Jose Abreu Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Last year's Opening Day Thread was made a week in advance, so I figured three days wouldn't be too bad. Kansas City on Monday- high of 73, but a 50% chance of rain. :gosox1: :gosox1: :gosox1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Projected lineups- Eaton Cabrera Abreu LaRoche Garcia Gillaspie Ramirez Johnson/Flowers Flowers/Johnson against A. Escobar A. Gordon L. Cain E. Hosmer K. Morales S. Perez M. Moustakas O. Infante J. Dyson Edited April 3, 2015 by Jose Abreu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 12:07 PM) Projected lineups- Eaton Cabrera Abreu LaRoche Garcia Gillaspie Ramirez Johnson/Flowers Flowers/Johnson against A. Escobar A. Gordon L. Cain E. Hosmer K. Morales S. Perez M. Moustakas O. Infante J. Dyson WHY IS CABRERA HITTING SEC - Wait. Sorry, old habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Eaton CF Cabrera LF Abreu 1B LaRoche DH Ramirez SS Garcia RF Gillaspie 3B Flowers C Johnson 2B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 How are they working pitching? Samardzija for the opener Quintana Danks Noesi for the home opener Then samardzija again Then sale? Wouldn't they eventually want samardzija between Quintana and sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (kev211 @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 12:18 PM) How are they working pitching? Samardzija for the opener Quintana Danks Noesi for the home opener Then samardzija again Then sale? Wouldn't they eventually want samardzija between Quintana and sale? Yes. Barring rain- KC- Samardzija, Quintana, Danks Min- Noesi, Samardzija, Sale Cle- Quintana, Danks Det- Noesi, Sale, Samardzija Cle- Quintana, Danks, Noesi Edited April 3, 2015 by flavum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) Eaton CF Cabrera LF Abreu 1B LaRoche DH Ramirez SS Garcia RF Gillaspie 3B Flowers C Johnson 2B The Sox really really need Garcia to be a good hitter. He can make or break the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 12:24 PM) The Sox really really need Garcia to be a good hitter. He can make or break the lineup. I have confidence in him. I think we may see a .275/25/80 type of season from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 mlb.tv has added a Roku option for 2015, so I have made my purchase and will be watching the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I would love to have an opening day that I could watch live for a change. Always working on opening day. Why cant Sunday be opening day every year? Wouldnt that make the most sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/584052967499763713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:05 PM) https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/584052967499763713 Good God, seeing it on paper it really hits home of how important Johnson is going to be to the bottom of the order. If he doesnt exceed expectations it will be a huge whole in the lineup for the bottom three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:09 PM) Good God, seeing it on paper it really hits home of how important Johnson is going to be to the bottom of the order. If he doesnt exceed expectations it will be a huge whole in the lineup for the bottom three. We really need to see Gillaspie not be terrible too. Make the routine plays, hit .275 with 10 homers, and knock in some sac flys when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:09 PM) Good God, seeing it on paper it really hits home of how important Johnson is going to be to the bottom of the order. If he doesnt exceed expectations it will be a huge whole in the lineup for the bottom three. If Gillaspie's in there then odds are it's against a righty and I wouldn't call him a hole. He's legitimately good at hitting right handed pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:09 PM) Good God, seeing it on paper it really hits home of how important Johnson is going to be to the bottom of the order. If he doesnt exceed expectations it will be a huge whole in the lineup for the bottom three. Conor put up a 124 wRC+ against RHP last year. Even with some regression, 3B is far from a hole as long as Robin platoons Conor with someone capable against LHP. I'm little worried about Beckham being in that role though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 02:18 PM) Conor put up a 124 wRC+ against RHP last year. Even with some regression, 3B is far from a hole as long as Robin platoons Conor with someone capable against LHP. I'm little worried about Beckham being in that role though. In order I'm worried about: catcher 2b back of pen back or rotation 3b conor, as long as he is protected against LHP, is a completely cromulent 3B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think I like Avi in the 5 hole more, but I completely understand why Robin put Alexei there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'd prefer Avi batting 5th, but maybe he will on Monday. However this Charlotte lineup today may be our Opening Day lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:27 PM) I'd prefer Avi batting 5th, but maybe he will on Monday. However this Charlotte lineup today may be our Opening Day lineup. Based on recent spring training games, this is Monday's lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:22 PM) In order I'm worried about: catcher 2b back of pen back or rotation 3b conor, as long as he is protected against LHP, is a completely cromulent 3B. Honestly, your order looks spot-on to me. I have zero faith in Flowers offensively and we have no real backup plans at catcher if you assume Soto can't take on a regular's workload. At least with 2B and the pitching staff, we have actually some options in AAA that could possibly help at some point. As for 3B, I'm pretty confident we can get league average production out of the position if Robin platoons appropriately (again, assuming Beckham carries his weight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 01:18 PM) Conor put up a 124 wRC+ against RHP last year. Even with some regression, 3B is far from a hole as long as Robin platoons Conor with someone capable against LHP. I'm little worried about Beckham being in that role though. Time for a little Beckham love like non-dislike: He will be a better option than Gillaspie in all aspects when we're facing a lefty starter. That said, his platoon splits last year are a bit of a mirage, they fluctuate year-to-year seemingly at random, and they come out more or less even for his career. But he still clears Gillaspie's bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 3, 2015 -> 12:22 PM) In order I'm worried about: catcher 2b back of pen back or rotation 3b conor, as long as he is protected against LHP, is a completely cromulent 3B. My worry list in order: Pen, overall (May need a boost or two thru the season, especially some power arms) Back of rotation (How soon will Rodon be helping?) Catcher (How big a role will Soto have?) 2B (Micah needs to be decent or better, otherwise, the competence of Sanchez, or some other less exciting option comes into play) 3B (Agree that if platooned properly, not much of a worry) RF (Avi at the plate and in the field may be the biggest key to overall team success) Edited April 3, 2015 by Stan Bahnsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I like Avi batting behind Alexei because Alexei being in motion much more frequently than Abreu/LaRoche should open up some more holes on the infield for Avi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I got yer bullpen help RIGHT HERE. Jon Morosi @jonmorosi 2m2 minutes ago Matt Lindstrom has signed with the #WhiteSox, source says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Avi and Micah and Johnson are the highest variance players for sure. I would not be suprised to see Avi turn into a 3 WAR player with a 280/330/480 line with 20 steals and solid defense. I also wouldn't be surprised if he was only a 1 WAR player. He is certainly a huge x factor this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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