Bob Sacamano Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Yah. Unfortunately doesn't appear Yaz is going to be ready to take the bulk of the catching anytime soon. Hopefully he is by mid-September. Likely means we're going to see our fair share of Eloy-Robert-Vaughn OFs with Yaz at DH for at least the first few weeks he's back. At least Vaughn has looked good out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Yah. Unfortunately doesn't appear Yaz is going to be ready to take the bulk of the catching anytime soon. Hopefully he is by mid-September. Likely means we're going to see our fair share of Eloy-Robert-Vaughn OFs with Yaz at DH for at least the first few weeks he's back. I can live with that. Issue with Seby isn't his catching ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colome's Hat Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I hate to just gush about someone who I spent much of the year crapping on but his presence in the lineup just makes the other hitters much better. His ability to take pitches and run up pitch counts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Need to get him back for the bitching. Why did they let McCann Walk? His contract is an albatross and all the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I don't necessarily think his Dh ing is a sign he is far away. Catching is brutal. They may be saving him until the bat is ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Dick Allen said: I don't necessarily think his Dh ing is a sign he is far away. Catching is brutal. They may be saving him until the bat is ready. That's what I was thinking. Getting his timing back at the plate is probably the time consuming part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Dick Allen said: I don't necessarily think his Dh ing is a sign he is far away. Catching is brutal. They may be saving him until the bat is ready. This - I figure they aren’t going to waste his knees catching a bunch of minor league games. When he is ready to catch - he will do it at the big league level and this is more just a stint to get his timing back. My guess is we see him during the next series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Chisoxfn said: This - I figure they aren’t going to waste his knees catching a bunch of minor league games. When he is ready to catch - he will do it at the big league level and this is more just a stint to get his timing back. My guess is we see him during the next series. I definitely hope that is the case! But he is coming of a knee surgery, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's unable to catch 5-6 times a week yet. I hope he is tho! I am so done with the automatic out in the line-up in Zavala/Collins, and while Seby is at least serviceable behind the plate, he definitely isn't good enough to make up for his noodle bat. Edited August 16, 2021 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: I definitely hope that is the case! But he is coming of a knee surgery, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's unable to catch 5-6 times a week yet. I hope he is tho! I am so done with the automatic out in the line-up in Zavala/Collins, and while Seby is at least serviceable behind the plate, he definitely isn't good enough to make up for his noodle bat. I am still trying to figure out why Seby is considered so great defensively. Another PB yesterday, so 6 in 20 starts. Hardly,ever throws anyone out 15 SB 1 CS, granted a lot of that is on the pitchers, but I think he has made some awful throws. Edited August 16, 2021 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: I definitely hope that is the case! But he is coming of a knee surgery, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's unable to catch 5-6 times a week yet. I hope he is tho! I am so done with the automatic out in the line-up in Zavala/Collins, and while Seby is at least serviceable behind the plate, he definitely isn't good enough to make up for his noodle bat. It really wasn't knee surgery. It was a tendon near the knee. I know its a technicality but it makes a difference. His knee joint is intact and structurally sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Just now, Dick Allen said: I am still trying to figure out why Seby is considered so great defensively. Another PB yesterday. Never throws anyone out, granted a lot of that is on the pitchers, but I think he has made some awful throws. I am with you. I called him serviceable behind the dish, which I think is fair. Seby isn't anywhere close to a major leaguer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: I am still trying to figure out why Seby is considered so great defensively. Another PB yesterday. Never throws anyone out, granted a lot of that is on the pitchers, but I think he has made some awful throws. Maybe it's a low bar sort of thing when compared to Collins. Not that that makes it any better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) Anyone know how Xavier Fernandez or Carlos Perez is behind the plate? I feel like they have to be better options at this point as a backup. I feel like it will be a 4-way competition between Perez, Fernandez, minor league signing and Zavala (unless he is cut) for the job next year. Edited August 16, 2021 by manbearpuig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: Anyone know how Xavier Fernandez or Carlos Perez is behind the plate? I feel like they have to be better options at this point as a backup. I feel like it will be a 4-way competition between Perez, Fernandez, minor league signing and Zavala (unless he is cut) for the job next year. If they are so down on Collins, they think Seby is ahead of him, not trading for a back up catcher at the deadine is curious. They don't cost much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: If they are so down on Collins, they think Seby is ahead of him, not trading for a back up catcher at the deadine is curious. They don't cost much. Yan Gomes would have been fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Allen said: If they are so down on Collins, they think Seby is ahead of him, not trading for a back up catcher at the deadine is curious. They don't cost much. I kinda figured that was the point of bringing in Deivy Grullon, but he hasn't exactly played a ton in AAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gogosox1959 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Maximum allowed on rehab assignment is 20 days for position players, (no minimum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: The sooner the better. Zavala can't go down soon enough imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogosox1959 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Zavala is not going down. Collins is gone unless they decide that they have an extra arm and go with 3 catchers until Billy or Engel get back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I wouldn't mind Grandal at DH until the last two weeks of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsOnMintSt Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Grandal back next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, KnightsOnMintSt said: Grandal back next week? “Grandal is nearing a return.” ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, gogosox1959 said: Zavala is not going down. Collins is gone unless they decide that they have an extra arm and go with 3 catchers until Billy or Engel get back 6+ passed balls in a very short amount of time, horrific skills at catching balls in the dirt, numerous runners getting free bases, if he ain't gone sox will lose a lot of games down the stretch ans playoffs soley bc he sucks behind the plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Make that 7 passed balls now as he dropped another one. He is very very very bad behind the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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