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QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) Sorry Jose. This thread has effectively been buried with layers of pony sparkle magic. You are all free of course to keep saying the same thing repeatedly until he signs in 4 days. Since my little pony didn't catch on... Anyone else have any suggestions? Japanese anime? Maybe the Sox should start playing re-runs of Dragonball Z and Gundam Wing over the scoreboard... maybe that will help get Tanaka to sign here.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:44 PM) $36 million in 2014 is being subtracted due to A-Rod, that has to be a big part of the reason. I could have sworn I read that after signing all their arb players they were still just under the luxery tax. Maybe I read wrong, but I assumed that it included A-Roid's suspension/salary removed.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 12:43 AM) OK, Cox aside. I was reading comments made by cub fans at mlbtraderumors and I think there could be mass suicides if the cubs don't sign Tanaka. Holy s*** the way some of them talk its like Tanaka is signed sealed and delivered. I have my hopes for the Sox but if they don't sign this guy life goes on. You mean their Justin Ruggiano and their new mascot isn't enough for them this offseason? I didn't think the Sox were even going to be considering Tanaka especially after Abreu, but this offseason has been just one surprise after another. I hope they sign him, or at least put up a really good fight. That would be pretty bad ass if they announced him at Soxfest.

Why not do a legends banner? Thomas, Konerko, Pierce, Fisk, Baines, etc.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Dec 18, 2013 -> 04:55 PM) Viciedo is only 24 years old. His age fits right into the 'new core' of young players. I know he has been the every day LF two years now, but the dude has potential to be a very dangerous hitter. It really makes no sense to carry along De Aza anymore. I'm hoping we can possibly get a young reliever in return for him. This. My view of Viciedo has fallen after this season, but I still think he can be a productive bottom of the order hitter. No reason to trade him when he is 25 and still learning, unless you get a solid return of the same value. Plus it's not like the Sox have anyone knocking on the door as far as OF replacements go. If Thompson, Mitchell, or Walker would have broke out last year, I would be way more willing to move Viciedo, but right now he is a serviceable MLB OF'er with the potential to be more.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 17, 2013 -> 07:31 PM) Mitch Williams just ripped the Sox for next year. He said Hahn made some good moves getting four young players but the loss of Reed is a huge one. Perhaps a closer bias there? He then said our rotation is Chris Sale and "8-10" guys competing for the last four spots. I guess he missed the fact that we have an Ace in terms of WAR named Jose Quintana, have you heard of him? We also have A top 75 prospect in Erik Johnson and a three time 5+ WAR pitcher fully healthy for the first time since '10. Not to mention were one of the best teams at making pitchers from nothing. I understand were not a playoff contender as is but why is this guy on MLB Network? He doesn't even do his homework before he starts talking. Mitch Williams is my least favorite guy on that network. He talks out his ass on many occasions.

Apparently he is attempting a comeback since last being in the majors in 2009. And he taught himself a knuckleball. Blue Jays really like their knuckler-ballers. Wonder if Charlie Haeger needs a job?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 07:26 PM) Everth Cabrera, right. And a PED user. Not that it probably has any effect on this discussion though.

QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 06:46 PM) From the latest update from MLBTR: White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn says his team still has several potential options ahead less than 24 hours after acquiring center fielder Adam Eaton from the Diamondbacks in a three-team deal, writes Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com. One rival exec believes the White Sox would like to trade outfielder Dayan Viciedo, who is now part of a crowded house with the addition of Eaton. Another baseball source said the White Sox have looked into the possibility of trading away second baseman Gordon Beckham. I think if the Sox are trying to move Viciedo, it goes to show you how out of favor he has fallen. Not saying he doesn't have talent/value, but the Sox must feel his swing is just never going to come around and be that big threat he has the potential to be. After last season, I don't see Viciedo turning into anything more than a Delmon Young type player.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 05:37 PM) I have a hunch that we're working on a three team trade with the blue jays involving a swap involving Beckham and Larwrie. Both the Jays and Sox beat writers are reporting teams to be exploring three team trades again... With Anthopoulos being quoted as thinking it gets done. Again... Beckham and Lawrie are just speculation on my part. I would be all for that. I wonder if De Aza could be thrown in there too, maybe to the 3rd team and get another piece back.

QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 04:54 PM) Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 3m Hearing #WhiteSox looking at catcher Adrian Nieto for the Rule 5 draft. Would possibly trade up to get him. Phegley, Flowers in jeopardy. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo Unless the Sox know something we don't about this guy, I see no reason to go after him. He's a 24 (just turned) year old who just played in High-A last year. And he has nice stats, but IDK if I would want them to carry him on the 25-man all year.

QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) Santos Rodriguez... Charlie Leesman... Leyson Septimo... David Purcey... Donnie Veal... I think we are in good shape in regards to terrible lefthanded pitchers. Septimo's gone. Not that anyone would miss him.

QUOTE (coco1997 @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 06:57 PM) LOL you just quoted one of my tweets. I took that from something bucket-of-suck said in the Viciedo trade thread. It's been a long day. Work was tiring. I think I'll go to bed now...

Another trade on the way?

Jacobs isn't that much of a loss. Odd the Sox gave up on him so fast, but they must have seen something they didn't like. Plus the Sox have Trayce Thompson, Adam Engel, and Jacob May. All of which IMO have better value than Jacobs.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 05:24 PM) Agreed. I'm not a fan of it either. Ackley is Seattle's Beckham. Just thought it was an interesting nugget I heard. Sounds like kind of of a mixed camp at 3B but it's really hot focus for the F.O. They are really active in talks so far down at the meetings. Seems like more than the past few years. I wouldn't be suprised if they make a few more deals this week. 3B is the focus. I always appreciate when you post Bucket. Great news!

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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 9, 2013 -> 11:35 PM) According to Chris Cotillo. Anybody know anything about this kid? Well, he's Cuban. Guess it could make a little sense? But he's 24 and has only played in High-A, so that doesn't exactly make me think he's a legit option. At least Carlos Perez has played in Triple-A.

Wow. What a terrible fake rumor.

Plus, Danks gave up 28 HR's last year. Imagine how many he would give up if he played in Yankee stadium half his starts.

I really like this signing. Classic high reward/low risk move.

Now that I think about it, if the Sox sign Uribe, could this mean the end of Beckham? Sox get Uribe, move Kepp to 2B until Semien, Johnson or Sanchez is ready, and Uribe becomes the backup IF for 2B, SS and 3B. Makes sense, especially if the Sox do indeed trade for Headley.

Interesting. Seems like that would be 1 too many then to carry on the bench. Maybe Kepp is on the move after all? Uribe would solve that problem of not having a legit backup to Alexei.

Only other WTF player on the 40-man is Heath. I still don't see what the Sox see in him. Nice to see McDade finally moved off for someone more deserving.

Nice read. I really never paid much attention to Bassitt until this year, and I'm really pulling for him. I wouldn't be surprised to see him late next season out of the Sox pen.