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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:21 PM) Hmm. I don't like it, but no worries.

Some here may not like the package sent.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 12:39 AM) Shark isn't going to come cheap. I could see Beane considering a package built around Montas & Semien, but that's a hefty price to pay for a rental. Hell, I'm not sure I'd want to give up that much even if he'd agree to extension given how much money it will cost us. I'd rather pay more and get a cost-controlled asset, even if they come with less of a track record than Shark. Yeah, not sure I would do it either. I'm just not a huge Samardjiza fan. If Rick is gonna deal for an impact pitcher he should be younger and controlled, IMO.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 12:26 AM) Do you believe this tweet from Benson that Sox will acquire Samardzija this weekend? Is the Rick talking to the Rockies about Gonzalez? Thank you by the way. I love your information. Keep an eye on this. Tried, but I can't confirm it. Lots of moving parts with OAK, including Samardjiza contract, Reddick, relievers...etc. Could be impact deal.

FWIW, you guys are right. A lot going on. The next week or two will be very active. Rick and Beane have been in talks all week. Dodgers cooled off. Still heavy talks with Reds and Rockies as well.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 10:45 PM) I could see a situation where it could be Bruce and Latos for Q and prospects of the Sox can get Latos extended. If it ended up being more along the lines of Q being sent straight up for Bruce, I'd have a hard time swallowing that one. Would need some specs coming back. +1 That's a good call.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 10:27 PM) Then what did you mean by Q+? Is that with acquiring a pitcher too? To acquire Bruce, it's gonna take a larger deal. Likely 3rd team.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 10:11 PM) Thanks for sharing this tidbit bucket. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes. No sweat. Never said it was straight Q for JB, btw.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 08:28 PM) Aaaand that's when Hahn says call me when you're ready to talk. Or he lands a RHP along with JB...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 08:26 PM) Hilariously silly. Obviously early means they're leveraging. Just sharing some recent G2 for you guys since you've all been asking.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 08:22 PM) Any chance this was the three way referenced by Hahn? Definitely. Could grow to a very significant deal. Rick is going to be very agressive at the meetings.

Early. Revisiting talks. Might take Q +

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 04:44 PM) He'll be a Cub. Yeah because lately the Cubs have a strong track record of signing players they want....or not.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 01:46 PM) Bruce Levine's thoughts: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/10/02/lev...op-free-agents/ There is literally zero reason to follow Levine if you are looking for any kind of insight on any level.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 2, 2014 -> 12:12 PM) Along with about $10 million a year in cash, or another bad contract coming back are the only ways that it happens. Something to consider as a general FYI, ...going forward, I believe the team will eat $ in the right deal more than they typically do.

QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Sep 30, 2014 -> 02:46 PM) If the White Sox want to contend in 2015, they will need to make substantial upgrades to the bullpen, especially how they combat lefthanded hitters in late-game situations. Seemingly all of the major league free agent signings Hahn has made thus far have been borderline disasters, but his non-roster signings have been pretty surprising. Let's hope there's a plan to acquire some better options than Surkamp, Veal, etc... just having a loogy in the bullpen for the sake of having a loogy in the bullpen doesn't make much sense when someone like Putnam can get better results against lefties than a AAA bust like Surkamp or an aging vet like Downs. The AL ROY says "Hola!"

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 21, 2014 -> 01:40 PM) I'd say a lot of people have remained frustrated with Tyler this year and think that aside from a few lucky drops early in the season it has mostly remained a hole. After this season I could be ok there with Tyler for another year, but Tyler isn't going to be more than a bottom of the order hitter ever, and we can only have so many of those in the lineup. The team itself is not frustrated with Flowers and it's likely most fans / Sox have different definitions of what a catcher should be.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Sep 25, 2014 -> 12:42 PM) I am not high on Hawkins and as far as including Danish, you have to give to get. Danish, Montas, Anderson are pretty coveted in the F.O. these days. Would have to be a steep package with a very strong return.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 24, 2014 -> 09:36 PM) Maybe Ackley is the guy Hahn mentioned they were close to getting at the deadline? Personally, I don't think these two are much better than what ADA and Dunn were ...maybe.

FYI, two players Rick and co. have big board eyes on are Ackley (LF) & Butler (DH).

Mitchell has been out of favor with the FO for a while now.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:58 PM) No, but of course Jason Parks is all over their nuts saying he loves every pick and what not. So dumb. Cub fans run to JP for their state-of-mind. It's actually pretty funny.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:59 PM) I just kind of assumed with their first pick they were saving money to distribute through the draft but then they took a guy who definitely appears to be an underslot college arm in the 2nd which makes no sense because it isn't like there are so many elite players falling that they will be able to grab top talent throughout rounds 3-10. Yeah so did I. I assumed they'd lock up a true signability risk at #45 but Stinnett is ranked BA #24 RHP and has a mid-reliever ceiling?!

BA: Rated #9 RHP in the draft. (Ahead of Luke Weaver, Jack Flaherty, Michael Kopech) Spencer Adams, White County HS, Cleveland, Ga. Spencer Adams Adams is one of the best athletes among the pitchers in this draft, a standout basketball player who has an impressive highlight reel of in-game dunks. The quick-armed Adams has been on an upward trajectory since getting off the hardwood, with his velocity steadily increasing. In a late spring start he sat 93-95 mph, touching 96 with plus fastball life, sink and bat-breaking potential at its best. He has a four-pitch mix, and his mid-80s slider is a true out pitch with at least plus potential. His feel for the changeup has not been there consistently, but it shows at least above-average potential. Although he has some effort in his cross-body delivery and tends to spin off toward first base, Adams is a natural strike-thrower with a chance for above-average control. He can pitch to either part of the plate in the lower half of the zone. At 6-foot-3, 171 pounds, he’s long, loose and lean and offers physical projection, though his frame is somewhat narrow. He is committed to Georgia.

Not trying to hate but does anybody know what the hell the Cubs are doing?