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QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 08:24 PM) if I meant it as sarcasm I would have change the color. I really meant it. I also have to keep reminding myself, it is oct 2014. a lot can happen between now and draft days. players not listed may come blazing up the list while others may plummet or get injured. I completely agree. I'm interested to see the top 200 prospects for the 2015 draft.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Abreu is going to be 28 going next year, LDF suggested that the team should have a 1B prospect ready for 4 years down the line. Rangel Ravelo can. QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:45 PM) and why not. great strategy, come draft day. Sarcasm? Because it is logical.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) mock draft 18. Toronto Blue Jays — Carson Fulmer, RHP Vanderbilt After being the closer for the first year and a half of his career at Vanderbilt, Fulmer made a smooth transition into the starting rotation as a sophomore. Over 10 starts, he posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP with 57 K/28 BB over 63 innings, holding opponents to a .192 BAA. He can dial up his fastball to 98 mph, and he adds a power slider that shows plus. His change-up is still developing and he has good command of his stuff despite the high walk totals as he is still getting used to the starter role. Like Brandon Finnegan last year, Fulmer will raise questions about his size (5’-11”, 195 pounds) next year, and many will question his ability to remain a starter. He has effort to his delivery but tones it down a bit when starting. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2015-ml...-mock-1-0/44039 but remember, there is a whole season of college ball coming up. anything can happen. also remember no one is wrong now. I understand that, but those numbers while starting are pretty solid. You may be very right in the end, but the things he has problems with now can easily be fixable. Like toning down his delivery, durability is simple too. Honestly, he reminds me of Tim Lincecum when it comes to his delivery, size and make up as a pitcher. I'm pretty sure everyone here wouldn't mind a prime Tim Lineceum. Edit: Also, if he is projected a mid to late. Pick him at 8, save some money and get some players that will require to go over slot with next selections.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) Daz should be selected before he gets to #8 Ashe should be moving up in the list, interesting stuff Fulmer, a RP - CL who would pick a closer at #8? the sox still has holes to address. Buelher I just think his bread and butter in going to be in the pen overall I love discussing prospect and draft. good job. I do not see him as a closer. I see him the same as the Rodon path that we all thought (Sep. call up in the bullpen, then rotation the next season). I thought that, but obviously Fulmer is not as polished as Rodon is. But that was my reason behind Fulmer.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 02:02 PM) With all thing being equal, I would say take the position player because its a safer bet to reach the majors, and due to the current state of free agency where teams are signing their homegrown talent to long term extensions, elite position players are getting harder to come by in the market so its crucial to develop your own homegrown and give that presidence over pitching. I believe that good pitching can beat good pitching everytime, but pitching is the most overrated commodity in baseball. We are in what people are calling the age of the pitcher in this post steroid world, its important to yield a strong lineup. Kyle Tucker is the guy I want at #8, smooth and compact left handed swing, easy power and he has all 5 tools and unlike a lot of Sox prospects, his hit tool is his best tool. (I would love for the Sox to be able to draft Brady Aiken dont get me wrong.) I think the Sox have to start developing long term solutions at: 2B, 3B, C, LF, and 1B. I like what we have brewing internationally, we got a stud in Amado Nunez and we have some interesting prospects on the DSL team and I can wait till they come stateside. First, Sox have long term solution at 1B and his name is Jose Abreu. Second, Kyle Tucker is impressive, 6-4 175, he certainly can put on more weight to his frame. He runs a 6.7 60 which is pretty fast, and has been clocked at 89 from the outfield. As of right now, he is being mocked toward the middle to end of the 1st round. Lastly, there are 4 kids I'm looking at. Daz Cameron and and Ashe Russell as more long term. And Carson Fulmer and Walker Buehler, both these kids can possibly come in right away and help out the team. My 2 favorites are the Vandy boys Buehler and Fulmer

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 01:51 PM) you are right, don't get me wrong. i respect what you are saying. but.... what else is there to talk about? the wx? the sCrubs? someone kicking someone dog on this site? it is all fun. How about possible line ups for next season? That's what the thread is about.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) my Batavia Bulldogs have a huge game vs Geneva tonite for the conference title I went to Lake Park. We would be in the same conference, but we switched to the DVC last year.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 12:01 PM) 90 % you are very optimistic aren't you. i wish people will remember who is agent is Scott Boras is Kris Bryant's agent. Why didn't Bryant get called up in September? Because it doesn't make sense at that time.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 08:04 AM) Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. So Bumgarner in game 1 on normal rest? Yeah I'm pretty sure they have said that already. It's hard to believe, but the Giants have done all this without Cain and Lincecum pitching. I know their not what they used to be but still pretty remarkable. I've got the Giants in 7.

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QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:37 AM) man, I am really enjoying reading all these post. a lot of great ideas and many different situations. and now to WS with the favorites being elimeated, the QO deadline just around the corner, and creative posters. a great beginning to the offseason. Exactly why I wanted to make this thread. To generate ideas and views everybody had.

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 10:45 PM) Haven't watched for a while, but Olacio is pitching and just struck out Buxton. That's nice. Supposedly he's got good stuff, just needs to find the command and control.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 10:12 PM) At least 2, lets get it right bro. Like who? What would the rotation look like then?

Is there any stats on these guys out there? Have they played yet?

