shipps Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:49 AM) If Anderson isn't coming up to play almost every day, this move makes no sense. Robin probably requested he come up for bunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:45 AM) Hahn ain't f***ing around. Guess this is a move people like. If he struggles will people blame KW for bringing him up too soon as a typical KW move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Pretty exciting stuff, to say the least. I am very fearful that Anderson is not ready for this level, or at minimum we might have wasted the chance for him to develop into a more patience and higher contact hitter. If he has the talent and gets enough of an opportunity, he should be able to work through those things at this level. We'll find out. On a lesser note, I wonder whether veteran FAs will begin to look at the Sox differently after seeing us repeatedly cut guys like Rollins, Latos, and some others in the recent past. On one hand, they get their money regardless, but on the other getting released like that mid-season is a possible death knell to an aging guy's career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:46 AM) Yep. I'm wondering if Hahn's decision to go with Anderson over Sanchez is partly because he's planning on dealing Sanchez closer to the deadline. Not that Sanchez is highly coveted or anything, but a packing containing him, Avi, and a decent prospect may be able to land a halfway decent bat. Probably because they think Anderson is just better. I hope Saladino continues to play fairly regularly, spelling the other 3; his D is sound, he's improving and we will have 2 infield openings in 2 years. Hopefully we won't fill those with 37 year olds or via jettisoning quality young hitters. Edited June 10, 2016 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) Guess this is a move people like. If he struggles will people blame KW for bringing him up too soon as a typical KW move. Ding ding ding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) Guess this is a move people like. If he struggles will people blame KW for bringing him up too soon as a typical KW move. LOL I will make sure to give Kenny his credit when Tim performs well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:50 AM) Robin probably requested he come up for bunting. funny cause it's probably true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) Guess this is a move people like. If he struggles will people blame KW for bringing him up too soon as a typical KW move. Unbelievable. (had to be done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Where do we go from here... another impact bat is obviously needed. Catcher / DH is the obvious upgrade. We have Morneau waiting to fill the DH role, but that doesn't mean we can't continue to go after a Bruce-type. But if we could get a Lucroy, that would be amazing. I could stomach a terrible platoon at DH then... but you'd have to figure there's a guy in the minors who can outproduced the clowns we currently have until Morneau comes up (in the scenario we get an upgrade at catcher). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm not too worried about Anderson's bat skills transferring. I just hope his defense is ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 .@TimAnderson7 will wear uniform No. 12. https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/741297208314712064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) Pretty exciting stuff, to say the least. I am very fearful that Anderson is not ready for this level, or at minimum we might have wasted the chance for him to develop into a more patience and higher contact hitter. If he has the talent and gets enough of an opportunity, he should be able to work through those things at this level. We'll find out. On a lesser note, I wonder whether veteran FAs will begin to look at the Sox differently after seeing us repeatedly cut guys like Rollins, Latos, and some others in the recent past. On one hand, they get their money regardless, but on the other getting released like that mid-season is a possible death knell to an aging guy's career. I wouldn't think it's a big deal. They were given opportunities, and they failed. If someone is afraid to sign a 1 year contract because they might suck and get cut, no biggie. The problem to me is, it seems just about every single guy the Sox sign to these types of contracts have the same fate. I do think the Sox did OK with Latos. They won most of the games he pitched. Rollins didn't put up numbers, but they still are in contention and perhaps his presence helped the young guys. Buehrle often spoke about how much David Wells helped him, so if these guys were paying attention, what they paid Rollins could have been well worth it in the long run. Edited June 10, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 11:55 AM) .@TimAnderson7 will wear uniform No. 12. https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/741297208314712064 Why not just give him 7? Rollins doesn't need it anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) .@TimAnderson7 will wear uniform No. 12. https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/741297208314712064 After Rollins clears officially, I hope they let him change to 7 if he wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:45 AM) Playing time- does Saladino start more or does Anderson? Is Anderson being used more as a PH/pinch run? Anderson is not here to be a bench player. He is the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I don't understand the front office's thinking here. They certainly have gone to extremes here. First they want the veteran leadership, so they bring in a guy who is clearly "washed up". Then they reverse course and bring up a kid who they admit is a little raw, and still learning. I wan't crazy about the Rollins acquisition and even less in agreement with this one. It's too soon to be calling up Anderson. He is not a "savior" for what ails this team, and they are risking damaging his confidence. If he becomes a really great player, it will very likely be in a couple of years. In the meantime, he should be getting much more experience in AAA. His skill set is not what this team needs. He has no plate patience, which means that his OBP is not likely to be anywhere near .300 in the Big Leagues. He is not an elite defensive SS, as I have stressed in prior posts. He isn't even a left handed bat, and certainly not a power hitter. So what exactly does he bring to the table, that suggests that he needs to be rushed to the Majors, in order to help right this "sinking ship"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I dont like this move at all. The kid needs some more time on the farm, this is a panic move that could really hinder Andersons development. You can't really be surprised that you need a SS when you let your guy walk away and went dumpster diving for a replacement. Just not sure how the Sox were expecting more from the SS position than what they have gotten when they ignored it over the offseason. I would rather have used Sanchez and Saladino at SS for the time being and give Anderson at least another month at AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 11:00 AM) I don't understand the front office's thinking here. They certainly have gone to extremes here. First they want the veteran leadership, so they bring in a guy who is clearly "washed up". Then they reverse course and bring up a kid who they admit is a little raw, and still learning. I wan't crazy about the Rollins acquisition and even less in agreement with this one. It's too soon to be calling up Anderson. He is not a "savior" for what ails this team, and they are risking damaging his confidence. If he becomes a really great player, it will very likely be in a couple of years. In the meantime, he should be getting much more experience in AAA. His skill set is not what this team needs. He has no plate patience, which means that his OBP is not likely to be anywhere near .300 in the Big Leagues. He is not an elite defensive SS, as I have stressed in prior posts. He isn't even a left handed bat, and certainly not a power hitter. So what exactly does he bring to the table, that suggests that he needs to be rushed to the Majors, in order to help right this "sinking ship"? Unfortunately left handed bat middle of the line up, gold glove SS with OBP of .450 aren't available at the present time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:52 AM) LOL I will make sure to give Kenny his credit when Tim performs well. Both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) Unbelievable. (had to be done) Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 11:03 AM) Unfortunately left handed bat middle of the line up, gold glove SS with OBP of .450 aren't available at the present time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 11:00 AM) If he becomes a really great player, it will very likely be in a couple of years. In the meantime, will be getting incessantly booed and cursed in a month when hes hitting .220. FIFY Because if there are two things that Sox fans are good at, its setting unrealistic expectations and blasting the players when they don't meet those expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 10:54 AM) I'm not too worried about Anderson's bat skills transferring. I just hope his defense is ready It's the hitting worries for me. Lots of Ks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 09:51 AM) Probably because they think Anderson is just better. I hope Saladino continues to play fairly regularly, spelling the other 3; his D is sound, he's improving and we will have 2 infield openings in 2 years. Hopefully we won't fill those with 37 year olds or via jettisoning quality young hitters. Anderson may be a better hitter than Saladino at this point. But he's not better defensively. That said, I also hope that Saladino gets semi-regular play. I also hope he's used frequently as a late-inning defensive replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 10, 2016 -> 11:05 AM) FIFY Because if there are two things that Sox fans are good at, its setting unrealistic expectations and blasting the players when they don't meet those expectations. Nah, it will be on Robin or Renteria or whoever is managing then for "not putting him in a position to succeed". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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