Buehrle>Wood Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Levine this morning was asked about why everyone was saying this, and doesnt seem to think it's a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 We need good hitters. JD Martinez is a good hitter. Of course we should be highly interested. Any thought about anything else is non sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: We need good hitters. JD Martinez is a good hitter. Of course we should be highly interested. Any thought about anything else is non sense Yes, our offense is not good. Take the upgrades and figure it out later (so long as, with the Rockies, you aren’t taking a SS/CF and putting him at 1b) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I agree that the RF is the priority but DH has been the pits. RH really needs both positions upgraded substantially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Look at the DH and RF stats the last few years. Please this is a no brainer. The White Sox need professional hitters and can afford a bad three year contract. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 In five years from now, when people ask who won the Chris Sale trade, the correct answer will be JD Martinez. He will have won a World Series in Boston with Sale and one in Chicago with Moncada/Kopech. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 If you are pinning your hopes on the White Sox signing JD Martinez, be prepared to be disappointed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Severe 5.9 fWAR falloff to 3.1, just turned 32. Two years ago, was at 3.8...but also mixed in a 2.3 season (with Detroit), which has been his floor since leaving the Astros. Seems to be the exactly the kind of risky move the franchise hasn’t taken since Adam Dunn. Of course, this also keeps Abreu at 1B for at least the 2020 season, while they’re waiting on Vaughn. Probably puts them at the mid to high 70’s in wins if Kopech and Cease take major steps forward. Still need at least one more starting pitcher, another bat and one high quality right handed reliever to squint and think they’re an 81-85 win team. Would be the end of Collins, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I prefer Grandal and the 3 catcher system for covering DH. JD would of course be a massive upgrade if that is the way RH goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 minute ago, chitown87 said: Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup. Mine would be: Robert Moncada Eloy JDM Abreu FA RF? McCann/Collins Tim Madrigal A lefty power bat would be really nice, but JDM would go a long way towards filling the DH/RF power & production void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Completely agree on a lefty power bat. Just not sure how realistic that will be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, chitown87 said: Robert Madrigal Moncada Martinez Jimenez Abreu RF Free Agent McCann/Collins Anderson Shew. Maybe switch Madrigal and Anderson? I'm not the best with lineup construction, but the makings are there for an absurd lineup. Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea. fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 1. Robert CF 2. Madrigal 2B 3. Moncada 3B 4. Marinez DH 5. Eloy LF 6. Abreu 1B 7. Calhoun RF 8. Anderson SS 9. McCann C No idea what you do with Collins in this scenario as he shouldn't just be relegated to the bench. Unless you straight platoon him McCann or give him about 60% of the catching starts then some starts at 1B and DH when guys have a day off. Edited lineup for those who think the 4-spot is way too low (lol) in the order for Martinez: 1. Robert CF 2. Moncada 3B 3. Marinez DH 4. Eloy LF 5. Abreu 1B 6. Calhoun RF 7. Anderson SS 8. McCann C 9. Madrigal 2B (not a bad way to hand it over to the top) Edited September 10, 2019 by soxfan2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Moan4Yoan said: This is a tough one. He’s a ridiculous hitter but he’s also going to be expensive and he’s 32 and primarily a DH. We need a good RF more than a DH. I'll go ahead an take an elite hitter on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 31 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Severe 5.9 fWAR falloff to 3.1, just turned 32. Two years ago, was at 3.8...but also mixed in a 2.3 season (with Detroit), which has been his floor since leaving the Astros. Seems to be the exactly the kind of risky move the franchise hasn’t taken since Adam Dunn. Of course, this also keeps Abreu at 1B for at least the 2020 season, while they’re waiting on Vaughn. Probably puts them at the mid to high 70’s in wins if Kopech and Cease take major steps forward. Still need at least one more starting pitcher, another bat and one high quality right handed reliever to squint and think they’re an 81-85 win team. Would be the end of Collins, basically. Did you use WAR to evaluate David Ortiz as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 13 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Giving the batting champ the fewest PA's probably isn't the best idea. It's the 4-spot. It's not like you're sticking him 6th or 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Levine this morning was asked about why everyone was saying this, and doesnt seem to think it's a great idea. That's because Bruce Levine is a dumb ass 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: 1. Robert CF 2. Madrigal 2B 3. Moncada 3B 4. Marinez DH 5. Eloy LF 6. Abreu 1B 7. Calhoun RF 8. Anderson SS 9. McCann C No idea what you do with Collins in this scenario as he shouldn't just be relegated to the bench. Unless you straight platoon him McCann or give him about 60% of the catching starts then some starts at 1B and DH when guys have a day off. Edited lineup for those who think the 4-spot is way too low (lol) in the order for Martinez: 1. Robert CF 2. Moncada 3B 3. Marinez DH 4. Eloy LF 5. Abreu 1B 6. Calhoun RF 7. Anderson SS 8. McCann C 9. Madrigal 2B (not a bad way to hand it over to the top) So much good stuff that you are under utilizing someone no matter how you do the lineup. Nice problem that even Ricky couldn't screw up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: It's the 4-spot. It's not like you're sticking him 6th or 7th. I think he is referring to TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 C 1B 2B SS 3B LF CF RF DH McCann-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-JD-Collins Collins-Abreu-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-Robert-Leury-JD McCann-Collins-Madrigal-Anderson-Moncada-Eloy-JD-Abreu You could basically use the DH to rotate JD,Abreu and Collins through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, poppysox said: So much good stuff that you are under utilizing someone no matter how you do the lineup. Nice problem that even Ricky couldn't screw up. Haha. Want to bet? JD has the permanent bunt sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Why do Sox fans all put Tim Anderson 8th and 9th in the lineup ha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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