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QUOTE (FT35 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 07:14 AM) Do we really think if we unload a bunch of players for prospects, that the prospects will flourish in our system--a system where position players go to die?! Again...I'd love a good rebuild, but I just have serious doubts that our organization would know what to do with all the talent coming back. I think it would be a shock to the way things work. Quite honestly, with our management philosophy, prospects are only good if you can trade them for MLB pieces you need. I'm not sure we have the people to develop 6 of the top 50 prospects in MiLB. Even if they are MLB ready and start all the way up with us, we have a coaching staff who has worked with a vet-heavy group of guys as long as they have been here. Still think if you infuse your minor (and major) league system with some of the top prospects in the game, you better bring in the people who are known for developing these players or they will wind up to be busts. I think everyone is skeptical of it but at the same time we just don't know either. We do know whatever the hell they've been doing for the past decade now hasn't been working though.

QUOTE (Insp @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 12:20 AM) If you're serious about rebuilding, then don't trade any of the pitching. Trade all of the hitters except Morneau & Saladino as they are the only players who know how to work the pitch count. Get back hitting prospects who have demonstrated the ability to work the pitch count. I definitely think building around Morneau is the way to go about this.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 09:01 PM) Narvaez isn't the guy. Kevan Smith might be. Collins.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 08:56 PM) Roughed up Maddux? Honestly don't remember anything about the game itself haha. Just the drive home from the park and listening to sports radio with the trade going down.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 08:46 PM) Trade was announced after that game. Truly stunning I was actually at that game too. Craziness.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/chicago...er-trade-072116

Hammy for Lawrie. Hugwatch never ends with a trade.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) So who is giving the Sox this haul everyone believes is coming for Sale and Quintana? Are the Dodgers giving up Seager? BoSox giving up Bogarts? Cubs giving up Schwarber? I'm sick of being stuck in the middle, but there is a right way to sell and a wrong way to sell. I don't trust this front office to know the difference I don't think anyone knows but at least there's some options out there. The main problem is we can't really trust this front office to do anything at this point. No matter what, I'd like to at least try a new model instead of the one we already know keeps us mediocre.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 11:48 AM) I 100 percent agree. Which is why I dont get trading Frazier. If they offload him who's playing 3rd base? I mean they arent giving up on next year I'm guessing. So trading him is silly too. So is your plan at this point just staying put and trying to add pieces again next offseason? Serious question.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 11:45 AM) Ok well they clearly arent. So trading Eaton is silly. His value is incredible right now. Sure you listen. But that's it. No need to actively shop one of the most valuable price wise and defenders in the league. I see where you're coming from but if we're not going to trade any of our top trade chips then what's the point? Just try to reload again and again and again like we've been doing? Seems like a bad plan to me at this point.

I'm at the point where I'm ready to move everyone on the Major League roster except Anderson, Rodon and Fulmer. I know that's not going to happen but I'm all in on blowing the whole damn thing up and trying to completely rebuild with what you acquire with Sale, Q, Eaton, etc.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 20, 2016 -> 07:47 AM) This post is just cruel. The thing is I actually kind of understand the point of calling up both of them, especially Mojo. Neither are ever going to be top level stars and at least they can serve some purpose on the main roster. Carmella is actually the weirdest call up to me as she has a lot of potential and has improved a ton but still has a long way to go. If you weren't calling her up to put her back with Enzo and Cass then i don't see the point, let her continue to grow in NXT. I would also love to hear the kayfabe explanations from the GM's and Commissioners on why they didn't draft Bayley, Nakamura, Joe and Asuka but whatever.

For those who don't watch NXT be super pumped to see Mojo Rawley and Nia Jax on the main roster!

Can't argue the first overall pick but I think Steph and Mick reached for their next two picks.

Who let fathom ref the main event?!? And they reverse the decision on the network afterwards?!? LOL.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Bryan and Foley. Cool.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 17, 2016 -> 09:23 PM) You ain't on the team. It isn't kickball. They could use my outside shooting. Or my 3rd base work if it was kickball.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 17, 2016 -> 09:16 PM) Not yet. Almost not fair KAT plays summer league. Didn't say we won, but we're in it!

CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!

Six people/teams can be called up from NXT, who do you guys think will get the call? Finn and Alpha for sure. You'd think Bayley but who knows. I'm hoping her and Alexa for the women. Nakamura maybe? Brian mentioned Dillinger which I think might be a good call. Not really sure though.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 15, 2016 -> 10:36 PM) From tonight's game thread. If you had just one rocketship, where would you send him? Send him to Wite's house.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Jul 15, 2016 -> 08:28 PM) This is going to kill whatever trade value he has right now. Way too premature to call him up now. If they really see him as a reliever why not give him a few weeks in the AAA pen to make sure he can handle the jump? I was much more confident about Anderson (but slightly concerned about the walk rate going forward) but I don't see this going well for Fulmer his first time around. I guess we are not trading for any impact bats if this means Fulmer is going to stay with the team. This isn't going to hurt his trade value at all. And I highly doubt there has been any plan to trade him this season.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 15, 2016 -> 07:27 PM) Collins 2-3 in winston salem with a single and 3 run homer He'll probably be in Birmingham tomorrow.