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QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) Clarification: 1) I did not, and am not, advocating a trade of Anderson for Samardjiza. I was addressing the "untouchable" label some attach to him. 2) There is much more substance to Anderson's defensive short comings than his 31 errors, in just 302 chances. 3) Most scouting reports that I have read indicate that he is a "fringy" defensive SS, with an average arm. Here are some quotes from said scouting reports: From Scouting Book.com: "A good but not standout shortstop, he shows plus range but only a so-so arm, which suggests a move to second base might be coming in the future". From Adam Wells, Bleacher Report: Defense: 45/55 "Fringy range with below-average footwork and instincts; ability to use speed makes up for deficiencies right now; needs to position himself better to get better reads off the bat; average arm strength makes it difficult to throw from the hole; quicker release and repetitions could make him average or better in the big leagues." Arm: 50/50 "Average arm strength; transfer from glove and release are solid, but overall velocity leaves plenty to be desired; chance lack of arm necessitates move to second base or center field, with the latter maximizing his overall skill set; with better positioning, could stay at short in pro ball." Baseball America: "Winston-Salem’s Tim Anderson (White Sox) lacks efficiency in the field, with an .897 fielding percentage and Carolina League-leading total of 31 errors in just 66 games, but he also used electric athleticism and range to record +12 assists in that time. Plus, he continued to rack up assists in 10 games Double-A Birmingham (3.20 A/G)" MLB.com: "Leading up to the 2013 Draft, some scouts projected Anderson more as a center fielder than a shortstop, but the White Sox have no plans to move him off his current position. Anderson has the actions, range and arm to play short, and he has the work ethic to make the necessary refinements". This scouting report is more favorable, regarding his defense, but even then, it suggests that he will need to "make refinements". The emphasis is on the tools, not the skills. Of course he needs to make refinements. He was primarily a basketball player coming up. Hasn't played much baseball. Good lord.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 08:45 AM) Where is Anderson in the top 100 ? I think he'll have a huge year in AA Birmingham and be near top 10 status soon after. Lillian did you say he had a weak arm ? The Kiley McDaniel in depth review of the top Sox prospects says he has a plus arm and a shockling low amount of problems for a guy his age. New top 100 lists come out in February so I guess we'll see how he ranks then. I think Anderson will be between 30-35 on most lists.

QUOTE (Special K @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 08:32 AM) If Kris Medlen is non-tendered, why (and I don't know the answer to this) is he not being discussed as a possible cheap alternative for another starting RHP? His numbers are pretty respectable, albeit, he's coming off a major surgery. I understand he might not start right away either, but, might be worth taking a flier on IN ADDITION to another pitcher... can never have a too big a stockpile in case somebody doesn't pan out or somebody goes down. Was it his 2nd TJS as well? What is with all these Braves pitchers going down?

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 08:03 AM) I wouldn't want the deal to happen unless Samardzija extended right away for a decent contract. Otherwise, it's a year of Samardzija and a crap shoot. I would trade for 1 year of Samardzija and take my chances re-signing him. I would not trade a premium price for 1 year of Samardzija though.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:46 AM) I agree here. If Anderson were traded for Shark and he didn't extend right away, we'd be waiting all season to see what he'd do. And if he goes to free agency, I don't think the Sox have a great chance to re-sign him. If the Sox extend him right away to a decent contract, I could see it being a good deal. It'd be an overpay though. The deal would still be Anderson for 1 year of Samardzija regardless of what he does when he gets here.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:40 AM) I dont know, to me Anderson isnt in the same stratosphere as Russell. Not even close. He is one of the better Sox prospects in a while, but Russell is elite right now. If Anderson went for a rental, I would be pissed. If Shark extended right away, im cool with it. Russell is one of the top 5 prospects in baseball. He was a top 10 prospect in the game when he was traded last year. That was a really bad trade last year.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:34 AM) From what i have read, Beane wants hitters. I dont really think he is sweating over defensive liabilities right now, especially since he just signed Billy Butler to DH and pretend to play first is it idiotic if Shark extends immediately? If they traded Anderson for Samardzija with a new contract in hand then yes it'd be fine. But regardless of whether or not the Sox think they can sign Samardzija, they would be trading for 1 year of him. That has to be the price going the other way. The White Sox shouldn't give the A's more than market value for 1 year because they know that they can sign him for more years. It would still be Players x, y, z for 1 guaranteed year of Samardzija.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:28 AM) Well, "Old Sox," I really am an "old" Sox fan, and I remember when Aparicio broke into the Big Leagues. He was always considered a very talented defensive shortstop. He certainly never produced a sub .900 fielding %. Anderson made 31 errors in 302 chances. That is just terrible. I'll concede that he may become a decent SS. However, he has an very long way to go to ever become elite, and his arm will likely preclude that from happening. Clueulis Rondon is one of best defensive SS's in the minor leagues. Go look at how many errors he has. Guys that get to a lot of baseball's make errors.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:13 AM) That was a good suggestion, and I did indeed just look at his Minor League fielding stats. He never performed anywhere near as poorly as Anderson did. Moreover, have you ever seen a scouting report that suggests Anderson even has the tools to become an elite SS? Defensively? No. Offensively? Maybe so. Brandon Phillips type profile. Not a guy you give up for a rental.

