Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/finding-a-t...for-ryan-braun/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I don't see the White Sox being the type of team to take on that level of risk.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 He's a habitual liar, 'roider and has a monster contract. I really doubt that this is more than speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Nice article. But no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (knightni @ May 3, 2016 -> 12:48 PM) He's a habitual liar, 'roider and has a monster contract. I really doubt that this is more than speculation. If the Brewers at like $20 million though, he'd be on like a 4/60 deal. I think a rental type LHB is much more likely but it's not completely crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 We already have a handful of d-bags, why not take in another? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I like how the author gives Brauns batting average of .372 then qualifies it with him having a .409 BABIP. LIke duh !! Kind of what one would expect with a batting average of .372. It's not like his BABIP is going to be .300 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hell no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 You have to draw the line somewhere. I used to be anti any PED guys. Then I figured there were most likely plenty I really like that just haven't been dumb enough to get caught. Plenty I probably suspect that are clean, etc. So his PED bust wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, although it would play into the return. The deal breaker would be how he tried to sell an innocent guy down the river. Total lack of character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 3, 2016 -> 01:10 PM) You have to draw the line somewhere. I used to be anti any PED guys. Then I figured there were most likely plenty I really like that just haven't been dumb enough to get caught. Plenty I probably suspect that are clean, etc. So his PED bust wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, although it would play into the return. The deal breaker would be how he tried to sell an innocent guy down the river. Total lack of character. Agreed 100%. The PED issue isn't a big deal anymore for me (let's be honest. One of our hottest hitters we've all been backing this year used them). The other stuff you said makes him a giant douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 3, 2016 -> 01:04 PM) I like how the author gives Brauns batting average of .372 then qualifies it with him having a .409 BABIP. LIke duh !! Kind of what one would expect with a batting average of .372. It's not like his BABIP is going to be .300 . Not really all that uncommon for a player's BABIP to be lower than their batting average though. He was pointing it out to say that it is probably not sustainable. Braun has always had a rather high BABIP. For his career it is .336. Even if his BABIP was at his career level he would be hitting .316 this year. So either way you look at it he is having a great year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Can he help us win more? I'll take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'd welcome this stud to Chicago with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (knightni @ May 3, 2016 -> 01:48 PM) He's a habitual liar, 'roider and has a monster contract. I really doubt that this is more than speculation. And he'd immediately become arguably the Sox' best hitter. I'd take him at the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 3, 2016 -> 02:29 PM) And he'd immediately become arguably the Sox' best hitter. I'd take him at the right price. I think the effect he'd have in the clubhouse hasn't really been talked about. This team looks like a pretty tight unit. If things keep going good and the Sox are in the position to trade for Braun you can't help but consider how your current players feel about him. I know "winning builds chemistry" but it does seem like Braun lost almost all respect from his peers when he got busted, wouldn't doubt even Todd or Eaton to say something about not wanting him on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 3, 2016 -> 12:50 PM) If the Brewers at like $20 million though, he'd be on like a 4/60 deal. I think a rental type LHB is much more likely but it's not completely crazy. Given that it would be his age 33-36 seasons, that's still too much money IMO. Given his "medical" history, you can't trust that he will stay healthy or productive. I would love it as a one or two year rental though, this team would be dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ May 3, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) I hate this argument. Yes, Braun's a douche but this "innocent guy" acted totally outside of what his job required him to do. So Braun's legal team exposed him of his negligence and had the proceeding overturned. The tester made himself liable to penance and Braun's lawyers capitalized on it. Yeah, Braun did some press conferences and probably lied a lot but that's the system we have. If this "innocent guy" didn't want to be subjected to this process, then he should have done his job the way it's required to be done. He called the guy an anti Semite, and if that wasn't douchy enough, a Cubs fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I wouldn't be on board with with this guy. I don't like him at all because of his lying, cheating dbag ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I don't want him but the one thing I always get with Braun, and now Lawrie is when I watch them hit, their bats look like they are about a foot longer than everyone else's for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (knightni @ May 3, 2016 -> 12:48 PM) He's a habitual liar, 'roider and has a monster contract. I really doubt that this is more than speculation. Melky Cabrera fits all three of those too. He didn't screw over a tester, but have we all forgotten about his fake website shenanigans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 3, 2016 -> 03:13 PM) I wouldn't be on board with with this guy. I don't like him at all because of his lying, cheating dbag ass. You can say the same about Melky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor13 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 3, 2016 -> 02:14 PM) Agreed 100%. The PED issue isn't a big deal anymore for me (let's be honest. One of our hottest hitters we've all been backing this year used them). The other stuff you said makes him a giant douche. And one of our best pitchers used them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Probably not going to worry about Braun since the Sox are looking for a left handed bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Braun may be a douche but the dude can swing the bat. If he didn't cost a massive haul in prospects and Milwaukee threw in some money... I'd take him 7 days out of the week in our line-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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