RockRaines Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:36 PM) Two concerns w/ Davidson - has defense gotten better? will strikeouts go down/stabilize? Aka. Is he Josh Fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Addison reed @Areed43 10m Cant thank the #whitesox enough for everything that they did for me..2 years of my life that i will never forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:39 PM) Bruce Levine @MLBBruceLevine 1m Expect a few veterans to be traded by the White Sox . Dunn ,DeAza Ramirez all possible trade candidates for right almost ready players. Nothing gets by ole Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayan024 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Bernie Pleskoff @BerniePleskoff 16m Matt Davidson should fit very well at U S Cellular Field. Power will play there. Reed has pitched in hitter-friendly parks like Chase Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 02:42 PM) Bernie Pleskoff @BerniePleskoff 16m Matt Davidson should fit very well at U S Cellular Field. Power will play there. Reed has pitched in hitter-friendly parks like Chase Field. I think the power would play anywhere, but that's not the issue we ought to focus on. Strikeouts and defense will make or break him, it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:15 PM) His fastball wasn't nearly as fast as was advertised, as he seemed to be in the 92-94 range as opposed to 94-96mph range like we were told he was at in the minors. That was by design, same as Sale. Reed is much better at 93 vs 96. This organization doesn't give a s*** about velocity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Kevin Towers baffles me EVERY time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 08:44 PM) That was by design, same as Sale. Reed is much better at 93 vs 96. This organization doesn't give a s*** about velocity. Problem is his results weren't very good for a top reliever. 4.17 career ERA is solid, but definitely does scream out to me as future stud closer. Edited December 16, 2013 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Love this trade. This is a great haul for Reed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 02:45 PM) Problem is his results weren't very good for a top reliever. 4.17 career ERA is solid, but definitely does scream out to me as future stud closer. Worth stressing that he does have the stuff to be significantly better than those numbers. They've clearly been impacted at least by him tiring out, esp. at the end of 2012 during his rookie season. He was definitely learning how to be a better pitcher in 2013 and that could be seen quite readily if you watched him. (That said, this is still a fair deal, I just want to make sure Addy isn't downplayed too much). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 12:22 PM) I am keeping score. Hahn is doing a outstanding job IMO...........I am stoked to watch these guys develop. Sox future looking real bright. I like this trade a lot better than the Eaton trade. Like the aggressiveness - yes, the K's are a concern. Like most here, I'll evaluate RH based on the effectiveness of the players we've acquired. But, I like this one on paper. Seeing this, I'm going to be an optimist and believe there's a plan in place for a C that just hasn't happened yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:39 PM) Aka. Is he Josh Fields Yes, though I hope the talent level is higher (son of a b**** lacked the physical ability to hit a fastball). I'm willing to trade Addison Reed to make that gamble though. A great year from Addison will be equivalent in value to an average 3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayan024 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 15s Asked Nate Jones if he's ready for more attention as closer. He laughed: "We'll see if I get it first." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:39 PM) Addison reed @Areed43 10m Cant thank the #whitesox enough for everything that they did for me..2 years of my life that i will never forget I liked Addison wish him nothing but the best in Arizona.........good guy. Edited December 16, 2013 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) Worth stressing that he does have the stuff to be significantly better than those numbers. They've clearly been impacted at least by him tiring out, esp. at the end of 2012 during his rookie season. He was definitely learning how to be a better pitcher in 2013 and that could be seen quite readily if you watched him. (That said, this is still a fair deal, I just want to make sure Addy isn't downplayed too much). Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Holy s***, what? I love Reed, but this is another possible gigantic steal by Hahn. Get Owings and you get all 3 DBacks prospects I wanted for Peavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 02:51 PM) Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year. I agree. I have zero issues with this deal, it's exactly the kind of move the White Sox should be making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I like this move. A lot better than most of Hahns previous deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) I like this trade a lot better than the Eaton trade. Like the aggressiveness - yes, the K's are a concern. Like most here, I'll evaluate RH based on the effectiveness of the players we've acquired. But, I like this one on paper. Seeing this, I'm going to be an optimist and believe there's a plan in place for a C that just hasn't happened yet. Hahn is not done yet not by a longshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Davidson takes walks, which is encouraging. Webb vs. Nate for the closer role I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This trade is exciting and I know they're building for the future, but the White Sox are going to lose 100 games in 2014. I hope everyone can stomach that. It's gonna be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:51 PM) Relievers are relievers. I liked Addy but I'm sure this organization will churn out another Addison Reed or two this year. They already have one named Daniel Webb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayan024 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 2m Davidson was excited but a little shocked by the trade. He works out with @Areed43 at the same offseason facility. Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 2m Davidson knows his defense is a work in progress. Worked with Matt Williams, Prado and Chavez last year and feels he has improved Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 2m Davidson: "The biggest thing for me is I feel like the game was a little fast when I first got called up... Merkin @scottmerkin 2m ... and then I got more comfortable and started making plays. Playing everyday and getting more reps, it’s how you get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I dare go to the gym for one minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 07:53 PM) This trade is exciting and I know they're building for the future, but the White Sox are going to lose 100 games in 2014. I hope everyone can stomach that. It's gonna be tough. They probably would have lost 90-95 with the players they've traded this offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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