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Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 14m14 minutes ago Ventura says Rodon will be skipped next time thru the rotation (not out permanently). Noesi to start Monday. Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 14m14 minutes ago This is one of the spots where #WhiteSox won't keep Carlos Rodon in line. Won't be long before next start but plan is extra rest.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 22, 2015 -> 08:07 AM) Why are people complaining about LaRoche vs. LH pitching when the 3 games in a row lost and lack of offense was against RH pitching? Because people need someone to blame. Haven't gotten the power that they need out opt Abreu and LaRoche. Melky and Eaton have been pretty bad and they have offensive black holes at 2B, SS, 3B, and C. This offense just isn't good enough currently. They are lucky to be 20-22.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 21, 2015 -> 10:56 AM) June 15. The reason I mention that is simply because the rumor was that he was going to sign next week. If he physically signs next week, that means he signed before that period and falls into this year. If he were to simply "agree to terms" but sign on July 2 or later, it pushes into the next year, and would still allow the team to bring in their kids from Latin America that they have deals with already. Hopefully, this is what they are thinking. If they land him as well as their other "agreed upon" deals with international guys, it'd be a great July 2 class. They'd most likely have to sit out next year but they may have a big amateur draft pool next year if Samardzija leaves. I've always thought that a gamble like this was worth taking but the Sox haven't typically done what I'm advocating.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 22, 2015 -> 07:45 AM) Yes Okay fair enough. I'd rather take the chance that LaRoche homers vs a LHP. You just aren't going to win consistently with Sanchez, Bonifacio, and Beckham starting vs LHP.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 22, 2015 -> 07:20 AM) Six games vs. LHP, 5 starts for LaRoche. That's just completely inexcusable, it's like we are back in the 1980s are something and the only statistics available are hits, HRs, and BA. That's not even sabermetrics, it's simple batting splits. Who are they going to play instead though? I mean honestly, it's easy to rail on this issue and I understand it but what's the point? Would you rather put Bonifacio or Sanchez in the lineup because those are the option? They aren't going to play Flowers/Soto at the same time (Thank Goodness) and Beckham will be at 3B vs most LHP. There is nobody else to play. Now, if the Sox acquire someone like Aramis Ramirez for cheap, they can then play Gordon at 3B (yuck) and DH Ramirez vs LHP. They just don't have enough good players yet.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 20, 2015 -> 02:17 PM) Thibs sucks. Sure he coached more than half the games without Rose, but his winning percentage is only like 5th or 6th best all time. Why any team would covet this guy is beyond me. I don't think Thibodeau is a fit with Phil Jackson and what they want to do. That was my point.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ May 20, 2015 -> 02:14 PM) Two teams ahead and in the mix for the WC They'd be buyers in that scenario.

QUOTE (almagest @ May 20, 2015 -> 01:45 PM) I thought it was only illegal to trade coaches for players, not coaches for picks, even if players are traded from our side. Why would the Knicks want Tom Thibodeau?

The way the roster is constructed, I'd take my chances with LaRoche against LHP. Beckahm will be playing 3rd. That leaves Flowers/Soto which they won't do, Shuck, and Bonifacio instead of LaRoche. I'd rather just take the chance that LaRoche hits a couple of fastballs. If they can get an Aramis Ramirez for cheap, then yes maybe sit LaRoche vs some LHP.

If the White Sox are in contention they are much more likely to add than subtract. They'll just play out the year and take the comp pick for Samardzija if they can't sign him.

QUOTE (Special K @ May 19, 2015 -> 08:41 AM) No it's Robin's fault for not taking him out and bunting to move the runners over to second and third with one out in an extra inning game. That's about as basic of a managerial decision as it can get. Leaving Lexi in obviously didn't work out too well, unless you thought the infield pop up was a good result. No it's not. Sacrifice bunting there is stupid and gives you less of a chance to win. I would have criticized Robin for bunting. I loved his answer in post game. He said they had 3 tries to get a single. I will never understand the infatuation with giving away outs.

Greg, are we still trading Robertson? Asking for a friend...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2015 -> 12:51 PM) And neither will Derrick Rose. Yeah probably not. Butler is really good and a guy that they must keep. If he's your best player though, you are most likely stuck in basketball hell like they have been.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 18, 2015 -> 12:36 PM) You know...I've done that before, where I see someone I'm friends with but don't want to interrupt what they have going or maybe know that I have something important going and want to focus on that (say a business lunch). Not saying it is the case, but if I'm picking a player to build the franchise around, it is Butler, not Rose. Butler will never be the best player on a championship team though.....

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 18, 2015 -> 11:19 AM) Didn't Goff produce Bernstein's show for a long time? Yes. I'm aware. Goff had his own info on his show this morning though and then Bernstein wrote about it. But yeah they both must be lying about everything always because.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2015 -> 11:00 AM) This is how I feel about it. I could just as easily speculate anything else I wanted, and have just as much substance behind it. Goff lying too?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2015 -> 10:41 AM) That would certainly solve the cap problems going forward. It wouldn't be the only move. Obviously, I'd rather trade Sharp and keep Seabrook but that's one hell of a haul.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/05/18/ber...-marred-game-6/ Butler/Rose issues have been talked about on The Score all day. Goff reported some stuff as well.

http://sportsmockery.com/2015/05/report-oi...khawks-veteran/ Seabrook is great but I'd make this trade if that's really an option.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 17, 2015 -> 09:42 PM) It absolutely would. Anything before June 15, budgets into this "year". That would put us out for this July 2 and next July 2's classes. They already are rumored to have two guys wrapped up for this July 2, so I really don't see this rumor being true. Yeah I guess I didn't think about it that way. I assumed it would be part of July 2nd pool.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 17, 2015 -> 08:21 PM) Is he worth sacrificing two years of international signings? This would mean we couldn't sign anyone in this July 2 class over $250k. I didn't think it would dictate this year at all. They could bid on this guy and sign their rumored guys. Would lose out next year for sure but I think the system will be changed by 2017.

Maybe this is related to Javier Baez getting pulled from Iowa Cubs game. He's going to be the new White Sox 3rd baseman.

The next young player coming over from Cuba. The White Sox are apparently interested. Not much information on the kid. Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan May 16 Signing bonus for Cuban OF Eddy Julio Martinez, 20, could reach $10M. Braves, Giants, Yanks, Cubs, Nats, D-backs, White Sox shown interest. Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB May 14 Eddy Julio Martinez, 20, ran a 6.4 60-yard & had seven hits (including a triple) in 11 ABs in two games. Hit the ball to all fields #Cuba Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB May 14 Cuban CF prospect Eddy Julio Martinez, 20, worked out for 17 teams & several top execs in DR today. He's eligible & could sign next week.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ May 17, 2015 -> 02:57 PM) When does Dan Black become interesting? Probably never. He's old.

Heading to the Cubs game today with my girlfriend and her parents. All 3 of them are Pirates fans. Should be interesting.