Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 01:32 PM) How bout getting semien back for a pitcher? DH spot isn't open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:32 PM) How bout getting semien back for a pitcher? Usually when they are gone we don't bring them back. However, what pitcher are you thinking of? I also have to question Semien's glove after his 35 or so errors at SS last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Maybe I'm just dumb for this comment but why would anyone be upset with this move if they give up a reasonable price... When was the last decent 3B we had? Sure, he alone won't be the reason this team contends but I see no reason to be upset about this type of move w/ what is on the market as long as they did not give up too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I am in the minority (not sure why) it seems like that wants this deal to happen. I have felt Lawrie be a fit for this team before he got traded last year to the A's. Losing hope that it will actually happen now, considering it leaked overnight/early this morning and still nothing official Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:36 PM) Usually when they are gone we don't bring them back. However, what pitcher are you thinking of? I also have to question Semien's glove after his 35 or so errors at SS last year Link "He’s a tremendous student; he’s very smart," Washington adds. "He just didn’t know his position. It wasn’t his fault that he was making the mistakes that he was making -- he just didn’t know. Now he knows. You look at Marcus out there now, and he’s in charge -- he’s in charge of himself, and he’s in charge of the people around him." All of which might point to Washington being a good coach: encouraging, engaged and full of faith in his players. And Semien’s second-half improvement in the field has been remarkable. His fielding percentage is up almost 50 points, to .973 from .925. Since June 1, Semien ranks in the MLB top 10 in defensive runs saved at shortstop with 5. Though his UZR is still last in the league, it’s almost three runs in the black since the break. And using Baseball Info Solutions data over that same stretch, his ratio of good fielding plays to defensive misplays & errors has gone from .034 to 0.63 -- not great (the MLB average is around 1.0), but up into Ian Desmond territory and headed in the right direction. Through the power of the possible, Semien has gone from awful to asset. In short, he's looking like a shortstop. We'll see if that holds for next year, "Defensive stats from 1/2 a season" are obviously volatile, but there's possibly a lesson in "guy goes to another organization and he's had so unbelievably little coaching that it takes 3 months before the team throws up their hands and brings in a specialist to do what should have happened with him 3 years beforehand". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Thomas Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 01:54 PM) I am in the minority (not sure why) it seems like that wants this deal to happen. I have felt Lawrie be a fit for this team before he got traded last year to the A's. Losing hope that it will actually happen now, considering it leaked overnight/early this morning and still nothing official I wouldn't be too worried I'm sure we have a lot going on along with the A's I'm pretty sure the deal is already done and the sox are just waiting to announce it while they work a few other avenues. Edited December 9, 2015 by Frank_Thomas35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Maybe I'm just dumb for this comment but why would anyone be upset with this move if they give up a reasonable price... When was the last decent 3B we had? Sure, he alone won't be the reason this team contends but I see no reason to be upset about this type of move w/ what is on the market as long as they did not give up too much. I agree. There is really nowhere to go but up at 3B. As long as good prospects aren't used to get him, there's really no downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:01 PM) Link We'll see if that holds for next year, "Defensive stats from 1/2 a season" are obviously volatile, but there's possibly a lesson in "guy goes to another organization and he's had so unbelievably little coaching that it takes 3 months before the team throws up their hands and brings in a specialist to do what should have happened with him 3 years beforehand". Thats a pretty big indictment for our minor league system. Explains a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:09 PM) Thats a pretty big indictment for our minor league system. Explains a lot. 1) shows how much is involved in a manager aside from in game management, and why Washington had success 2) That makes me shake my head. This organization needs a revamped development program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) I am in the minority (not sure why) it seems like that wants this deal to happen. I have felt Lawrie be a fit for this team before he got traded last year to the A's. Losing hope that it will actually happen now, considering it leaked overnight/early this morning and still nothing official Eh...Sox could be talking about Frazier too and keeping options open. Just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've been wondering if part of the reasons for the impasses and these leaks are a combo of the Sox wanting the Reds to know they are close on something, so if they want to move Frazier at whatever the Sox price is, do it now or we will move in another direction. I'm also presuming A's want it out their to potentially see if other clubs want to swoop in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tin Anderson is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) I agree. There is really nowhere to go but up at 3B. As long as good prospects aren't used to get him, there's really no downside. We have to trade Avi if we get Lawrie. They are very similiar players. Both strikeout as often as they get a hit and both are terrible fielders. Avi draws more walks but Lawrie may be a tad faster...........................ugggh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:44 PM) We have to trade Avi if we get Lawrie. They are very similiar players. Both strikeout as often as they get a hit and both are terrible fielders. Avi draws more walks but Lawrie may be a tad faster...........................ugggh Lawrie isn't a terrible fielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:47 PM) Lawrie isn't a terrible fielder that's uncertain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 12s12 seconds ago Source on Brett Lawrie-to-White Sox rumors: "Not done." So there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:51 PM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 12s12 seconds ago Source on Brett Lawrie-to-White Sox rumors: "Not done." So there's that. Great insight. Obviously it's not done if we haven't heard anything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 What a difference a year makes. I remember being really jazzed about all the Sox movement last year... And we all know what followed that winter. Hopefully the results this coming season surprise... The inactivity is making me tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppers312 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 12:01 PM) Thome and Dunn were both really good power hitters here. Dunn had a historically s*** season but he also hit 41 homers 1 year with us how many of those HR's were hit when it mattered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (peppers312 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) how many of those HR's were hit when it mattered? A few. I seem to remember one in 2008, game 163. You were wrong. Just walk away from it. You are digging a bigger hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppers312 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 12:08 PM) Teahen was the main guy the Sox got where everyone thought he'd hit for more power Josh Fields too! and let's not forget about Joe Borchard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (peppers312 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) how many of those HR's were hit when it mattered? Its 4th and long now... just punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:27 PM) I've been wondering if part of the reasons for the impasses and these leaks are a combo of the Sox wanting the Reds to know they are close on something, so if they want to move Frazier at whatever the Sox price is, do it now or we will move in another direction. I'm also presuming A's want it out their to potentially see if other clubs want to swoop in. Maybe the Reds leaked the talk with the Indians to see if Hahn will increase his offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) Lawrie isn't a terrible fielder Well he had the worst fielding % of all MLB third basemen who qualified based on games played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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