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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 12:39 PM) You have no idea the circumstances. This criticism is outrageous. He likes his job now, you think he'd throw it away for a promotion that's not a sure thing? He's a human. The criticism is not unwarranted when it's the busiest part of the offseason and his contribution to that by upper management was probably seen as a plus. Like it or not he's going to be criticized for that.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 12:24 PM) I'm just going to resign from my job today for the next job that may come open in the future. This job has been open for quite a while. His name was mentioned atleast a month ago. You think they got on the phone with him today and just discussed this with him? I think what did happen recently is he finally told management. That's why I think they are balking at letting him interview.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 12:12 PM) What? He didn't know this was available then. His name was mentioned atleast a month ago. You didnt think he knew that they wanted him then?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:53 AM) Would the White Sox receive any sort of compensation at all? I know that Friedman just left for the Dodgers. When Epstein went to the Cubs, why did the Red Sox get compensation for that? Well him resigning you wont get anything for sure. He quits he gone.

Should have resigned earlier in the offseason. Doing it now is just plain stupid.

Pretty clear they are trying to get rid of Viciedo

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 3, 2014 -> 06:53 PM) Has there been any reason to believe there's at least a dialogue going with Cabrera? I know, I know...someone's going to say Rick Hahn always prefers to fly under the radar, in comparison to KW's style. Last I remember they were thinking about making a run at him and Heyman mentioned us in his article today when talking about Cabrera.

Isnt Beachy having setbacks in his recovery?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 05:57 PM) That is the most comforting article I've read in a long time. Not like there was anything new in that article.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 02:54 PM) That was their initial asking price for their best or second best outfielder and arguably their best hitter who has a reasonably priced contract but one that should be outside the White Sox range (that last part is my opinion, but the rest is probably pretty universally agreed upon). It makes sense that they ask for that. It makes sense to ask for that. Doesnt make sense for the Mariners to give it up though. I'm sure they'll go the cheaper route.

Victorino would probably be more appealing if that's the price the Dodgers want.

QUOTE (glangon @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 09:38 AM) I think Hahn is willing to spend the money but spending the money and the 2nd round draft pick for Cabrera may be too much for Hahn. If you look at last year, that second round pick was Spencer Adams. There are some free-agents out there that don't require a draft pick which may be more realistic for us, someone like Nick Markakis could be the free agent signing from Hahn that would not only give us a plus defender in the outfield, but would also give us a good left-handed hitter without giving up that draft pick. I'm surprised we've not heard chatter that the White Sox are in on Markakis for example. May have something to do with Markakis wanting alot of money and him not being all that good.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 02:56 PM) Why is trading for 1 guy who is about to be a free agent a "no brainer" but trading for another guy who is about to be a free agent only makes sense if you can get an extension agreed to? Because it doesnt make any sense

QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 08:04 PM) Tim Anderson ‏@TimAnderson7 3m3 minutes ago Roll Tide? He's obviously been traded to Alabama. Great hopefully it's for their defense...the Bears need it

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 05:45 PM) Via tweet from Bruce Levine: " Billy Beane will wait until Scherzer and Lester are off the market in order too max out on a trade of Samardzija." FWIW So a trade will happen soon

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:30 PM) Oh, okay. Yeah, he has strong history of being a fool. I did a quick google search after reading this thread and to no surprise there's plenty of material. He definitely has alot of ideas on certain subjects...unfortunately most of those arent informed with facts. Plus it appears he also doesnt like to argue with people trying to show him facts. He just isnt very smart.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 02:42 PM) So you respected Schilling prior? Honestly I didnt know he held these views. I didnt follow him on twitter.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 02:38 PM) Part of me really hope really hopes they don't end up with Lester because Cubs fans are so ridiculous when it comes to exaggerating EACH DAMN MOVE THEY MAKE. Lester is dragging this process along quite a bit

Well for all the talk about the Cubs offseason to put them in contention...our offseason has been much more exciting so far.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) Keith Law can hate the White Sox's system all he wants now. Props to him for this one. Very well thought out reply. Definitely respect him more now and Curt Schilling less.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 01:46 PM) @scottmerkin·1 min1 minute ago Could end up being a one year acquisition. Could end up influencing the return. Could not happen all together. Situation is fluid The sky could fall...I could be turned into a newt and get better...I hate tweets like that

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 4m4 minutes ago A White Sox player that Oakland has evaluated is middle infielder Marcus Semien: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/semiema01.shtml … 24 years old, Cal product. https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 01:19 PM) Interesting. Thank you, sir. No problem...the rest is just random tweets and while I dont dismiss them completely because they can be correct...I remain cautious.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 01:16 PM) So I take it this has been a whole lot of nothing? Well no...the Sun Times article says there is talk and it could be at the serious stage.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 12:24 PM) The comments under the mlbtraderumors page is comical. Very...I like arguing on there though. Just remember Jerry never ever signs pitchers to long term deals