Bob Sacamano Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, fathom said: Nightengale said they’re between Brantley, Joc and Eaton for RF. Also mentioned Quintana Get the band back together: sign Semien after trading Madrigal for Sale to play 2B, sign Robertson and Colome for the pen, and sign Kevin Smith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Just now, manbearpuig said: Get the band back together: sign Semien after trading Madrigal for Sale to play 2B, sign Robertson and Colome for the pen, and sign Kevin Smith! Wittenmyer also said he thinks Sox get Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Part of me would love to see an Eaton return redemption story but I don't have high hopes that being with a winning organization has taught him to be less of an asshat. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I wish Brantly could play defense well, love his bat in this lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dick Allen Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. Brantley is a DH now. He may sign a big one year deal to focus on hitting and possibly open up chances in the NL when they approve the DH. I'm not sure he or Nelson Cruz are getting two year deals in this market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. At least Eloy wouldn't be as big of loss as Dane Dunning. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. The Sox need another corner OF/DH desperately. With their current roster, they are not only relying on Eloy and Eaton to stay healthy for the majority of the season, they are also relying on a kid who hasn't played above A and missed an entire year of development to immediately step into the DH role. A guy like Brantley has a spot on the roster this year, and possibly in 2022. With the current state of MLB, I wouldn't be surprised to see Brantley take a 1 year deal with a 2nd year team option. Hoping they are still considering him, but not counting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Few hours old, might be in another thread, but reputable source: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I really want Brantley now. He’s really going to fill out the lineup. He’s also a really good mentor for young hitters. Between he and Abreu, they’ll be able to help the young guys be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raBBit Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I forget where I said it but I said I think people are crazy for expecting Brantley to be a full time DH here. I still think that's unlikely. If we saw Eloy go to DH though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, raBBit said: I forget where I said it but I said I think people are crazy for expecting Brantley to be a full time DH here. I still think that's unlikely. If we saw Eloy go to DH though... How does Brantley’s defense compare to Eloy’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Not sure why they want Brantley when they can get Pederson/Dahl/Kyle Schwarber to stand in the OF a few times? Might be cheaper too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: How does Brantley’s defense compare to Eloy’s? Both are DH's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, iWiN4PreP said: Not sure why they want Brantley when they can get Pederson/Dahl/Kyle Schwarber to stand in the OF a few times? Might be cheaper too. Brantley is an overall better hitter and they may want to keep Vaughn down all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Stuff Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: How does Brantley’s defense compare to Eloy’s? Brantley has never run into a net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagahRagah Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 23 hours ago, fathom said: Wittenmyer also said he thinks Sox get Q Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. So they're going to unload a generational bat to have aging Eaton, Brantley and Abreu around? I sure hope not. No reason Sox can't carry all those guys for one year then unload Eaton. I'd rather have Eloy in right and Brantley in left than lose either Eloy or Vaughn. Eaton gone in a year, Brantley and Abreu in two, unless Abreu re-signs to DH. Essentially to make room for Eaton? When we could have Vaughn and Eloy, along with Robert, anchoring the middle of the lineup in their primes for years into the future? No thanks Edited December 9, 2020 by Vulture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, DH in the NL said: Brantley has never run into a net Yeah this. Brantley might be mediocre at best out in left field, but he's not Eloy-level of bad out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: Both are DH's. Brantley probably less like to kill himself or another player though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Vulture said: Brantley probably less like to kill himself or another player though ^^^^ Eloy is just a big oaf out there in the OF. The sooner the Sox realize that, the better. Edited December 9, 2020 by Jack Parkman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dick Allen said: If the White Sox sign Michael Brantley now, either Eloy or Vaughn is getting traded. Brantley isn’t signing for one year, and they aren’t going to block Vaughn for 2 years. Eloy is not getting traded lol. I could see a platoon with him and Brantley with DH/LF. Edited December 9, 2020 by ScooterMcGee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 The Sox have so far gotten Lance Lynn on the cheap at $8M. Adam Eaton is costing only $7M. The Sox shed a lot more payroll than that, so they could potentially continue to add. Having a closer has to be the highest priority. Who knows how much Hendrix would cost if he's their target. After that, most people would target another pitcher because who knows what they will get from Cease and Kopech, and you don't really want to be using Reynaldo Lopez. But according to tweets, the Sox may still be considering Michael Brantley. That would mean holding Andrew Vaughn down in the minors longer. Vaughn looked ready last spring, but he will be 23 in April, and has only 250 minor league ABs, nothing above high A. The Sox could choose to season him for another full year while they "go for it" with Brantley. Brantley brings a high average, high OBP, and some pop, and he crushes right handers. He's actually got bigger splits than Adam Eaton. So the Sox could theoretically still add Brantley and fit him as an OF/DH platoon with Eloy and Engle. But there probably isn't the roster space to then also add Vaughn, who would just get seasoned in the minors for another year. I would think the Sox offense would be stronger in 2021 with Brantley over Vaughn, and the R/L balance would be more even. So, who knows? I just want the Sox to get the closer next so we can stop being concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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