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:12 PM) Make Smart Decisions... Meaning dont trade away prospects, especially for horrible contracts. Acquire more ML ready prospects. Sign pitching depth in both the bullpen and the rotation. (Especially guys that I can flip at the deadline for prospects a la the Cubs.) Put everyone of value on the block to see what offers are out there. Just make smart baseball and fiancial decisions. And who replied with a +1, this isn't Reddit. Give some ideas of players/trades that would fit your criteria.

Well the purpose of this thread was to generate ideas for this off season, and I think it has worked so far. Having good, quality discussions on potential players. QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 05:23 PM) You know, if you are going to insult SoxPride and his ideas, the least thing you could do is come up with something better than this when asked to show off your own foolproof plan. QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 05:33 PM) +1 Thank you. My idea behind CarGo is that he's still young at 28. There's 3 years left on that deal with a good amount of money on it. I look back on it, and maybe it is an overpayment, but if the Rockies chipped in some money, you still know they are going to ask for those types of players, hell probably even Anderson. He had one bad year last year, he hasn't had a year with an OPS under 850 before last year and his rookie year. Yes, he is injury prone, but that is the risk you take to get a quality left handed bat still in his prime. Sorry Joshua that we don't agree, but CarGo is a fit for the White Sox. Especially if the Rockies chipped in money.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 04:03 PM) Jay Bruce would be a nice piece to buy low on. He's a 30 HR left-handed bat that owns a 9.4 BB%. His defense is all over the place, sometimes good, sometimes bad. He strikes out more than you'd like, but he also won't clog the bases. He is owed $12M, $12.5, and then has an option for $13M in 2017. He was worth -1.1 WAR last year, 4.0 WAR the year before, had a career high of 4.9 WAR at age 23, and will turn 28 right after the season starts next year. Like I said, the Reds MAY be willing to sell low on him and want to move that money. The only problem is that their OF is already pretty weak with Billy Hamilton being the only longterm piece there. Their other OFers include Ryan Ludwick and Skip Schumaker. However, 2 of the Reds 3 top prospects are OFers, so they may be willing to let one of those guys replace Bruce next season. Agreed. Bruce is definitely my #2 behind CarGo. Unless you can package Viciedo in a deal with him too.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:35 PM) Im saying no to giving up that type of package and taking all that money on top of it. As others have pointed out, CarGo is injury plagued and that is a lot for a guy that cant play 150-162 games. You may not agree with it, but everyone here knows that Colorado would probably ask for more than that, so I think that could be a happy medium. If the Sox want to compete next year, you have to jump on opportunities for left handed bats, that are still young and in their prime.

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:16 PM) Not familiar with that Brian Anderson, but if he just got drafted in June, he isn't eligible to be traded this winter. I also think Peavy probably had enough here. He loves the NL too. Edited the Danks trade.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:30 PM) Dear god no. In order to get, you have to give. Adding CarGo and LaRoche is adding TWO quality left handed bats to a line up.

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:21 PM) What did you do with Zach Putnam? Great call. I honestly forgot about him. I edit my post and add him, Hochever would become a backup/reclamation project.

Signings: 1B Adam LaRoche 2 years/20 million UTIl Emilio Bonifacio 2 years/10 million RP Luke Hochever 1 year/3 million SP Jake Peavy 1 year/10 million Trades: Sox acquire RP Brandon Maurer from the Mariners for OF Dayan Viciedo Sox acquire OF Carlos Gonzalez and RP Rex Brothers from the Rockies for SP Chris Beck, 2B Micah Johnson, SP Francellis Montas, OF Courtney Hawkins Sox trade SP John Danks to the Marlins for SP Austin Brice Release/Let Go RP Ronald Belisario RP Matt Lindstrom SP Felipe Paulino 1B Paul Konerko (Retirement) DFA RP Frank De Los Santos RP Taylor Thompson RP Raul Fernandez Line Up CF Adam Eaton SS Alexei Ramirez 1B Jose Abreu LF Carlos Gonzalez RF Avisail Garcia DH Adam LaRoche 3B Conor Gillaspie 2B Marcus Semien C Tyler Flowers Rotation SP Chris Sale SP Jose Quintana SP Jake Peavy SP Hector Noesi SP Chris Bassitt Bullpen RP Scott Carroll (long relief) RP Jake Petricka RP Zach Putnam RP Brandon Maurer/Luke Hochever RP Rex Brothers RP Erik Surkamp RP Daniel Webb Bench C Josh Phegley 2B/SS Carlos Sanchez OF Jordan Danks UTIL Emilio Bonifacio Thoughts?

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 11:23 AM) I think a Viciedo for Brown swap makes sense. Both are arb eligible and candidates to be non-tendered, each roster could use an opposite handed hitter, Viciedo could platoon with Howard some at 1B and provide as much defense as Brown in the OF. Trade for Brown, sign Jose Fernandez and Parra as a reclamation project and the lineup will be pretty set. I think that RH has Pedro Alvarez pegged for the DH role next year though. Why sign a 26 year old second baseman when Sox have 3 that could fill that void right now?

D Kyle Cumiskey placed on waivers.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 11:15 AM) Gilder to TAMU, I think that sets us up better for Elijah. That's huge. A&M already has 2 front court players for that class too. And Elijah's mom tweeted Nooooo 5 minutes before the announcement too.....