Chuck

Yeah, this is why I think we shouldn't sign any FA starting pitchers. I would rather the team bulk up on offense. 3B/2B, LF and 1B. I'd like Cowart to compete with Fletcher for the 2B spot.

Great idea, Strad. The only weakness really in Escobar's defense is his throws across the diamond. I think he would be a great stop gap 1B should we continue to seek out a WC spot.

Orem time!

@Jeff Fletcher?

True, but Tyler and Garrett have a lot more in the tank.

Wondering why he hasn't played the field yet tho.

You fucking imbeciles. Back on task. Heaney gave up a couple runs in 1.2 innings tonight, fanning 3.

He filled some big shoes for about 3 weeks. I'll take it. Love you EY, Jr.

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We would need to trade Calhoun, Marsh, Barria, Chris Rodriguez, Middleton and probably something else to get those two. Cron would be a throw in, or we'd also have to include Thaiss.

LF Maybin RF Calhoun CF Trout 1B Bour 3B Escobar DH Pujols SS Simmons C Maldonado 2B Cowart

That's honestly all I think we need if we also promote Cowart to take over the 2B spot.

Incredibly pessimistic crowd.

I wanted to keep the list to those who are at High-A or above as we may see them all at some point or another before the 2018 season concludes. Which is why I said "Coming Soon" There's definitely some arms in lower levels to consider a few years from now for sure, like Chris Rodriquez, Joe Gatto, Jose Soriano, Cole Duensing, Elvin Rodriguez.

Awesome!

Jamie Barria: What's not to like? Pitched a scoreless frame in the Futures Game, fanning two top prospects, Barria has a shiny 2.26 ERA, .201 BAA and 0.90 WHIP in 2017 across two levels. Like Long, Barria has looked even better in Double-A, posting a 1.78 ERA across 5 starts, including one complete game shutout. If you look at Jose Quintana's last two years in the minors before being promoted to the big leagues, you see a lot of similarities in their WHIP, ERA and Strikeouts/BB to IP rate. Both command both sides of the plate with three solid but not spectacular offerings. Could Barria be our righthanded version of Quintana? Time will tell. Grayson Long: Sporting a solid 3.18 ERA across two levels, but even more impressive Long has posted a solid 2.97 ERA after his promotion to Double-A. The 6'5 righty has been compared to John Lackey by some. Long struck out 70 batters over 65 IP last season, posting an ERA where he's currently sitting at 3.18. Jake Jewel: After posting a solid 2.25 ERA in High-A, Jewel was promoted to Double-A earlier this season where he's seen decent results, posting a 3.81 ERA across 13 starts. Jewel's fastball sits primarily 90-95 on any given night, and has been upwards of 97 at times. It comes in very heavy with a sneaky movement, coming in with both velocity and a two-seam sinking break. He has a solid change-up and slider, giving him a good three-pitch mix. Jesus Castillo: Castillo has also enjoyed a solid season in the tough confines of the Cal-League, posting a 3.34 ERA over 13 starts after dominating Low-A to the tune of a 2.37 ERA, striking out 22 over 19 innings. The future is bright for this young hurler. Read all about his stuff here. Troy Scribner: 2013: 2.55 ERA (Rookie League), 2014: 2.09 ERA (Low-A, Double-A), 2016: 3.41 ERA (Double-A & Triple-A). The only to blips on Scriber's solid minor league career numbers, 3.75 ERA overall, was his 2015 season (5.49 ERA), where he had to pitch ha lf of his games at The Hangar launching pad in High-A for the Lancaster Jethawks club (which is one of the worst parks to pitch in) Scriber had some success in the PCL last season holding opposing batters to a solid .206 BAA, though this year he's been so/so (4.57 ERA) over 16 starts. That said, how many have fared well in the PCL only to have success at the big leagues after being promoted? Parker Bridwell (4.28 ERA), Andrew Heaney (4.71 ERA in '15), Matt Shoemaker (5.65 ERA in 2012, 4.64 in 2013 and 6.31 ERA in 2014 before posting a solid 3.04 ERA across 27 appearances in 2014 with the big league club). This is in addition to having Parker Bridwell, Tyler Skaggs, Nick Tropeano, Andrew Heaney, Alex Meyer, Nate Smith and JC Ramirez heading into 2018. There's plenty to be excited about heading into next season. I have excluded Garrett Richards because I'm not sure if he'll ever pitch again for us. If he does and he's effective, that's a big boost.

Quintana.

I honestly cannot tell if your serious or not. If you are,

White Sox acquired OF Eloy Jiménez, RHP Dylan Cease, 1B Matt Rose, and INF Bryant Flete from the Cubs for LHP Jose Quintana.

Yes.

Stop. If Espinosa, Valbuena played anything close to what they produced last year, plus our #1 & #2 SP's didn't land on the DL, we'd be in much better position than we already are, and we're still closer to a Wild Card spot than the Cubs are. Also, Quintana wasn't acquired just for this season, for a WC push, but also for the next two seasons. It was a good trade for them, but honestly I'd like to keep our top prospects.

This guy probably gets a ton of MILF action with that hair.

I know this is in another thread, but it deserves its own. Thoughts on the deal? I think it's good for both teams. The White Sox are going to have a good young team.

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Fangraphs > Sickels, BA, other asshole publications.