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I'm sure Jose will do a little recruiting.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 20, 2014 -> 01:17 PM) Or until they implement the international draft. I thought they are implementing the draft but not until like 2016? I could be wrong. How soon can we expect Tomas to sign?

The best hitter in Cuba Yasmani Tomas has defected and wants to play in the MLB. He's an outfielder. Let's get him.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 11:07 PM) Warning track power tonight. Can't believe they can't get to Pino. Well we always struggle against guys making their major league debuts.

Anybody from California in here that can give me suggestions on good cities/towns to live in? I have been looking into the San Diego area but don't know much about it. Can anyone help me on what California/San Diego is like?

Flowers still sucks.

De Aza is hitting over 400 in June....

I got a game tonight but I am recording it. I really want to see Rondon, Trey and Hayes live (somewhat)

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 01:49 PM) Everytime I see a new post in this thread I click it hoping to see Rodon signed. When it isn't the latest post. It makes me sad. I get the same feeling

The Kanny game is going to be on CBS SportsNetwork

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 10:54 AM) I am not sure where Jim Bowden pulled this from....but he obviously doesn't think having possibly 5 lefty starters in a few years isn't a big deal. :-) I won't post his explanation since it is an insider article, but here is his trade idea for Price: The trade: Micah Johnson, Erik Johnson and Chris Beck for Price. He lists this as his 3rd idea. Others: LAA: C.J. Cron and Alex Yarbrough for Price. TOR: Aaron Sanchez and Alberto Tirado for Price. NYY: Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Peter O'Brien for Price. ATL: Alex Wood, Lucas Sims and a pitching prospect for Price. Not sure if TB would want Johnson and Beck. Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-of...ce?refresh=true This is discussed in the trade winds thread.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 10:31 PM) Ozzies tail is really really really planted between his legs. That's the only way he was going to come back even for this. What do you mean by that?

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 08:18 PM) Danks ranks 83rd of 96 qualified pitchers in FIP, 95th of 96 in xFIP and 89th of 96 in SIERA. He has greatly reduced stuff and has a relatively large contract. You absolutely listen to any offer you get. As for the wishlists above, come on, ask yourselves: if you were a GM of the Mariners, would you give up anything close to Walker, Guerrero, and Wilson for Alexei? Maybe not Walker, but Paxton and those other 2. Alexei is the best all around SS in the AL right now, with a good contract. SS is a luxury position in the MLB because there aren't that many good SS's around. There's always that one team that gets desperate around the trade deadline. Last year it was the Tigers, and it netted the Sox Avi Garcia and 3 prospects who are probably in our top 25 as a system. My point being, you never know.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 07:43 PM) And it could work to our favor...I hope. I agree, I would ask for the minimum of Walker, Guerrero, and Wilson. Heavy price for the best SS in the AL with a great contract.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Here's the bit on ARam According to Bob Dutton of the Tacoma Times Tribune, the Mariners are interested in trying to pick up Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez. "Still, this rumor makes some sense: Ramirez, 32, is a right-handed bat - something the Mariners covet - and is enjoying a renaissance season with seven homers, 36 RBI and a .309 average in 69 games," Dutton pens. He also pointed out that the Mariners would have to add payroll to accommodate the $9.5 million due Ramirez this year and the $10 million due next season. That should not be a huge issue for Seattle, as they can work around it. For Alexei, they better be prepared to give up a lot for Alexei. They would definitely overpay I feel like to win now.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 07:31 PM) I think he has more value to us than anyone else at the moment so I don't think moving him is the best of ideas. Not if it's for a catcher. I really like Murphy and he would instantly start over Flowers. Sign Shields in the off season. Problem solved. Sale, Shields, Quintana is a good 1-3

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 06:06 PM) A good starting pitcher, at least. Send them Danks.

Micah Johnson is 1-2 with a 2 run homer Wilkins 2-2 with a 2B Sanchez 0-3 Davidson 0-2

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 04:21 PM) Trade for David Price? 3. Chicago White Sox The White Sox haven't really been linked to Price, but it's time to realize they are committed to rebuilding and winning, and Price would make them a legitimate wild-card contender this year. Rick Hahn has done a masterful job since taking over as the GM in Chicago, highlighted by his outbidding everyone for MVP candidate Jose Abreu, who should be the starting first baseman in the All-Star Game next month. President Ken Williams and owner Jerry Reinsdorf know what it's like to hold up a World Series trophy in the White House, and with Williams' passion for winning and Reinsdorf's willingness to spend smartly to win, a potential trade for Price should not be dismissed. Remember when the White Sox flew under the radar and outbid everyone for Jake Peavy? I can see them doing it again here. The Rays could ask for second baseman Micah Johnson, who has quickly proven himself in the minor leagues to the tune of a .297 average and .371 on-base percentage. Johnson has good speed, and his defense is improving. Most importantly, he profiles as a leadoff hitter, the type of table-setter the Rays need atop their lineup. The Rays would need another significant piece in the deal, and struggling starting pitcher Erik Johnson could be the guy who makes the deal work. He was impressive in 2012 and 2013, when he showed plus stuff, and was in the team's rotation to start the season, but five failed starts got him shipped to the minors, where he continues to struggle. A physical would have to be done, of course, but if he's cleared, there's no reason he can't bounce back and develop into a solid No. 3 starter. Solving problems at second base and the top of the lineup while adding another solid starter might be enough to get Price at the end of the day. Since this package is "light" compared to the previous two deals, a throw-in such as right-handed pitching prospect Chris Beck would be necessary. The trade: Micah Johnson, Erik Johnson and Chris Beck for Price. Is this from a website, and how old is this? Because I would do that deal in a second.

FutureSox.com ‏@FutureSox 6m C Omar Narvaez to @WSDashBaseball from KAN, OF Adam Heisler activated from DL, INF Nick Basto to W-S from Ext ST, OF Keenyn Walker to DL. FutureSox.com ‏@FutureSox 4m RHP Myles Jaye, C Martin Medina to @BhamBarons from W-S. INF Michael Johnson, OF Joe DePinto released. Brett Austin to Kanny.

De Aza was never that bad of a hitter, just unlucky at times. He has played well lately.

Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo · 1h #Yankees are getting lots of calls on John Ryan Murphy, as @jaspsch writes for @mlbdailydish: http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2014/6/18/5821...ls-for-recently … This could be us.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?s...mp;ymd=20140618 Charlotte- Axelrod Great Falls- Ball

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 10:01 PM) Any reason Birmingham, Winston-Salem, Kannapolis all off on the same night? seems strange for a Tuesday night. All Star games

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 16, 2014 -> 08:32 PM) Erik Surkamp had a great start, 7.0 IP, 3H, 0R, 1BB, 8K. His K:BB rate this year is excellent. He does good the first 4 innings but always finds trouble in the 5th or 6th. Good to see a solid start.