GGajewski18 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I might get blasted for this, but what about De Aza? Mets looking to trade him, he for sure will come cheap. Can platoon him with Avi. Sure, he doesn't upgrade the overall defense, but he's still a decent hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 08:39 PM) I might get blasted for this, but what about De Aza? Mets looking to trade him, he for sure will come cheap. Can platoon him with Avi. Sure, he doesn't upgrade the overall defense, but he's still a decent hitter. Heard Rangers are looking at him. I don't think the Sox would ever take ADA back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 03:39 PM) I might get blasted for this, but what about De Aza? Mets looking to trade him, he for sure will come cheap. Can platoon him with Avi. Sure, he doesn't upgrade the overall defense, but he's still a decent hitter. Are f***ing serious? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 02:39 PM) I might get blasted for this, but what about De Aza? Mets looking to trade him, he for sure will come cheap. Can platoon him with Avi. Sure, he doesn't upgrade the overall defense, but he's still a decent hitter. Can't see it happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 02:39 PM) I might get blasted for this, but what about De Aza? Mets looking to trade him, he for sure will come cheap. Can platoon him with Avi. Sure, he doesn't upgrade the overall defense, but he's still a decent hitter. Seems like he's starting his decline. Despite how much he annoyed people, he was a pretty decent player for us and I would have definitely taken him back last year but I'm not sure he's going to be any good this year. Not the worst out of the box idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Bell is likely going to have to go independent and give people a chance to scout him. Shame given age, I wish him best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 i really don't know if the sox will go out and finish this, as far as i am concern, the fixing up the team is finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 There are going to be lots of roster moves the final two weeks of spring training...and Desmond and Jackson are still out there unsigned, to name two. Austin Jackson being the most obvious choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:14 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. The younger two would have to fit into the international signings pool because of their age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWhiteSoxFan Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would be ecstatic if that were the plan to sign Hernandez. Everything I read about him is positive. I wouldn't mind buying low on Bruce as he has had 2 down years in a row. If he could return to form with his .330ish OBP with some power he would be a good edition. As long as we aren't giving the farm. He's only signed for this year plus a team option for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (MDWhiteSoxFan @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 09:26 AM) I would be ecstatic if that were the plan to sign Hernandez. I am going under the assumption that this is the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would absolutely fudge my Huggies if the Sox signed Hernandez! Would be a really good fit batting 2nd. Come on Hahn, make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:14 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. Hernandez looks interesting, especially that hes a LH bat with great OBP. Doesn't profile as a star or anything, but perhaps a nice platoon partner for Avi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Matt Joyce signed a minor league deal with Pirates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Is Hernandez that good? I don't know a ton about him, but I'd rather have him than Avi if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:14 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. I actually would rather sign Hernandez at a lower price than sign Fowler or Jackson at an inflated price. It would be a risk, but perhaps Abreu can help with the scouting report and the recruiting. I have no clue about how he can play defensively. But, I'll bet the Sox are persistantly asking about Puig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 What have scouts said on how Hernandez game will translate to the MLB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 11:27 AM) Is Hernandez that good? I don't know a ton about him, but I'd rather have him than Avi if nothing else. Last year .369 .509 .535 1.045 7 homers, 51 RBI in 85 games. 77bb to 47k also catches your eye. Career .324 .449 .487 .937 career high is 10 homers, and 69 RBI in 86 games, but 380bb to 285k for career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 11:55 AM) Last year .369 .509 .535 1.045 7 homers, 51 RBI in 85 games. 77bb to 47k also catches your eye. Career .324 .449 .487 .937 career high is 10 homers, and 69 RBI in 86 games, but 380bb to 285k for career. Not bad at all. Looks like he'd translate to a nice #2 hitter in an MLB lineup. Hopefully the Sox snag him for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I don't think Hernandez will be anything too special at the MLB level. He really doesn't have the power to be a corner outfielder. He was rated as just the 16th best Cuban prospect and you can expect reasonably a .150 to .200 point drop in his OPS in translating to MLB. If he drops into the low .700s level, like I think he will, he better play dang good defense to have much value at all. Baseball Prospectus compared his skill set to Daniel Nava. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 12:28 PM) I don't think Hernandez will be anything too special at the MLB level. He really doesn't have the power to be a corner outfielder. He was rated as just the 16th best Cuban prospect and you can expect reasonably a .150 to .200 point drop in his OPS in translating to MLB. If he drops into the low .700s level, like I think he will, he better play dang good defense to have much value at all. Baseball Prospectus compared his skill set to Daniel Nava. Agree on all accounts. Let's get Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 08:14 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 56m56 minutes ago Showcase in Mexico City on Tuesday for three more Cuban players - OF Yadiel Hernandez, 28; 1B/3B Yanio Perez, 20; SS Alejandro Rivera, 20. I've never heard of the younger two, but would love it if the Sox signed Hernandez. Honestly, Yadiel could work out well for this team. From the sounds of it, he isn't really regarded as a potential star, but does have some upside. Scouts have seen him more as a 4th OFer type along the lines of a Daniel Nava. While that might not be all that exciting, it could allow the Sox to give Avi the first crack and then bring him up in May or June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Who's the next Ken Griffey Jr. / Manny Ramirez? (In relation to White Sox) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 04:06 PM) Who's the next Ken Griffey Jr. / Manny Ramirez? (In relation to White Sox) You mean who's the next past their prime, old slugger that we're gonna pick up? Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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