Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Seth Beer and why do White Sox fans want him?
Seth Beer is a Clemson slugger widely expected to be the number one overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. As a freshman in 2016, he hit .369 with 18 home runs and 70 RBIs in 62 games and won the Dick Howser Trophy, becoming the first freshman ever to receive the award.
What does #TankForBeer mean?
#TankForBeer is a hashtag White Sox fans use to express hope that the team loses enough games in 2017 to earn the first overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft and select Seth Beer. It became a popular social media rallying cry heading into the 2017 season.
What was the White Sox projected record for the 2017 season?
USA Today projected the White Sox would finish the 2017 season with a record of 68-94, which would give them the fourth worst record in MLB behind the Padres, Reds, and Twins.
Which White Sox veterans would need to be traded to improve draft positioning?
The article points to Jose Quintana, David Robertson, Todd Frazier, and Melky Cabrera as veterans whose trades would increase losses and improve the team's draft position. Quintana and Robertson were seen as likely to be moved by the Trade Deadline.
Why did the White Sox need to keep prospects like Yoan Moncada in the minors longer?
Keeping prospects in the minors longer lets them develop fully against quality competition and avoids the struggles that come with rushing players to the majors too soon. Moncada was cited as an example, having struggled during his debut after being rushed to the MLB the previous season.