ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, ChiSox1917 said: Betances should be hahns top priority right now Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinski Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Harris is a safer option than Betances but either would for me make this a B+ off season, add McHugh as a swingman and it then becomes A- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Nationals and Twins each offering Josh Donaldson four year contract, fwiw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 6 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Still think Gennett and Dietrich make sense. Zobrist maybe. Dietrich is an absolute butcher in the OF though. Holt seems like a way better fit than him. Gennett would be interesting obviously if he returned to form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Jose Abreu said: Brock Holt, Edwin Encarnacion, and a Harris/Cishek type reliever Makes too much sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I really hope they don't stand pat at Mazara in RF. Engle as a platoon mate looks disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 6 hours ago, BackDoorBreach said: I don't want a DH, that can be filled with Collins/Mazara/Grandal. I would really like a legitimate RF and a RP. Check out Hunter Pence's splits against lefties. Over1.000 OPS . 18 HR's total in less than 300 AB's High OBP and OPS+. Hits righties well too. No idea about his defense or arm in RF and he is old but can't argue with his numbers as a platoon with Mazara. The amount he'd play against lefties seem perfect for his numbers and age and he can be another DH option. Really no reason the spend extra on a DH. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Four or five legit relievers are still out there. Utility guy to replace Yolmer who can play RF would be great...but they might stand pat with Leury. You’ve got Holt, Gennett and Dietrich. Could go with a C.Hernandez type over Mendick. EE or Castellanos if the money’s right...and/or they decide not to risk entering the season with Collins at DH taking 70% of the at-bats. This feels like more of a mid season move at the moment, although Stone keeps teasing another move. McHugh, although he was critical of Sox over Jimenez (before extension signed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Check out Hunter Pence's splits against lefties. Over1.000 OPS . 18 HR's total in less than 300 AB's High OBP and OPS+. Hits righties well too. No idea about his defense or arm in RF and he is old but can't argue with his numbers as a platoon with Mazara. The amount he'd play against lefties seem perfect for his numbers and age and he can be another DH option. Really no reason the spend extra on a DH. Agreed. Conserve resources for mid season or next year at this time. Wait on the prospects to show what they can do in AA/AAA...especially Dunning, Stiever, Thompson, Dahlquist and the four remaining outfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) EE only played in 109 games, last year. He may be 34, but he can still hit. He also hits both RH and LH pitching, pretty equally. I realize that he is not likely to play every game, but If he had played a full 162 games, his last year's production projects to be as follows: 2B HR RBI AVG OBP SLG OPS 26 0 50 127 0 1 86 153 .244 .344 .531 .875 Edited December 22, 2019 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 9 hours ago, ChiSoxJon said: Don't think CWS is grabbing another INF with Mendick in the fold for cheap for now Grandal, McCann, Collins, Abreu, Madrigal, Moncada, Anderson, Mazara, Robert, Eloy, Leury, Engel, Mendick is 13 names right there...Personally would have preferred Yolmer's proven glove, consistent bat, and versatility, but he got too expensive I also like what Yolmer brings to the WS. As I've said in earlier posts...Yolmer might be back for around 4 million once he finds out that 6 million isn't going to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) Here is a potential lineup, with EE at DH, versus RHP: SS Anderson 3B Moncada LF Eloy DH Encarnacion C Grandal 1B Abreu RF Mazara CF Robert 2B Madrigal I put the 2 rookies at the bottom of the lineup, until they prove they're worthy of being moved up, closer to the top. However, they could provide terrific offense, at the bottom to the order. Robert with his speed and power and Madrigal with his contact skills and base stealing prowess. That lineup has great speed at the top and bottom, serious thunder throughout and a nice balance of RH & LH hitting. Edited December 22, 2019 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 33 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Check out Hunter Pence's splits against lefties. Over1.000 OPS . 18 HR's total in less than 300 AB's High OBP and OPS+. Hits righties well too. No idea about his defense or arm in RF and he is old but can't argue with his numbers as a platoon with Mazara. The amount he'd play against lefties seem perfect for his numbers and age and he can be another DH option. Really no reason the spend extra on a DH. I saw a lot of Hunter Pence when he was with the AA Hooks in Corpus Christi. He was a fun player to watch and he was advanced in his baseball IQ even then. Pence would make a nice 26th man to be around all these young guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Dietrich is an absolute butcher in the OF though. Holt seems like a way better fit than him. Gennett would be interesting obviously if he returned to form. Yah was moreso considering him as 2B fillin until Madrigal arrives. Could play some 3B on Moncada days off. Wouldn’t really use him in RF much. Leury is who I’d have in RF against LHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I’d much rather go after a RF’er than a DH. I don’t want Mazara playing RF defense much, nor should he be in the lineup vs LHP’s. Castellanos and Puig are about the only FA OF’ers that profile as a RF...and both leave a good amount