OrangeCrush 307 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Interesting turn of events. Anything to see here? White Sox released INF Brett Lawrie. Lawrie has been sitting out all spring with recurring leg soreness, and the White Sox apparently had had enough. Giving him his walking papers now means they'll only have to pay a fraction of the $3.5 million he was set to make via the arbitration process. Lawrie was a highly touted prospect but has disappointed at all three stops in Toronto, Oakland and Chicago, hitting just .261/.315/.419 while having a terrible time staying healthy. He's still just 27, so some team will take a shot on him. Either Tyler Saladino or Yolmer Sanchez will likely open the season as the White Sox' second baseman, but this could speed up Yoan Moncada's timetable a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brockpapersizer 11,401 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 People are talking about how this ensures he'll stick at second, but I thought that was a foregone conclusion. Lawrie is slightly below average a best. I guess taking out a guy who could get hot clears up any controversy moving forward and ensures hell be up sooner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, OrangeCrush said: Interesting turn of events. Anything to see here? White Sox released INF Brett Lawrie. Lawrie has been sitting out all spring with recurring leg soreness, and the White Sox apparently had had enough. Giving him his walking papers now means they'll only have to pay a fraction of the $3.5 million he was set to make via the arbitration process. Lawrie was a highly touted prospect but has disappointed at all three stops in Toronto, Oakland and Chicago, hitting just .261/.315/.419 while having a terrible time staying healthy. He's still just 27, so some team will take a shot on him. Either Tyler Saladino or Yolmer Sanchez will likely open the season as the White Sox' second baseman, but this could speed up Yoan Moncada's timetable a bit. Saladino is an interesting deep sleeper. Moncada likely starts in the minors still but the path to playing time is clearer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBoatmen 416 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Even if Moncada was up to start the season which he isn't would you want to start him on your fantasy team anyways? From a dynasty perspective I would rather see him gain his confidence and work out his kinks in AAA. In redraft I would not expect much from him this year. He is not hitting in ST either so it will take some time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parrothead 2,142 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 57 minutes ago, OrangeCrush said: Interesting turn of events. Anything to see here? White Sox released INF Brett Lawrie. Lawrie has been sitting out all spring with recurring leg soreness, and the White Sox apparently had had enough. Giving him his walking papers now means they'll only have to pay a fraction of the $3.5 million he was set to make via the arbitration process. Lawrie was a highly touted prospect but has disappointed at all three stops in Toronto, Oakland and Chicago, hitting just .261/.315/.419 while having a terrible time staying healthy. He's still just 27, so some team will take a shot on him. Either Tyler Saladino or Yolmer Sanchez will likely open the season as the White Sox' second baseman, but this could speed up Yoan Moncada's timetable a bit. Pathway a little clearer, but think Sox maybe still take it slow with him, probably as much about just being frustrated with Lawrie, who has a lot of talent, but he appears to be on his way to 5th organization and 4th in 4 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Short Porch 116 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 So with Lawrie out who has the best shot of becoming the White Sox starting 2b? Is it Saladino or Yolmer Sanchez? I agree Moncada needs more time in AAA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno1980 588 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 It's Saladino for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baseball Batman 177 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Two big flies today. One of Jason Hammel, the other off Kevin Herrera. Five errors in 14 games, though. Ouch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jvanspro 76 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 50 minutes ago, Baseball Batman said: Two big flies today. One of Jason Hammel, the other off Kevin Herrera. Five errors in 14 games, though. Ouch. He's looked awful this spring. He's striking out a ton. He was getting an 88MPH fastball blown by him consistently the other day. He played well today though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baseball Batman 177 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I think the strikeouts are just going to be a part of his game. But he does seem to draw a lot of walks, too. And he's got the wheels to get a lot of cheap hits even when he's not going well. The power and speed should offset the K's, but I agree that he needs to start making plays at second base or it's going to take him some time to advance to the bigs and stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lipitorkid 772 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hitting .317 now .391 OBP 1.074 OPS 3 more SOs than Schwarber 1 more SO than Edwin Encarnacion 1 more SO than Keon Broxton 1 more BB than Schwarber 3 more BB than Encarnacion 2 fewer BB than Keon Broxton not saying anything with those comparisons and the normal ST means nothing caveat applies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Debo 34 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 A big boy, two double doubles and 4 ribs please... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frankhoward 634 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 What round would he go for in a league with NA spots? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Osu1456 282 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Performing well in spring as of late with 2 doubles and a home run yesterday. Now with 8 of 13 hits going for extra bases. Needs some more seasoning to work on the strikeouts. I'm still buying in redrafts as he could be up early and impact the game greatly. I have seen comps to Corey Seager and Robby Cano. I think the profile Is probably closer to prime Alfonso Soriano if everything comes together especially if he can tap into that raw power more often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azeri98 814 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Does he make the team opening day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2ndCitySox 4,440 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, azeri98 said: Does he make the team opening day? How's his defense been? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azeri98 814 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, 2ndCitySox said: How's his defense been? Brutal but he is hitting well now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2ndCitySox 4,440 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, azeri98 said: Brutal but he is hitting well now Yeah I wonder if bad d would prevent him from starting in the bigs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbjames6 2,689 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 5 hours ago, 2ndCitySox said: Yeah I wonder if bad d would prevent him from starting in the bigs? It starts with the D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bronx Bozo 8 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Anyone have any info on service time? White Sox optioned 2B Yoan Moncada to Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada had an impressive first spring training with the White Sox, batting .317/.391/.683 with three home runs over 41 at-bats. Chicago has an opening at second base that Moncada will fill eventually, but he could use a little more seasoning and the White Sox also want to keep him in the minors for a while for service time reasons. Mar 21 - 4:42 PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,273 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, The Bronx Bozo said: Anyone have any info on service time? White Sox optioned 2B Yoan Moncada to Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada had an impressive first spring training with the White Sox, batting .317/.391/.683 with three home runs over 41 at-bats. Chicago has an opening at second base that Moncada will fill eventually, but he could use a little more seasoning and the White Sox also want to keep him in the minors for a while for service time reasons. Mar 21 - 4:42 PM Moncada likely back in majors May 13 based on getting extra year of control via Rotowire Edited March 21, 2017 by Backdoor Slider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I was wrong on Kris Benson 34 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 5/13? Thanks for providing the date. Was going to research that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,273 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, I was wrong on Kris Benson said: 5/13? Thanks for providing the date. Was going to research that. Saw it on Twitter. Another one said ~5/10 Not sure how accurate they can be, but assuming that week will be correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaco Chicken 249 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 With the White Sox not competing I don't think Moncada gets rushed into the majors. He's probably staying at AAA until he gets his K rate under 30% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Anybody else think he looks like a bulked up Roberto Alomar at the plate in terms of stance and swing path? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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