Hector Gimenez DFA'd, Phegley called up, Jordan Danks sent down

[TomBradley72]

Originally Posted by ChiSoxGal85

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 31m Prior to tonight’s game, the Sox designated C Hector Gimenez for assignment & recalled C Josh Phegley & Blake Tekotte from @KnightsBaseball.

26 yo- career .157 hitter in parts of 3 MLB season and hitting .249 at AAA- our #1 minor league OF to be called up for mid season help- I can't believe I asssessed out minor league system as "barren"- what was I thinking?

[DirtySox]

Originally Posted by cards press box

It wouldn't surprise me if the Sox acquire a catcher in one of their deadline deals. I just don't see Flowers catching for the Sox very much longer.

Maybe a catching prospect, but that's the reason Phegley has been called up. Unless they've already decided he isn't the answer either. I'd hope we use the rest of this year and next season to decide that though.

[blandman]

It's time to see if Phegley is real or not. I don't think he is, but there's really no reason at this point he shouldn't be starting from the moment he arrives.

[JB98]

Originally Posted by TomBradley72

26 yo- career .157 hitter in parts of 3 MLB season and hitting .249 at AAA- our #1 minor league OF to be called up for mid season help- I can't believe I asssessed out minor league system as "barren"- what was I thinking?

I don't think they look at Tekotte as "midseason help." They are sending Danks down to get more at-bats. They want him to chip the rust off before they put him in RF every day once they trade Rios.

[LoveYourSuit]

Originally Posted by JB98

I don't think they look at Tekotte as "midseason help." They are sending Danks down to get more at-bats. They want him to chip the rust off before they put him in RF every day once they trade Rios.

I think Danks should not be taking ABs away from anyone in the farm either.

[TaylorStSox]

Originally Posted by TomBradley72

26 yo- career .157 hitter in parts of 3 MLB season and hitting .249 at AAA- our #1 minor league OF to be called up for mid season help- I can't believe I asssessed out minor league system as "barren"- what was I thinking?

This is a fantastic example of an uninformed, agenda driven post. Kudos.

[JB98]

Originally Posted by LoveYourSuit

I think Danks should not be taking ABs away from anyone in the farm either.

There aren't any outfielders in AAA who matter. Danks is flipping spots with Tekotte, a non-prospect who was playing every day in Charlotte.

[EMachine10]

Originally Posted by JB98

There aren't any outfielders in AAA who matter. Danks is flipping spots with Tekotte, a non-prospect who was playing every day in Charlotte.

Exactly. He's not taking at bats away from Thompson, Hawkins, Mitchell, or Walker.

[SI1020]

Originally Posted by TaylorStSox

This is a fantastic example of an uninformed, agenda driven post. Kudos.

I thought it was just hard reality.

[TaylorStSox]

Originally Posted by SI1020

I thought it was just hard reality.

He's a stopgap to fill in the 4th OF spot. Maybe they should call up Thompson and have him rot on the bench. Seems productive.

[Chez]

Originally Posted by JB98

I don't think they look at Tekotte as "midseason help." They are sending Danks down to get more at-bats. They want him to chip the rust off before they put him in RF every day once they trade Rios.

Tekotte is up only until D. Wise is ready. Once Wise is back, then all the pieces are in place.

[RCWHITESOX]

Originally Posted by Chez

Tekotte is up only until D. Wise is ready. Once Wise is back, then all the pieces are in place.

Now that was funny! Sad but funny.

[BainesHOF]

Originally Posted by Brian26

They DFA'd the wrong catcher.

Yep.

[BainesHOF]

Originally Posted by JB98

I don't think they look at Tekotte as "midseason help." They are sending Danks down to get more at-bats. They want him to chip the rust off before they put him in RF every day once they trade Rios.

I don't ever want to see Jordan Danks in a White Sox uniform again.

[Mr. Jinx]

Originally Posted by BainesHOF

I don't ever want to see Jordan Danks in a White Sox uniform again.

I share that feeling, but I do not believe you will get that wish.