ron883 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) Tim's defense has been very suspect at SS. At some point, he may need to be moved to the OF. He has the tools to be an elite outfielder, especially in the corners (with Robert already being the CFer, obviously). He wouldn't need to hit like a beast to be valuable out there. It would be similar to Alex Gordon moving to the corner OF and being elite out there. It is safe to say that Tim is a better hitter than Heyward, and likely a lesser defensive corner OFer than Heyward. Heyward still contributed to a WS team. Could he be our Alex Gordon or Jason Heyward? Elite in the corner OF, with a passable and possibly above average bat out there. Having Tim and Luis patrolling the OF would be exciting. The Sox would need to find a new SS if that happened, of course. A certain Francisco Lindor is a FA after 2021... Edited August 1, 2020 by Yearnin' for Yermin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScootsMcGoots Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Yearnin' for Yermin said: Tim's defense has been very suspect at SS. At some point, he may need to be moved to the OF. He has the tools to be an elite outfielder, especially in the corners (with Robert already being the CFer, obviously). He wouldn't need to hit like a beast to be valuable out there. It is safe to say that Tim is a better hitter than Heyward, and likely a lesser defensive corner OFer than Heyward. Could he be our Jason Hayward? Elite in the corner OF, with a passable bat. I think he would put up a higher WAR than Cub's Heyward has, simply due to having a superior bat. Having Tim and Luis patrolling the OF would be exciting. The Sox would need to find a new SS if that happened, of course. A certain Francisco Lindor is a FA after 2021... Put Tim in left and DH Eloy. Why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, ScooterMcGee said: Put Tim in left and DH Eloy. Why not So will we be trading Vaughn or Abreu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 The man is a catcher. 2 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Quin said: The man is a catcher. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I will have 2 of whatever YfY is drinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, Yearnin' for Yermin said: So will we be trading Vaughn or Abreu? I think you know the answer to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, ScooterMcGee said: I think you know the answer to that. I think trading Vaughn would be asinine. I don't think you'd get fair value for a 1st base prospect in a trade. Vaughn is described as a generational type hitter. No way I'm trading him. They also won't trade Abreu because he is a mainstay in this organization. Vaughn and Abreu are the 1st base/DH tandem after this year. I really doubt either are traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, Yearnin' for Yermin said: I think trading Vaughn would be asinine. I don't think you'd get fair value for a 1st base prospect in a trade. Vaughn is described as a generational type hitter. No way I'm trading him. They also won't trade Abreu because he is a mainstay in this organization. Vaughn and Abreu are the 1st base/DH tandem after this year. I really doubt either are traded. Why limit the trade options to those 2 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Moving on from Tim Anderson becoming the next Jorge Posada, why is he being compared to Jason Heyward here? They have no similarities as batters or in their backgrounds as baseball players. Wouldn't Alex Gordon be a better comparison if one we're trying to be made - while he still has several differences, he at least made the key switch we're discussing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, hi8is said: No. / thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 So whoever we suggest Anderson is the next of, the thread title changes to that? I just watched Ant Man and The Wasp. Is Tim Anderson the next Wasp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 If Mazara is the same guy he was in Texas, find a SS and stick Anderson in RF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 It's becoming evident that Anderson's issues at SS aren't going anywhere. It's getting old. I am definitely for moving him to a corner outfield position. Not sure I see the Alex Gordon comparison, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Yearnin' for Yermin said: So will we be trading Vaughn or Abreu? I love that you start this topic then poke the holes in the execution of it. That's pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 53 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: If Mazara is the same guy he was in Texas, find a SS and stick Anderson in RF. 10 minutes ago, Richie said: It's becoming evident that Anderson's issues at SS aren't going anywhere. It's getting old. I am definitely for moving him to a corner outfield position. Not sure I see the Alex Gordon comparison, though. This is what I'm saying. Tim could be elite in the corner OF. He keeps failing at shortstop. We can't have a butcher at SS if we want to compete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 It's sad that calling out TA's horrid defense at SS gets you laughed at, dude is a pretty bad defender. He has some great tools but overall he isn't very good and hasn't been for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 10 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: I will have 2 of whatever YfY is drinking. Double that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I think Tim can improve if the sox would get the right coach to do so. Just look at semien with the A's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPickle Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, JoshPR said: I think Tim can improve if the sox would get the right coach to do so. Just look at semien with the A's Semien is a free agent this year. Obviously the White Sox won't sign him, but we can pretend there's a chance for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 We keep hearing Tim will improve, but he hasn't been doing that. He's a very good hitter and seems to be a great leader on the team. Maybe he's just misplaced at shortstop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, TomPickle said: Semien is a free agent this year. Obviously the White Sox won't sign him, but we can pretend there's a chance for now. I didn't say to sign him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I don't get the criticism for Timmy at short. He makes all the plays and then some. Plus, he can hit and run the bases. So what if he has had 2 errors in this crazy season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 He is a fine SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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