DirtySox

Bad farm system is bad. I imagine it's between the Brewers and the White Sox for worst in baseball. The system definitely needs a player or five to breakout next season. I'm on the Blanke and Petricka train currently. I'll also continue my hoping for the Sox to go over slot to sign some falling talent in the draft, especially without a first rounder in the coming draft. Signing a costly first round talent with their Supplemental pick would be ideal. (Like the Tigers did with Castellanos last year)

The rationalization that Hudson must be an NL pitcher because he struggled in 3 AL starts is hilarious. Never mind the sterling minor league track record, solid scouting reports, and inherent major league growing pains. Keep it up.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 12:05 PM) Dan Haren didn't even yield anything close to the talent Hudson is. How the hell did Edwin Jackson? It's evident Kenny overpaid. I'm still dumbfounded that he threw in Holmberg and that no salary relief was involved at all in the deal.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 11:49 AM) As the stubborn guy who hated that trade...can I apply the same standard to Jackson? Nope. Edwin Jackson has been the picture of consistency over his entire career. Sox win this trade.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 11:00 AM) and at the time, nobody missed him. Many here (and at WSI) were in an uproar over the trade. Rightfully so in my opinion.

QUOTE (IamtheHBOMB @ Jan 3, 2011 -> 07:46 PM) Isn't Heyman generally known for being a mouthpiece for Boras? Yep.

Thornton irritated with Oney's Tweets: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5977705

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Dec 31, 2010 -> 12:51 AM) He might, depending on where he ends up after the spring. I think he ends up being a Joe Crede-light type guy. Not much power. Not a great glove, but just a solid regular. I'm willing to put him on a list of guys who the White Sox developed, although again, bragging about developing one major league average player isn't something to hang your hat on. Not a great glove? The glove and his defense is Morel's calling card and one of the few things to worry about in regard to his skill set.

QUOTE (gatnom @ Dec 27, 2010 -> 11:45 AM) Morel is a defense-first type of player who will give you maybe slightly above average offense for his position, and I think we'll end up trading him away to make a spot for our bigger prospect, Viciedo. Obviously it's not a perfect comparison because, as you mentioned, Chris Getz isn't good at much of anything, but I think Morel still fits the mold of that maybe above average but not flashy kind of player. In the end, the town isn't big enough for the two of them. Considering how hard KW tried holding onto him at the deadline, I bet we'll be seeing Viciedo at third in Charlotte this season and in Chicago at the very latest next year. I want Viciedo nowhere near 3B. Absolute butcher. Couple that with abhorrent platoon splits, weight issues, a complete lack of plate discipline and you have a prospect who is nothing more than average. If Dayan isn't traded he absolutely should be learning an OF corner next year. No reason to unseat Morel (if successful) unless Dayan magically acquires defensive aptitude. Considering the Sox moved him to 1B after one minor league season leaves me less than confident it will happen.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 23, 2010 -> 06:39 PM) Hence maybe why they traded for Lindstrom. I still believe Feliz has better stuff than Price. The Rockies acquired Lindstrom.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 15, 2010 -> 08:55 PM) That makes a lot of sense actually. Rosenthal notes Yankees in the mix as well. I wouldn't mind Bobby back at a reduced salary, but it seems he will have his options.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 15, 2010 -> 08:28 PM) If we got him in the 2 to 3 million dollar range, I'd bring Bobby back. Close to signing with Tampa. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/...-with-the-rays/

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Dec 13, 2010 -> 10:31 PM) Phillies would definitely have best rotation of all time. And if Lee signs w/ them, this may set up well for Texas and Yankees maybe trying to get Buehrle or Floyd from the Sox if they both need a starter desperately. Grienke might be too expensive, trade wise, for them. Mayhaps:

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 10, 2010 -> 08:49 AM) Wasn't Santeliz released/removed from the 40 man a few weeks ago? Yes. Minor league free agent now.

Disgusting.

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 10:07 AM) I think he'd really have to get himself in shape and correct me if I'm wrong, didn't he decline to play in the winter leagues? That's usually the place to try new things. He did indeed decline. Sitting on the bench in the majors must have took a toll.

CSNChi_Beatnik Brett Ballantini Konerko/Landis shooting for the moon--$15 million. Goes against the grain of how PK spoke of his next gig (not nec. top $) at season's end. 3 minutes ago

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 02:37 PM) Damnit. At least the Dbacks have a good 2nd RD pick. #3 in the 2nd RD I believe. The Sox would gain a supplemental pick. A team signing a "B" loses nothing.

QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 04:07 PM) And God willing, is blocked the Angels or some other equally hilarious team. and the Rangers keep Lee and all is well in baseball. This. I also would like to see Baltimore overpay for Beltre similar to the Nats and Werth. The Red Sox tears would be delicious.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 03:52 PM) Isn't he out for 2011? Yessir.

7 years, still waiting on dollar amount.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 03:46 PM) Seriously, huge move by the Nats. 7 years. Still waiting on dollars.

lol wut?