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No one considers it a bad one, but in mid-season there aren't many clubs that have budgeted for it.

I would feel that way if bucket hadn't made it seem like a deal was, in fact, likely Could be misreading that enigma though

I would feel that way if bucket hadn't made it seem like a deal was, in fact, likely Could be misreading that enigma though

Make a FutureSox.com banner and put it up there

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 10:05 AM) If you trade Alexei today, it wouldn't hurt to give Beckham a tryout at SS the rest of the way. I still would be interested in bringing Semien up. Can't argue with having Beckham slide over, though. Wouldn't mind seeing Sanchez up, but it would be like Jose Iglesias in that you know he's not going to hit

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 10:02 AM) Would he be a good defensive shortstop? We need that. I would say he probably couldn't be much better than average and there is some chance that he is bad at SS. I'm okay with that, though, if it makes room for a good 2B. I'd just assume bring up Semien, really

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:57 AM) Or maybe the Sox want to give Garcia a shot in CF, move ADA to LF and Viciedo will get some practice at 1B and split time with Dunn/PK? There's no way in hell Garcia should be getting more than token innings in CF

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:53 AM) Would look better with Blake Tekotte and Angel Sanchez

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:48 AM) This org has talent in it that can contribute pretty soon, now it's all about turning that talent into actual big league contributors. I still think that Dayan is the player most able to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't call it a likelihood that he does, but if he just starts to sniff his potential... The nice thing about getting Garcia is that it makes it hurt less if Dayan does not eventually pan out. I doubt they both fall flat. It should be said that IMO Garcia does not have as high of upside (as a hitter) as Viciedo.

We don't necessarily have to do this, but you have to think at least one of the veterans will go. Shaking things up seems inevitable and the right thing to do.

Rangers make way too much sense for Rios

Dayan, Avisail, De Aza, Beckham, Gillaspie, Phegley - That's not a bad young core to start building around. Get one or two of Semien, Wilkins, Sanchez, Trayce Thompson, Brandon Jacobs and you're doing pretty good. Hopefully Dayan and Avisail really figure it out, because they both have some insane upside as 3-4-5 bats

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:33 AM) I haven't seen anything yet either. They sent down an OF when they called up Rienzo, so my guess is that they bring an OF back up to replace Peavy. Danks would be my guess. EDIT: Oh yeah, just saw the post above. If Wise is ready to come off the DL, then he's the one who will get that spot. I would not bank on Wise returning

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:30 AM) Who replaces Peavy? Or have I missed something? We are indeed a man down right now. I would think a position player comes up to replace Tekotte

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:17 AM) People were comparing him to MCab the moment he came up. The odds of him ever reaching that level are obviously quite low, but I think I heard that comparison in his first game. Well, that had much more to do with his physical appearance than anything. He's a dead ringer from 20 feet away. Avisail has so little experience above A+, I have to think it wouldn't be the worst thing if we kept him in AAA for a while.

I have to think our plan for the next offseason is to buy low on some vets that don't go to the top buyers on the market.

While Tim Kurkjian probably doesn't actually know anything, he says he thinks Rios does not get moved due to his contract and the perception around the league that he is not a winner. He says he thinks the White Sox will do "something" though

We are currently at about $74 million payroll for next year. If Rios and/or Alexei/other vets go, that gets substantially lower. I've never known JR to sit on a low payroll just for s***s and giggles. I have to think we'll be spending some money, though I don't anticipate we'll be trying to max out the payroll.

I do not see the Yankees taking on Rios' salary

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 08:38 AM) Yep, I can't see them giving up players on their major league roster right now given their offensive struggles. I've gotta say, getting Adams could sure make this rebuild business a lot smoother....

Juan Uribe still can pimp a homer with the best of 'em

Jake looked like an expensive mistake at one point but continually put his money where his mouth was, working hard to come back from a potentially career-ending injury and later taking a hometown discount to be a White Sox

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:42 PM) So who are the Sox going to build around now that Peavy is gone? I really believed Hahn yesterday Alex Rios

Garcia is such a far superior prospect to anyone in the Rangers deal that it is hard to compare. A year ago, Olt would have made it more interesting

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 11:14 PM) I am just hoping Garcia can turn into a slightly lesser version of Carlos Lee. Ultimately, we got a lot lesser than what the Cubs got for Garza, when trading arguably the more talented pitcher. this is highly debatable