I don't think it will be very long before Tim Anderson is mentioned among the most complete players in baseball. He can handle any pitch in the strike zone and the ball rockets off his bat. His defense is improving and he is already an elite baserunner. Better pitch recognition will come with more AB's and when that happens he'll be a force.

Do you think he'll be better than Zoilo Versalles? How about Yoan Moncada or Eloy Jiminez?

Love it. I like him better than Russell.

Complete player? Not sure I'd agree, swings at everything. Bright future for sure, talented dude.

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HOF

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Do we know how good he is at speeches during rain delays?

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You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Just a hunch: JAG

This is something we are going to have to learn. Bossard's field drains so quickly that he better be able to string together a lot of inspiration in few words.

He's a position player drafted by the Sox. He will be injured and/or bad.

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I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul

He'll be lucky to have the career Juan Uribe had.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

There's no doubt about that. I certainly wouldn't bet on him doing it.

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He needs to learn to take a walk, and control the strike zone. I'm also not convinced he can stay at SS

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Let Anderson have a stab at SS before rushing to judgement.

I don't think he needs to radically alter his approach at the plate. If he can strike out just a little less and draw a few more walks his offense should be better than the average shortstop.

I agree about his defensive position, although he has looked better over there than I think anyone expected.

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I have no doubts about that. He's going to be an outstanding defensive SS.

I'm looking forward to seeing him play.

Stubhub has lower corner seats in Sections 110 and 154 for as low as $10 for summer Monday night games, vs. $20+ticketmaster online. Beats going to a bar, and I can get my walking in instead of going to XSport.

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"When people want their version of the truth, they go find it, no matter how baseless their beliefs." -- Ken Rosenthal

Juan Uribe has had a 16 year MLB career and started on multiple world series champions.

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And men have lost their reason.

He also shot a guy. The guy didn't die.

He does such damage on pitches in or or near the strike zone that as long as he cuts down on his K's he'll be fine. I think he'll be a .300/.330/.490, 40 SB SS without improving his K rate significantly.

About a week ago KLaw wrote an article about guys who have made noticeable adjustments at spring training and Anderson was one of the guys he mentioned. I would have been interested in reading what he was doing differently.

I'd be disappointed if Anderson wasn't a better ball player than that juiced up turd Uribe.

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If Anderson makes on of the best catches in World Series history, I'll be happy.

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That's pretty foolish, he's 23, what if its a great catch for the Yankees or Cubs in 2027.

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people have been denigrating Uribe, to their detriment, for the better part of two decades

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

All of White Sox nation falls for low energy swoop-and-poop troll job by known loser with diagnosed social disorders. Sad!

Charlie Tilson will start the season on the DL. Maybe won't see him til May. Sad!

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It comes down to .


A. Do you think Tim Anderson can best a .259 avg and a .300 obp

B. Do you think Anderson is a better glove.

I say TA will most definitely accomplish both.

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A. Probably

B. In a complete fantasy world.

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The offensive bar for him is looking dangerously close to Starlin Castro with a better glove.

Well, his speed is going to set him apart from Castro offensively and I wouldn't be so sure he has a better glove. But if he hits like Castro I'd be fine with that.

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