2018 White Sox
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
The K rate is definitely concerning, but let's see if the bat heats up along with the weather.
ray:Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
Agreed on Hahn, could not have asked for a better haul to kickstart the rebuild. And you best believe that us Sox fans are familiar with the treadmill of mediocrity (hi, Kenny! :tsk
.There is a reason Boston included him in the package. Yes, they got Sale. But the Red Sox were not going to include Benintendi or Devers in any package. That doesn't mean they didn't think Moncada was great and a significant piece to give up. But they no longer viewed him as sure fire All-Star. And a lot of that was based on his propensity to K. I'm still hopeful - he's young. But, I think we need to see some progress if he is a long-term answer.
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
I'm not close to worrying yet on Moncada. He will need to work things out at the major league level. Too good to struggle in the lower levels. K rate is high, but I think it comes down because he does have good recognition on the zone. He is also a switch hitter. He is trying to perfect 2 different swings right now.
Moncada's only had 80 games at AAA and 45 games at AA. He's basically going through the latter stages of his minor league development at the Big League level for the entire world to see.
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
I blame Ricky because I really wanted to see a position player throw.
But really, good nights for either Tim/Yoan/Rey/Gio = W
White Sox make a couple move involving cash considerations. Sending Tyler Saladino to the Brewers for cash considerations. Acquired Trayce Thompsons from the A's for cash or a PTBNL.
Yup. 2009 2nd round draft pick. Appeared in 44 games for the big league club in 2015. Traded to the Dodgers as part of the Todd Frazier deal.
He played great in those 44 games too. Was sorry to see him go at the time.
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
scary indeed. He seems to be doing better, but not ot of the woods yet
Where did you see he's doing better? Last i've read is critical condition.
Gotcha. The statistics regarding aneurysms are grim, but staying positive is all we can do. Can't imagine trying to get back out there and play.
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
That was a brutal weekend of baseball. I have to think some of that had to do with watching a teammate get carried out of the dugout like that.
I think a lot of people had some slight hope this team overachieved this year. But I think Hahn was correct saying this would be the toughest year of the rebuild. No excitement of big trades, and all the !!! kicking we can take. Another top 5 draft pick next year.
I think a lot of people had some slight hope this team overachieved this year. But I think Hahn was correct saying this would be the toughest year of the rebuild. No excitement of big trades, and all the !!! kicking we can take. Another top 5 draft pick next year.
I know you Sox fans are probably sick of the Cubs comparisons, but I really see your team in about the same place as the ‘14 Cubs. That team got off to an awful 13-27 start exacerbated by a bullpen blowing a ton of games. Then Arrieta and Hendricks solidified the starting rotation and the team was only a couple games under .500 for the rest of the season. They then won 97 games in ‘15.
I could really see something like that happening for this year’s Sox. If it clicks for a couple of your young pieces part-way through the season, you could be a competitive team going forward, especially in that miserable division, and then be ready to compete all year long in ‘19.
I could really see something like that happening for this year’s Sox. If it clicks for a couple of your young pieces part-way through the season, you could be a competitive team going forward, especially in that miserable division, and then be ready to compete all year long in ‘19.
Blake Rutherford raking in High A.
https://www.southsidesox.com/2018/4...eekly-minor-league-update-week-3-eloy-is-back
https://www.southsidesox.com/2018/4...eekly-minor-league-update-week-3-eloy-is-back
this was a trick question
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80