Montgomery story...

[Lip Man 1]

Says he wants to be the Sox opening day shortstop in 2025:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2024/11/20/white-sox-colson-montgomery-will-venables-arizona-fall-league-mlb-chicago

[Lip Man 1]

Here's another one:

https://soxmachine.com/2024/11/colson-montgomery-and-grant-taylor-discuss-their-afl-tenures/

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

Good luck Monty. Haven't earned it yet IMO.

[Harold's Leg Lift]

I think he's gonna be the Opening Day SS.

[Timmy U]

38 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

Good luck Monty. Haven't earned it yet IMO.

Yes, but no one else has earned that job either, so... I wish him success whenever he reaches the bigs.

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

23 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

Yes, but no one else has earned that job either, so... I wish him success whenever he reaches the bigs.

So do I, but rewarding mediocrity for the sake of a lack of options is a really bad precedent to set for a supposed "revamp" of the system. Let the kid prove he belongs.

[WhiteSox2023]

1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

I think he's gonna be the Opening Day SS.

That would be a bit surprising, not that I think they currently have a better option.  But they should still find one.

50 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

So do I, but rewarding mediocrity for the sake of a lack of options is a really bad precedent to set for a supposed "revamp" of the system. Let the kid prove he belongs.

Agreed.  If this happens, it will be for all the wrong reasons — a strong showing in the AFL and upcoming Spring Training.  He should have to start in AAA and prove that 2024 was just a down year.  But like you said, a lack of options and probably some cheapness on Jerry’s part means this could actually happen.

Edited 16 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[Balta1701]

Calling guys up based on artificial timetables and not because they earned it was a defining move of Rick Hahn’s GM career. 

[WhiteSox2023]

31 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Calling guys up based on artificial timetables and not because they earned it was a defining move of Rick Hahn’s GM career. 

Someone has to carry on the tradition.

[wegner]

1 hour ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

So do I, but rewarding mediocrity for the sake of a lack of options is a really bad precedent to set for a supposed "revamp" of the system. Let the kid prove he belongs.

Isn't rewarding mediocrity how Getzy got his current gig?

[Bob Sacamano]

26 minutes ago, wegner said:

Isn't rewarding mediocrity how Getzy got his current gig?

Touché

[hi8is]

4 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

I think he's gonna be the Opening Day SS.

Why the f*** not with this team. If you believe in his talent and you believe in your new shines coaching staff - pull the trigger.

[Chicago White Sox]

6 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

I think he's gonna be the Opening Day SS.

Would be an incredibly dumb decision based on the last 12 months

[Chicago White Sox]

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

[WhiteSox2023]

4 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

But it would free up a ton more payroll.  Just imagine who Jerry would let Getz sign with all of that freed up money.

[Harold's Leg Lift]

4 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

Cry more.  b****

[Bob Sacamano]

6 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

 

Edited 5 hours ago by Bob Sacamano

[southsider2k5]

6 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

Yeah, the Hahn era never looked so good.

[Harry Chappas]

This plan worked well with Vaughn who was move somewhat kind of a little bit more proven...I guess   #green

Edited 5 hours ago by Harry Chappas

[Highland]

Rushing a player to the big leagues is something that the Sox have done for years. Hasn't worked. Glad the player has ambition, but he has to prove he is ready.

[Jerry McNertney]

Based upon his awful 2024 season at Charlotte, Montgomery should be the opening day shortstop for Birmingham.

[ron883]

7 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So Harold’s game plan for the Sox this offseason is:

• Rush Colson Montgomery to the majors
• Trade Robert + prospects for Lux
• Trade Crochet + Benintendi for crap

Definitely seems like a foolproof plan!

An absolute genius plan if carried out by Getz! If Hahn was to do this, it would be a disaster.

[ScootsMcGoots]

I mean, of course he would say that he wants to be the starting ss for the mlb team. He should say that. Doesn't mean he should get it though. I know spring numbers don't mean much but if he has a great spring I wouldn't mind him breaking with the team. Idk that I would dub him the regular starter though. I'd rather they sign an experienced veteran that he can split time with and learn from throughout the season. 

[nitetrain8601]

Guy earned a demotion last year, so let's promote him and give him the starting job. 

[PaleAleSox]

3 minutes ago, nitetrain8601 said:

Guy earned a demotion last year, so let's promote him and give him the starting job. 

Who of the White Sox decision makers are saying they are doing that? Colson is hoping to be the opening day starter. Which...why wouldn't he want that?