OSFM 2015: Chicago White Sox

[BullsFan91]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanjeezy

When do you think Montas will transition to relief? I know Hahn just recently said he'll remain a starter for now but from what limited footage I saw from the AFL it looked like he had a hell of a time controlling his stuff. Switching to relief bumps his potential up by at least 5 IMO.

The White Sox generally like to keep guys as starters for as long as possible. If/when Montas proves he can no longer hack it as a starter, possibly as he reaches the upper levels of the minors, then he'll likely transition to a high leverage reliever.

I fully believe we intend to give him every oppurtunity to be a starter in the ML, with most scouting reports pegging him as a #3 starter if he sticks there, but it is indeed possible that his future is as a power closer.

As far as his control goes, his walks per 9 dropped from 4.1 in 2013 to 2.4 in 2014, though he only pitched in 15 games last year due to injury. If he can continue to improve in that area I think he can stick as a starter as he'll likely have two plus pitches (FB, SL) and possibly an average change.

If he sticks as a starter, then great, but even if he doesn't he looks like a ready-made replacement for David Robertson as the closer.

[seanjeezy]

Adams profiles similar to Edwin Diaz IMO, so probably closer to 83-84.

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

Quote: Originally Posted by seanjeezy

Adams profiles similar to Edwin Diaz IMO, so probably closer to 83-84.

Interesting. Guess I am undervaluing Adams.

[seanjeezy]

mid 90's with the potential for 3 average to above average pitches and average command, if he maxes out his projection that's #2/#3 starter upside. Of course most guys fail to hit their ultimate upside so something closer to a #3/#4 makes more sense (for now at least).

[ilstu24]

Spencer Adams should be around 83-84. I agree.

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

Sox announced NRI's for spring training. Couple interesting names on the list.

Updating the list...

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

Sox went out and signed OF Engel Beltre over the weekend.

The list is now full. This move made the decision for the 90th player quite easy.

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

I can confirm that Zach Duke is going to wear #33 and Dan Jennings will be #43. Met them over this past weekend over at SoxFest 2015 and they both signed a ball for me with their new numbers.