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QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) I like adding Fowler and improving the back of the rotation better than just adding Cespedes or Upton and nothing else. I am not convinced Saladino is the answer at SS but if FO is convinced then so be it. The FO obviously knows this. If they can land Upton/Cespedes, the FO could live with his bat because his defense is really good.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:14 AM) That's why I was hoping the Sox would sign him to platoon with LaRoche You just know if Raburn came here, he would get hurt, and hit 220 and be released mid season, go to the Royals, and continue to shell us.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:11 AM) I kinda think if they decide to sign Raburn, he'd be part of a platoon in LF possibly taking them out of Cespedes. Yes, that is correct. I think SS2k is saying that this could be the worst news because Raburn kills the Sox and he would still be in the division.

GM Jon Daniels of the Rangers is on MLBN now and said they aren't in the market for an OFer because it doesn't make sense financially and they have a lot of guys in the farm in case Ruggiano or Hamilton get hurt or aren't producing. Mentioned James Jones, Nomar Mazara, Lewis Brinson, Joey Gallo, and Jurickson Profar.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 10:00 AM) Tyler Collins, Maybin and Gose for 2/3rds of an outfield won't work. Maybin plays CF and J.D Martinez plays RF. Gose and Collins could always platoon in LF.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 09:59 AM) Sure, and while he hasn't and probably will not be the same player, he can still be a productive player, even if he moves down to lower lines. Personally, I'll take 40 y/o Hossa over Bickell any day of the week. Completely agree. He's still one of the faster players on the team and might be the best wing back checker in the league.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 10:01 PM) I don't think there was ever any doubt Marian Hossa is a Hall of Famer. The question is, does he go in as a Blackhawk? Or does the NHL not do that sort of thing?

Hossa x2 I will always love him.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 07:36 PM) That doesn't mean that the Sox are guaranteed to sign him. I know. I'm just giving some options that will be available.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 07:31 PM) Problem with that is it is a real bad FA market next year. To get a good OF next year the Sox will have to give something up by going the trade route. Josh Reddick is a FA next year.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 07:28 PM) Good News: Blackhawks scored again Bad News: My wife is going to use this to justify putting on the Golden Globes Do you have more than 1 TV?

Patrick ****ing Kane

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 07:07 PM) So much talent for a team with this record. I agree. Played extremely well tonight. DJW played some pretty good defense considering he hasn't gotten big minutes all year. Having a PG who can actually shoot next year in Abrams and Lucas will help quite a bit as well. I think Black should just RS this year. Any chance we can get Thorne to come back next season as well? Medical RS?

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 03:21 PM) No way. That is a 27 yard field goal that he hooked incredibly badly and he made an earlier kick with the laces in. That made kick he made earlier was from 42, right?

Illinois might lose by 30 today.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 12:47 PM) Talks involving the Rangers have supposedly involved Chi Chi Gonzalez and another piece. Gonzalez is a consensus top 100 prospect, #29 in MLB to start last season according to BP, and one of the top guys in a system much stronger than ours, with a big league stint already under his belt. Danish and Engel together does not seem a package that comes near rivaling Gonzalez on his own, let alone Gonzalez and another piece. A top 100 pitching prospect from our org basically means Fulmer would have to be the centerpiece to match Gonzalez alone, assuming of course they're not moving Rodon, which they shouldn't. I dont understand the top 100 status on Gonzalez. This is my point. Look at what he has done in the minors and his stint in the majors. If anything, he's put up similar numbers to Danish at all levels.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 12:41 PM) Supposedly the Marlins have been asking for a #1 starter type. The price probably starts with Fulmer. I know that, but like I mentioned in my post, they are/were talking to the Rangers about Chi Chi Gonzalez who does not look like a #1 to say the least. Maybe not even a starter. His numbers weren't great in the minors, and he really struggled last year in 67 innings with the Rangers. 32 walks to 30 strikeouts....

According to MLBtradeumors, 10 teams have contacted the Marlins about him. 25 years old with 4 years of control. Rangers have discussed him with Chi Chi Gonzalez and one other player being involved. I was watching stat cast today on MLB Network, they mentioned that Ozuna was top 20 in the MLB in exit velocity, the only one in the top 20 who had a bad year. They mentioned bad luck and a lot of ground balls in the first half of the season. Danish and Engel enough to get him? All of this of course, is based on if we do not get one of Cespedes/Upton. Thoughts?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 12:25 PM) Does he carry the puck in to the zone with speed like Leddy did? Always loved that aspect to his game. A few times he has, yes. His offensive zone skills and vision are pretty damn good. He's got great instincts.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 11:24 AM) Trade the farm for him. Better than making JR go 5 years. The Sox are just a Cargo away. This has to be sarcasm coming from you.

Chuck GarfienVerified account ‏@ChuckGarfien A dream scenario for White Sox: Sign Cespedes to backloaded contract, sign Desmond to 1-yr deal til Tim Anderson is ready. Saladino utility.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 10, 2016 -> 12:58 AM) I really need to be off work during a Hawks game. I am SOO uninformed on Gustafsson. This kid has been pretty damn good so far. I think a good comp to him is Nick Leddy with a little less speed and a little better defensively.

ADAm Pacman JonesVerified account ‏@REALPACMAN24 This BS , so coaching come stand on the field and talk s*** !! Not even a head coach https://www.instagram.com/p/BAWK0zgEjmb/ Lmao at PacMan

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 9, 2016 -> 11:14 PM) I should become a doctor. Or have common sense after that hit lol

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 9, 2016 -> 11:11 PM) Antonio Brown has to be concussed after that hit. I'm surprised he was able to get up. Just diagnosed with a concussion.