ChiSox59 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Nimmo remains a fantastic option IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 OF defense would be atrocious, but Eddie Rosario is probably a coin flip to get non tendered in MN. Not even sure if he could even fake RF, but he could be an option. I think we’ll see a fair share of somewhat surprising non tenders this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Is Jackie Bradley Jr. an option in right field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, coco1997 said: Is Jackie Bradley Jr. an option in right field? Should be, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, coco1997 said: Is Jackie Bradley Jr. an option in right field? I don't hate Jackie Bradley Jr. he's still elite defensively (tied Robert for highest OOA among outfielders last season) and could fit as the strong side of a platoon with Engel. The problem is someone might pay him based on his 2020 offense which was a clear outlier. If the price was right he'd be a nice fit as a defense first approach to the position. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, Kalapse said: I don't hate Jackie Bradley Jr. he's still elite defensively (tied Robert for highest OOA among outfielders last season) and could fit as the strong side of a platoon with Engel. The problem is someone might pay him based on his 2020 offense which was a clear outlier. If the price was right he'd be a nice fit as a defense first approach to the position. His Statcast numbers were not very impressive either. He could be a defense-oriented fallback option, but I’d aim a little higher to start. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Nimmo remains a fantastic option IMO. Does he have two years of control left? What do you guys think it would take to land him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 How would people feel if our only two additions this offseason were Springer & Stroman? That means going cheap with the bullpen, no other rotational depth, Collins as your backup catcher, and Vaughn as your DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Springer gallo nimmo mike yast My preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Wait there are at least two people OK with Mazara round 2?! What! He's horrible and if he flukes into producing will leave in FA. There's nothing there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: How would people feel if our only two additions this offseason were Springer & Stroman? That means going cheap with the bullpen, no other rotational depth, Collins as your backup catcher, and Vaughn as your DH. Springer, Stroman, and Quintana on a prove-it deal are my hopes for the off-season. Pair those moves with a 7th inning reliever and bump the other guys up an inning. Hire Hinch. Jirschele as bench. Zaleski as pitching coach. Get rid of Boston in light of his history. I'd be very happy with this off-season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: How would people feel if our only two additions this offseason were Springer & Stroman? That means going cheap with the bullpen, no other rotational depth, Collins as your backup catcher, and Vaughn as your DH. Give me a defense 1st veteran catcher over Collins and I'm cool it it. Add Quintana if possible. Though i think I'd prefer Stroman, Q, Vaughn DH/1B, vet catcher, and a Joc level stopgap in RF while retaining Colome to stabilize the back end of the pen. As nerve-racking as he is to watch close sometimes, nor sure I want to role into 2021 w/o someone proven in the closer role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just now, SouthWallace said: Give me a defense 1st veteran catcher over Collins and I'm cool it it. Add Quintana if possible. Though i think I'd prefer Stroman, Q, Vaughn DH/1B, vet catcher, and a Joc level stopgap in RF while retaining Colome to stabilize the back end of the pen. As nerve-racking as he is to watch close sometimes, nor sure I want to role into 2021 w/o someone proven in the closer role. That was kind of what I was getting at. Assume we have $45M to work with this offseason to address the last three spots on the pitching staff plus RF, DH, & backup catcher. One option is going big after Springer & Stroman (let’s go with $42M combined) and then go with cheap internal options at the other four spots (Lopez, Burdi or Johnson, Vaughn, Collins). Alternatively, you could spread Springer’s salary (say $25M) over multiple positions and possibly add Quintana ($10M), Pederson ($8M), and a B tier reliever ($7M) in addition to Stroman. What would you rather have? To me, if we plan on letting Crotchet pitch out of the bullpen for a year I think I’d go with option A and hope for the best with our young arms. It’s risky no doubt, but you’re probably talking about the best offense in baseball at that point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, iWiN4PreP said: Springer gallo nimmo mike yast My preference I too like Yastrzemski, but he doesn't become a FA until 2026 and what would it take to get the 30 year old OF in a trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: That was kind of what I was getting at. Assume we have $45M to work with this offseason to address the last three spots on the pitching staff plus RF, DH, & backup catcher. One