Kyyle23 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Wait Palka was dfa-ed no way I was told he will be on the roster next year wat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Just now, Kyyle23 said: Wait Palka was dfa-ed no way I was told he will be on the roster next year wat This made the signing twice as nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Rick Hahn brilliantly put Catcher Yermin Mercedes on the 40 man roster to throw everyone off the scent. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Who is the dumbass coming in here and laughing at positive posts? Go away, you fool. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, JoshPR said: Another Cuban!!!!! 3 4 5 in the lineup could be all Cuban or 3 4 5 6 when you add Robert. Abreu must be stoked . Hell anyone expecing to be on the Sox in 2020 should be stoked including other free agents. Edited November 21, 2019 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 well that was fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, fathom said: They’ve always liked Grandal...makes me wonder if Castellanos is next. It’s funny that Hahn mentioned the 4 big needs and then signs someone else to a huge deal. I think this move signals several things: Grandal is effectively our DH addition even though he’ll play 100+ games at catcher Collins will be the primary DH against RHP to open next year and will likely only get a little time at catcher McCann will be the primary backup catcher next year, primarily against LHP and when Giolito starts (Grandal will DH most of these days) Mercedes is the contingency plan at 3rd catcher / DH in the event Collins flops 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Good signing...but now the FO is committed, can’t stop here or it’s a waste of $. Go get 1 of Cole, Stras, Ryu, Wheeler or Bum sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guys Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I think they'll both catch about 1/2 the games. Grandal will start at 1st base and DH though. Yeah, I think close to a 50/50 split with Mccann will be ideal. Grandal is an elite pitch framer but saving his knees and getting him 600 at bats will be better for the Sox IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said: I think this move signals several things: Grandal is effectively our DH addition even though he’ll play 100+ games at catcher Collins will be the primary DH against RHP to open next year and will likely only get a little time at catcher McCann will be the primary backup catcher next year, primarily against LHP and when Giolito starts (Grandal will DH most of these days) Mercedes is the contingency plan at 3rd catcher / DH in the event Collins flops This is accurate, although I do think Abreu will DH quite a bit with Grandal, Collins and maybe even a little McCann mixed in at 1B. Edited November 21, 2019 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I will predict that Grandal's play style will drive some White Sox fans nuts. That said, I loved this quote from Kenny: What do you mean in reference to his style of play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, cjgalloway said: That's what I want to know!!! I think it just means he has a buddy with the Sox who told him the Sox signed Grandal before it hit the media since he put the eyeballs in the Grandal thread just a few minutes before it was announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 https://www.sny.tv/yankees/news/sources-white-sox-to-pursue-free-agent-zack-wheeler-after-signing-yasmani-grandal/311953278 FWIW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, chetkincaid said: Stealth Mode. Who saw this coming? Tony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: This does not take them out of Wheeler/Ryu/Madbum category. They were never signing the top 2. I would argue Wheeler is in a tier of his own, and I think he’s gonna get $100M. And I fear that this puts a wheeler in jeopardy. MadBum/Keuchel/etc. are solid 3/4 starters. Getting one of those guys and calling it an offseason is exactly what I fear. 6 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Why would this take them out of the running? You think they're going to be 1 and done? Grandal isn't even that massive of a contract; the length ends perfectly with the core as well. Come on man, because it’s what the White Sox have always done. Get one 32 year old guy, and PR the fuck out of it. You’re gonna hear “we went and signed the richest contract in franchise history” a lot this year. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 In here to say congrats to @Lillian on a LHH 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Wow! If Wheeler and Hamels follow,2020 will be the start of something BIG!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 minute ago, soxfan49 said: What do you mean in reference to his style of play? I mean he's a very good baseball player, but he's a low average +power hitter who will strike out a bit. That can drive fans crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said: Tony? Brb, I'm going to go lurk in the Wheeler thread refreshing every minute and wait for Tony's eye emojis there too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Man would it be nice for an early Grandal signing to really set the tone for this offseason. Your wish and many others here has been granted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I was so upset about missing on Machado. But now that seems like the best thing that could have happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: I hope so. I hope I’m wrong that this takes them out of the running for high end pitching. I think it’s pretty clear at this point they plan on adding several impactful additions instead of just one whale. While I would have loved Cole, Grandal plus Wheeler (if we can land him) may end up being a more effective use of resources. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: This makes up for the pain of last season. But hopefully this move is just the first of many. Now get Wheeler and Castellanos. I came to post something along these lines, nice signing but hope we get one other major piece and not let this be the only thing of note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: I would argue Wheeler is in a tier of his own, and I think he’s gonna get $100M. And I fear that this puts a wheeler in jeopardy. MadBum/Keuchel/etc. are solid 3/4 starters. Getting one of those guys and calling it an offseason is exactly what I fear. Come on man, because it’s what the White Sox have always done. Get one 32 year old guy, and PR the fuck out of it. You’re gonna hear “we went and signed the richest contract in franchise history” a lot this year. So you think this is going to be the only big move they make... on November 21st, 2019... before the Winter Meetings even start? NO matter what this team does, someone will make it negative. Amazing honestly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Are we better with a right handed hitting RF now? Does this take us out of the running for Catellanos? Personally, I'm good with spending the rest of the free agent $ on pitching now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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