I never thought I'd say it but Phil wrote a damn good article. It would be one hell of a rotation.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 05:57 PM) That is the most comforting article I've read in a long time. Yep. I think it means that they'd consider something like Ravelo + Sanchez or even be on board with trading Ramirez to acquire Samardzija. What it also means is that the top 5-6 prospects or so aren't being dealt for a rental, which is what I thought anyways.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 03:21 PM) In September Scott Merkin wrote a piece about how Micah Johnson would've been called up and is going to be the 2B in 2015. In early November the A's FO said they want Samardzija to be their ace in 2015. Look at Samardzija now. He's looked at as a guy who will surely be traded. Take Merkin's words on Johnson with a grain of salt. He's done nothing to earn being the starting 2B past tearing up AA. Very true. I think Micah will be on some top 100 lists though. I believe that Keith Law mentioned that he'd be a top 100 guy. So while he hasn't earned the 2B job by any means, he is probably one of the 125 best prospects in baseball.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 01:39 PM) As much as I hate to say it, If I were the Bears, I'd think long and hard about Winston. Runs a pro-style offense and can really fling it. Plus supposedly very intelligent from a football perspective. Under normal circumstances, this guy would never make it past the 1st pick. The fact that he is a dufus has allowed for that potential. He's not just a doofus. His warts are a little worse than that. He has incredible QB skills but I'd never give him the keys to my franchise.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 01:16 PM) I guarantee they win 2, if not 3, of their last 4 games. That's the Bears for you, not good enough for a playoff berth, not bad enough for a top draft pick. They aren't though. Usually I'd be with you but not this year. Romo, Stafford, and Brees will torch this D. Bears finish 6-10.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 08:28 AM) I don't know why Melky is a possibility. Sox shouldn't touch that guy IMO. I hope somebody else signs him so he gets off the board soon. Why not? You are a free agency guy, Greg. He's one of the best available. And they'd lose a draft pick in doing so which means that you'd have 1 less prospect to not follow and 1 less draft pick to not read about. I'm very surprised by your stance.

Look guys even cats have sources now: Monocled Cat Insider @CatInsyder · 2h 2 hours ago Hearing now that deal would be built around: Cespedes-CHW, Alexei Ramirez-OAK, Samardzija-BOS. No word on if other pieces involved yet

I don't think this guy is anyone but he didn't offer any context to this tweet: Danny Delamater ‏@DeltaDood24 4h4 hours ago As trade samardzija to the white Sox for alexi ramirez and prospects

Real World and Challenge fans, another cast member has died: http://www.tmz.com/2014/11/27/ryan-knight-...ies-real-world/

Again, not a major celeb but another Real World cast member is dead: http://www.tmz.com/2014/11/27/ryan-knight-...ies-real-world/

Absolutely. Masterson, Hochevar, Santos, some other flier types and a LF. Would be nice.

The White Sox are interested in Masterson. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/...-central-radar/

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11937668...cuban-stars-mlb Will be cool to see who ends up the best....Moncada, Tomas, Soler or Rusney Castillo. I'll go with Soler.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/...their-catchers/ Hoping the Sox are one of the inquiring teams.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 27, 2014 -> 09:11 AM) First and foremost Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Who's going out Black Friday shopping?? I'm going for the first time and would like some advice from the masses. I'll be going to the Tiger Direct in Hoffman Estates. I'm an Indiana boy and never knew Tiger Direct had an actual store (I've ordered stuff online from there a lot). Anyway, will a place like that have a super long line? Doors open at 5am, what time would you suggest getting there? I would suggest changing your mind and staying home. Just me though.

Wonder if Sox will have any interest in Ryan Lavarnway? http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/red-...al-signing.html