option is going big after Springer & Stroman (let’s go with $42M combined) and then go with cheap internal options at the other four spots (Lopez, Burdi or Johnson, Vaughn, Collins). Alternatively, you could spread Springer’s salary (say $25M) over multiple positions and possibly add Quintana ($10M), Pederson ($8M), and a B tier reliever ($7M) in addition to Stroman. What would you rather have? To me, if we plan on letting Crotchet pitch out of the bullpen for a year I think I’d go with option A and hope for the best with our young arms. It’s risky no doubt, but you’re probably talking about the best offense in baseball at that point. Assuming Yoan returns to his 2019 self, Robert has a more even sophomore season, Vaughn gives you a quality rookie year, and others maintain similar 2020 numbers you already have a pretty fantastic offense. RF is still a black hole but one you can hide easier than question marks in your rotation and pen. Option A would be a home run, but I think Option B gives you a bit more balance across the board with a bit more certainty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Saufley said: I too like Yastrzemski, but he doesn't become a FA until 2026 and what would it take to get the 30 year old OF in a trade? Wow I had no idea Yastrzemski was 30. He really came out of nowhere at age 28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: Springer, Stroman, and Quintana on a prove-it deal are my hopes for the off-season. Pair those moves with a 7th inning reliever and bump the other guys up an inning. Hire Hinch. Jirschele as bench. Zaleski as pitching coach. Get rid of Boston in light of his history. I'd be very happy with this off-season. This is also my ideal offseason. These guys or comparable. Same coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: How would people feel if our only two additions this offseason were Springer & Stroman? That means going cheap with the bullpen, no other rotational depth, Collins as your backup catcher, and Vaughn as your DH. I'd rather have some other pitcher than Stroman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 7 hours ago, WBWSF said: I read where Washington might not pickup the option on Adam Eatons contract. Would Eaton be a good fit here with the White Sox? Recall that last email about the GMs job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 5 hours ago, oldsox said: Is there anyone in MLB who had as big a drop off as Mazara did from 2019 to 2020? Actually tons. In Chicago check out Kris Bryant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: How would people feel if our only two additions this offseason were Springer & Stroman? That means going cheap with the bullpen, no other rotational depth, Collins as your backup catcher, and Vaughn as your DH. Thrilled. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellysox Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 57 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: That was kind of what I was getting at. Assume we have $45M to work with this offseason to address the last three spots on the pitching staff plus RF, DH, & backup catcher. One option is going big after Springer & Stroman (let’s go with $42M combined) and then go with cheap internal options at the other four spots (Lopez, Burdi or Johnson, Vaughn, Collins). Alternatively, you could spread Springer’s salary (say $25M) over multiple positions and possibly add Quintana ($10M), Pederson ($8M), and a B tier reliever ($7M) in addition to Stroman. What would you rather have? To me, if we plan on letting Crotchet pitch out of the bullpen for a year I think I’d go with option A and hope for the best with our young arms. It’s risky no doubt, but you’re probably talking about the best offense in baseball at that point. Absolutely with Vaughn and Springer added to that lineup. That's scary for sure top lineups! The pitching concerns me though. But the Sox are good at developing bullpen pieces. And if Crochet stays in the bullpen that's some uncomfortable abs for the opponent facing him. Giolito, Stroman, Keuchel, Dunning, Cease, and Kopech later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Saufley said: I too like Yastrzemski, but he doesn't become a FA until 2026 and what would it take to get the 30 year old OF in a trade? I don't think it would be an insane ask. His age is not on his side and it's not like he's been a superstar. The question tho is if the Giants are going to trade him. So far they've been very reluctant as they seem to feel he sells tickets 0_o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 hours ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: I'd rather have some other pitcher than Stroman. Which pitcher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, iWiN4PreP said: I don't think it would be an insane ask. His age is not on his side and it's not like he's been a superstar. The question tho is if the Giants are going to trade him. So far they've been very reluctant as they seem to feel he sells tickets 0_o. He posted the 7th highest fWAR among position players this year. Even with him being 30 the ask will be very because he’s controllable for the next five years and is dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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