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QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 01:05 PM) Weiters just accepted his QO. So scratch him off nearly everyone's catcher wishlist. He was scratched off the Spx list as soon as he received the QO anyway.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 08:32 AM) I think including Tim Anderson in the deal would make sense, since Andrelton would be taking his spot. Would Anderson and Montas for Simmons have worked? Or is that an overpay? No. Hart is targeting high upside, impact starting pitching. Some think that Newcomb is a reliever but others (Hart included) think that he's a TOR #1 LH starter. We don't have a guy like that to trade unless we deal Rodon. The pitching in that organization is nasty.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 07:03 AM) hou now has a player who is raking in 15.8 in salary instead of salivating on whom to pick with that lost comp pick. They can just offer him the comp pick next year though. Luhnow loves him too. I'm sure they're fine with it.

If people don't want to go watch Sale, Q, and Rodon pitch then that's their prerogative. I'll be out there 15+ times to see those guys though.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 04:21 PM) I'll take Hf over Loyola cuz Loyola can't win the big game in the playoffs in recent years. It's live on CSN if anyone is curious. It is. I will be in attendance though if anyone is going.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 09:12 AM) Based on the following article, a short term deal might be very appealing to Desmond: http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2015/9/28/9409...mond-free-agent Such an arrangement could be ideal for the Sox, as well. Hahn could simply tell him that the Sox understand that he had an uncharacteristically mediocre season, and that they would give him an opportunity to rebuild his true value. They could even guarantee him two years, with an opt out in the 2ND year. What would Desmond have to lose? Let him name his price, within reason. We would be getting a guy who is still in his prime, without having to make a long term commitment. In fact, I'd like to see another player, or two, in a similar circumstance, signed to deals like that. It sure beats giving guys at the end of their careers, long term, exorbitant contracts. Why would they give up a top 30 pick to sign Ian Desmond? Why would they give it up to sign him to a short-term deal?

Owen Schoenfeld ‏@The_Xsport 44m44 minutes ago @ChiSoxraBBit @gastelumcharlie Saw this like an hour ago, the guy won't respond to me. Always thought Montas made sense in a deal though 0 retweets 2 likes Reply Retweet Like 2 More JOSE C GASTELUM ‏@gastelumcharlie 31m31 minutes ago @The_Xsport @ChiSoxraBBit rumors always gonna be rumors, A García could be at that Deal too. 0 retweets 1 like Reply Retweet Like 1 More Owen Schoenfeld ‏@The_Xsport 26m26 minutes ago @gastelumcharlie @ChiSoxraBBit I guess what I'm asking is if you have actually heard that these discussions are taking place. 0 retweets 1 like Reply Retweet Like 1 More JOSE C GASTELUM ‏@gastelumcharlie 22m22 minutes ago @The_Xsport @ChiSoxraBBit /if you r asking me if this deal its a sure deal the answer is No. If the Q is if I heard something, of course Yes 0 retweets 0 likes Reply Retweet Like More Owen Schoenfeld ‏@The_Xsport 19m19 minutes ago @gastelumcharlie @ChiSoxraBBit Wow. Thanks for sharing then. When Rockies exposed preference for power pitchers, I knew they'd like Montas

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 03:40 PM) How would you like to be one of their season ticket sales reps now? Management has to give them something to work with. They have to win though. They loaded up last year and sucked and nobody went.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 02:57 PM) My hunch is that Justin Upton would be a safer bet, but who knows? For sure but Upton costs a top 30 draft pick and Cespedes does not.

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 03:21 PM) http://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/12/9724032...ding-chris-sale They aren't rebuilding but they aren't going nuts in free agency. It just means they will make some trades and make some smaller signings. They were never going to dip into the market for free agents with draft compensation attached because it doesn't make any sense.

