caulfield12 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) https://www.yahoo.com/sports/eloy-jimenez-hammers-home-white-142613364.html Yahoo News picking up NBC Sports local article...before someone cites Vinnie Duber and Morosi as illegitimate SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Eloy Jimenez has said it before, but in case you needed a reminder, he's got one for you. "I don't feel comfortable playing DH," he said in an interview with MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Monday. "I like playing the outfield. I don't care if it's right field or left field, but I feel comfortable in the outfield. I don't like being the DH. For me, it's boring. "Maybe one time in my career - when I'm 35 or 37 - I can DH. But not now." So that suggestion that the White Sox can plug their hole at designated hitter with Jimenez? Forget about it. Edited November 12, 2019 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/eloy-jimenez-hammers-home-white-142613364.html Yahoo News picking up NBC Sports local article...before someone cites Vinnie Duber and Morosi as illegitimate SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Eloy Jimenez has said it before, but in case you needed a reminder, he's got one for you. "I don't feel comfortable playing DH," he said in an interview with MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Monday. "I like playing the outfield. I don't care if it's right field or left field, but I feel comfortable in the outfield. I don't like being the DH. For me, it's boring. "Maybe one time in my career - when I'm 35 or 37 - I can DH. But not now." So that suggestion that the White Sox can plug their hole at designated hitter with Jimenez? Forget about it. Jimenez better keep his body in shape and work on defense, otherwise he will be headed there far sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 30 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/eloy-jimenez-hammers-home-white-142613364.html Yahoo News picking up NBC Sports local article...before someone cites Vinnie Duber and Morosi as illegitimate SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Eloy Jimenez has said it before, but in case you needed a reminder, he's got one for you. "I don't feel comfortable playing DH," he said in an interview with MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Monday. "I like playing the outfield. I don't care if it's right field or left field, but I feel comfortable in the outfield. I don't like being the DH. For me, it's boring. Then maybe he should try to learn to play outfield competently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Abreu must be rubbing off on him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Shocking that a young player would not want to be relegated to DH. I'm shocked. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Kyyle23 said: Shocking that a young player would not want to be relegated to DH. I'm shocked. I was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Jimenez learning to play defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: I was ok. Cool cool glad to hear it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Obviously these comments are light and meant to be positive, but I'd so much rather hear a player say he'll "Do what's best for the team" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 hours ago, ron883 said: Abreu must be rubbing off on him. Let’s hope! After all, Jose is the team leader in the clubhouse for a reason. The more players the Sox have who comport themselves the way Jose has all these years, with his work ethic and positive attitude, the better the team’s chances. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asindc Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 9:57 PM, ChiSoxJon said: Obviously these comments are light and meant to be positive, but I'd so much rather hear a player say he'll "Do what's best for the team" I think you would find more players saying they will do what is best for the team by DHing at a young age if DHs got paid the same as OFs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 2:52 PM, ron883 said: Abreu must be rubbing off on him. or Frank Thomas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Anyone want to build a snowman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, hi8is said: Anyone want to build a snowman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, turnin' two said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, asindc said: I think you would find more players saying they will do what is best for the team by DHing at a young age if DHs got paid the same as OFs. That’s true, but it isn’t like elite hitters like JD Martinez or EE five years ago haven’t gotten paid extremely well. We’re willing to give Abreu $18 million. And it’s difficult to imagine in this analytics-driven environment even an average fielding LF getting the Harper, Betts, Springer or Kris Bryant type of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 2:48 PM, South Side Fireworks Man said: Then maybe he should try to learn to play outfield competently. He was fine in the field the last 3 months. Lots of people struggle in a new job at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 13 hours ago, caulfield12 said: That’s true, but it isn’t like elite hitters like JD Martinez or EE five years ago haven’t gotten paid extremely well. We’re willing to give Abreu $18 million. And it’s difficult to imagine in this analytics-driven environment even an average fielding LF getting the Harper, Betts, Springer or Kris Bryant type of money. EEs contract was quite low. He turned down 4/80 from the blue jays only to get 3/60 on the market. And JDM still played RF. great examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 hour ago, bmags said: EEs contract was quite low. He turned down 4/80 from the blue jays only to get 3/60 on the market. And JDM still played RF. great examples. Clearly $20-25 million per year isn’t your idea of a big salary. The Red Sox knew he was a terrible defender and would eventually have to be moved over. Stanton, btw, makes $26 million, then you’ve got Choo and Carlos Santana at over $20 million. Khris Davis makes almost $17 million for the A’s. Jimenez is basically a DH playing LF but was still awarded a huge (certainly not a tremendous bargain by WAR) extension to basically rake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Clearly $20-25 million per year isn’t your idea of a big salary. The Red Sox knew he was a terrible defender and would eventually have to be moved over. Stanton, btw, makes $26 million, then you’ve got Choo and Carlos Santana at over $20 million. Khris Davis makes almost $17 million for the A’s. Jimenez is basically a DH playing LF but was still awarded a huge (certainly not a tremendous bargain by WAR) extension to basically rake. And you think they would make less if they played the field? Because the player that made the most in total guaranteed money on that list signed still playing the field. How much does Giancarlo Stanton make? Congrats though on getting to make a list of players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 The Sox seem to have no shortage of producing players that are only suited for DH/1B because of their inability at defense. Those are often the hardest players to trade to the NL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, kitekrazy said: The Sox seem to have no shortage of producing players that are only suited for DH/1B because of their inability at defense. Those are often the hardest players to trade to the NL. They aren’t even good at doing that because I can’t even remember the last time the Sox had a good DH. Adam Dunn? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 minute ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: They aren’t even good at doing that because I can’t even remember the last time the Sox had a good DH. Adam Dunn? Lol The last good DH they had was Jim Thome, and let him go so they could replace him with Mark Kotsay ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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