Sox Sign Abreu

[waldo7239117]

Man I hope not. I love the Sox for taking chances like this, but no DH is worth that kind of money. 5-tool talent like Ellsbury? Absolutely.

I was thinking that too. That would be a lot of money for a DH, but I there's a chance he'll stay at 1B. But I think if a player came along that fitted for 1B, he would move to DH.

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Yes at least we're trying. All I ask for

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Meh, if Fielder can play first he can.

 

[Jntg4]

any update? I want to jizz but cant yet!

Better late than early

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

I'm hoping this works out since we missed out on cespedes and puig.

 

[nickofypres]

Meh, if Fielder can play first he can.

If you want to call that playing first.

 

[SilenceS]

Seems some teams layed off because they don't think he can hit a major league fastball. This signing is all bat. If he doesn't hit, then yall are screwed because he isn't going to win you a game with speed or defense.

 

[nickofypres]

There are risks, yes.

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Well was just saying fielder plays first Abreu can lol. I'd move Viciedo to 3rd also. Then get another outfielder. Also gota look for a catcher

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox-talk/scout-new-white-sox-slugger-abreu-best-pure-hitter-cuba

Scout on new White Sox slugger Abreu: 'Best pure hitter from Cuba'
October 19, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Scouts have tended to be divided on their opinions of soon-to-be-White Sox slugger Jose Abreu. Many will tell you the Cuban first baseman, whose record six-year, $68-million deal is pending a physical, isn’t an athlete and is limited to first base or designated hitters.

Others will tell you he’s a great pure hitter while some have concerns about Abreu’s bat speed and holes on the inner-half of his swing.

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But one American League scout, who admits he’s “all in” on Abreu, likes what he has seen after he consumed as much video as he could find.

On Abreu’s swing: “This guy is the best pure HITTER to come over from Cuba. He also has immense raw power and given his patience and approach, will find a way to use it.”
On Abreu’s character: “He is an ‘excellent’ human being. His wife is a doctor and he is very intelligent. Very, very hard worker and motivated to be the best. You will love interviewing this guy. Immense maturity for a Cuban-born player has a special ‘x-factor’ personality.”
The scout continued: “I expect him to be an above-average hitter from day one and will really surprise some people as he adjusts to the league/culture.”

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As for what White Sox fans can expect from Abreu, the scout thinks a .270-.290 hitter with 20-plus home runs. “Will drive in a lot of runs and bring a lot of on-base percentage value on top,” he said. “Chance at peak to be a .900-plus OPS guy. Wouldn’t be shocked if he hits .300 with 25-30 homers one year. I know that’s saying a lot, but I’m a big believer in the guy. … Time will tell.”

 

[waldo7239117]

To be honest, there's always risk with a player from out of the US.

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Absolutely. Now if we can get a McCann or Salty I'm happy. Would still like to move Viciedo to 3rd and get choo or another outfielder to go with De Aza and Garcia.

 

[ChiSoxCity]

Because they're playing Detroit? Whom I fucking hate.

lol

 

[DewsSox79]

Absolutely. Now if we can get a McCann or Salty I'm happy. Would still like to move Viciedo to 3rd and get choo or another outfielder to go with De Aza and Garcia.

choo is ideal for the obp