Rey21 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 So Quintana signs on what day this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Am I the only one that doesn't really want Cruz on this team? Yes, he's been ridiculous and very good (especially against the Sox), but he's 40 years old. At some point he's not going to be able to keep this up, right? It would be so White Sox to bring him him only to see him completely fall off a cliff in production. I wouldn't HATE if they got him for the DH, and on paper this looks great in the lineup, but man, this feels so EE all over again. The fact that Vaughn will be ready whenever we figure out that Cruz is toast makes me feel better. Last year we had no one to take ABs away from EE until Rick started playing McCann and Grandal every day together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) It’s possible that the market may be falling now. Edited January 18, 2021 by maloney.adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I'd be fine with Q. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Deep Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, SoCalChiSox said: I'd be fine with Q. No thanks 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Q sucks, id be upset mot happy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, fathom said: Sox signing the best international FA pitcher could easily be considered good news by Hector For sure it is good news. But we've known about this for months now. He is a rumor guy so he knows what very good news really is for a fanbase lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, 2Deep said: No thanks Well the only alternative in our price range appears to be Richards. I'd prefer Q as a nice bounceback candidate. As a 4/5 he is perfectly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Quintana was a guy I expected the Sox to chase before this off season started, and if they aren't going to pay the top of the market, I would rather see him get signed versus prospects get traded for someone who isn't top of the market. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Quintana is by far a better option than Richards. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I would be very happy with a Quintana signing. His numbers since leaving the Sox have not been nearly as bad as people make them out to be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Am I the only one that doesn't really want Cruz on this team? Yes, he's been ridiculous and very good (especially against the Sox), but he's 40 years old. At some point he's not going to be able to keep this up, right? It would be so White Sox to bring him him only to see him completely fall off a cliff in production. I wouldn't HATE if they got him for the DH, and on paper this looks great in the lineup, but man, this feels so EE all over again. No I'm with you. Not because I don't think Cruz is better than EE (he is), and not because I don't think he'd make the team better (he would), but because goddammit they need pitching so bad so bad so bad and we all know the money is about to dry up, meaning if they are still gonna get SP, they're going to burn even more of the future in a trade whilst also burning the future in not getting Vaughn/Yermin/Collins ABs that they absolutely need. #sustainablesuccess #multiplechampionships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: I would be very happy with a Quintana signing. His numbers since leaving the Sox have not been nearly as bad as people make them out to be. This is true. If you look past the ugly ERA, he was worth 3.5 fWAR in 2019. I wouldn't hate if they brought him back, but I do prefer other options to him at the moment. You could do a whole lot worse for your #4 starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: This is true. If you look past the ugly ERA, he was worth 3.5 fWAR in 2019. I wouldn't hate if they brought him back, but I do prefer other options to him at the moment. You could do a whole lot worse for your #4 starter. What other options do you prefer? I hope one of them is not Richards. Lol Edited January 18, 2021 by maloney.adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Jose Quintana is absurdly reliable and consistent. As much as people love that Lynn is a workhorse, Jose Quintana is another guy you can pencil for 32 starts every year. Just because he had 1 mediocre season with the Cubs doesn't mean he sucks. He's only going paid and going to be asked to pitch like a #4 guy for us if we sign him. For a rotation that is currently penciling some mixture of Cease, Kopech, and Lopez or AAA guys for the final 2 rotation spots, reliability is exactly what we need. I will not stand for this Q slander! Edited January 18, 2021 by ChiliIrishHammock24 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellysox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, HakunaMachado said: What type of deal is Cruz looking for? The kind where the team he is on will win a playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, smellysox said: The kind where the team he is on will win a playoff game. That rules out resigning with MIN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellysox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, SoCalChiSox said: That rules out resigning with MIN Exactly! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: What other options do you prefer? I hope not Richards? Lol Yes, I do prefer Richards over Q. He's definitely riskier, but has more upside to me. I'm also very intrigued with what Katz might do with him to enhance the crazy spin on his pitches. Health is his only concern, but he could be a great sleeper signing. Edited January 18, 2021 by CWSpalehoseCWS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 28 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said: I'd be fine with Q. Can you see a great pre WS Game 3 segment about how Q pitched a classic game in the ALCS? ..... Yea, me neither 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Am I the only one that doesn't really want Cruz on this team? Yes, he's been ridiculous and very good (especially against the Sox), but he's 40 years old. At some point he's not going to be able to keep this up, right? It would be so White Sox to bring him him only to see him completely fall off a cliff in production. I wouldn't HATE if they got him for the DH, and on paper this looks great in the lineup, but man, this feels so EE all over again. I know u got some nice responses but to me it doesn't feel like EE at all. I never wanted EE , there were plenty of signs he was trending downward. Cruz hasn't slowed down at all. 169 OPS+, 2 WAR as a DH in just 214 plate appearances .397 OBP, .992 OPS. Even if he came down a little from those numbers he would still be one of the best hitters on the Sox full of good hitters. He would really have to have a precipitous drop to regret signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Yes, I do prefer Richard over Q. He's definitely riskier, but has more upside to me. I'm also very intrigued with what Katz might do with him to enhance the crazy spin on his pitches. Health is his only concern, but he could be a great sleeper signing. Meh ok. To each their own. I prefer Q because he’s been more reliable and consistent. Q was injured last year but he’s pitched more innings the past couple years than Richards. Edited January 18, 2021 by maloney.adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Wouldn't those dollars be better spent on a pitcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellysox Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: Oh fuck that works for me! Anderson, SS Moncada, 3B# Abreu, 1B Cruz, DH Jimenez, LF Grandal, C# Robert, CF Eaton, RF* Madrigal, 2B Omg! I can't quit looking at this lineup! Even if TLR wants to have Eaton bat 2nd. You could still have Moncada bat 7 and Robert 8. This lineup can go up against the Dodgers, Padres, Yankees. Bring them on! Don't stop now boys!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 If they don't sign a starting pitcher, they're REALLY relying heavily on Cease/Kopech/Lopez and that what looks to be Top 3 AL bullpen... Can't imagine the price would be any cheaper than $10-12 million for Cruz, though. If not $13-15 million, since it's quite likely to be prorated like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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