be some 4D chess move that is above and beyond what I think any baseball team is willing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, shipps said: Ahhhhhh...wait wut Yesterday was all about trying to move certain teams off their current offers. That was why I said it was interesting that the Sox were not being mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, iamshack said: How do you know they’re not just doing this for show? Everything is 100% positive or 100% negative. No in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just now, GermanSoxFan said: This would be some 4D chess move that is above and beyond what I think any baseball team is willing to do. By showing that they have some internal options? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Are we there yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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