steveno89 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Calhoun bats left handed, plays solid RF defense, has power and could be signed reasonably. Makes a ton of sense as a one to two year stopgap? On the downside he is prone to long slumps and has never really posted strong a strong OPS. One year deal might be mutually beneficial with a club option for 2021? He is not the sexy option, but would allow us to plug him in RF and spread money around to fill other needs. Edited November 4, 2019 by steveno89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Other somewhat interesting names to hit the market today: Derek Dietrich Eric Thames Martin Perez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) I would only be fine with Kalhoun if they dropped 60 million on a Cole + Martinez. They need to aim higher. Edit: Since making this post Martinez is not an option. Hard no. Edited November 4, 2019 by BackDoorBreach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I wouldn't mind Calhoun. But as backdoor said need to shoot for the moon at DH. Say no to dietrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Please God, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Just now, Hatchetman said: Please God, no. Seconded. Sox need to aim a lot higher than this, even as a stop gap option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 He's a grinder, so he's got that going for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Calhoun is fine if we have significantly upgraded pitching. If we have signed Jake Odorizzi and Tanner Rourk and KC, then he is not fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Calhoun is a maddening player to watch. So streaky. He would drive White Sox fans crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Old friend Chris Devenski bought out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Zero interest in Calhoun. This is a white sox 2012-2016 move. "Hey! It's a name! Remember this guy? He hits for power and hits lefty and just ignore everything else please thanks" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Kyyle23 said: Zero interest in Calhoun. This is a white sox 2012-2016 move. "Hey! It's a name! Remember this guy? He hits for power and hits lefty and just ignore everything else please thanks" Good thing we've changed the GM and President of Baseball Operations since 2016. Anyway, I think this one is pretty likely, and I would use it in my ideal offseason - because I'd go for one of the 2 big pitching acquisitions as the biggest guy I could add, and would still need RF help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Zero interest in Calhoun. This is a white sox 2012-2016 move. "Hey! It's a name! Remember this guy? He hits for power and hits lefty and just ignore everything else please thanks" The FA outfield market is pretty thin, especially for true Right field. Puig/Castellanos/Calhoun? Ozuna does not play RF really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Zero interest in Calhoun. This is a white sox 2012-2016 move. "Hey! It's a name! Remember this guy? He hits for power and hits lefty and just ignore everything else please thanks" He’s my pick for player most likely to sign with Sox and forget how to play baseball 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Good thing we've changed the GM and President of Baseball Operations since 2016. Anyway, I think this one is pretty likely, and I would use it in my ideal offseason - because I'd go for one of the 2 big pitching acquisitions as the biggest guy I could add, and would still need RF help. Sign one of the two top pitching prospects and Grandal...I would be fine with Calhoun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’d be ok with Wheeler, Grandal, and Calhoun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I’d still be surprised if RF is not solved via trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Just now, ChiSox59 said: I’d still be surprised if RF is not solved via trade. Certainly leaning that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, fathom said: He’s my pick for player most likely to sign with Sox and forget how to play baseball Ha. I feel this exact same way. Edited November 4, 2019 by Look at Ray Ray Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, steveno89 said: The FA outfield market is pretty thin, especially for true Right field. Puig/Castellanos/Calhoun? Ozuna does not play RF really. If I had to pick from the choices here I would most certainly choose Castellanos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 “The money will be spent” ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: If I had to pick from the choices here I would most certainly choose Castellanos It's not even close really. If they trade fine, but if they go FA he's the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Pass, I would honestly rather bring back Avi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrad Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Kyyle23 said: If I had to pick from the choices here I would most certainly choose Castellanos Castellanos is my favorite get for this off season i love the way he plays, he can hit and he has a bit of grit, I sure hope the Sox get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, bmags said: Certainly leaning that way. With a trade, what value does Yolmer have? I'm not sure how his contract situation works with a trade - would we have to tender him a contract first before we trade him, or can we trade him first and let the other team pay the arb price? Does he even have value as a trade piece (not as a headliner but a sweetener)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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