Bob Sacamano Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/white-sox-rumors-jake-burger-second-base.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Yikes. Just do the right fucking thing and send Vaughn to either a platoon or AAA. There's literally no other franchise dumb enough to try this. He will either hurt himself, removing our best current hitter, or he will miss routine plays and put even more pressure on our mediocre staff. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Yep, more brain dead decision making by this top notch organization 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Burger should play second at home and on the road become the traveling secretary. I have never seen home/road splits like this. Do the Sox have cameras and a trash can at home or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, Timmy U said: Burger should play second at home and on the road become the traveling secretary. I have never seen home/road splits like this. Do the Sox have cameras and a trash can at home or something? Jake loves the Cuban Comet sandwiches at home....whatever junk they serve on the road doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Don’t tell Benetti that…he loves to rave about the free concessions food everywhere. Except for dinners on the road that are usually on him and not Stone Pony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Work Burger at 1B so he can get comfortable there, a natural position in terms of his body and health. You do something like this (or move Tim/Yoan/Others) during the offseason, so a player has 6 months to work independently through Spring Training. SS Tim Anderson (R) LF Andrew Benintendi (L) CF Luis Robert Junior (R) RF Eloy Jimenez (R) 3B Yoan Moncada (S) DH Jake Burger (R) (3rd Base Backup) C Yasmani Grandal (S) (Prefer he only catches 2 of 5, but will likely take 3 of 5) 1B Andrew Vaughn (R) (Zavala 8th, Vaughn 7th) 2B Romy Gonzalez (R) Reserves: Catcher, 2B/SS Andrus (R), DH/1B/RF Sheets (L), OF/PR Hamilton (R). AAA: Alberto, Frazier, Haseley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Isnt he kind of a lumberwagon to be at 2nd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 For an organization that’s so risk-averse, they sure seem to have no problem throwing caution to the wind on some real dumb ideas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Snopek said: For an organization that’s so risk-averse, they sure seem to have no problem throwing caution to the wind on some real dumb ideas Been a jazz fan since I was two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 hours ago, The Grinder said: Isnt he kind of a lumberwagon to be at 2nd? Daniel Murphy did it. Issue with Burger is more that he can’t field, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Like Max Muncy, fine at first base, third and DH. And that's enough. 2B is a terrible idea. They already learned what he couldn't do at that position in the minors and spring training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Timmy U said: Burger should play second at home and on the road become the traveling secretary. I have never seen home/road splits like this. Do the Sox have cameras and a trash can at home or something? You usually see splits like that from Rockies players at Coors Field and away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 7 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Like Max Muncy, fine at first base, third and DH. And that's enough. 2B is a terrible idea. They already learned what he couldn't do at that position in the minors and spring training. Not sure this is something they are capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Putting Burger at second is another example of self-destruction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, oldsox said: Putting Burger at second is another example of self-destruction. Who’s going to take responsibility when he inevitably gets hurt playing a position outside his range of competency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopek Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Who’s going to take responsibility when he inevitably gets hurt playing a position outside his range of competency? Ha, responsibility. It will just be referred to as more bad injury luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Didn’t they try this a couple years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Just now, Leonard Zelig said: Didn’t they try this a couple years ago? Weren't some people advocating for Vaughn to get reps at 2B too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 44 minutes ago, wegner said: Weren't some people advocating for Vaughn to get reps at 2B too? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Btw, where has @southsider2k5 been? Shows last login of February 23rd, so before the season. Hope all is well with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, caulfield12 said: Who’s going to take responsibility when he inevitably gets hurt playing a position outside his range of competency? Don't worry - accountability isn't an issue around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Btw, where has @southsider2k5 been? Shows last login of February 23rd, so before the season. Hope all is well with him. Talked to him recently, he's doing well. Instead of spending money at Sox games, it's going to a nice family vacation. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kids Can Play Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Quin said: Talked to him recently, he's doing well. Instead of spending money at Sox games, it's going to a nice family vacation. That's prudent money well spent! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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