fathom Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:17 AM) Avi is still young though and hasn't had a full year in the majors. Give the man time and not just get rid of him, he isn't the problem with this team Actually he's one of the biggest issues, as he has turned into a player that can't utilize any of his ability on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 He has no plate discipline. He just goes up hacking. I would be ok with that if he could make f***ing contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Let's see if Greg enlivens this thread. Seriously, when are some people going to join me on the Danks bandwagon?? The guy is a decent pitcher, folks. It's NOT his fault he has the huge contract. Every fricking night he pitches he gives it his all. He's actually becoming one of the bright spots on this gawdforsaken team. He's ripping nobody off! He battles. Five innings, no runs vs. St. Louis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:19 PM) Actually he's one of the biggest issues, as he has turned into a player that can't utilize any of his ability on the field The thing is, we can't go right out and sell him either, because then he immediately comes off as a damaged good. If we try to move him (which I'm not against) it's unusual how we'd have to try and include him. Also, Danks is now our best pitcher. Suck it, Soxtalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:23 AM) The thing is, we can't go right out and sell him either, because then he immediately comes off as a damaged good. If we try to move him (which I'm not against) it's unusual how we'd have to try and include him. Also, Danks is now our best pitcher. Suck it, Soxtalk. Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:24 PM) Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix. Probably a better way of putting it. It would still be odd form to sell someone that fits his general mold from someone in our position, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:27 AM) I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby. Fact he had two strikes makes it no issue, as he's just trying to make contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 One of the biggest issues? lol Alexei-Sanchez-Flowers-LaRoche are much bigger issues then Garcia. Garcia is one of the last players I want to give up on with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:27 PM) I'd fine LaRoche for hitting into the shift on a 3-2 pitch, but that's just me. Hit it the other way and he's on base, baby. I'm pretty sure if he thought he could do it, he would. He's not trying to be awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Avi Garcia sucks but he needs at least another 500 PA before the Sox sell on him. '16 doesn't look like a contender anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:27 AM) Fact he had two strikes makes it no issue, as he's just trying to make contact True, but why can't he steer it to the left side? Easy answer. He doesn't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 06:24 PM) Not damaged goods, just an underachiever that maybe another team thinks they can fix. The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable. It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 01:28 AM) I'm pretty sure if he thought he could do it, he would. He's not trying to be awful. He's not trying to be lousy, I agree. However, there are ways to adjust your stance through work. He needs to remake his offensive approach now that his power has sagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Our hitters miss more cookies ... Flowers right there. I guess it's cause they are lousy hitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Year of boring ass baseball at the Cell in 2015. I can't imagine anyone paying to see this rest of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I didn't realize Avi stinks. I'm not being sarcastic. I trust you guys who have given up on him. It's a shame because he "looks" like a player, a hitter. Very sad if he's another Viciedo. Speaking of Dayan ... how's he hitting in the minors? Is he making a decent comeback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 How come you guys don't root for Danks like I do? Not trying to be a dick, just wondering. He seems to be a likeable guy to me. And I can GUARANTEE you he leaves it all on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 At least Viciedo hit for power, Avi doesn't do anything well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 12 consecutive scoreless for Danks since the AS break. Something looks odd about his beard today. Either his beard looks longer than normal or his face looks thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 23, 2015 -> 02:29 AM) The bigger concern is that our scouting continues to identify these guys as valuable. It took me about 3 games to realize I didn't think either Viciedo or Avi had much of a chance. The scouts for professional players have made way too many mistakes the last 7 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:34 PM) At least Viciedo hit for power, Avi doesn't do anything well. That is why Viciedo got a long leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:32 PM) Speaking of Dayan ... how's he hitting in the minors? Is he making a decent comeback? Not good. He's hitting .214/.277/.330/.607 so far over 100+ PA in the PCL, a notorious hitter's league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (almagest @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:39 PM) Not good. He's hitting .214/.277/.330/.607 so far over 100+ PA in the PCL, a notorious hitter's league. He is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 22, 2015 -> 08:33 PM) How come you guys don't root for Danks like I do? Not trying to be a dick, just wondering. He seems to be a likeable guy to me. And I can GUARANTEE you he leaves it all on the field. I root for all of them. I don't think people have a lot of faith that he'll ever be what he was before the injury. That being said, he has shown some flashes this year of being serviceable, with his performance being a lot more acceptable if he was being paid like a fifth starter. Sanchez now hitting .202. Wouldn't mind seeing how he played SS if we move Alexei, and call up Micah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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