CWSpalehoseCWS Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 50 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Mentioned him as a great platoon fit for the Sox a week or two ago. I like it. Definitely. Seems like the yearly ST invite guaranteed a roster spot due to 40-man constraints. It'll be curious to see what happens if the Sox do actually go out and land Pederson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 The real question is..... is he connected to Manny in any way shape or form ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackemup Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 So this is why we got Yonder. Fans thought it was to entice Manny, but instead, it attracted our real target all along. Well played Hahn. Can't wait to see who Jay was really brought in here to entice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Unless the Sox are going on a talent acquiring spree the next couple of weeks, even though this is minor league, it is exactly the opposite, which seems to be a running theme this offseason, of the type of players Hahn said he would acquire. If you aren’t going to win, you might as well play your young crap, just in case something clicks, than a older guy who can onky muster up a minor league pact, because he is a replacement level player. it is minor league, so probably if he sucks in spring training he is released. I just think he doesn’t move the needle enough to blow off your younger players, even if they suck. Edited February 6, 2019 by Dick Allen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesoxa6 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 How many bench players could an organization possibly want? This guy is another version of lamarre. Absolutely pointless waste of a roster spot if he makes the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 27 minutes ago, Whitesoxa6 said: How many bench players could an organization possibly want? This guy is another version of lamarre. Absolutely pointless waste of a roster spot if he makes the team Not really. He has raked LHP in his career. IF (and its admittedly a big if at this point) the Sox add Machado and Joc, Guyer is a very nice platoon piece. If he sucks in ST or early in the season, so what you cut him. All three of Palka, Engel and Delmonico have options. Against RHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay RF Joc CF Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Moncada 2B Alonso DH / 1B Castillo C Anderson SS BN: McCann, Sanchez, Leury, Guyer Palka starts the year as the LF, goes down to AAA with Delmonico and Engel once Eloy arrives. All three guys have options. Against LHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay CF Alonso DH / 1B Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Castillo C Moncada 2B Guyer RF Anderson SS BN: Joc, McCann, Sanchez, Leury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Not really. He has raked LHP in his career. IF (and its admittedly a big if at this point) the Sox add Machado and Joc, Guyer is a very nice platoon piece. If he sucks in ST or early in the season, so what you cut him. All three of Palka, Engel and Delmonico have options. Against RHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay RF Joc CF Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Moncada 2B Alonso DH / 1B Castillo C Anderson SS BN: McCann, Sanchez, Leury, Guyer Palka starts the year as the LF, goes down to AAA with Delmonico and Engel once Eloy arrives. All three guys have options. Against LHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay CF Alonso DH / 1B Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Castillo C Moncada 2B Guyer RF Anderson SS BN: Joc, McCann, Sanchez, Leury Definitely have to swap Alonso and Guyer (really, anyone for that matter) in that second lineup. Otherwise, the rest looks fine. Edited February 6, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Definitely have to swap Alonso and Guyer (really, anyone for that matter) in that second lineup. Otherwise, the rest looks fine. sure - not really a natural 2 hitter in that lineup, and I do not want Moncada batting 2nd against LHP. But yah, Guyer would work. Edited February 6, 2019 by ChiSox59 edited for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: sure - not really a natural 2 hitter in that lineup, and I do not want Moncada batting 2B against LHP. But yah, Guyer would work. I was more looking at his OBP against lefties last season and career. Not good, but not as awful as Joc. If rosters somehow expand to 26 this year with a maximum of 12 pitchers, they can definitely add another bat to platoon with him (their boy Valencia!). But who knows if that will go into effect this year (probably not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 58 minutes ago, Whitesoxa6 said: How many bench players could an organization possibly want? This guy is another version of lamarre. Absolutely pointless waste of a roster spot if he makes the team Welcome to 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Decent signing right now, great signing if we get Joc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 17 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Competitive 2019, here we come. Just need one more starting pitcher. What 1 pitcher will make us competitive Sandy Koufax in his prime ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Now official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 He's been terrible for the last 2 years...but I know, when he gets to Ricky's clubhouse, he'll turn it around...they all do. No harm in signing him, but I hope they don't consider this something serious. I still don't see anyone who can play CF other than Engel and Leury, who can also play IF. Leury has utility value - don't diminish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, GreenSox said: He's been terrible for the last 2 years...but I know, when he gets to Ricky's clubhouse, he'll turn it around...they all do. No harm in signing him, but I hope they don't consider this something serious. I still don't see anyone who can play CF other than Engel and Leury, who can also play IF. Leury has utility value - don't diminish it. He was more than fine against LHP last year and that’s the only role he should be used in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Two-year decline age 33. Sounds like a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bschmaranz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/6/2019 at 9:44 AM, ChiSox59 said: Not really. He has raked LHP in his career. IF (and its admittedly a big if at this point) the Sox add Machado and Joc, Guyer is a very nice platoon piece. If he sucks in ST or early in the season, so what you cut him. All three of Palka, Engel and Delmonico have options. Against RHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay RF Joc CF Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Moncada 2B Alonso DH / 1B Castillo C Anderson SS BN: McCann, Sanchez, Leury, Guyer Palka starts the year as the LF, goes down to AAA with Delmonico and Engel once Eloy arrives. All three guys have options. Against LHP (post Eloy arrival): Jon Jay CF Alonso DH / 1B Machado 3B Abreu 1B / DH Eloy LF Castillo C Moncada 2B Guyer RF Anderson SS BN: Joc, McCann, Sanchez, Leury Wouldnt it be best to hit Moncada in front of Machado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, bschmaranz said: Wouldnt it be best to hit Moncada in front of Machado? I'd prefer Moncada lower in the lineup so he can just focus on hitting and not worry about the other things that come with leading off or batting second, but think he probably will bat 2nd against RHP. He should definitely be lower against LHP. Batting in front of Machado, Abreu and Eloy would theoretically give him better pitches to hit, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 26 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I'd prefer Moncada lower in the lineup so he can just focus on hitting and not worry about the other things that come with leading off or batting second, but think he probably will bat 2nd against RHP. He should definitely be lower against LHP. Batting in front of Machado, Abreu and Eloy would theoretically give him better pitches to hit, however. That's what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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