Who does Encarnacion take ABs from? Grandal/McCann. Doesn't that force Grandal to catch 20 more games than he should? And if that's true, doesn't that lead to trading McCann?

I consider the Grandal(100 games)McCann(60 games) duo a defensive key to a championship team. I'm worried this fucks up a situation that I like. Over a 36 yr old, who may not even be here when it's time to compete for a trophy?

Sox have a brutish lineup. Twins had a brutish lineup that was swept out of the playoffs. Yanks had a brutish lineup that got sent home. The goal is MORE than winning a shit division. Building the young pitching is still the key to the championship. Let's make sure we do that by keeping McCann and keeping a big investment, Grandal, fresh.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Sox have a brutish lineup. Twins had a brutish lineup that was swept out of the playoffs. Yanks had a brutish lineup that got sent home. The goal is MORE than winning a shit division. Building the young pitching is still the key to the championship.

Yeah I am sure McCann is watching all these moves and wondering what that means for him? Looking more and more like he is a one game a week catcher or gets traded

Baseball isn't a video game. This guy adds 5 wins, that guy adds 3 wins. Most times it doesn't work that way. Signing Encarnacion doesn't seem to be a cohesive move. It seems like a fantasy team move. It just doesn't sit right with me.

It's a low risk move for a possible big bat. It doesn't hog-tie them in the future. It's actually a great move. If the guy is too old to hit, he'll be gone. No worries. It beats presiding over the career decline of Nick Castellanos. The truth is, the Grandal signing is far more questionable.

It's a low risk move for a possible big bat. It doesn't hog-tie them in the future. It's actually a great move. If the guy is too old to hit, he'll be gone. No worries. It beats presiding over the career decline of Nick Castellanos. The truth is, the Grandal signing is far more questionable.

Who does Encarnacion take ABs from? Grandal/McCann. Doesn't that force Grandal to catch 20 more games than he should? And if that's true, doesn't that lead to trading McCann?

I consider the Grandal(100 games)McCann(60 games) duo a defensive key to a championship team. I'm worried this fucks up a situation that I like. Over a 36 yr old, who may not even be here when it's time to compete for a trophy?

Sox have a brutish lineup. Twins had a brutish lineup that was swept out of the playoffs. Yanks had a brutish lineup that got sent home. The goal is MORE than winning a shit division. Building the young pitching is still the key to the championship. Let's make sure we do that by keeping McCann and keeping a big investment, Grandal, fresh.

Yeah I am sure McCann is watching all these moves and wondering what that means for him? Looking more and more like he is a one game a week catcher or gets traded

What issue do you have with Yasmani? He filled an hole, has a good bat, he's consistently rated as one of the best behind the plate and his contract appears to be a bargain a month later.

What issue do you have with Yasmani? He filled an hole, has a good bat, he's consistently rated as one of the best behind the plate and his contract appears to be a bargain a month later.

Yeah I am sure McCann is watching all these moves and wondering what that means for him? Looking more and more like he is a one game a week catcher or gets traded

Baseball isn't a video game. This guy adds 5 wins, that guy adds 3 wins. Most times it doesn't work that way. Signing Encarnacion doesn't seem to be a cohesive move. It seems like a fantasy team move. It just doesn't sit right with me.

I agree it's questionable. That's why McCann is pretty fucking important. With Grandal's age, catching is a 2 man job. If Encarnacion takes ABs away, it should be from Grandal. Not McCann, I want him catching 60 games.

Grandal signing was not "questionable" at all. Not with McCann on the last year of a contract. Grandal is a switch hitter and a very good defensive catcher also. Of all of the moves, line-up wise, I think Grandal's addition was the most important because it set up everything else. Switch hitters are a great tool for a manager making up a line-up card.

He's not the catcher you think he is. He's average at best plus framing. And that will go away. It always does.

He's at an age where he is likely to break down during the largest contract the Sox have ever given anyone. I just think it's a poor allocation of resources. It's not like I hate the guy or anything. Hopefully, he's good enough for at least a year or two and the Sox can make hay during that time. I don't think McCann is some great player, but I also didn't see catcher as a pressing need.

Grandals OPS was .848 last year. Anyone want to bet on it. I say he is below .848 in 2020.

It'll probably be between. 800 and .820. That'll still be #1 or #2 for catchers.

Grandals OPS was .848 last year. Anyone want to bet on it. I say he is below .848 in 2020.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

Maybe the White Sox should finish above .500 first before we start yelling gibberish

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

Grandal and EE actually walk. Not worried on the money on either. Far more worried about Tim Anderson, and that his flukey season convinced them that shortstop is locked down.

If you don't believe that a guy who wins a batting title at his age hasn't locked down his position, I don't know what you want a player to prove himself. He hits. He hits with power. He steals bases. Yeah, he makes errors defensively. It probably will get better in that he is still learning his footwork but the tools are certainly there.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.

https://twitter.com/HotStoveintel/status/1210311982244618240?s=20

This guy gets it. Twins still have a couple major moves to make as well.

For instance they were never taught that Columbus was a slave owner.