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QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 04:39 PM) Little surprised Robin left in Duke to face Perez. He should have whacked a bases clearing double that would have turned it into a rout. Were no righties left besides Robertson? It was like Robin conceding this one again knowing we can't hit KC's back of the bullpen guys. Who would he go to there? Webb? Robertson? They only have 6 guys in the pen for this series. Petricka didn't get the job done. That was the real problem.

Trainwreck was outstanding. Amy Schumer is hilarious. The Colin Quinn character is great and Lebron steals the scenes that he's in.

Rick Hahn said that a reliever will be added for the series against STL on Tuesday. I am guessing that Albers will be returning. Saladino has started every day and done a great job. I can't see him going back down. Doesn't it seem like Gillaspie will be DFA to clear the spot? Seems that way to me.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) Then don't trade him. He's under team control extremely cheaply for 5 years. We can wait around for a top of the league quality return for him. 2.5 years from how he could be even more valuable if he snaps together a great season somewhere in there or the White Sox accidentally score more than 2 runs a game for him. Snaps together a great season? Like last year? He put up 5.3 fWAR last season and is on pace for a 4+ win season this year. Quintana is a 26 year old LH stud that is on a team friendly deal for the next 5 seasons. It's absurd to me that other MLB teams wouldn't know and understand how good he is. He will not be traded unless it's for an absolute haul.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:09 PM) You aren't getting any elite hitting prospects unless you trade Chris Sale. You could get some for Q

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 11:35 PM) Cause of Omar. They can't embarrass the veteran by cutting into his at bats. Colon was sent down to get to play more. No room for him. They would deal him. The time is now! If we can do better than Omar/Lamb (high draft pick before surgery!) then bring it on. I'm all for BETTER than Colon/Lamb. But Lamb/Colon would be a great haul for Shark IMO. I mean Shark isn't gonna be here after this season. That haul sucks. Give me the comp pick.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 12:22 PM) You could say the same thing about Carlos Sanchez. Unfortunately some guys just can't hit at the MLB level. No you can't. Rondon is much better defensively than Carlos Sanchez and he does it at SS

Well this thread has gotten some action. I'll pat myself on the back....

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 12:16 PM) On this board? People were very weirdly infatuated with him. Yes they were. Myself included. If he could hit .220 in the majors, he'd have a long career. That's how good his defense is.

Matt Spiegel has been proposing a Puig for Quintana deal all morning. Matt Spiegel ‏@MattSpiegel670 12m12 minutes ago Avisail Garcia and Jose Quintana for Yasiel Puig. Who says no? I love Quintana but Puig is the type of talent I'd ideally want in return for him. Supposedly, Abreu and Puig don't get along. Thoughts, everyone?

Keith Law did his midseason top 50 prospects piece today: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/keith-law/...prospectsjuly16 As for Tim Anderson: 44. Tim Anderson, SS Age: 22 | B/T: R/R | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185 Currently at: Double-A (Birmingham) It's the Shawon Dunston starter kit: not quite Dunston's arm strength (which might be the best ever for a major league shortstop), but similar range, quickness, bat control, foot speed … and reluctance to take a walk. Anderson came into pro ball with less baseball experience than most players, and he's actually a little more patient already than Dunston ever was, so the comparison isn't totally fair to Anderson. But it does give you a rough idea of what kind of player Anderson can be even if he doesn't make any significant improvements. Keith Law's Top 10 1. Corey Seager SS Dodgers 2. JP Crawford SS Phillies 3. Lucas Giolito RHP Nationals 4. Juio Urias LHP Dodgers 5. Joey Gallo 3B Rangers 6. Nomar Mazara OF Rangers 7. Tyler Glasnow RHP Pirates 8. Rafael Devers 3B Red Sox 9. Brendan Rodgers SS Rockies 10. Kyle Schwarber C Cubs

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 01:29 PM) the one player i am getting to really can't wait to see him in chi is Tim Anderson. granted his d @ ss was a work in progress, i figure last yr, with more reps, he should be passable. but i haven't heard alot of neg rpt about his D, so it must mean he is improving. Keith Law put Anderson at #44 on his midseason top 50 Tim Anderson is #44 on Keith Law's top 50 prospects list: 44. Tim Anderson, SS Age: 22 | B/T: R/R | Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185 Currently at: Double-A (Birmingham) It's the Shawon Dunston starter kit: not quite Dunston's arm strength (which might be the best ever for a major league shortstop), but similar range, quickness, bat control, foot speed … and reluctance to take a walk. Anderson came into pro ball with less baseball experience than most players, and he's actually a little more patient already than Dunston ever was, so the comparison isn't totally fair to Anderson. But it does give you a rough idea of what kind of player Anderson can be even if he doesn't make any significant improvements.

How about they just hire a professional broadcaster as the TV PBP guy? And then leave Stone next to him. It doesn't have to be an ex-player. Get a professional from somewhere. Someone doing post game work somewhere like a Wayne Randazzo or Mike Wills type.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 08:39 PM) Monday is an off day Ahh my bad. That explains it then. I expect Montas and Saladino to head back after Friday's DH

After looking over the schedule, are we positive that Montas won't start one of Friday's games? Shark/Danks on Friday Quintana on Saturday Sale on Sunday Rodon on Monday Shark wouldn't go Tuesday on 3 days rest would he?

I'm guessing that Montas and Saladino will go down Friday night and Albers will return.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) Quintana for Gallo? The Rangers won't trade both. White Sox would need more than just Gallo

Is this the worst thread going right now? Holy good lord people it's a f***ing All Star Game. Do we have new 12 year old posters that I didn't know about?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 07:56 PM) It's Trevor Daley, not blood clot Kimmo Timmonen. Anyway , this is an interesting comparison to the 2010 purge. Some of the names from the 10-11 season, wow. http://thecommittedindian.com/lets-compare...ion/#more-14030 Yeah Daley is fine. Hawks will go Keith/Seabrook/Hjalmarsson/Daley/TVR/Rundblad and a mix of young guys. And they'll be fine.

Most people that are angry about him not pitching would criticize the Sox for letting him pitch if he happens to get hurt in the game. It's an exhibition game. No reason to have him pitch.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 08:25 PM) He'll get that...the problem is that "teams that are trying to compete right now" can't afford too many positions where guys are working in and adapting. And that is the one thing I have agreed with you on. They obviously saw Sale/Q/Abreu and decided to expedite the rebuild but guys like Avi, Micah, etc truly need a ton of time before anyone reaches final conclusions.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 05:37 PM) I agree. Can any person convince me why it is a good idea to pitch Danks in Game Two of that DH? What you do is go with Shark and Sale and see if just maybe you can stick it up the Royals' backsides and win the DH. Now you are guaranteeing a loss in Game Two and one of their lefties just might connect off Shark. You are right, though. It ultimately is a charade, we don't have the team this year. I did think we might want to go with our top guns one final series to see if we can knock off the Royals and maybe contend for a WC. This is such a dumb move, I do question the common sense of Coop/Robin. And this is coming from a Danks lover like me. I truly love the guy. Danks has to pitch at some point though. Who cares if it's Friday night? They want to give Sale extra rest.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2015 -> 10:18 PM) Gave up on True Detective tonight. Maybe the most disappointing show I can remember. Man I loved tonight's episode.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) Not saying you are wrong, but I didn't realize Avi stunk this much. Is he this big a disaster or are you exaggerating? Doesn't look great so far. He needs about 1500 plate appearances though regardless of what Soxtalk thinks.

I'd be totally fine with adding Jay Bruce because there's also a DH spot in the AL. I would not entertain trading Q for him though which was entertained in the offseason.