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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 04:03 PM) Himes' work in the late 1980s was phenomenal. And let's not forget his drafts: McDowell, Ventura, Thomas, Fernandez. After Himes: Ruffcorn, Pearson, Christman, Clemons, Mark Johnson (woo), Jeff Liefer (woo woo) etc., etc., etc. Over the next 20 years, the only first rounders who amounted to a thing were Gio and Rowand, and they were supplementals. Chris Sale stopped the streak. But it's one big happy family. Sale, Anderson, Rodon, Fulmer, Collins, Burdi should be a decent run though.

Jake Peter has been promoted to AAA Charlotte

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 34s34 seconds ago ESPN sources say Pau Gasol, as expected, officially notified the Bulls today that he's declining his 2016-17 option and going to free agency

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 10:44 AM) Are the Sox any worse off sending Coats down and giving Davidson a whirl at DH? Avi isn't getting the job done, maybe time to throw more s*** at the wall and see if it sticks? The team seems pretty intent on waiting for Morneau to get back to be the big bat they add, so the bottom of the order roster shuffle seems like the best way to try addressing it in the mean time. Coats is just sitting there on the bench doing absolutely nothing, get someone up here that might contribute something. I don't think they are content with waiting for Morneau at all. There just aren't any deals to make. Not many sellers and the ones that are will hold out a bit longer.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 11:27 AM) You mean last year? He can't finish at the rim, he can't rebound, he can't defend, he can't play the 3 or the 5, and he can't rebound. He also fouls too much, tries to bail himself out with flopping and has not stopped pump faking. He's 25, he's played 2 years. He started over 1/3 of the season last year. If he was going to improve he would have done it last year, the year where he shot 40% from 2. You're right. I'm sure there's absolutely no chance that he improves or gets any better.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 10:47 AM) He isn't. Taj/Portis give you much greater flexibility than Mirotic/Portis. Mirotic can certainly not be on floor same time as McDermott. Niko is one of the biggest disappointments as a bull for me since Jay Williams. We don't know what Mirotic is though. You've decided. Doesn't mean anyone else has. Taj has some value but barely any value to the Bulls going forward. Time to cash in.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 10:19 AM) They all come from the NL. Once he has a 1 year of facing AL pitching maybe he'll be better. At some point you have to ignore every stat and look at history. Few NL players have success in this organization. Eaton has but only spent 2 years in the NL. There's a pattern that maybe says it's time to stop. Thome, Dye, and Podsednik were all pretty good. Dye and Thome spent time in the AL prior though. Melky is fine and he's been in both leagues. Case by case basis.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 09:23 AM) I'd rather trade Mirotic but oh well. See what happens in ATL with horford, if they lose him they may be a good candidate. Taj has no future in Chicago though and just turned 31. They need to find out if Mirotic is a piece going forward.

Ben Badler at Baseball America dropped their top 30 international prospects today: http://www.baseballamerica.com/internation...vO7alBk8R52r.97 The White Sox are not linked to anyone. White Sox are rumored to be signing 9 prospects this year with one large signing. OF Luis Mieses for 500k is the only prospect I've seen linked to the Sox so far.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 27, 2016 -> 08:50 AM) It is all about the return. I really don't even care about the return. Bulls aren't winning anything next year and I'd rather have the minutes go to Mirotic and Portis. I just hope they don't deal for someone where they take on salary in future years.

The Bulls are trying to trade Taj Gibson which is a positive development in my opinion.

Bulls are interested in Evan Turner according to the Sporting News' Sean Deveney.

David Schuster ‏@Schumouse 25m25 minutes ago Mark Buehrle is here at the ballpark tonight

David Schuster ‏@Schumouse 25m25 minutes ago Mark Buehrle is here at the ballpark tonight

User Actions Following Dan HayesVerified account ‏@CSNHayes Zach Putnam and #WhiteSox weighing options. Surgery is one possibility, according to GM Rick Hahn. This is not good. I expect to see Zach Burdi soon. Brian Clark and Matt Cooper being fast-tracked as well apparently.

QUOTE (Condor13 @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 02:59 PM) What was the last pitch that he struck out the guy on. Looked like a curve, I guess it could have been his changeup. I love the kids that were laughing at his 92 MPH slider.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 03:35 PM) Derrick saying he picked #25 for Chicago (honoring his Simeon roots and Benji Wilson) He didn't say it though. They were trying to get him to talk about Ben Wilson. He didn't do it.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 01:24 PM) Not always. At the trade deadline, the competition is other teams selling staring pitching as well. In the offseason the competition is almost every teamwilling to trade pitching as well as the free agents. Fo example, it seems like the market for Sale or Q will be limited because it is going to take a lot to get either one. If Boston decides they need another staring pitcher for the pennant chase this year, they might trade off assets that would take them out of the market for another trade in the off-season. There are more teams looking to add in the offseason than at midseason though. It'd be a way bigger market in the offseason.

Winston-Salem Dash ‏@WSDashBaseball 3m3 minutes ago Two big announcements! All-Star Matt Cooper has earned his first promotion to Double-A @BhamBarons! Go get 'em, Matt Winston-Salem Dash ‏@WSDashBaseball 2m2 minutes ago In his place, Zack Burdi (@idrubkcaz15_U), one of the @WhiteSox 1st-round picks this year, has joined the Dash!

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 10:33 AM) His BABIP will stay that low because he either pops up, K's, or homers. Nothing in between. You clearly don't understand what BABIP means or how it works. I'll let others explain.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 02:04 PM) Totally agree. I really, really hope Stan has learned his lesson with guys asking for too much, the cap is such a tightrope to walk for a team like the Hawks, you really can't make many mistakes, and unfortunately Stan has made a few. But, going to sit back and wait to judge after the off-season is over. You can't look at single moves and judge them right away, it's all part of a bigger puzzle I understand why Shaw would ask for that. 20+ goal scorer with 2 Stanley Cup titles that wants to get paid. He has to know that it won't be here though. The Blackhawks just absolutely cannot and should not do that. I hope he gets moved tonight. Moving Kruger to re-sign Shaw would be a really bad move.

Eric Longenhagen ‏@longenhagen 1h1 hour ago Zack Burdi's pro debut, the most entertaining part of which is easily the reactions from the charting Latino kids. Here's the video:

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) Sox website still lists him as unsigned. He has agreed to terms. I bet he's at The Cell tonight or tomorrow and then off to Winston Salem.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 11:35 AM) I know it's not. It needs to be though. I agree but it doesn't mean they should trade Butler for less than he's worth.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 24, 2016 -> 11:28 AM) Rose = 20mm of cap space next year I understand the Rose thing though. They could have gone into the season with him and traded him at the deadline. Instead they decided to take on Robin Lopez and Jerian Grant. They have to pay Lopez for the next 3 seasons now but I get it. If Rose would have gotten hurt, they would not have gotten anything for him other than the cap relief at season's end.