ChiSox59 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Are our White Sox done adding for the season? Are we going into the season with Avi in RF and Saladino at SS? Here are the notable players that remain available: Outfielders: Dexter Fowler (QO) Austin Jackson Alex Rios Marlon Byrd David DeJesus Chris Denorfia Matt Joyce Ryan Raburn David Murphy Grady Sizemore Will Venable Drew Stubbs Shane Victorino Delmon Young Infielders: Ian Desmond (QO) Jimmy Rollins Clint Barmes Willie Bloomquist Rickie Weeks Alberto Callaspo David Freese (not a fit) DH/1B types: Pedro Alvarez Morneau Casey McGehee Starting Pitchers: Yovani Gallardo (QO) Chad Billingsly Mark Buehrle Jeremy Guthrie Josh Johnson Cliff Lee Matt Latos Tim Lincecum Justin Masterson Cory Luebke Mike Minor Alfredo Simon I don't think Desmond is a long-term fit, so unless he is willing to take a 1 or 2 year deal, I'd pass. I think the Sox aren't really all that interested and fully play to use Saladino as the bridge to Anderson, which I am fine with. As has been discussed at length around here, one of Austin Jackson or Dexter Fowler makes too much sense. While I hate giving up the pick for Fowler, I think he's the best fit. Venable, Joyce, DeJesus and Murphy all make varying degrees of sense as a platoon partner for Avi, but I prefer Avi be LaRoche's platoon partner and occasional OFer. I'd still like to see the Sox bring in some more competition for the 5th spot, but at this point I think its 2 of EJ/Danks/Turner, and that's ok. Things just get very thin very quickly if an injury were to occur. Thoughts? Any hidden gems? Its starting to get awfully thin out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 10:35 AM) Thoughts? Any hidden gems? Its starting to get awfully thin out there. Yadiel Hernandez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (coco1997 @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 10:42 AM) Yadiel Hernandez. Seems risky to wait on him. He's not holding his showcase until Feb 23, so if he is the plan and you miss out on him, you're left empty handed. Fowler and Jackson are surely gone by then (and most likely the 2nd tier guys). Edited February 1, 2016 by ChiSox59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) To me, Plan A is sign a full-time replacement for Avisail Garcia. This means Dexter Fowler or Austin Jackson. This is the shortest path to the largest improvement on the roster. Avisail Garcia can fight LaRoche and Cabrera for playing time -- if he's still got some upside in the tank, he'll still have an opportunity to show it. Plan B is Matt Joyce/Shane Victorino/Will Venable as a strong-side platoon partner for Avi. To me, Ian Desmond is outside of this discussion. I believe Ian Desmond becomes a player we should acquire if his price falls far enough, but I don't see it as an "instead of an OF" option. Garcia has been a sub-replacement level player and projects as a replacement-level player. The need to upgrade there remains whether or not you upgrade at SS first. The SS position is weak, but not nearly AS weak as RF, so it's a lower priority and one with fewer options, and one with options that come with high variance. Edited February 1, 2016 by Eminor3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) To me, Plan A is sign a full-time replacement for Avisail Garcia. This means Dexter Fowler or Austin Jackson. This is the shortest path to the largest improvement on the roster. Avisail Garcia can fight LaRoche and Cabrera for playing time -- if he's still got some upside in the tank, he'll still have an opportunity to show it. Plan B is Matt Joyce/Shane Victorino/Will Venable as a strong-side platoon partner for Avi. To me, Ian Desmond is outside of this discussion. I believe Ian Desmond becomes a player we should acquire if his price falls far enough, but I don't see it as an "instead of an OF" option. Garcia has been a sub-replacement level player and projects as a replacement-level player. The need to upgrade there remains whether or not you upgrade at SS first. The SS position is weak, but not nearly AS weak as RF, so it's a lower priority and one with fewer options, and one with options that come with high variance. Only hits righty now (platoon with LaRoche instead?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) To me, Plan A is sign a full-time replacement for Avisail Garcia. This means Dexter Fowler or Austin Jackson. This is the shortest path to the largest improvement on the roster. Avisail Garcia can fight LaRoche and Cabrera for playing time -- if he's still got some upside in the tank, he'll still have an opportunity to show it. Plan B is Matt Joyce/Shane Victorino/Will Venable as a strong-side platoon partner for Avi. To me, Ian Desmond is outside of this discussion. I believe Ian Desmond becomes a player we should acquire if his price falls far enough, but I don't see it as an "instead of an OF" option. Garcia has been a sub-replacement level player and projects as a replacement-level player. The need to upgrade there remains whether or not you upgrade at SS first. The SS position is weak, but not nearly AS weak as RF, so it's a lower priority and one with fewer options, and one with options that come with high variance. Also, assuming Saladino could handle SS with solid defense, which is very likely, he'd have a much higher floor than Avi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 12:15 PM) Only hits righty now (platoon with LaRoche instead?) Oh, my bad -- I thought it was the other way around (only hits lefty). So strike him from the list. QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 12:16 PM) Also, assuming Saladino could handle SS with solid defense, which is very likely, he'd have a much higher floor than Avi. Yep, exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am fine with Garcia in right field. Plus I don't see the logic in signing a player to rotate with Laroche at DH. That just seems to be a waste of a roster spot. You can do the rotation between Abreu and Laroche and have someone fill in at 1B on occasion That changes of course if Laroche is traded, but I think thee is a good chance he rebounds in 2016 plus his glove is still gold. Signing another pitcher makes more sense at this point. I am not sure I see Desmond being signed because we want to keep working on talent for the farm system so no way do the Sox want to lose that pick. Same goes with signing Fowler. Who is the 4th or 5th OF'er and do we have someone in the system (other than Shuck)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 10:52 AM) Seems risky to wait on him. He's not holding his showcase until Feb 23, so if he is the plan and you miss out on him, you're left empty handed. Fowler and Jackson are surely gone by then (and most likely the 2nd tier guys). There is a good chance he isn't on an opening day roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Scott Merkin @scottmerkin 53s53 seconds ago Chicago, IL One takeaway from this weekend: White Sox are not done. It was more than just general SoxFest talk. Not saying there will definitely be a move or definitely a fit somewhere--Rick Hahn made that point. But they are working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 12:16 PM) Also, assuming Saladino could handle SS with solid defense, which is very likely, he'd have a much higher floor than Avi. Anyone know if Saladino played fall/winter ball somewhere to work at SS??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 QUOTE (SCCWS @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) Anyone know if Saladino played fall/winter ball somewhere to work at SS??? He mostly played SS in the minors, it shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 If the Sox cannot sign one of Fowler/Jackson or pull off a trade for an OF, then go with Shuck instead of signing any of the outfielders under Fowler/Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The White Sox missed out on several big free agents and could certainly find a spot for Bruce on the roster in 2016 if only they still have the prospects to get him. http://inningseaters.sportsblog.com/posts/...nnati-reds.html I couldn't resist posting this because it made me laugh so hard when I read it. The writer is clearly delusional and forgot to take their meds today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 09:19 AM) Oh, my bad -- I thought it was the other way around (only hits lefty). So strike him from the list. I believe he's said he's going back to switch hitting this year. Remains to be seen how it will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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