whynotletitfly Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/624625461616869376 http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/w...-to-the-angels/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sincerely hope Connor finds a future as an MLB regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Makes sense. Wish Gillespie the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 So he will be back next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 If nothing else, at least the Sox got cash for him as opposed to getting nothing. I wish him the best. He seems like a good guy, he's just not that good of a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneofthemikes Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That's the kind of impact move that we have all been waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 12:08 PM) So he will be back next year? He will be brought back as a backup who understands his role as a teammate --- and then get 80% of the starts batting under the Mendoza line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 So the Angels (1) thought there was a reasonable chance he wouldn't clear waivers and (2) wanted him badly enough that they weren't willing to risk (1). Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 11:07 AM) Sincerely hope Connor finds a future as an MLB regular. Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Rooting for Conor, it's just his time here was at its end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 01:13 PM) So the Angels (1) thought there was a reasonable chance he wouldn't clear waivers and (2) wanted him badly enough that they weren't willing to risk (1). Interesting. Or they didn't want to wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That's better then I thought we would get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah yes, the lovely cash consideration that gives means nothing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Can I trade Shipps to the Angels for cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt574 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 12:09 PM) That's the kind of impact move that we have all been waiting for! So, who had Gillaspie as the Sox's first move...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 12:26 PM) Can I trade Shipps to the Angels for cash? My wife may take whatever they are offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/w...-to-the-angels/ Glad Conor gets his chance elsewhere. I would have thought he'd have been a better fit in the NL. His defense just didn't work given our issues (and it doesn't help that his bat has fallen off considerably). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 12:26 PM) Can I trade Shipps to the Angels for cash? Only if you pay them to take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 01:29 PM) http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/w...-to-the-angels/ Glad Conor gets his chance elsewhere. I would have thought he'd have been a better fit in the NL. His defense just didn't work given our issues (and it doesn't help that his bat has fallen off considerably). The plantar fasciitis probably didn't help any of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 12:31 PM) The plantar fasciitis probably didn't help any of that. Doesn't appear it hurt either: “As far as affecting me playing, it doesn’t,” Gillaspie said. “It did a little bit when I first got here, but it’s gone away. Credit to Herm for working hard with me every day on that. “It was pretty sore this winter. I had some problems with it this winter. But it’s really not a big issue now. It could flare up, but we’ve got it pretty well under control.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 10:53 AM) Doesn't appear it hurt either: “As far as affecting me playing, it doesn’t,” Gillaspie said. “It did a little bit when I first got here, but it’s gone away. Credit to Herm for working hard with me every day on that. “It was pretty sore this winter. I had some problems with it this winter. But it’s really not a big issue now. It could flare up, but we’ve got it pretty well under control.” To your point, if it was enough to effect his overall production and long-term value, the sox would have DL'd him vs. got rid of him. While it might have been a slight impact, it wasn't why he stunk defensively and I presume it isn't why over the past year, his OPS has tracked just above .600. I do think Conor has a nice swing and could be an effective bench player in the NL (as his swing looks lower maintenance...no idea if it actually is). Surprised he stuck to the AL. All that said, Conor's value is minimized by his inability to play multiple positions (so if I were him, I'd start working on my versatility). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 He's a better player than either Beckham or Bonifacio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Surprised the Angels are wasting their time on another Sox castoff. There was a time last year he had that sweet stroke going. But offseason came around and Gillaspie turned back into a pumpkin. Maybe with better instruction he'll be a good singles hitter to all fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 03:46 PM) Surprised the Angels are wasting their time on another Sox castoff. There was a time last year he had that sweet stroke going. But offseason came around and Gillaspie turned back into a pumpkin. Maybe with better instruction he'll be a good singles hitter to all fields. Freese in injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 24, 2015 -> 09:10 PM) Freese in injured. Just have to hope the Angels have some good righties in their lineup to balance out having Conor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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