balfanman Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Now that our starting rotation has been solidified, at least until someone is traded, our next biggest need as I see it is 3rd base. I tend to be a defense first type of guy, but our offense is in a rather desperate need of a 3 hole hitter, or at least someone who can hit to all fields and take a walk once in a while. Since no one really has any idea about who other teams have made available I thought that it would be interesting to get some thoughts on the type of player you would like at 3rd base next season. In my opinion our offensive struggles kind of rules out an "all glove - no hit" type of player, but unless he hits like Miggy Cabrera I'm not sure that I want an "all hit - no glove" type either, although I'm leaning more towards the latter in this case. We would all love to have a 320 avg., 30 HR hitter that plays Gold Glove defense, but just who would that be? Realistically, I think that we need a higher average, hits to all fields (not necessarily HR's but a lot of doubles), not afraid to take a walk type, even if he is an average at best fielder. Kind of like who Youkilis was this season with a higher average. I think that it needs to be someone who opposing pitchers don't really want to face, someone who could at least provide a little protection in the lineup. We saw what happened to our offense when our most feared hitter was reduced to a singles hitter at best. I'm not really looking for names, although if you have one that appears available fine, but what type of player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 05:16 PM) Now that our starting rotation has been solidified, at least until someone is traded, our next biggest need as I see it is 3rd base. I tend to be a defense first type of guy, but our offense is in a rather desperate need of a 3 hole hitter, or at least someone who can hit to all fields and take a walk once in a while. Since no one really has any idea about who other teams have made available I thought that it would be interesting to get some thoughts on the type of player you would like at 3rd base next season. In my opinion our offensive struggles kind of rules out an "all glove - no hit" type of player, but unless he hits like Miggy Cabrera I'm not sure that I want an "all hit - no glove" type either, although I'm leaning more towards the latter in this case. We would all love to have a 320 avg., 30 HR hitter that plays Gold Glove defense, but just who would that be? Realistically, I think that we need a higher average, hits to all fields (not necessarily HR's but a lot of doubles), not afraid to take a walk type, even if he is an average at best fielder. Kind of like who Youkilis was this season with a higher average. I think that it needs to be someone who opposing pitchers don't really want to face, someone who could at least provide a little protection in the lineup. We saw what happened to our offense when our most feared hitter was reduced to a singles hitter at best. I'm not really looking for names, although if you have one that appears available fine, but what type of player. I agree. I don't see anyone really available that will help our offense, but we need offense from 3b because other established positions are not providing much above league average (if that). We really need a 3b to contribute a solid OBP, because at SS, LF, and 2b it is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'd like a guy in his early-mid 30s with a .384 career OBP and a couple World Series rings. Know anybody like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 A player who is great on defense and offense.. I really want Adrian Beltre, the Rangers might be trading him to make room for Mike Olt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) A player who is great on defense and offense.. I really want Adrian Beltre, the Rangers might be trading him to make room for Mike Olt. This would be the best option I've heard. But I can't imagine Texas looks at us as good trade partners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 We need a core piece. Whether it's a prospect we'll have to pray on, an underachiever we'll have to hope on, or a veteran we'll have to pay and rely on, we need a 3-5 year piece either in his prime or not yet in his prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Free agency will not be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Power hitting, Gold glover who can hit in the clutch... is that too much to ask?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 12:33 PM) Power hitting, Gold glover who can hit in the clutch... is that too much to ask?? Brandon Inge suit your fancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 10:25 AM) Free agency will not be the answer. What about Keppinger from Tampa? He's not a big name but might be serviceable, especially for a team with few options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 12:48 PM) What about Keppinger from Tampa? He's not a big name but might be serviceable, especially for a team with few options. Keppinger was great in TB last year, but the likelihood of a repeat performance or even a season where he hits .290/.340/.400 is somewhat unlikely considering he's never had a 600 PA season. Edited October 31, 2012 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I think in the end after the front office explores other options we will resign Youk to a 1-2 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 01:46 PM) I think in the end after the front office explores other options we will resign Youk to a 1-2 year deal. I think that this option is probably the most likely scenario, however, while Youkilis can be more than servicable when healthy I think we will then need to make a trade at another position to find a bonafide hitter to help the lineup. My choice would be Rios since I just don't trust him to repeat 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) One with a left handed bat is the type I want...Headley, Moose, or Carpenter all come to mind as players who may be available. Edited October 31, 2012 by 2nd_city_saint787 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I think this is where we see having six starters pay off. I have to imagine the Sox make a deal involving either FLoyd, Santiago, or Quintana to bring back a real live third baseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Morel grows some hair around his nuts and learns how to fuggin' HIT! We shouldn't have to find a 3B we should be able to pull from the farm! Make Morel do hitting drills all winter and bring him up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 01:59 PM) Morel grows some hair around his nuts and learns how to fuggin' HIT! We shouldn't have to find a 3B we should be able to pull from the farm! Make Morel do hitting drills all winter and bring him up! That ought to be great for his back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 01:59 PM) That ought to be great for his back! Yeah I think at this point we can chalk him up as a lost cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 07:58 PM) I think this is where we see having six starters pay off. I have to imagine the Sox make a deal involving either FLoyd, Santiago, or Quintana to bring back a real live third baseman. Pitching is the name of the game. We saw that we needed all our starters last season. I don't see a trade. I see Youk back or we do some tinkering with our own players. Carlso Sanchez and Gordon Beckham switching positions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Carlso Sanchez and Gordon Beckham switching positions Because having a 2B and 3B who can't hit is somehow better than a 3B and 2B who can't hit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 While i would like it, I think Moustakas is really the longest of long shots. If he comes to the Sox and reaches his offensive potential, it would make the Royals look really bad. I have said before I would really love Headley, but its hard to guage what the Padres want to do with him and their Minor league prospect. I think Wright would cost a boatload. Maybe there is someone out there that Haaaaaaaaahn is looking at that we arent aware of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 01:46 PM) I think in the end after the front office explores other options we will resign Youk to a 1-2 year deal. I think Youk has zero interest in staying with the Chicago White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 02:21 PM) I think Youk has zero interest in staying with the Chicago White Sox. I have seen nothing to suggest that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 02:19 PM) While i would like it, I think Moustakas is really the longest of long shots. If he comes to the Sox and reaches his offensive potential, it would make the Royals look really bad. I have said before I would really love Headley, but its hard to guage what the Padres want to do with him and their Minor league prospect. I think Wright would cost a boatload. Maybe there is someone out there that Haaaaaaaaahn is looking at that we arent aware of So, are there any top minor league 3rd basemen that are major league ready and blocked by another player? The major league team would want to have to part with the minor leaguer and keep the veteran. Edited October 31, 2012 by balfanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Chase Headley would be a nice player to get, but after hitting 31 home runs last year, I don't know if the Padres would even trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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