ChiSoxJon Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 1:34 PM, ChiSoxJon said: What's this guys ceiling? A MLB comparison? ETA? Seems like he's more of a proven fielder than hitter (Sounds like Cleuluis Rondon) Expand Just read an article that says his ceiling is a 8-10 HR guy that can play 2B, 3B, and SS...seems like a utility on a good team, odd to be coveted like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 1:09 PM, GenericUserName said: International bonus money is capped and that is kind of why a lot of people are mad. This guy just popped up this year (no one knew he was going to be available), and the Sox are willing to give him $2.5mm which means they still have that amount unallocated even though they have had two years in the penalty box to line up deals with better guys for this coming J2 period. So basically being rumored to be offering this guy $2.5mm means that we have only spent $2.5mm on other prospects even though most of the agreements have already taken place. This seems to line up with the fact that we aren't connected to any of the prospects on the top international amateur lists from any of the different sources. Expand Yep. It means we didn't go for quality or quantity despite having 2 years to focus only on this class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raBBit Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 This James Fox Guy is really something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hard to get excited about a guy who's ceiling is thought to be as a utility player. Sounds like the Sox are 'on the cheap' once again. This is becoming a bit too frequent now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 3:36 PM, Sarava said: Hard to get excited about a guy who's ceiling is thought to be as a utility player. Sounds like the Sox are 'on the cheap' once again. This is becoming a bit too frequent now. Expand Isn't cheap but has a ceiling of a utility guy...don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 I don't think people understand the ceiling/floor argument. If he's an 8-10 HR guy with elite defense at SS, his ceiling is higher than utility guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 9:42 PM, Y2Jimmy0 said: I don't think people understand the ceiling/floor argument. If he's an 8-10 HR guy with elite defense at SS, his ceiling is higher than utility guy. Expand Well, he would at least need a decent AVG and OBP to go along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Yeah - the comp being thrown around was Jose Iglesias as a ceiling. That's an All-Star. Also, this would not be the Sox being cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 So this guy popped up out of no where and the sox all of a sudden have money......With their success in the Cuban market is it possible there's already been talks behind closed doors and thats why the sox haven't been linked to others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsmoker Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 We should consider signing a couple of his friends and family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 12:43 AM, Chainsmoker said: We should consider signing a couple of his friends and family. Expand Yeah, let’s pass on that strategy this time. As has been proven, players choose money as the number one priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 11:57 PM, 2nd_city_saint787 said: So this guy popped up out of no where and the sox all of a sudden have money......With their success in the Cuban market is it possible there's already been talks behind closed doors and thats why the sox haven't been linked to others? Expand They don't need to be behind closed doors. He is eligible to sign at any time but the Orioles are basically the only team with any cap left so it sounds like he is waiting until the next period for more teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 12:47 AM, Harper2Sox said: Yeah, let’s pass on that strategy this time. As has been proven, players choose money as the number one priority. Expand In this case it could have actually worked out for us. He is friends with the Mesa brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) On 4/1/2019 at 12:48 AM, GenericUserName said: They don't need to be behind closed doors. He is eligible to sign at any time but the Orioles are basically the only team with any cap left so it sounds like he is waiting until the next period for more teams. Expand I believe I read that he has to wait until July 2nd if he wants more teams to have money available. Edited April 1, 2019 by Harper2Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenericUserName Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) On 4/1/2019 at 12:50 AM, Harper2Sox said: He can’t sign until July 2nd. Expand No, he was ruled eligible a couple months ago. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/cuban-shortstop-yolbert-sanchez-cleared-to-sign-with-mlb-teams.html https://blogs.fangraphs.com/instagraphs/cuban-defector-ss-yolbert-sanchez-cleared-to-sign/ Edited April 1, 2019 by GenericUserName Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 12:51 AM, GenericUserName said: No, he was ruled eligible a couple months ago. Expand Yep, edited my response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Cuban deal is a no-go due to our trade embargo and unohoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/8/2019 at 10:59 PM, pcq said: Cuban deal is a no-go due to our trade embargo and unohoo. Expand I don’t believe he is affected by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/8/2019 at 10:59 PM, pcq said: Cuban deal is a no-go due to our trade embargo and unohoo. Expand He is already cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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