chitownsportsfan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hamhock said: My only concerns are more general in nature, and not necessarily specific to Yolmer: A tendency to return to what's familiar over trying something new/different; Carrying too many of these types of players on a roster; The person filling out the lineup card who reflexively keeps playing them, or worse, batting them high in the lineup I'm with you on all of these points but I don't think Yolmer is an example of them in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I genuinely cannot fathom some of the reactions to this, both here and on twitter. He's a gold glove caliber utility infielder who fits well into the clubhouse, doesn't cost anything, and provides valuable insurance to multiple positions. He is EXACTLY what we needed for the next half of the season, given that Leury is out, Madrigal got hurt, and Moncada is perpetually banged up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, Quin said: You would rather Ryan Goins? In the lineup? Does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: He's better than Goins. Yolmer is fine as a back up. Agreed. with the way Moncada seems to be dragging he would be the best backup there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Welcome back Yolmer. I'm glad to have you back. Yolmer fits well with what this team needs right now. Especially with what we've seen from Moncada struggling with his health, and Leury on the IL. Yolmer can step in and play absolutely great defense. I'll take that guy as a bench piece any day. He isn't the answer to all the issues, but he in an answer to some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, Baron said: In the lineup? Does it matter? Yolmer's locker room and dugout skills are legend. His glove is now golden and he can be clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Could he just replace Gonzalez eventually with Madrigal coming back and replacing Goins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: Could he just replace Gonzalez eventually with Madrigal coming back and replacing Goins? With a physical and COVID testing still needed, it will probably be a few days before he could be added to the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I’m fine with this. Sox don’t have anyone capable of providing infield depth in Schaumburg. At least Yolmer comes with a proven glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, Baron said: I think the problem is he could have an aluminum bat and still not be able to hit the ball. In addition to gold glove defense at 2nd (and serviceable defense at the other IF spots), Yolmer Sanchez's average OPS+ over the last 3 years was 85, which is higher than the highest OPS+ Ryan Goins has ever put up in a single year. Assuming Yolmer hasn't forgotten how to play baseball, this is a clear upgrade. I don't want Yolmer as a starter, but Iove him as a utility player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 47 minutes ago, Hamhock said: My only concerns are more general in nature, and not necessarily specific to Yolmer: A tendency to return to what's familiar over trying something new/different; Carrying too many of these types of players on a roster; The person filling out the lineup card who reflexively keeps playing them, or worse, batting them high in the lineup Bring back Ozzie and Tatis Jr and than we can quit bringing back familiarity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: I’m fine with this. Sox don’t have anyone capable of providing infield depth in Schaumburg. At least Yolmer comes with a proven glove. Yep considering Getz was playing 2nd yesterday, this makes sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 You knew it was going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Don't love it, don't hate it, and not at all surprised. So long as RR doesn't overuse him it will all be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, fathom said: Yep considering Getz was playing 2nd yesterday, this makes sense They've said thats normal (for a coach to grab a glove and stand at a position) for simulated games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: They've said thats normal (for a coach to grab a glove and stand at a position) for simulated games. I used to do it at times in minor league practices when I was the AT. I ducked a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Typical Sox move 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Hamhock said: My only concerns are more general in nature, and not necessarily specific to Yolmer: A tendency to return to what's familiar over trying something new/different; Carrying too many of these types of players on a roster; The person filling out the lineup card who reflexively keeps playing them, or worse, batting them high in the lineup 1. It's a season were people are and will continue to drop like flies. When someone needs to be brought in from outside for insurance, there's nothing wrong with going with a familiar face. 2. Like? 3. meh, I guess. Not too worried about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Hamhock said: My only concerns are more general in nature, and not necessarily specific to Yolmer: A tendency to return to what's familiar over trying something new/different; Carrying too many of these types of players on a roster; The person filling out the lineup card who reflexively keeps playing them, or worse, batting them high in the lineup 1- The Sox have gone through a considerable number of infielders due to injuries. We started with Moncada, Anderson, and Leury. All three have missed time. Next in line were Danny Mendick, Nick Madrigal, Chestlor Cuthbert, and Ryan Goins. Madrigal has missed time due to injury. Mendick is playing every day due to Madrigal and Garcia missing time currently. Goins and Cuthbert suck. 2- In 2020 we are seeing a much higher than normal injury rate across MLB. You need more depth than ever, meaning there is no such thing as too many of these types of players right now. We have already used 7 different IFs. Yolmer would make #8 if he makes it here. 3- A lot of this has depending on health and injuries. There really hasn't been a time this year where the roster has allowed the Sox to run an infield out there with sub-par players on anything other than a single game basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I like the move, he is liked in the club house is exactly what we need for a bench piece and far better now that Goins and Gonzalez. Provided we make the post-season last i read Leury should be able to make that roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Welcome back Yolmer. Have glove, will travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Look at Ray Ray Run Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dick Allen said: Goins is a 32 year old pinch runner with 6 career stolen bases. You really don’t need to know more than that. Goins used to be a hell of a defender. He's still a real good one. He just never figured out how to hit. He was elite at 2nd base defensively when he was younger with the Jays. Agree though that he's not better than Yolmer at the role anymore. Edited August 25, 2020 by Look at Ray Ray Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Yolmer is the prototypical bench player. I like the move a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Man I want Yolmer to work out so badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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