GGajewski18 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Apparently Nick Cafardo from the Boston Globe thinks the White Sox will have major interest in him. I don't want anything to do with him. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Depends on if Hahn brings him in as a 4th OF / defensive sub type, or a starting LF or RF. He would be great as the former and pretty bad as the latter. But a team might value him as a starter and sign him for 3+ years. No thanks to that deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Fine for a fourth OF. Certainly better than what the Sox have had in ages. But as a starter? That would indicate a major on-the-cheap initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Controversial opinion - I'd rather have Rasmus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (daggins @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 10:55 AM) Controversial opinion - I'd rather have Rasmus. I'd rather have the money that we'd pay him for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 11:04 AM) I'd rather have the money that we'd pay him for something else. Same...I'm not sure I want him starting but I dont want Rasmus either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If they add a big bat at DH it wouldn't be the worst addition. He hits lefties better than righties so hitting him back to back with Eaton wouldn't be a bad idea. He only grounded into 5 DPs, he sees a lot of pitches, takes walks, doesn't strikeout a lot, so he's got the makings of a pretty good #2 hitter in front of Abreu and said big bat Dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If we're going to add a corner OF who doesn't have a solid bat, it'd be nice if they at least strengthened our defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 No to Aoki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Well he hit what, .500 vs us in a significant amount of games. I'd be interested too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 He's a platooner who shouldn't get much money. These guys are undervalued, and we need an undervalued lefty bat that can take time away from Viciedo. I'd love to have him, to be honest, so long as getting him doesn't preclude Hahn from continuing to look for bigger fish on the trading market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) He's a platooner who shouldn't get much money. These guys are undervalued, and we need an undervalued lefty bat that can take time away from Viciedo. I'd love to have him, to be honest, so long as getting him doesn't preclude Hahn from continuing to look for bigger fish on the trading market. Viciedo being on this roster in the first place is a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Aoki has pretty much only played right field in his 3 years in ML. So he wouldn't be a great 4th outfielder. Now maybe Hahn wants Avi to play left and Aoki to play right. That could still leave Danks as the 4th outfielder and Viciedo sent packing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 02:16 PM) Aoki has pretty much only played right field in his 3 years in ML. So he wouldn't be a great 4th outfielder. Now maybe Hahn wants Avi to play left and Aoki to play right. That could still leave Danks as the 4th outfielder and Viciedo sent packing That's still an incredibly weak sounding OF. That sounds like practically throwing in the towel to start the season if that's the OF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professa Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Honestly, he would fine for a platoon as long as we get another big time hitter in the DH role. He's a type of player though that needs to be spelled against LH. Whether that means keeping Viciedo to platoon with him or sign a guy like Gomes, I'm not sure. Rick will figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 He definitely is Mr. Slappy. He's not a great fielder. I don't think he's the answer. His average went up about 20 points when he went 11 for 12 versus the Sox. I'd pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (professa @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 03:48 PM) Honestly, he would fine for a platoon as long as we get another big time hitter in the DH role. He's a type of player though that needs to be spelled against LH. Whether that means keeping Viciedo to platoon with him or sign a guy like Gomes, I'm not sure. Rick will figure it out. Nori actually has some reverse splits working for him, he's actually been a beast against LHP. He could use a platoon partner vs RHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 08:04 PM) Viciedo being on this roster in the first place is a mistake. all too true, plus he has a couple more of arb yrs left. his salary really doesn't hurt for someone who can hit 20+ hrs a yr. question, is he more than likely a dh kind of a player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professa Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) Nori actually has some reverse splits working for him, he's actually been a beast against LHP. He could use a platoon partner vs RHP. Whoa thanks for pointing that out. Then we actually do not want him anywhere near Robin Ventura, as Aoki is destined to get misused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 08:55 PM) He definitely is Mr. Slappy. He's not a great fielder. I don't think he's the answer. His average went up about 20 points when he went 11 for 12 versus the Sox. I'd pass. I was, for a few weeks, like the idea of him in the outfield. then I was really thinking of whether or not he can play part time. I want a player like him in case Eaton gets hurt. in the end, he was carrying a lower avg in the situation I saw, to say pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 03:06 PM) I was, for a few weeks, like the idea of him in the outfield. then I was really thinking of whether or not he can play part time. I want a player like him in case Eaton gets hurt. in the end, he was carrying a lower avg in the situation I saw, to say pass. I'd be much more thrilled with a backup who could actually play CF if Eaton got hurt. But then I also just remembered that if we're going to have a backup to Eaton, Robin will hit him leadoff no matter how weak his bat is, so maybe it is important to give Robin some sort of a short slappy hitter for days when Eaton is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 09:15 PM) I'd be much more thrilled with a backup who could actually play CF if Eaton got hurt. But then I also just remembered that if we're going to have a backup to Eaton, Robin will hit him leadoff no matter how weak his bat is, so maybe it is important to give Robin some sort of a short slappy hitter for days when Eaton is out. that sounds like a reason for Rasmus. don't get me wrong, I just don't like him and with his father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 05:44 PM) that sounds like a reason for Rasmus. don't get me wrong, I just don't like him and with his father. I don't know if Rasmus profiles well as a backup OF. Seems like his attitude wouldn't take that very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 11:51 PM) I don't know if Rasmus profiles well as a backup OF. Seems like his attitude wouldn't take that very well. yeah I agree.... I made the mistake of not writing my whole thoughts. I think this sounds as Rasmus as a pickup for a starting corner. if, and I hope I am wrong, Eaton gets hurt, he can shift to cf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 03:00 PM) Nori actually has some reverse splits working for him, he's actually been a beast against LHP. He could use a platoon partner vs RHP. The problem is that all of the good left handed starters in the League are on the White Sox. No wonder he put up such huge numbers against us. He is the kind of offensive player, for whom I would personally settle, if he played great defense in RF, and his offensive splits were better vs. RHP. However, settling for a player who fit that description would be contingent upon getting the big LH bat to DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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