GREEDY Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:39 AM) Doesn't hurt anything, and it probably wouldn't be a bad thing for Rollins to be around Tim Anderson for six weeks. Wait until JRoll makes this team and takes 70% of the at-bats away from Saladino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 It's a minor league deal and there are some posters that upset with this move? Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 09:44 AM) Wait until JRoll makes this team and takes 70% of the at-bats away from Saladino. Why does that matter even if it happened? Saladino isn't really a future starter, anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (joejoedairy @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:25 AM) If nothing else he could DH against lefties to get laroche outta there Or Saladino could play 3B or 2B, or even LF/RF, moving Frazier, Lawrie or Cabrera/Avi to DH vs. LHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. Dunn was a disaster his first year with the bat, but honestly, I would gladly take his year 2-3-4 on the Sox right now instead of LaRoche. This Rollins move might make spring training a little more interesting, dot think he has much left in the tank tho. Carlos Sanchez definitely has no place on this team if Rollins makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 06:41 PM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. Adam Dunn was not past his prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickJones81 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (GREEDY @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) Wait until JRoll makes this team and takes 70% of the at-bats away from Saladino. If he does fangraphs projects nearly a win improvement next year. Not a bad thing if Saladino is only a bridge to Anderson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...amp;position=SS Rollins last year and his projections for this year. It's actually somewhat amazing how similar the offensive steamer projections are for Rollins vs Saladino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 a word from the used: Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 12s13 seconds ago Rollins deal makes sense for chisox. Untested Tyler saladino is the other ss option. Rollins a plus off field, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 06:46 PM) It's a minor league deal and there are some posters that upset with this move? Seriously? Wait until they sign Marlon Byrd or Venable as their competition for LaRoche/Avi. That will be a nice meltdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) I see no real issue with this move. Not like they just gave him $5M for the year to be a question mark. Literally no risk involved here. Could end up being a smart move that we look back on as being worth a win or two w/ bench roles, etc. I'm not angry about it, I just posted a trend that I continue to see on a yearly basis. Who knows, maybe this signing could end up being a bargain. Either way, the Sox had nothing to lose by signing Rollins and I can't fault the FO for taking a chance on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:38 AM) At some point Alex Rodriguez will be wearing a Sox uni In the case of ARod, it would be JR finally got his man. Sadly, I would take ARod's bat over LaRoche's for DH. Yeah, I have high standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I was advocating for this earlier. He either pushes Saldino to utility (where he belongs) or he IS the utility guy. Either way, he's probably better than Sanchez (who goes to Charlotte or is traded). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. This isnt really a trend. And Rollins also doesnt fit into this list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 "We envision Jimmy contributing both on and off the field," Rick Hahn, White Sox senior vice president/general manager, said in the club's statement. "He provides us with another quality infield option with the potential to play a variety of roles, as well as another significant positive presence inside our clubhouse." http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/165...r-jimmy-rollins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. It's not like they gave him all their available funds and are counting on him being a big contributor. There is nothing wrong with this move. Some were perplexed when Alexei's $10 million option wasn't picked up last fall. Guess what, this guy has been better the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (daggins @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:51 AM) I was advocating for this earlier. He either pushes Saldino to utility (where he belongs) or he IS the utility guy. Either way, he's probably better than Sanchez (who goes to Charlotte or is traded). I'm a fan of the Rollins pickup, but I'd much rather have a backup IF who can hit from the left side like Sanchez given the makeup of the infield. Regardless, having some depth is a good problem to have. Saladino can also play some OF, which would make him a true utility guy. Edited February 22, 2016 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The great part about this is it's a minor league contract. If he shows he really has nothing left, they are under zero pressure to keep him. Plus he is motivated to show his tank isn't empty, and Saladino benefits from some competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 10:41 AM) Just add Rollins to the ever growing list of players that the Sox get past their primes. Griffey, Ramirez, Vizquel, Jones, Dunn, LaRoche, etc. It's pathetic. Actually Jones had a pretty good year for the Sox. Nothing to lose with this move although I'm not expecting much out of him. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Guys the White Sox are the ONLY team that sometimes acquires old guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/02/whit...my-rollins.html Article makes a good point that his BABIP was pretty low and due for a bounceback given his contact and batted ball stats stayed pretty much the same as his career numbers. I'd be more concerned about his defense though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:37 AM) http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...amp;position=SS Rollins last year and his projections for this year. Higher OBP than Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:59 AM) The great part about this is it's a minor league contract. If he shows he really has nothing left, they are under zero pressure to keep him. Plus he is motivated to show his tank isn't empty, and Saladino benefits from some competition. Yeah I am fine with it. When negative opinions come out with moves like this its because of the expectations that the fans had in seeing a bigger name or more glamorous move. A guy like this obviously doesnt satisfy the Sox fans thirst for a big move. But we made plenty of big moves last off season sooooo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:53 AM) http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/165...r-jimmy-rollins That fully sounds like your starting SS barring abysmal ST results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 22, 2016 -> 11:53 AM) This isnt really a trend. And Rollins also doesnt fit into this list So you think that Rollins is still in his prime? I guess he could be, but it seems unlikely as he's already 37 years old. This is off-topic, but this signing pretty much wipes out the chance of the Sox going after Desmond, right? Edited February 22, 2016 by ChiSoxFanMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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