Bob Sacamano Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: The Hernandez trade was perplexing at the time, and still is. I didn't think he was a drastic improvement over Leury, and it's appearing that may be so. He needs to bat 9th, then it's fine/whatever. The day they traded for him I was fine with him as a rental. Then the next day happened where they traded Madrigal basically guaranteeing they pick up that option for next year. I'm pretty meh about him and think maybe someone from our system should play 2B instead (Romy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: The day they traded for him I was fine with him as a rental. Then the next day happened where they traded Madrigal basically guaranteeing they pick up that option for next year. I'm pretty meh about him and think maybe someone from our system should play 2B instead (Romy). He’d be fine as a Leury utility guy next year…problem is he’s never played much other than 2B. He’s been pretty bad after the first week. Definitely doesn’t look like any more than a average defender either. I’ll be disappointed if he’s the 2B next year, but I am prepared for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: The day they traded for him I was fine with him as a rental. Then the next day happened where they traded Madrigal basically guaranteeing they pick up that option for next year. I'm pretty meh about him and think maybe someone from our system should play 2B instead (Romy). I would be okay, with calling him up in September and seeing what happens lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsoxvic Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Romy strikeout rate is a little high but has power and speed and is a ss so could play 2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 7:40 PM, ron883 said: Konnor Pilkington continues to dominate AA. He's got a .95 whip, 10.8 SO/9. I thought it was an overpay then and I think it is an overpay now. Could have gotten Escobar for scraps. Pilkington is going to make Hahn look like a dope. He's having one hell of a season. We have shitty old Cesar Hernandez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Hernandez had 20 homeruns from April-July with Cleveland. He's hit 1 homerun from August-mid September with the Sox. What the hell happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I was wondering what thread would pop up in response to tonight's loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, ScooterMcGee said: Hernandez had 20 homeruns from April-July with Cleveland. He's hit 1 homerun from August-mid September with the Sox. What the hell happened. He was never a power hitter who sold out for power that wasn't sustainable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: He was never a power hitter who sold out for power that wasn't sustainable? Guess so. Just weird that he hit all those while playing in a not very homer friendly park and then he comes to Chicago and he's only hit 1...in a very homer friendly park. Edited September 16, 2021 by ScooterMcGee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) On 7/29/2021 at 11:52 AM, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Not exactly how it works. I'm arguing his change in approach is not sustainable and when the fly balls stop going over the fence he'll be a replacement level player I tried to tell @ron883 right here! Edited September 16, 2021 by Look at Ray Ray Run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 10:51 AM, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Because on a total package value basis this year they're similar players? One is on a 2.5 per 600 pace the other a 2.2 per 600 pace. In a sample of 70 games, we're talking about replacing just a guy with just another guy. Cesar has a 307 obp with a hr/fb rats 7% higher than his previous career high. On 7/29/2021 at 10:53 AM, Look at Ray Ray Run said: The pop isn't sustainable either imo. If you wanted pop and a low obp should have gotten escobar. Was really hoping to be wrong about this and Kimbrel. Sadly both have been a train wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, ScooterMcGee said: Guess so. Just weird that he hit all those while playing in a not very homer friendly park and then he comes to Chicago and he's only hit 1...in a very homer friendly park. I wasnt a fan of his approach change this year at all. The decent OBP guy before was a more reliable piece. Trading for Cesar Hernandez for "pop" never made any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Was really hoping to be wrong about this and Kimbrel. Sadly both have been a train wreck. And the one trade deadline guy who has worked out cuts his finger on a door knob or something? What the actual fuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I hate watching him swing a bat. He’s been Zavala bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Tony loves him some veterans. External acquisitions since the jump: Adam Eaton (Age: 32-283d) Mike Wright (Age: 31-255d) Liam Hendriks (Age: 32-217d) Billy Hamilton (Age: 31-006d) Jake Lamb (Age: 30-341d) Brian Goodwin (Age: 30-317d) Cesar Hernandez (Age: 31-116d) Ryan Tepera (Age: 33-317d) Craig Kimbrel (Age: 33-111d) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 6 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: Tony loves him some veterans. External acquisitions since the jump: Adam Eaton (Age: 32-283d) Mike Wright (Age: 31-255d) Liam Hendriks (Age: 32-217d) Billy Hamilton (Age: 31-006d) Jake Lamb (Age: 30-341d) Brian Goodwin (Age: 30-317d) Cesar Hernandez (Age: 31-116d) Ryan Tepera (Age: 33-317d) Craig Kimbrel (Age: 33-111d) Pretty soon we may have to do a rebuild for a rebuild. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Was really hoping to be wrong about this and Kimbrel. Sadly both have been a train wreck. The only thing that will right the ship will be if the do well in October. No one will remember August/September if they make some great memories for us in the postseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I wasnt a fan of his approach change this year at all. The decent OBP guy before was a more reliable piece. Trading for Cesar Hernandez for "pop" never made any sense. Seeing Madrigal play on the northside is going to sting a lot more than what people realize, I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: Tony loves him some veterans. External acquisitions since the jump: Adam Eaton (Age: 32-283d) Mike Wright (Age: 31-255d) Liam Hendriks (Age: 32-217d) Billy Hamilton (Age: 31-006d) Jake Lamb (Age: 30-341d) Brian Goodwin (Age: 30-317d) Cesar Hernandez (Age: 31-116d) Ryan Tepera (Age: 33-317d) Craig Kimbrel (Age: 33-111d) Luckily, most of them are scrubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ScooterMcGee said: The only thing that will right the ship will be if the do well in October. No one will remember August/September if they make some great memories for us in the postseason. Why would anyone care about August/September? The regular season is about making it to the playoffs. If the Sox miss the playoffs then those months matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said: Tony loves him some veterans. External acquisitions since the jump: Adam Eaton (Age: 32-283d) Mike Wright (Age: 31-255d) Liam Hendriks (Age: 32-217d) Billy Hamilton (Age: 31-006d) Jake Lamb (Age: 30-341d) Brian Goodwin (Age: 30-317d) Cesar Hernandez (Age: 31-116d) Ryan Tepera (Age: 33-317d) Craig Kimbrel (Age: 33-111d) Isn't that the purpose of a rebuild. Build a young, talented core then supplement with veteran FA? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Just now, ptatc said: Why would anyone care about August/September? The regular season is about making it to the playoffs. If the Sox miss the playoffs then those months matter. I don't think it's unreasonable to care about home field advantage...this team does play better at home. I know they will not catch Tampa but the #2 seed would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ptatc said: Why would anyone care about August/September? The regular season is about making it to the playoffs. If the Sox miss the playoffs then those months matter. I mean, that's pretty much what I said but in a different way lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Just now, wegner said: I don't think it's unreasonable to care about home field advantage...this team does play better at home. I know they will not catch Tampa but the #2 seed would be nice. It's not a secret the Sox play so much better on the south side. Would be nice if Houston started slumping...but unfortunately the teams they're playing right now and to come aren't exactly world beaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ScooterMcGee said: I mean, that's pretty much what I said but in a different way lol. I took it as if they don't have a good playoff run people will remember August and September and say it was a bad season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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