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Like Jeter, I wish that today was also Paul Konerko's last game at U.S. Cellular Field. I'd much rather have Gillaspie at 1B, Semien at 3B, and Dunn DH.

Daniel Webb is better than Addison Reed is. For some reason, Webb isn't closing but the White Sox basically acquired one of the better 3B prospects in the game and get to control him for 6 years for a Relief Pitcher whose numbers could be duplicated and surpassed by at least 1 member of the current team. Sounds like a damn good trade to me.

QUOTE (oldsox @ May 25, 2014 -> 07:17 AM) Are you telling me that he wouldn't undo the Reed/Davidson trade, if he could? There is no way that he would. You are overrating Addison Reed. Joe Ostrowski ‏@JoeO670 16h Here come the Addison Reed calls. Umm, Reed's ERA is 4.57 & he's given up 6 HR. He gave up 6 HR all of last year. Btw, 4.95 FIP. #WhiteSox I'll pass.

QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ May 24, 2014 -> 03:04 PM) 1. Aiken 2. Rodon 3. Jackson 4. Nola 5. Freeland 6. Kolek Kolek seems like a Tommy John waiting to happen and not sure he'll keep the weight off of his frame as he matures. I know the Sox won't take Jackson but I think he'll turn out to be a very good pro. Any pitcher is a Tommy John waiting to happen.

Nola over Aiken would be a nightmare scenario. God I hope that doesn't happen.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 22, 2014 -> 11:32 AM) Who are the three infielders most likely to become major league starters? Those are the three guys who need to be starting at 2B/SS/3B for Charlotte. The rest can either DH at Charlotte or start at Birmingham. I guess it just depends on what they think of Carlos Sanchez.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 22, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) BA (Ben Badler) now has Sox as favorite to land Huascar Ynoa (RHP, DR), their #9 prospect for 7/2. Article behind paywall. Good to hear. I was wondering about this.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ May 22, 2014 -> 11:22 AM) It appears most people on here (me included) have Kolek at #3 in their preference, so sure if he goes 1-1 that's great. If Rodon and Aiken are off the board, I'd be fine with Kyle Freeland or one of the bats at #3 instead of Kolek. I just don't want Nola or Beede instead of Kolek.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ May 22, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) Yeah you don't sit this guy. If they aren't going to clear a spot for him by jettisoning a vet then he needs to play every day in Charlotte. I mean not only is he not getting PAs but he's accruing service time. Why? Sox are idiots good % of the time these days. Who isn't going to play everyday in Charlotte then though? I agree that Semien needs to be in Charlotte. Micah Johnson is at 2B every day. Matt Davidson is at 3B every day. Carlos Sanchez is also there. Would they do something with Dan Black and just have one of the infielders DH? I know it's easy for us to say that Semien trumps all and should be at SS down there but that leaves Carlos Sanchez and Tyler Saladino with nowhere to play.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 22, 2014 -> 02:13 AM) Anyone before us taking Kolek is best. I'd much rather take Kolek than a guy like Aaron Nola though. Swing for the fences rather than some safe college arm. I'd be okay with Freeland over Kolek at #3 but if Rodon and Aiken go 1-2, it could literally be anyone for the Sox.

Gillaspie is a platoon player. I would hope Davidson gets it together and starts at 3rd in 2015.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 22, 2014 -> 09:16 AM) He needs work and reps. That is all there is too it. Let Leury rot on the bench. Where is Semien going to play at Charlotte with Davidson, Johnson, Saladino, and Sanchez there already?

