Feeky Magee Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 @Ken_Rosenthal Sources: Konerko will return to #WhiteSox. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/408243751501721600 There we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 08:43 AM) There we go. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hopefully as a mascot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Well, this got awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 hopefully as a pinch runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Welp cant say I didnt smile a little when I heard the news. Welcome back Paulie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 So I guess the Sox are using two roster spots for a DH platoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 LETS MELT THIS MF-ING SITE DOWN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I guess I don't really have a huge problem with it as long as he doesn't take away too many ABs from Abreu. With Konerko on the bench, they really need to find a way to get rid of Keppinger. Maybe a bench of Konerko, Garcia, Danks and backup C. Where does that leave Semien? AAA? Or do they plan on just going with a 11 man staff and having 5 on the bench. With a spot taken up by a pinch hitter who can only play one position they almost have to have 5 on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Doesn't make a ton of sense, but oh well. So long as they use a Dunn / Konerko straght platoon at 1st base. Definitely silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 We went from rebuilding to a retirement home Oh well, this isn't too big of a deal in my opinion. Sox are gonna be one of the worst teams in the majors next year anyways, hopefully PK can go out on a better note than he would have this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 When the answer wasn't "no" four weeks ago, it was always going to be an eventual "yes". So this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. 2014 has the potential to be just as bad as 2013. Hope the draft class is good in 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Why do I get the feeling this will at some point come at the expense of Abreu's progress? Which doesn't make sense but I've learned not to trust the Sox here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 At least the Sox are making moves, right? Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 09:52 AM) Why do I get the feeling this will at some point come at the expense of Abreu's progress? Which doesn't make sense but I've learned not to trust the Sox here. My thoughts exactly. Gotta play the veterans, they've earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeky Magee Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Surely he takes a pay cut? Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I guess I don't really have a huge problem with it as long as he doesn't take away too many ABs from Abreu. With Konerko on the bench, they really need to find a way to get rid of Keppinger. Maybe a bench of Konerko, Garcia, Danks and backup C. Where does that leave Semien? AAA? Or do they plan on just going with a 11 man staff and having 5 on the bench. With a spot taken up by a pinch hitter who can only play one position they almost have to have 5 on the bench. Yeah, I'm trying to figure this out also Starters: DH Dunn C Flowers 1B Abreu 2B Beckham SS Ramirez 3B Gillaspie OR Semien LF Viciedo CF DeAza RF AGarcia Bench: DH/1B Konerko C Phegley IF LGarcia OF Danks That squeezes out Keppinger unless you cut one from the pitching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 09:54 AM) That squeezes out Keppinger unless you cut one from the pitching staff. If no moves are made, Leury probably goes to the minors, he has options and they're unlikely to buy out Keppinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 03:54 PM) Surely he takes a pay cut? Right? If he's getting anything more than 2 or 3 million, then that would be ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 08:50 AM) I guess I don't really have a huge problem with it as long as he doesn't take away too many ABs from Abreu. With Konerko on the bench, they really need to find a way to get rid of Keppinger. Maybe a bench of Konerko, Garcia, Danks and backup C. Where does that leave Semien? AAA? Or do they plan on just going with a 11 man staff and having 5 on the bench. With a spot taken up by a pinch hitter who can only play one position they almost have to have 5 on the bench. 12 man staff. I don't see any way they can't do that. Maybe they can go stretches with 11, or essentially roll with a pseudo-26 man roster (demoting and recalling guys as necessary). I think you're right regarding Keppinger though, though the idea can be to basically play Alexei every single game at SS and if he gets hurt to the point where he has to miss time, you demote a pitcher and bring up an infielder. I still hate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 JR loves his son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 And for a while... /le pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Couple things... If the Sox view Semien as an every day player and not a bench/role player, then it does him no good being a once-a-week guy on the bench If anything, it could potentially help Abreu having Konerko around. As players they are similar in profile (one dimmensional, power/on-base guys). The White Sox aren't winning anything next year, so what harm does it do allowing the Franchise guy a proper "farewell season" with "his" team? I dig it. *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 09:57 AM) The White Sox aren't winning anything next year, so what harm does it do allowing the Franchise guy a proper "farewell season" with "his" team? How much of a farewell is it if he's sitting on the bench or he's on the DL with a back injury or he's barely hitting like he did last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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