flavum Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:07 PM) Shark for Semien, Danish and Trey M. Made up by a 12-year-old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy the Clown Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You all know I love Semien, so I'm frustrated. Shark is a fine pitcher, but I'm frustrated that we gave up the one guy in our system with superlative pitch recognition skills. I understand why we did it, but consider this: We now have holes at: -2B (I don't believe in Sanchez...sorry) -3B -LF -Bullpen That's a lot of holes to fill for a team that is going all in. It doesn't seem like we're good enough to be trading a potentially good starting 2B for a one year rental. At least I'll get to see Beane use Semien at SS everyday like I was advocating we do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I heard a lot about Semien's superb pitch recognition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:09 PM) You all know I love Semien, so I'm frustrated. Shark is a fine pitcher, but I'm frustrated that we gave up the one guy in our system with superlative pitch recognition skills. I understand why we did it, but consider this: We now have holes at: -2B (I don't believe in Sanchez...sorry) -3B -LF -Bullpen That's a lot of holes to fill for a team that is going all in. It doesn't seem like we're good enough to be trading a potentially good starting 2B for a one year rental. At least I'll get to see Beane use Semien at SS everyday like I was advocating we do... As an FYI, I think the org thinks that Micah Johnson is the 2B of the future and had him penciled in as our starting 2nd basemen. I think Semien fit more in a utility role where he would get some AB's at 2nd and also at 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:09 PM) You all know I love Semien, so I'm frustrated. Shark is a fine pitcher, but I'm frustrated that we gave up the one guy in our system with superlative pitch recognition skills. I understand why we did it, but consider this: We now have holes at: -2B (I don't believe in Sanchez...sorry) -3B -LF -Bullpen That's a lot of holes to fill for a team that is going all in. It doesn't seem like we're good enough to be trading a potentially good starting 2B for a one year rental. At least I'll get to see Beane use Semien at SS everyday like I was advocating we do... Don't forget about Micah at 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:06 PM) Dempster was talking about how the Sox could be a Robertson type signing away from competing and the host basically said, "If that happened, what about the Yankees?" I was watching too, but although he did shift gears from the Sox to the Yankees abruptly, he was said pretty close to what I described in my post, because I was about to post the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 John Hickey @JHickey3 #Athletics deal to trade RHP Jeff Samardzija to #WhiteSox is on hold for the moment. It likely happens Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 There's no good reason to think Micah Johnson is ready for MLB. He played at a pretty "meh" level in AAA last year. It also remains unclear whether he's an acceptable defender. All indications are that he needs more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So many saying it's not going to happen tonight, yet I...I don't...I ughghghghg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) REally hope this does not happen. With so few good prospects in this organization (and yes it's improved) I just don't see using them for 1 year of Shark. I know it won't be Anderson nor Montas, but it will be 2/3 of our 2nd tier prospects and we're light on those. Maybe Beane will give him to us like he gave the Indians Moss. This will be a good test of the Whitesox brass negotiating ability. Trade Alexei. Edited December 9, 2014 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:09 PM) You all know I love Semien, so I'm frustrated. Shark is a fine pitcher, but I'm frustrated that we gave up the one guy in our system with superlative pitch recognition skills. I understand why we did it, but consider this: We now have holes at: -2B (I don't believe in Sanchez...sorry) -3B -LF -Bullpen That's a lot of holes to fill for a team that is going all in. It doesn't seem like we're good enough to be trading a potentially good starting 2B for a one year rental. At least I'll get to see Beane use Semien at SS everyday like I was advocating we do... When I saw you posted, I expected your comment to say "Shark is a f***tard, s***bag bum." Actual analysis was a nice surprise. Edited December 9, 2014 by Chilihead90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy the Clown Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 As an FYI, I think the org thinks that Micah Johnson is the 2B of the future and had him penciled in as our starting 2nd basemen. I think Semien fit more in a utility role where he would get some AB's at 2nd and also at 3B. I hope Johnson is that good. Sanchez as an everyday player would kill our offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:14 PM) I rewinded and quoted them. Then we were watching different broadcasts of clones of those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:17 PM) I hope Johnson is that good. Sanchez as an everyday player would kill our offense. I have never believed Sanchez. If Semien goes, I'd like to see Micah as our opening day 2B, assuming we don't acquire/sign one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 12:18 AM) Then we were watching different broadcasts of clones of those guys. Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:15 PM) There's no good reason to think Micah Johnson is ready for MLB. He played at a pretty "meh" level in AAA last year. It also remains unclear whether he's an acceptable defender. All indications are that he needs more time. I agree he needs more time, but he played pretty "meh" because he was pretty much playing injured most of it. I've seen him make some highlight reel plays on duck snorts cause of his speed but I've also seen him make some wtf plays on routine grounders. I trust the sox brass on their assessment on him. His speed is game changing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Nightingale on mlb just said that the deal right now is semien and a minor league piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy the Clown Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 When I saw you posted, I expected your comment to say "Shark is a f***tard, s***bag bum." Actual analysis was a nice surprise. Shark's a great pitcher, no doubt. Seems to be a nice fit for our roster, I just wish we had traded someone else for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Whoa.. mlb network has been talking about the white sox for over 3 minutes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 @matthoeppner: Jeff Samardzija has a 0.47 ERA in four games (2 starts) at US Cellular Field. #WhiteSox And with that, I'm not wasting any more sleep. See you all tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:24 PM) Whoa.. mlb network has been talking about the white sox for over 3 minutes now. Heh, well it's a replay from their 10 pm show. They are done for the night, so you won't get any new news from them tonight. I think they resume again at like 9 am tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:24 PM) Whoa.. mlb network has been talking about the white sox for over 3 minutes now. Not only that but gave them a compliment andsaid they would be contenders for the division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I can't believe they can sleep with this stuff half done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:26 PM) I can't believe they can sleep with this stuff half done. I agree. I would think Hahn would want to get this done ASAP, so he could work on the next deal fresh tomorrow morning, and not think about it all night and then wake up tomorrow to "Well, Cherington sent me a text last night offering Jackie Bradley Jr. and Raunado, so I've got to go with his offer" or some s***. I mean, it's not even 10 pm there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 So Nightengale just tweeted this has basically been done for a few days (probably the Saturday spurt). I wonder if there are auxiliary moves they were hoping to hit alongside? Or just Lester setting market again I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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