This was some guy on twitter earlier…. JOSE C GASTELUM ‏@gastelumcharlie 17m17 minutes ago Rumores: Carlos González podría estar llegando a @whitesox y unas de las razones es Frankie Montas #100Millas This is translated: Rumours: Carlos González may be coming to @whitesox and one of the reasons is Frankie ride #100Millas He's been tweeting other rumors that I haven't seen. Might be all made up.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 02:07 PM) 3rd least runs scored and 4th lowest team OPS in all of baseball. Obviously there needs to be a balance, but defense would be the least of my worries if I'm Hahn. We play in a hitter friendly park in the AL, if we put these proposed defensive minded lineups of Eaton and Trayce in the same OF every night we are going to keep putting up putrid offensive #'s and have no shot. Just at a glance I see teams like Houston, Pit, and Texas getting by just fine without doing very well on D...at least according to these #'s. I agree here. Hahn even said it during the season. They are so bad offensively that the other areas stand out. If they hit all year, the defense wouldn't have been focused on as much.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 01:46 PM) No draft pick is a plus. But he certainly has his negatives. I'd be fine with a 5 year $100+ And that would be $30 million+ more than any contract the White Sox have ever given someone

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 09:31 AM) I'm not sure how much value EJ has. Quintana has a ton. I could see a Q trade for some pieces and signing a guy like Zimmerman to smack behind Sale. Not likely but I could see a scenario like that. I'd hate to see Q traded. It's just hard to imagine keeping him and still adding an impact bat without signing one. I also think Desmond could be a perfect rebuild value option. Would allow us the time for Anderson without rushing. Why do you keep suggesting signing players with Qualifying Offers attached? You are going to be disappointed...

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 09:27 AM) If Rice minimizes their mistakes on offense, does not out coach themselves and takes advantage of their talent, they should win and have a date at home with Loyola in the semis. I am not sure if you are noticing but a couple of upsets and you could see Marist and Rice in 8A finals. Decent chance you see Marist and Loyola. HF

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:58 AM) Dan Hayes was on CSN last night from the GM meetings, and he said Eric Johnson is on the block. I was wondering about this too. Maybe Erik Johnson and Micah Johnson gets you a hitter that you like. They can sign a Latos or Fister in free agency to take Johnson's spot in the rotation. There's also a chance that one of those guys rebounds enough to receive a Qualifying Offer next year or even be traded during the season. I just don't know how much value Erik Johnson really has.

Trade Erik Johnson in a package for a position player. Sign Doug Fister for 1 year and $8 million. He rebounds nicely and we offer him a QO next year. Wishful thinking......

This is exactly how I feel about the Quintana situation. Tom Fornelli does an excellent job here: http://www.writesox.com/2015/11/jose-quint...ade-rumors.html

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 07:07 PM) Don't think the qualifying offer is totally going to deter the sox. They got a 10 pick which is protected and should be a comp pick for shark when he declines. Sox don't have enough prospects to get the players back to fill all the holes they have. Quintana is going to be probably have to moved in order to full the spots. This is probably the last year they can try to sign qualifying offer free agent . They lose the Samardzija pick if they sign a Qualifying Offer free agent. The whole point of keeping Shark was to recoup the pick. I think you can cross anyone with a QO off your list.

I'd be stunned if they gave up a top 30 pick. I'll say Alexei returns for 2 years $13 million.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 05:42 PM) Pierzynksi returning to braves. Might take wieters out of play for them Wieters is out of play for the White Sox too. Was as soon as that Qualifying Offer was given.

He'll sign in San Francisco and I bet he has a really good year.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 08:33 AM) Essentially. CBS had a one shot opportunity to move from WBBM to WSCR and everyone kind of knew it would happen due to the White Sox move. Yeah. It's a really smart move for both parties. Feder had the news about a week ago though.

Chris Sale had a 6.2 fWAR season with a FIP of 2.73. Sonny Gray put up a 3.8 fWAR and a 3.45 FIP. Him being in the discussion over Sale is a joke.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 06:15 PM) Why does a team need two hitting coaches? Most teams are doing it. It can't hurt. One guy never reaches all 25 guys on a team anyway. Not a big deal in my opinion.