So I take it Noesi will go into the bullpen now and Carroll stays in the rotation for the time being?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 21, 2014 -> 11:00 AM) Or it's just erasing $6 million in revenue loss due to lower attendance. It's a risky endeavor to invest in pitching in the FA market. We're already seeing signs of Verlander deteriorating many years before the end of that deal. Scherzer, Lester and Shields...I can't see us touching those guys. And Masterson supposedly turned down $50 million for 3 years from the Indians but for the White Sox to commit let's say $80 million over even 4 seasons to him...they were willing to gamble on Tanaka because of his age and ace potential, but based on what he's looking like so far this year, would anyone jump up and down with joy getting Masterson for $80/4 (were he to continue putting up relatively pedestrian numbers)? Last year, he was very good, better than Quintana. But this year, he's giving up more hits than IP, a WHIP of around 1.5 and a 5+ ERA. Maybe the looming contract situation/FA is in his head (see Sandoval in SF), but that disappearing ability "disease" has infected Carlos Santana, Bourn and Nick Swisher as well. http://www.indiansbaseballinsider.com/blog...easonable-63355 Joe Chengery March 23, 2014 - 10:59 PM EDT While the shorter length (and virtually no one thought they'd take a two-year deal, and the preference for them really is three) helps, it's still a risk, and still a lot of payroll to tie up in a guy who has not put up back-to-back good seasons, and is a borderline frontline starter (i.e. #2) at best. Signing Kazmir would have probably been more prudent; as I said before, the length of Ubaldo's contract would have made me shy away, but on the other hand, Ubaldo has matched or outdone Masterson over their careers, and it was a reasonable bet he could maintain a level of success here. Would it have been as good as the second half of 2013? That probably wasn't likely because very few pitchers stay in that "hot zone"- even Verlander hasn't been as dominant as he was a few seasons ago, but I think with (Mickey) Callaway's guidance and familiar surroundings, Ubaldo could have been a consistently good starter at a lower cost. I'm not as sure of that elsewhere; like I said though, I would have preferred Ubaldo at three years plus an option, but that turned out NOT to be an option in the end. Keep in mind that no one expected Masterson to take a two-year deal, and the only real reason he's doing it is because of a possible change in the QO in the next bargaining agreement; taking a shorter contract would still enable him to still get a larger contract while he's still in his prime. A QO would probably affect his value since his track record is no better, and arguably worse, than Jimenez and Garza, so the shorter p-length contract is a calculated move on the part of Masterson and his agent, just as it was to make it seem as if the contract offer is a discount, when in reality, it isn't. Seth, I still don't think Masterson's 2013 was that great; his 2011 was better, and his 2012 wasn't much better than Ubaldo's and that's where the rub is- can Masterson put together back-to-back strong seasons, presuming 2013 was a strong season? (I think Ubaldo had the stronger, more consistent overall 2013, along with a healthier 2013). If Masterson can put together a strong 2014 (more like he did in 2011 with better command, since I'm not confident his H and K rates will be as strong in 2014 based on his track record, necessitating the need for better command), it will be the first time he's done that in his career. I think that is a major reason why the Indians are hesitating - which Masterson are you going to get- the strong three, borderline two starter like in 2011 and parts of 2013, or the inconsistent 4-5 starter you got in 2012, and even parts of 2010 and 2013? That's why they don't think putting down 1/6 to 1/5 of this year's and next year's payroll is the best idea, especially when other salaries will be increasing next year (including Kipnis, who they want to sign long term, plus any upgrades the Indians may need next offseason. Signing Masterson to such a contract may tie their hands to the point where they won't be able to sign anyone of significance, even a Murphy-level signing). Tanaka didn't cost any draft pick compensation though. I would be shocked if the Sox signed a player next offseason that cost the team a draft pick.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 21, 2014 -> 09:09 AM) I will fight for this title! Haha alright. I still have a soft spot for the man because he was one of my favorite players prior to joining the White Sox. He was an absolute monster for like 8 seasons and people conveniently forget that. He definitely has not lived up to expectations here but man, that guy used to be awesome.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ May 21, 2014 -> 08:56 AM) You people are so fickle. You would have stabbed the guy just two months ago. Sox will move on from him -- if he keeps hitting this well he'll be more valuable as a trade chip. If he regresses to his normal 110ish wRC+ (which is more likely), Viciedo can keep the spot warm for Ravelo/Abreu. I would not have. I think I may be Dunn's biggest supporter on this board.

1. Brady Aiken LHP (Wishful Thinking) 2. Tim Anderson SS 3. Matt Davidson 3B 4. Courtney Hawkins OF 5. Micah Johnson INF/OF 6. Tyler Danish RHP 7. Trey Michalczewski 3B 8. Chris Beck RHP 9. Francellis Montas RHP 10. Cleuelis Rondon SS Next two: Rangel Ravelo and Trayce Thompson.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 21, 2014 -> 08:31 AM) If the White Sox offer him a qualifying offer next season they are committing to pay him a 1 year, ~$14 million contract if he accepts. After the last 4 years, I find it extremely difficult that the White Sox would be interested in offering him that kind of money regardless of what he does the next few months. The worst case scenario would be Dunn accepting the QO and the Sox paying him $14 million on a 1 year deal. Is it worth the risk of trying to acquire the draft pick for him in a year when the team won't be spending a ton of money? I'd consider doing it but I definitely understand those against it.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ May 21, 2014 -> 07:53 AM) They're looking to trade that pick, and Charlotte potentially also at #9. Arron Affalo would make some sense, for Charlotte especially. If anything, Sacramento really needs to find a defensive frontcourt piece to put next to DeMarcus Cousins. I almost see em where Portland was a season ago, Portland desperately needed a defensive big to put next to Aldridge, and they got Robin Lopez. Wonder if the Kings would look at Varejao maybe (doubt he's worth the 8th pick though). That all being said, I don't see the Kings having any chance of making the playoffs in the West next season. They don't have to make the playoffs. They just need to pick between 11-14. If the Kings pick between 11-30 in the 2015, 2016, or 2017 draft, the Bulls get that pick. If they have top 10 picks for the next 3 seasons then the Bulls get Sacramento's 2nd rounder in 2017. Also from the Deng trade, the Bulls get to switch draft positions with the Cavs next year if the Cavs fall out of the lottery. Bulls also received Portland's 2nd rounder the next 2 seasons in the deal. If the Bulls keep these pick, this is what we need to root for: Cleveland becomes the 8th seed in the East for next season and Sacramento falls into the 11th pick in the draft. In this scenario, the Bulls would choose #11 and #15 in 2015 Draft while giving their #1 pick to Cleveland. Hope this makes sense, haha.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 20, 2014 -> 11:09 PM) Cleveland getting the pick again very fishy. I disagree. I think the Lakers or Celtics getting it would have been fishy. Cleveland will just f*** it up anyway.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 20, 2014 -> 02:11 PM) keithlaw ‏@keithlaw 2m NC State, with the best pitcher in this draft class and one of the best position players, was bounced from the ACC tournament on day one. Kyle Freeland pitched poorly and Evansville is out as well.

NBA Draft Lottery Tonight at 7. At least that will clear some things up.

FWIW, players could not be included in a deal for Thibodeau. Coaches can only be traded for other coaches or draft picks.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 19, 2014 -> 12:56 PM) I'd very likely do this as well but with the caveat that the Bulls would have to have some idea of how to fill the SG and SF holes that they'd be creating. Obviously the Bulls would need to be able to extend Kevin Love as well.

I think that Lindstrom, Downs, Beckham, and Dunn will all get moved. Nobody will want De Aza and Hahn's price tag will be too high for Ramirez. I'd love to dump Danks on Texas but probably wishful thinking.