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I'm not sure why people are arguing with Ray Ray here. Without a doubt it increases his value. Defensive versatility is obviously very valuable. Moncada became an above average 3rd baseman in 1 year. He wouldn't forget how to play. the guy is super athletic. If they moved him to RF, I can see them playing him at 3b on occasion, as needed.

Don't read too much into a single tweet. The majority of quotes and tweets indicate they're going big.

Exactly my thinking Lillian. I see no reason why they would talk a big game and leave themselves open to the massive criticism and ridicule that would follow if they strikeout. They are going to spend big this offseason. It's their chance to be the winners in the city.

Abreu must be rubbing off on him.

We don't know that for sure.

Greinke and Verlander have aged well. How about Roger Clemens?

Yolmer will be resigned simply to be the court jester for big name FAs. He will come out on a unicycle while juggling bowling pins and put on a show for Rendon and others.

I'm reaching out to peavy44 to see what he has heard this offseason

Shut up and swing, Eloy.

I'm never watching baseball again if Matt Boyd gets traded. Period.

They're sending their mouthpieces (Merkin, NBCS White Sox Twitter) to talk big game. KW said it would be busier than usual. We're getting a big dog.

Yes, I remember last season. It was embarrassing as a Sox fan. Imagine being the front office that struck out. I don't think they want to go through that ridicule again. They wouldn't talk big like this unless they were fairly confident that they would land a big dog.

Why would they put these reports out if they weren't serious about these guys? They'd look like even bigger fools. At some point, the players would start to get annoyed at the cheapness. I have no doubt they're going big this offseason.

Everybody thought Wheeler would be somewhat affordable. Seems like it is trending the other way now.

After last year's embarrassment, I don't think they would talk big unless they're damn sure of getting one of Wheeler/Rendon/Cole/Stras. This is a good sign imo.

We're getting Rendon and Wheeler!

We're in a time where you see guys with more positional versatility. You've got guys like Baez who play every infield position. Does it bother him? No, it only increases his value and future payday. Moncada is a heck of an athlete. I don't think it's a stretch to say he could handle 3rd, 2nd and RF. I get being cautious about moving him to RF with his leg injures. But allowing him to prove his worth as a multi position player helps him and the Sox. If you can land Rendon, you do it.

He'll duke it out with them with some shoves and punches, like men used to do before PC. Then it will be over and they'll be friends again.

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I get it, but I don't think drafting for need is the way to go. None of our 1B/DH types are exactly world beaters. Vaughn is supposed to be a generational type hitter.

Lauri looks so bad. Lavine a bit disappointing. WCJ has been the lone bright spot this season

This is a losing strategy. This is a losers mentality. Signing Jose 3 years is stupid. We can get him for 1 year. No reason to go any further than that.

We must name this individual so he can be berated for having a different opinion than us

I'm putting my money on @Look at Ray Ray Run. Who is it?