Y2Jimmy0 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 On ESPN, Jim Bowden is doing a What's Next? piece for all 30 teams. He did the White Sox recently: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-of...icago-white-sox 1. 3rd Base Upgrade: He mentions Ian Desmond in FA. Also mentions Brett Lawrie, Trevor Plouffe, Martin Prado, and Todd Frazier via trade. 2. Upgrade at C: Matt Wieters and Alex Aliva were the FA names. Also mentions Derek Norris, Austin Hedges, Christian Vasquez, and Austin Barnes via trade. 3. Improve Defensively 4. Improve Lineup 5. Listen to offers for Chris Sale 6. Promote Tim Anderson to big leagues (terrible idea) and decline Ramirez's option. Jim Bowden is a boob but I wanted to see what 3B/C he thought would be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Desmond at 3B would be such a disaster... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:34 PM) Desmond at 3B would be such a disaster... Agree. I would call Minnesota and ask what it would take to get Plouffe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 11:33 AM) 3. Improve Defensively 4. Improve Lineup Sure, we should go ahead and do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:48 PM) Sure, we should go ahead and do this. White Sox path to the World Series: 1. Score more runs 2. Give up less runs So simple, I don't know why they haven't tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) White Sox path to the World Series: 1. Score more runs 2. Give up less runs So simple, I don't know why they haven't tried it. Win more games than you lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) Agree. I would call Minnesota and ask what it would take to get Plouffe. That'd be a pretty easy obvious move to make if it weren't in the division. Can anyone think of a recent similar trade we pulled off with an intra-division team and both teams were trying to compete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:33 PM) On ESPN, Jim Bowden is doing a What's Next? piece for all 30 teams. He did the White Sox recently: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-of...icago-white-sox 1. 3rd Base Upgrade: He mentions Ian Desmond in FA. Also mentions Brett Lawrie, Trevor Plouffe, Martin Prado, and Todd Frazier via trade. 2. Upgrade at C: Matt Wieters and Alex Aliva were the FA names. Also mentions Derek Norris, Austin Hedges, Christian Vasquez, and Austin Barnes via trade. 3. Improve Defensively 4. Improve Lineup 5. Listen to offers for Chris Sale 6. Promote Tim Anderson to big leagues (terrible idea) and decline Ramirez's option. Jim Bowden is a boob but I wanted to see what 3B/C he thought would be available. I was originally all for Anderson starting the year with the big league club, but then thought about it more and decided he should definitely play his way there in AAA. If he is crushing it in June and the Sox are in contention, sure bring him up and see if he can have an impact like Lindor had this season (different players, I know). Derek Norris is a very interesting name though, especially if Hedges is considered the future for them. Hits free agency in 2019, career .723 OPS with a 103 OPS+, ranked 5th in defensive score on fangraphs among qualified catchers. I think he would be a really nice target for Hahn and could probably be had for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 01:03 PM) That'd be a pretty easy obvious move to make if it weren't in the division. Can anyone think of a recent similar trade we pulled off with an intra-division team and both teams were trying to compete? I watch a lot of Twins games. Plouffe is pretty mediocre at 3B defensively. He is also a sub .700 OPS guys against RHP. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I watch a lot of Twins games. Plouffe is pretty mediocre at 3B defensively. He is also a sub .700 OPS guys against RHP. No thanks. You need to get out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) White Sox path to the World Series: 1. Score more runs 2. Give up less runs So simple, I don't know why they haven't tried it. IF ONLY I HAD THOUGHT OF THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 02:24 PM) You need to get out more. I have lived in MN my whole life. Edited October 8, 2015 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I haven't looked at Wieters stats but Id love to have him over Flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I have lived in MN my whole life. You need to get out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) You need to get out more. You need more clever comebacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) I haven't looked at Wieters stats but Id love to have him over Flowers. You might want to look at his stats. Specifically, games played in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 12:23 PM) I watch a lot of Twins games. Plouffe is pretty mediocre at 3B defensively. He is also a sub .700 OPS guys against RHP. No thanks. Mediocre defense? A .742 OPS? He's been worth an average of 3 WAR the last 2 years. We haven't had something that good at third since Beckham's rookie year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 8, 2015 -> 02:47 PM) You might want to look at his stats. Specifically, games played in recent years. I know he used to be good but haven't payed attention to him lately. I know he's had some injury issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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