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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 04:12 PM) Which Machado are they talking about? Manuel Arturo, formerly of the Orioles.

Brittany Ghiroli ‏@Britt_Ghiroli 17m Machado is walking off the field after being hit in bp. Going to get examined by trainers. Just so you know "being hit in bp" is an industry term for "traded for Jake Peavy" and "Going to get examined by trainers" is code for "packing up his s*** and getting on a plane." This one looks legit.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 03:32 PM) Kalapse, Are you hearing that the player the Sox may trade has a last name that may start with a consonant? Can't say for certain, only that the players being discussed do, in fact, have names that may or may not contain english laguage characters. Should know more shortly once my source's parole hearing ends.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 03:24 PM) Can you confirm the players coming back to the Sox are indeed, baseball players and not some other variety?? Anxiously awaiting your response They are in fact athletes of some nature, possibly of the professional variety. I can confirm that at least 1 of the names being discussed has multiple limbs and is ambulatory.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 03:19 PM) This has me so excited. I hope it happens soon or I won't be able to sleep or work. I understand if your source can't give you the info, but did they give you any names? Can't give specifics, too many moving parts. I can say that they Sox are looking for young pitching or hitting, possibly both. Also, a few of the names being discussed are players you've heard of before or maybe not, depends.

Just talked to my source, he confirmed that the Sox are engaged in talks with multiple teams about several players, Sox would receive minor leaguers and/or young major leaguers in return, money could also be involved. Deal could be announced in the next half hour or some time tomorrow. Heard it here first.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 02:35 PM) A couple days ago a Yankee fan had them giving up Phil Hughes and Joba for Sale. I think that is my favorite one thus far That does make some sense, Peavy after all, is coming off a season in which he won the NL triple crown. Oh s***, is it not 2008?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 02:35 PM) Then they would have to trade him again. Precisely. Any teams out there looking to dump a bro for some young pitching?

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 02:32 PM) I am not sure what the fascination with Holmberg is around here. Is it because he was a former Sox farmhand? People like names they know I guess. His 6.2 K/9 in AA doesn't really excite me. For the record: I'm not a fan of Holmberg's but I definitely feel he would be included in a Peavy trade because that's just the way the Sox work, dammit.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 02:11 PM) If the A's are to make a deal for Peavy, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle sees outfielder Michael Choice as the potential centerpiece. Otherwise, they could add a reliever. GM Billy Beane says this is the "lowest trade inventory I've seen in years." Reactions? "If tossing in a reliever doesn't get it done we do have a few buckets of raw sewage laying around from the clubhouse flood or perhaps I could interest Mr. Hahn in a nice prince Albert? I can use this rusty screwdriver I found behind that dumpster."

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 02:09 PM) My IQ has taken a big hit following Twitter live these past few days. I tried that, after 5 minutes awoke from a daze with my head in the oven. Scary s***.

It's so damn close, feels like any second now we could receive final word on a deal. Every tweet feeds the beast, it yearns for more! MORE! FEED IT! FEEEED IT!

We'll almost undoubtedly get Holmberg back if Peavy goes to Arizona. Near lock.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:38 PM) http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosen...,7043575.column Someone explain the Sox's plan, please (Steve Rosenbloom) Holy crap, talk about taking the bait.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 12:30 PM) Is he generally trustworthy? I dont follow him He's an idiot. I feel comfortable in designating him "the worst".

For the past week we've seen conflicting reports within minutes of each, often by the same reporter. Not sure why we'd believe anything we read now.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 10:51 AM) Would people do: Dylan Bundy, Kevin Gausman, Eduardo Ridriguez, Jonathan Schoops, LJ Hoes, and Adrian Marin? I think the Sox would at least think about it. That completely depletes Baltimore's farm system. It would give the Sox 3 top of the rotation starters. Baltimore would never make that deal. That's what it'd take though, at least. Aside from including major league talent there's no package the Orioles could possibly put together that would even get me thinking.

They don't have the bullets, this is a non-starter.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 10:29 AM) Pfffttt, you think De Aza is anything comparable to Pierre or Podsednik? C'mon man I miss Erstad, at least with that guy you always knew he was giving it his all, true competitor!

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 09:48 PM) Just to clarify, you mean the person who posts on this board not the guy who has not been traded. Both? The way Rick "ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH" Hahn is toying with his feelings I'm not sure Jake-asaurus isn't damaged goods mentally. Dude needs to start scouting out good brunch options in his new home town and doesn't even know where to start! Good luck finding a decent frittata in f***ing Oakland, that s*** takes time.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 09:41 PM) And Rienzo is here! Oh yeah, forgot the day's shocking revelation that Andre Rienzo is untrustworthy and/or doesn't comprehend U.S. geography. Poor Jake may never recover.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 09:37 PM) you guys are a bunch of assholes! I don't even know what is going on anymore with all your crazy posts! Today was a day of posturing. No one knows s***. There, you're all caught up.

At least most everyone seems to be on the same f***ing page this year, consensus appears to be in favor of sinking this rotted skiff to the bottom of the majors and to the top of the draft. One of the things that made 2009 so f***ing unbearable was people's reluctance to embrace all-out s***fest baseball for 3 months to maximize draft position. #embraceproductivefailure

Twitter reports of Garin Cecchini leaving a D.C. area massage parlor looking a little too relaxed. #tugwatch

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 08:26 PM) Don't forget Rienzo laughing at us all Do we know for sure this "Andre Rienzo" even exists? Could be an actor Hahn hired for the purpose of trade deadline hijinx and/or shenanigans. Pretty sure I saw that dude on an episode of Gossip Girl, served Leighton Meester her osetra caviar. Big, s*** eating grin on his face, knew he was up to no good, figured he just left her a little surprise in her sturgeon roe, had no idea he was playing the long con. Well played, Hahn.