Baines is absurd and was owner of White Sox putting fix inEvans became my favorite player during the '78 season. His '81 season was going to be special before the strike wiped it out after 108 games. From '81-'89, he put up 9 consecutive seasons with at least 20 homers (back when 20 was a big deal). He collected 8 Gold Gloves. With all that said, I didn't think he was a Hall of Famer. I'm an advocate of a small Hall — only the elite. Evans was an exceptional player, but put him up against Aaron, DiMaggio, Ruth, Mantle, Williams, Yaz ... he just doesn't crack the list. Then they let in Baines and Helton. Several others make you scratch your head. It's not a Hall of elite players anymore.
Wow, what in the hell is this response? LOL
Wow, what in the hell is this response? LOL
I did say "last game against Oakland" for a reason The road games are obviously where it will be most noticeable. The old Coliseum pre-Mount Davis in center field had such a gorgeous view-Sacramento actually is temporary and ironically is the Giants AAA Affiliate; the Aviators, formerly the 51s, are the Athletics AAA Affiliate.... and simply, the team said they'll go by Athletics until Vegas..... remember, Sox have likely played them in KC AND Philadelphia as well;
Sea Dogs lose 8-2 in Hartford; Fitts tonight for Worcester and Wells for Portland in his 3rd start
I wasn't necessarily putting Yaz in that group so much as I was suggesting that Evans doesn't belong.I wouldn't put Yaz in with that group.
I wasn't necessarily putting Yaz in that group so much as I was suggesting that Evans doesn't belong.
In retrospect, I can't believe that I didn't include Mays instead.I did look odd, though.
Braves fans were vocal about this kid and his attitude and hoping a change of scenery would help him stay healthy and have a better mindset.Sounds like someone has some growing up to do.
Nobody said his hamstrings were destroyedI really think that quote is a nothing burger. As a matter of fact he’s objectively right. He’s frustrated by the year he’s had because he’s basically always been sick or injured, he wants to get back to playing his game, he has hit everywhere he has gone and he knows that, if he gets back to playing his game and the Sox don’t like it they have the next man up and he’ll be out of a job. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. It’s called being real.
Also his hamstrings were not destroyed when we traded for him
I think you’re projecting that onto him. Being honest isn’t being immature. Sox fans love shooting their #takez off, Casas was getting them for the first half of last season. People should just be transparent and say they wanna bash him for hitting .150 instead of trying to shit on his character. He also had over 500 AB each of the last 2 year between the majors and minors, I’d hardly call that an injury problemNobody said his hamstrings were destroyed
His health has been a concern in Atlanta. I don't blame him being frustrated by getting the sick, losing weight, getting strength up and then hurting his hammys.
However, his answer to the question tells me he is immature. And not ready for the spotlight here, which was also a worry. He could and should of answered a bit differently. I don't fault him being frustrated. But he just doesn't seem, to me at this time, ready for the bright lights of Boston.
I'd like nothing more to see the kid succeed.
My favorite prospect that has something of a chance to be available to the Sox at #12 is Bryce Rainer, a 19-year old SS/3B from California. He probably won't be there.Who do you WANT the Sox to Draft? And who do you THINK will be there/they will draft?
Additionally...what are the odds we see any of The Big 3 with the team this season? Or someone like Yorke or another promising youngster?
My favorite prospect that has something of a chance to be available to the Sox at #12 is Bryce Rainer, a 19-year old SS/3B from California. He probably won't be there.
I think there's a pretty clear Top 10, and if any of them fall to #12, they Sox should probably jump on them. After that, the next tier is filled with most college bats, and most of them don't excite me. I like Tennessee's Christian Moore and Florida State's Cam Smith slightly more than the other options.
As for Mayer, Teel, and Anthony playing in the majors this year? I don't believe in saying "never", so I'll go with 0.1%
Well that rule wouldn't work - all a Manager would have to do is go out to the mound and tell the pitcher that he's getting pulled and then have the pitcher tell the umpire that his pitching arm is starting to hurt.MLB needs to put in a rule stating that if a starting pitcher has a no hitter past six innings, barring injury or illness, he must stay in.
For the sake of context, here is Cotillo's X thread and article link (I don't have a sub, so I have to stick with his posts).I think you’re projecting that onto him. Being honest isn’t being immature. Sox fans love shooting their #takez off, Casas was getting them for the first half of last season. People should just be transparent and say they wanna bash him for hitting .150 instead of trying to shit on his character. He also had over 500 AB each of the last 2 year between the majors and minors, I’d hardly call that an injury problem
I think you’re projecting that onto him. Being honest isn’t being immature. Sox fans love shooting their #takez off, Casas was getting them for the first half of last season. People should just be transparent and say they wanna bash him for hitting .150 instead of trying to shit on his character. He also had over 500 AB each of the last 2 year between the majors and minors, I’d hardly call that an injury problem
I think you’re projecting that onto him. Being honest isn’t being immature. Sox fans love shooting their #takez off, Casas was getting them for the first half of last season. People should just be transparent and say they wanna bash him for hitting .150 instead of trying to shit on his character. He also had over 500 AB each of the last 2 year between the majors and minors, I’d hardly call that an injury problem
There’s been nothing been said about his character, as a matter of fact I think ppl in the Atlanta front office came out and specifically said he’s a great kid. They just had nowhere for him to play because he’s not a SS.I'm just going off of what Braves fans have said about him, and what he's done and said while being apart of the Sox organization.
I hope it works out for him here because he's got talent. Just hasn't put it all together.
Yeah well in fairness you thought the same thing about Casas anytime he opened his mouth when he was struggling so forgive me if idrcSometimes it is.
So as we get closer to the Draft, for those who are really IN to prospects (baseball prospects are just so f***ing hard to follow/project because it's all so wild!), got a question for you all:
Who do you WANT the Sox to Draft? And who do you THINK will be there/they will draft?
Additionally...what are the odds we see any of The Big 3 with the team this season? Or someone like Yorke or another promising youngster?