poppysox Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Palka has caught the ball better than I was expecting. Doesn't have much arm. If he was hitting like last year I would be satisfied until reinforcements arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I really hope our OF alignment by May 2020 is Eloy-Robert-Adolfo. I think Adolfo blows up this season and is top 20 top prospect. The guy just has it IMO. Obviously Robert will be right there with him if hes can stay healthy this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Look, I don't care for Palka either but he did hit 27 HR last year with 450 PAs. That has some value in it to at least see what he is. The Sox aren't doing anything this year, he's not going to cost us anything. Let him get his ABs and if he continues to suck send him down. Who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I really hope our OF alignment by May 2020 is Eloy-Robert-Adolfo. I think Adolfo blows up this season and is top 20 top prospect. The guy just has it IMO. Obviously Robert will be right there with him if hes can stay healthy this season. Robert is a sure thing. Between Adolfo, Basabe & Rutherford I like our chances. I was very happy to see improvement in Rutherford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 8 hours ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said: People keep saying this but why does it matter? Cleveland cleared payroll for this season but for what gain? The gain was that they no longer had to move one of their starters and could contend for another season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, GreenSox said: The gain was that they no longer had to move one of their starters and could contend for another season. Wow I had no idea $9M was the difference between Cleveland trading a valuable member of their starting rotation for nothing in return and not being able to contend. Tell me what else your magic crystal ball says. That $9M must be like magic beans used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, GreenSox said: The gain was that they no longer had to move one of their starters and could contend for another season. Honestly, that’s probably a good thing if Kluber burns a year of team control and possibly regresses a bit. Edited April 4, 2019 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 57 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Honestly, that’s probably a good thing if Kluber burns a year of team control and possibly regresses a bit. Yep, exactly what I mentioned earlier in the thread. We aren’t contending this year anyway. I hope Cleveland holds on to all their pitchers longer than they should. Just makes their eventual rebuild tougher and longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, GreenSox said: The gain was that they no longer had to move one of their starters and could contend for another season. Yea, this is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 The man knows how to work a walk. Has a very professional approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, poppysox said: The man knows how to work a walk. Has a very professional approach. So far some really good at bats from him. He's the 1st legit DH they've had since Dunn was decent. He smoked a ball off Kikuchi as well that was unluckily right at Smith in CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 MLB leader in walks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said: So far some really good at bats from him. He's the 1st legit DH they've had since Dunn was decent. He smoked a ball off Kikuchi as well that was unluckily right at Smith in CF. He's the first legit 1st baseman since Paulie* we have had a legit DH in Abreu for a while. For some reason he and Ricky believe he is a 1st baseman. Abreu should not be in the field anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 minute ago, ron883 said: He's the first legit 1st baseman since Paulie* we have had a legit DH in Abreu for a while. For some reason he and Ricky believe he is a 1st baseman. Abreu should not be in the field anymore Yea I agree it would be nice if someone had a talk with Abreu about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/4/2019 at 11:37 AM, Balta1701 said: They weren't going to that dollar amount because they needed to keep funds free to waste on players like this. ? Post of the year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Alonso seems like a quality player. End of analysis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I like Alonso and was a fan of getting him. He brings another veteran presence in the locker room and he is a solid hitter. People just dislike him because he came from CLE and we attached to Machado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Everybody talks about flipping relievers. Will Alonso be flipped at the deadline? Like somebody said on here, he looks like a real, professional hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, greg775 said: Everybody talks about flipping relievers. Will Alonso be flipped at the deadline? Like somebody said on here, he looks like a real, professional hitter. Hopefully yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 A few of you have asserted that Palka has a weak arm. That is not what I have read, nor seen. His arm has always been rated better than average, and he even pitched in college, with a 90 mph fastball. He may not have a great arm, but it's not the weakest part of his defense, in the outfield. His reads and range are both more of a problem, than his arm. Hopefully, the weight loss and more experience will help him to become serviceable in the outfield. Of course, first base would be more suitable, but there is no room for him there, on this roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, Lillian said: A few of you have asserted that Palka has a weak arm. That is not what I have read, nor seen. His arm has always been rated better than average, and he even pitched in college, with a 90 mph fastball. He may not have a great arm, but it's not the weakest part of his defense, in the outfield. His reads and range are both more of a problem, than his arm. Hopefully, the weight loss and more experience will help him to become serviceable in the outfield. Of course, first base would be more suitable, but there is no room for him there, on this roster. Your possibly right. I guess Avi spoiled me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 hour ago, poppysox said: Your possibly right. I guess Avi spoiled me. With his outstanding defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 9 hours ago, BackDoorBreach said: Hopefully yes. That's all I want out of all the veterans only here for a year or two, ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Twins just DFAd Tyler Austin. Would be perfect platoon mate for Alonso. Another 1B/DH type but he can play some RF, but not well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Twins just DFAd Tyler Austin. Would be perfect platoon mate for Alonso. Another 1B/DH type but he can play some RF, but not well. Probably unlikely to get thru KC, TOR and NYY before the Sox would have a chance to get him tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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