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QUOTE (balfanman @ Nov 7, 2012 -> 08:41 AM) Since a decent 3rd baseman seems so hard to come by, I'm thinking that we may have to think outside the box a little and go the route of a converted retread. I mean like a player who can no longer play shortstop very well, but could still hit a little bit. We did this with Juan Uribe a few years back and while not ideal, it was a better solution than what we have now. I've been trying to think who this could be but I'm sure I could use the help of others who know the rest of the league better than I do. Most of the names that I have come up with I'm not even sure where they are at right now, or if they can still play, or hit at all. Juan Uribe Christian Guzman Alex Gonzales Rafael Furcal Jayson Nix ??? I'm sure that some of these names are laughable, but I have no idea where they are at. Maybe find a shortstop off of the minor league free agent list who is blocked by someone on the major league team. Just trying top come up with ideas. Marco Scutaro of Giants now a FA. He played third while Panda was hurt.

BoSox signed Ortiz for 2 yrs, making slightly less than Dunn.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 2, 2012 -> 10:09 AM) I assume this is a joke, right? Mark Tracy is a 24-year-old 22nd-round draftee who has played three seasons of A Ball, with an OPS never higher than .758, as a 1B/DH. And it looks like he's only played in parts of those seasons, either due to injury or being a bench guy. In any case, he's actually less "legitimate" than KW Jr was, amazingly enough. They made the trade to get rid of the distraction and clear a path for more talented OF players in the Sox system. They offered him around, and this was probably the best they could get for him. He also happens to be a Chicago area kid. Not a joke, just a simple statement. Actually he is 27, but his last three years were at AAA level where he hit in the .260 range with power and defense. That makes him a legitimate albeit journeyman minor league player. KW, Jr has never got out of the .250's at any level, has little power, never played above AA (for good reason), and is a year younger than Tracy. Sorry if I struck a nerve.

Sox need hitters more than anything. Speed would not hurt. If the team we have now is the team we will have next summer, it will be one of the worst offensive teams in the majors.

Tracy is a legitimate minor league player. KW, Jr. probably is not.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 09:23 PM) Saying Adam Dunn is untradeable is just plain wrong. Who would want him at $28 large over 2 yrs?

Casey McGehee just became a free agent. I don't know what happened to him. 2012 was a lost year for him; decline started in 2011. Before that, he was a servicable player. I can't see anyone giving him a ML contract for 2013. RE: Morel...I don't believe bad backs get healed enough to play ML baseball the way he did it. We'll find out in March. Sox'll have to pick up a 3B somewhere.

I saw most of the Rockies' games this, year, and, boy, do they need pitching. They also have three young infielders who can all play third very well and they can hit. They also have a new GM who is probably afraid to pull the trigger, but one of these three guys would most likely be available for pitching. They are all better than anything we have, including Morel and Youk.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 08:49 AM) I'm guessing the number would have come in at about $75-80 million over those 4 years. No way he would have gotten that much.

Whether AJ stays or goes, it's his choice either way.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 26, 2012 -> 09:38 AM) Is that for ALL free agents? I thought it went by position? Position is irrelevant. Never has been. Why would it be? What if a guy plays three positions?

Wonder who the Sox Brass thinks is the better first base prospect --- Wilkins or Dan Black?

I'll believe in Hahn when he comes out and decries the Dunn acquisition, the trading of Gio (second time), the whole Swisher episode, and the idiotic trade with Arizona.

I just saw where the major league qualifying offer to 2013 free agents was set at a little over $13 Million. This is the amount we would have to offer AJ in order to get a draft pick. Not gonna happen.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 11:02 AM) Link? I'm kickin' 80. What's a link? But, that interview was hilarious. I saw it on TV, also on the internet, either here or the Trib. Can't remember.

His best moment in 2012 was when he imitated Peavy in that interview.

Can you win it two years in a row? I guess not. Dunn might be eligible to win it again in 2014.

QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 20, 2012 -> 12:28 PM) These players have nothing in common Sure they do. They are all in sharp decline. Jones knows it and admits it, even if you don't.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 07:50 AM) Salt River 12, Peoria 9 Wilkins: 2-5, 2B, 2 K, RBI, R Tr Thompson: 1-4, BB, K, R Ta Thompson: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K Wilkins continues to do well down there. Taylor Thompson looking good so far too, 5 K vs 1 BB in 4 IP, and a GO/FO ratio of 4:1. I saw where the Reds' Billy Hamilton stole three bases in that game.

I think that Rios was adversely affected by Ozzie in 2011. No proof, just what I think. I was down on both Dunn and Rios in 2011, hated both acquisitions. But Rios has my respect now. He should be solid in RF in 2013. Dunn??? I said earlier that I can't think of any team that would take him. Still can't.

I don't know who Sox will go after in the FA market, but I sure hope it is NOT Josh Hamilton.

Sox announced some tinkering with the roster, including promoting/activating Anthony Carter.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 08:16 PM) The White Sox. I don't understand the love shown for Beck. Age is 22-23 with modest stats in Pioneer League.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 10:07 PM) Just so we get this clear Jake's option is $22M. Buyout is $4M. What were the Pads thinking of when they gave him that deal? Blows my mind.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 09:05 AM) No, it's based on the average salary of the top 125 players, which is something around $12M. It no longer has anything to do with the player's previous salary. Thanks for that info. However, I still think the Sox would/should offer AJ a deal at that amount -- whatever it takes to qualify. It would just have to be for one year, right? AJ would probably turn it down for a multi year deal elswhere; then we get the draft pick. I think. If AJ takes it, then we don't have to look elsewhere for another catcher. Could be worse.