to be desired with their D. Some trade targets still out there: Joc would still be nice, even tho he would need a platoon as well. Reddick would probably be pretty cheap to acquire from the Astros Same with Markakis from the Braves Haniger from the Mariners would be pretty ideal. Grandal Keuchel 1 of Joc/Haniger/Puig/Reddick Gio A RH RP like Bellances/Rondon/Strop I don’t think anyone could have complained about that offseason 2 months ago. Obviously everyone wanted Wheeler over Keuchel, but at least there was a plan B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Jack Parkman said: Buehrle's 2005 eclipsed Keuchel's AL CY season. If you look at the numbers, Buehrle was waaaay better. AINEC. Buehrle is quite similar to Konerko as in he's in the hall of very, very good but not quite a HOF. So amazing to me that a team with 0 HOFers (Frank was out) swept a team with Clemens, Pettite, Bagwell, Biggio, Oswalt, and Berkman 10 hours ago, ChiliIrishHammock24 said: Cue the wet fart sound effect. Put me on the record as not liking this. Not a Keuchel fan at all. Hope he proves me wrong, but I'm not even convinced Gio Gonzalez won't outperform him next year on a start for start basis. Keuchel isn't an ace, and he's really not even a #2 but he's a solid #3 and will probably give you more consistency than Zach Wheeler for a lot less...I'm satisfied This team needed an innings eater that gives you a chance to win and they got it...for fair value 12 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Lopez or Gonzalez. All depends on how Reynaldo is doing come late May. Hopefully Lopez proves himself this year, would be so major Giolito, Kopech, Kuechel, Cease, Lopez, Gonzalez, Lopez, Rodon is depth I haven't seen here in a long time 9 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Yolmer’s “consistent” bat? He was always hitting mid-.200's which is better than what we're typically accustomed to 9 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: He was consistently not good with the bat. I’ll give him that. i would be surprised if Mendick is on OD roster. Not a big Mendick guy either, but it seems the FO is big on him, we'll get a bigger glimpse of him in Spring 7 hours ago, GradMc said: I want a full time RF and a more offensive-minded DH. Gio and Keuchel don't inspire me to inquire about season-ticket plans. Reinsdorf as usual has come up short again. I'm completely under-whelmed with this off season so far. If you were expecting anyone on a 9 digit deal that's on you 4 minutes ago, TheFutureIsNear said: I’d much rather go after a RF’er than a DH. I don’t want Mazara playing RF defense much, nor should he be in the lineup vs LHP’s. Castellanos and Puig are about the only FA OF’ers that profile as a RF...and both leave a good amount to be desired with their D. Some trade targets still out there: Joc would still be nice, even tho he would need a platoon as well. Reddick would probably be pretty cheap to acquire from the Astros Same with Markakis from the Braves Haniger from the Mariners would be pretty ideal. Grandal Keuchel 1 of Joc/Haniger/Puig/Reddick Gio A RH RP like Bellances/Rondon/Strop I don’t think anyone could have complained about that offseason 2 months ago. Obviously everyone wanted Wheeler over Keuchel, but at least there was a plan B. The defense of our Rfer will make or break this team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I'd accept substandard D with Castellanos. It is easy to put a guy like Engle or even Leury in RF in the last two innings in a close game where the Sox are defending a lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan3530 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Give me EE and one of the top relievers and I’ll be very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Just now, soxfan3530 said: Give me EE and one of the top relievers and I’ll be very satisfied. Shaw to Toronto has to make EE more likely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 10 hours ago, fathom said: Iglesias if his market craters? Market craters? He doesn’t have much of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 4 hours ago, BackDoorBreach said: I really hope they don't stand pat at Mazara in RF. Engle as a platoon mate looks disgusting. Leury is going to Mazaras platoon mate most of the time once Robert and Madrigal are up. Not Engel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 20 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Leury is going to Mazaras platoon mate most of the time once Robert and Madrigal are up. Not Engel. Why do you believe Leury is the guy? Engel is the better OFr and hits lefties pretty well. I actually think a Mazara/Engel platoon might be strong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Flash said: Why do you believe Leury is the guy? Engel is the better OFr and hits lefties pretty well. I actually think a Mazara/Engel platoon might be strong. Engel would be my choice as well. Much better in the field and hitting lefties much better lately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, Flash said: Why do you believe Leury is the guy? Engel is the better OFr and hits lefties pretty well. I actually think a Mazara/Engel platoon might be strong. Because Leury hits lefties better than Engel. Engel sucks man. Any situation where Engel projects to get more than spot starts and late defensive replacement work is a situation I cannot get behind at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Because Leury hits lefties better than Engel. Engel sucks man. Any situation where Engel projects to get more than spot starts and late defensive replacement work is a situation I cannot get behind at this point. Yes, this is a horrible idea and the Sox should and I believe will do better. Since when is Engel someone anyone wants to see get significant playing time? Edited December 23, 2019 by Moan4Yoan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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