DirtySox Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Just now, chw42 said: Did we just get the OF version of Nick Madrigal? Can't be. Harold likes him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: This is the only explanation. It has to be. I don't quite understand trading someone so young unless they clearly see something that is not fixable or won't play in the upper levels. I'd bet there's something Bannister doesn't like about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: So him or Deloach as starter in RF? Man it sucks Benintendi is on the roster haha Fletcher. He’s 26 and ready right now. Dude could easily be a .300 hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, DirtySox said: Can't be. Harold likes him. I just thought since he was short and David Fletcher's brother that he'd have no pop, but he actually does have ok power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 At 5' 6 he makes Nick Madrigal look tall. Hope he can hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 6 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Yeah this is guy is done here. Yep. Pretty obvious now. The reports that the Sox didn’t like his work ethic/attitude must be true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, chw42 said: I just thought since he was short and David Fletcher's brother that he'd have no pop, but he actually does have ok power. Yeah, looks like possibly 10-15 HR power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) Hmm. Don’t care much for this one. Mena intrigued me quite a bit Edited February 3 by Squirmin' for Yermin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Yeah, looks like possibly 10-15 HR power. He's also a BABIP merchant. Crazy high BABIP at every stop, including his time in the majors last year. We're definitely getting a Fletcher/Pillar platoon next year. Edited February 3 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Do not like 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Maybe with all these trades there might be a decent right fielder, this guy Fletcher might be a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 He’s a 60 grade defensive player apparently per MLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 17 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: So him or Deloach as starter in RF? Man it sucks Benintendi is on the roster haha Probably Fletcher. Doloach sounds like an average defender at best, though probably has more pop. I would guess a Fletcher / Pillar platoon to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Arizona Diamondbacks trade Dominic Fletcher to Chicago White Sox for pitching prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 18 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: This is the only explanation. It has to be. I don't quite understand trading someone so young unless they clearly see something that is not fixable or won't play in the upper levels. Chris Getz's mantra has been: Get old, strike gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoeless_joe21 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Sad to see Mena go, although Fletcher sounds competent. If nothing else, we won't be as miserable defensively as years past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 12 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Yep. Pretty obvious now. The reports that the Sox didn’t like his work ethic/attitude must be true. 19 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Yeah this is guy is done here. 26 minutes ago, Snopek said: The Colas have gone flat. Sox don’t have to make any real decisions on Colas for two years. His value is zapped, absolutely zero reason to move on from him now. Park him in AAA and make him change minds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 He’s 5’6” with average speed. That doesn’t sound like a good combination for an outfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: Sox don’t have to make any real decisions on Colas for two years. His value is zapped, absolutely zero reason to move on from him now. Park him in AAA and make him change minds. I think he’ll be parked in AAA until he goes to Japan or some s%*#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said: Sox don’t have to make any real decisions on Colas for two years. His value is zapped, absolutely zero reason to move on from him now. Park him in AAA and make him change minds. Would be nice to see him rake in AAA. He could always replace Eloy at DH and be a part-time outfielder. Then, his defense wouldn’t be as much of a concern. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 4 minutes ago, chetkincaid said: He’s 5’6” with average speed. That doesn’t sound like a good combination for an outfielder. Adam Eaton wasn’t bad for a little guy. https://venomstrikes.com/posts/diamondbacks-trade-dominic-fletcher-to-white-sox-for-cristian-mena-01hnrg4qp321 Quote Fletcher was one of the Diamondbacks’ multiple top outfield prospects. He made his debut last year, only coming to the plate 102 times, but batted well in the small sample size. Fletcher had a .301/.350/.441 triple-slash, 21.6% K-rate, 6.9% walk rate, and 113 wRC+. He showed off strong defensive prowess, collecting +4 defensive runs saved and +2 outs above average in less than 300 innings in the outfield. He saw time at all three outfield positions, but he frequented center field most often. Edited February 3 by WhiteSox2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) I have liked most of what Getz has done since taking over considering his budget and inherited roster. Maldonado and this move would be the exceptions. Not saying they should not have traded Mena, but don’t see the point in acquiring Benintendi’s tiny baby brother who will be 27 this season for Mena. Fletcher is the type of player they should be picking up on waivers or signing to a Minor League FA deal, not dumping a decent prospect to acquire. Edited February 3 by South Side Hit Men 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 4 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Adam Eaton wasn’t bad for a little guy. https://venomstrikes.com/posts/diamondbacks-trade-dominic-fletcher-to-white-sox-for-cristian-mena-01hnrg4qp321 Watching his highlights, he actually reminds me a lot of Eaton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chw42 said: Watching his highlights, he actually reminds me a lot of Eaton. Sure does. Similar swing. Looks like he has some sneaky power and will pull a lot of liners down the first base line for doubles and triples like Eaton did. Edited February 3 by WhiteSox2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 (edited) 11 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: I have liked most of what Getz has done since taking over considering his budget and inherited roster. Maldonado and this move would be the exceptions. Not saying they should not have traded Mena, but don’t see the point in acquiring Benintendi’s tiny baby brother who will be 27 this season for Mena. Fletcher is the type of player they should be picking up on waivers or signing to a Minor League FA deal, not dumping a decent prospect to acquire. Hah, I feel the opposite. These two trades today have given me a little more faith in Getz as a GM. Dude needs to stay away from the free agent dumpster diving and make more trades. I guess I don’t see much in Mena. Doubt he ever makes the majors. Edited February 3 by WhiteSox2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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