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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 11:19 PM)
Do wonder if this creates LaRoche / Avi platoon, or if Avi still gets plenty of starts in the OF and Melky to DH more often.

 

Avi will get plenty of at bats. What I like is this move hopefully allows him to not worry about defense

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QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:20 PM)
I would be perfectly fine with Garcia starting the year in AAA and Sands serving as LaRoche's platoon partner.

 

Me too. And if LaRoche tanks again or gets hurt, you can call up a guy in Garcia who's been getting regular every day reps.

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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:19 PM)
Do wonder if this creates LaRoche / Avi platoon, or if Avi still gets plenty of starts in the OF and Melky to DH more often.

 

I'm honestly kind of hoping Melky sees more DH time. He's actually been WORSE defensively in LF. Crazy how much of a pass he's gotten over Avi by fans.

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QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 04:28 PM)
I really don't think there's a chance Avi goes to the minors

 

He's 24. He should be getting regular at bats, and as much time in the outfield as possible.

 

The problem is that's not going to happen in the majors. If the White Sox want to see him develop to his full potential he needs to be in AAA.

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QUOTE (credezcrew24 @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:34 PM)
He's 24. He should be getting regular at bats, and as much time in the outfield as possible.

 

The problem is that's not going to happen in the majors. If the White Sox want to see him develop to his full potential he needs to be in AAA.

 

Especially since he is working on his mechanics.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:07 PM)
I have to imagine so. LaRoche is such a wild card

LaRoche certainly shouldn't get any AB's against lefties now. .383 OPS against them last season.

 

Improves our defense, Garcia / Jackson / Eaton can rotate AB's as a DH against lefties if need be, so I think this move makes a lot of sense.

 

And Jackson has a lot to prove after 2 down seasons. Good time to buy low really.

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QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:50 PM)
Seeing Rollins over Saladino still makes me roll my eyes... I mean, I know that's what will probably happen, but I think Saladino will have a much better year

It is a spring training battle. I really don't think Rollins is the Opening Day SS ISO Saladino outplays him.

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QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 05:50 PM)
Seeing Rollins over Saladino still makes me roll my eyes... I mean, I know that's what will probably happen, but I think Saladino will have a much better year

 

Saladino defense yes but I'm not sure offensively on him

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This one move fills so many holes. Excellent signing and I am glad a move has finally been made.

 

1.Improves OF Defense tremendously. His upgrade over Avi/Cabrera is huge. Moving Eaton to a corner is much better. I'd expect to see Eaton in RF.

 

2. Improves DH so LaRoche is only facing RHP and allows for someone like Avi to face LHP. Gives some better value and flexibility to DH spot and allows for a rotation vs. LHP of Avi/Cabrera or Frazier or Lawrie with Saladino/Sanchez playing 3B or 2B.

 

3. $$$ Still room for more improvements. While some were waiting on the Sox to spend $20-25 million on Cespedes, they have now went out and spent $10 million on Jackson/Rollins/Latos. Still room to spend, yes, not now on FA's per se, but allows financial wiggle room for trades down the line. I imagine they may need to bolster rotation or DH in July if still in the hunt, which ideally they should be.

 

Massive improvements over a year ago. Kudos to Rick Hahn for being patient and working deals.

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