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QUOTE (bruni @ Dec 1, 2015 -> 07:48 AM) The real shame is that our asleep at the wheel front office failed to anticipate the release of Valencia from the Blue Jays last summer. He would have been a serviceable stop gap for 2 years until Michalczewski was ready (assuming he realizes his potential - eye roll, I know). Instead we will likely overpay for Lawrie or spend our limited budget on Freese. Either way, this team continues to tread water and get lapped by others in its own division, while wasting it's few upper tier talents. This is nonsense. The Blue Jays traded for Ben Revere on July 31st. To make room for him, they had to DFA Valencia. They DFA'd Valencia in August. Even if the White Sox wanted him (they put in a claim by the way), the Oakland A's had priority as the AL team with the worst record. Valencia wasn't available prior to the deadline. They just ran out of roster spots. For the Sox to trade for him, he would have had to clear waivers or at least make it to the Sox for them to be awarded the claim.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 11:20 PM) How good is Loyola? Is this one of the best teams in Illinois prep history? They destroyed Cinderella Marist. Any chance Br. Rice could have given them a game? Nah they weren't an All Time great team. 8A was really watered down. HF/Loyola was basically the championship. These f***ing Catholic schools man. Nazareth and Montini have absolutely no business playing in 5A and 6A. It's the Tim Racki way though. He loaded up and won a bunch of 4A titles at Driscoll back in the day too. It's a joke.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 29, 2015 -> 05:40 PM) I've always maintained that a man needs two things to be truly happy in life. He must be in love with his work, and he must be in love with his wife. Nah. It's classic Chris Rock man. Men need 3 things: Food, Sex, Silence. That's about it.

SIU fired their Head Football Coach. One of my former players plays WR down there

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 02:04 PM) I've been staunchly against the idea of trading for Hanley but if Boston is willing to eat half of his salary, half of the 2019 vesting option and take LaRoche, I think my mind could be changed. In total, the Sox would be on the hook for about 45M through the '19 season. I think Hanley's bat is worth 11M per year. Yeah I'd make that deal too.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 03:00 PM) Is it possible that Micah could be a decent LF? Maybe but not for the Sox. You can't have Eaton and Micah in the same OF

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 05:26 AM) sp - Johnny Cueto and the amount he rejected. there are 2 different amounts that was offered, a contract in the 15-18 mil range and another in the 6yrs/120 range. either way, before last yr, i would have sworn that he was in the 25 per range or more. but after last yr performance, i thought the 6/120 is a fair price. Nah. He'll get more than that.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Nov 29, 2015 -> 07:45 PM) Bruce Feldman says "not true" I bet it's true in about a week.

Dino Babers to Central Florida

Jim Bowden stated in his latest piece that WhiteSox top target is Todd Frazier with Brett Lawrie as the backup plan. Chicago White Sox Status: Retooling Top target: Todd Frazier The White Sox have been unable to get steady production from their third base spot for several years now, which is why they've targeted Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier via trade. The Reds certainly will listen, though Frazier, a fan favorite, is the one player they'd prefer not to trade, thus their asking price for the All-Star third baseman is through the roof. I see it as highly unlikely these two teams will match up in a trade of this magnitude. The White Sox would then turn to the A's and Brett Lawrie, who is expected to be traded this winter. Fall-back options: Lawrie, Pablo Sandoval, Trevor Plouffe, David Freese, Martin Prado

Matt Campbell from Toledo is officially the new coach at Iowa State. Virginia Teach is hiring Memphis' Justin Fuente. I bet Mizzou DC Barry Odom ends up at Memphis. Wouldn't be shocked to see Mark Richt take over at Mizzou.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 28, 2015 -> 09:16 PM) Here it is. "The White Sox's offense was a disaster in 2015. Despite playing in a good home run park, they ranked last in the American League in runs and last in home runs. Their corner outfielders ranked 23rd in the majors in wOBA, and while they'll hope for a better season from Melky Cabrera, Upton would be a major upgrade over Avisail Garcia in right field. There should be room in the budget, especially when factoring in that John Danks ($15.75 million) and Adam LaRoche ($13 million) come off the payroll after 2016. The White Sox, however, also have holes in the infield that need addressing. The White Sox never punt on a season like other clubs, so we can count on them doing something." http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/i...-end-up-signing I'm guessing Cleveland signs Upton. They don't have $100 million.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 25, 2015 -> 02:21 PM) Interesting stuff about Kahnle's pitch selection and how often he uses those three pitches ( FB, CU, SL). http://www.brooksbaseball.net/outcome.php?...15&s_type=2 From what I've read he has a plus change to go with his mid 90's heat but the slider looks pretty weak. Maybe the Sox can help Kahnle make a few tweaks to help his control and become a valuable asset in the pen. Seems the talent is there. I'm sure he will be throwing a cutter soon enough.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 25, 2015 -> 05:40 PM) Ventura will play Flowers way more not really a real platoon. Can I'm not really sure why so many people think this. There was not a LH option before. Should be Flowers with Sale, possibly Rodon and against all LHP. Avila gets the time against RHP.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 05:43 PM) 100000000% agree. Petricka has never impressed me and I don't think he has a long future in baseball honestly. He doesn't have that "out" pitch that separates the mediocre relievers from the great ones. His BB/Hits to K ratio is not good.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 05:37 PM) With this acquisition, is Albers as good as gone? One of the pen guys going to be traded? Or just more depth in case of injury. Petricka is the guy I'd trade

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 24, 2015 -> 12:04 PM) And now he's getting benched, again... what a dumbass. If Josh McCown starts another game for the Browns this year, Mike Pettine should be fired immediately.

QUOTE (dpd9189 @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 11:39 PM) Blowing it up is painful but if you look at the Cubs and Astros, both were in the postseason this year and it looks like both will be there consistently in the coming years. Neither team had SAle, Q, Rodon, Abreu, or Eaton when they blew it up though.

Wilin Rosario and Rex Brothers DFA in Colorado as well.

Some interesting Pirates names are Rule 5 eligible Adam BerryVerified account ‏@adamdberry 2m2 minutes ago Among the interesting Rule 5-eligible prospects the #Pirates didn't protect: OF Barrett Barnes and RHPs Clay Holmes, Luis Heredia.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 03:06 PM) I don't get the point of Brennan unless they know something we dont. Is there a chance that he'll be moved quickly now that he's probably headed to the bullpen?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 02:35 PM) A's just DFA'd AJ Griffin Is he having trouble returning from injury? Might be worth a claim.

Mariners DFA former #2 overall pick Danny Hultzen.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 12:38 PM) Alshon and McPhee still not practicing / status for Sunday up in the air. Is Royal back? Jay without Alshon and Royal against this type of D is going to be extremely difficult. Royal is out. Jeffery will play. McPhee should play it sounds like. Grasu back at C.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 12:27 PM) The Kristaps Porzingis hype is annoying me. I heard all this talk about how he's probably an all-star this year. I looked at his numbers and they're not even that good. He's a stud.