Special K Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Described as a major league ready second baseman. Probably should be in the mix, especially given his connection to Abreu. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/seco...eaves-cuba.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 As Ben describes...good OBP guy. Seems like he doesnt have alot of speed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 As Ben describes...good OBP guy. Seems like he doesnt have alot of speed though. [/quote He never strikes out either. Tho he may not be ready by opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 OBP type player? I'm on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If their name is Jose Fernandez, sign them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Sign him. Cures our 2B situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Age: 27 (cuban years) Age: 31 (USA years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Definitely go after him. I don't care if he's fast if the man can get on base for Abreu to bop him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Jose Fernandez? Second baseman? Cuban? Ties to Abreu? Get it done Hahn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 01:16 AM) Age: 27 (cuban years) Age: 31 (USA years) Not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Can this guy play third base at all or is he strictly a second baseman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 08:13 AM) Can this guy play third base at all or is he strictly a second baseman? Said he could hold down the position in terms of fielding but his arm may not be strong enough. But from the article, it sounds like he gets on base on a ton and never strikes out. Would slot very well in the number 2 hole, wouldn't cost a draft pick, and fill a void at 2b. Could stick Melky down in the lineup at 6 or 7. This makes too much sense. Hopefully Abreu is recruiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Here's the same question we've heard a million times already when talking about acquiring a second baseman...what happens to Johnson and Sanchez if the Sox do get someone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (Special K @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 08:46 AM) But from the article, it sounds like he gets on base on a ton and never strikes out. Would slot very well in the number 2 hole, wouldn't cost a draft pick, and fill a void at 2b. Could stick Melky down in the lineup at 6 or 7. This makes too much sense. Hopefully Abreu is recruiting. Probably too busy honeymooning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Does Carlos Sanchez grade out as a good defensive 2B? How does he project defensively at SS? I'm not convinced at all that he has a major league bat that can be in the lineup everyday, but he could be a 1 year stop-gap at SS (while waiting for Anderson) if there were to make a move for Fernandez. How much money will this cost? Is he a good offensive player, more of a defensive player, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) Does Carlos Sanchez grade out as a good defensive 2B? How does he project defensively at SS? I'm not convinced at all that he has a major league bat that can be in the lineup everyday, but he could be a 1 year stop-gap at SS (while waiting for Anderson) if there were to make a move for Fernandez. How much money will this cost? Is he a good offensive player, more of a defensive player, etc? Carlos Sanchez is a very good defensive 2B. I don't need advanced metrics to tell me that. I think he'd be passable at SS, but nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Sanchez can be an elite defensive second baseman, but his bat has more potential than people here seem to think. He has shown flashes of being a decent contact hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:47 AM) Sanchez can be an elite defensive second baseman, but his bat has more potential than people here seem to think. He has shown flashes of being a decent contact hitter. Only 23. He's been young at every level. Not sure his offensive ceiling is that great but I do expect him to be better with time. He's one incumbent I wouldn't mind them giving a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'd be really happy if the Sox signed this guy and Hwang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:47 AM) Sanchez can be an elite defensive second baseman, but his bat has more potential than people here seem to think. He has shown flashes of being a decent contact hitter. I agree with you. I think he is going to be a really good OBP guy in the future. He is still really young and will be elite defensively at 2B and can be at least league average with the bat. He will never walk or K a ton or put up big power numbers, but he will put the ball in play a lot which is extremely valuable. He is still only 23, lots of upside left to realize. I really wanted Fernandez a year ago when he tried to defect the first time. But given the makeup of the team, I don't think that he is a piece that will turn around the fortunes of this team. He is average defensively, a great contact hitter, but with few other tools. I think by the time he is 27 Sanchez has a chance at being a better player. I would rather invest that money into getting some OF in the system. Edited December 3, 2015 by IowaSoxFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFutureIsNear Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 10:15 AM) Does Carlos Sanchez grade out as a good defensive 2B? How does he project defensively at SS? I'm not convinced at all that he has a major league bat that can be in the lineup everyday, but he could be a 1 year stop-gap at SS (while waiting for Anderson) if there were to make a move for Fernandez. How much money will this cost? Is he a good offensive player, more of a defensive player, etc? I would think Saladino would get 1st crack at SS over Carlos if we don't bring anyone else in. His defense is superior to Carlos at SS and both have very questionable bats. Probably the best and cheapest scenario is a platoon with both rather than wasting $ on a guy like Asdrubal Cabrera or someone like that. Should be improved defense over Alexei and hopefully they can't do any worse than on offense than he gave us for 3/4 of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Wow, did not realize Sanchez was only 23 still. That actually gives me pause on moving on from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:47 AM) Sanchez can be an elite defensive second baseman, but his bat has more potential than people here seem to think. He has shown flashes of being a decent contact hitter. Agree. Let's see how he develops this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If the consensus is that Carlos Sanchez is the 2B for next season, does Fernandez have the ability to play defensively elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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