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I wonder if there still is anyway the Sox could pry Adams away from the Cardinals.

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 15, 2013 -> 06:58 PM) Sean Bierman, LHP http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=bierma001sea Says he was in high A and he's 25 so a little old for that league. I wonder if they start him in AAA next year. Hayes retweeted the Rays beat writer and the writer also said it involves another player and that the deal should be finalized tomorrow

If Sox are even thinking of trading Sale, there would only be to a limited amount of teams that actually have the farm system that could make a worth while trade. With that said, I would not trade Chris Sale

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Oct 13, 2013 -> 09:23 AM) I think there is a big difference between the 2. Viciedo is slow and a below average outfielder. He is pretty much a one dimensional player. He is playing LF because he is on a bad team and the only other place you can hide him is at DH. Now maybe his weight hurts him but if he drops 20 lbs his offense may be adversly affected. Last year Viciedo was bad in the outfield. But 2 years ago, he was very competent in the outfield and still has a great arm that runners do not run on, and if they do, their most likely out because he is accurate with his throws. Mind you, Viciedo has been exploring 3 positions already ever since he was signed, that is very hard on a player and a lot to learn. It might be just me but I like Viciedo and think he can be a very key asset to this team in the future.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 12, 2013 -> 09:51 AM) It is strange that Sox fans are more optimistic about Cub players versus their own. Exactly. We just think that because Theo and Jed are there now that they are going to become a contender within a couple years. Truth is, if they miss on this next manager selection and the prospects don't pan out, Theo is the blame. Viciedo is just as much part of the future as is Avisail Garcia in my opinion.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Oct 11, 2013 -> 07:45 PM) Couldn't agree more at 1B. Like you said there are so many guesses and prayers with the young guys. It's still possible KW's plan with all these guys he acquired pans out, just later than expected. But s***, I hope Rick is decisive enough to just move on at some positions. Selling low sucks but so does holding on to a losing hand praying for a good river card. Too bad Tank, Beckham and Flowers suck. Man we'd be so good if they lived up to potential. Prospects.....ughhhh. I wouldn't put Tank into the suck category. He's still developing and at the age of 24. He has put up better number than Rizzo so far in his career with only 25 more at bats and a higher OPS, and Rizzo is considered part of the future. Flowers is terrible and Beckham showed life last year until the wrist and quad injuries slowed him down.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 10, 2013 -> 05:56 PM) Nelson Cruz was 27 when he finally saw the switch. That is the thing with hitters - it's almost more rare that you see a gradual increase, but instead you just see the flip switch on. I completely agree with you. Glad you have some sense rather than giving up on him

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Oct 10, 2013 -> 05:53 PM) I still see Viciedo as a potential 275/35/100 guy with an OBP around 330. In this era, that's a real valuable player. He did hit 25 homers as a 23 year old in his first full season. He's the type of player you try to acquire in a rebuild and we already have him. Thank you. This is exactly what I think. This is what we're expecting out of Avi Garcia, just not that much in the power categories. Kids like Viciedo, you don't just give up on kids this young with this much potential. Everyone saw by trading Chris Davis and Tommy Hinter for 1 year of Uehera bit the Rangers in the butt big time. Hitters can figure it out later in their career at 27-29. Viciedo will be 24. Everyone of his doubters needs to relax

People actually suggesting signing Grady Sizemore and playing over De Aza or Viciedo is just a horrendous idea. I don't know where to even begin of how much I hate that Idea I'm sorry. Guys, we cannot give up on Viciedo just yet. He will be JUST 24 next season. Hitters take more time than pitchers obviously so I still think we have to give him at least 2-3 more years. And I wouldn't mind that if it was DHing and playing LF.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2013 -> 06:35 PM) Jacobs PH for Semien, homered. Semien 0-4. Mitchell 2-4, HR. Two games, no Sox pitchers yet - that is odd. Bassitt, Vance, Leesman and McCray on their roster. Should see them soon. Good to see Jacobs hit a bomb. Mitchell with a solid day

If Semein could stay at third this would be perfect for the Sox. Eventually get Micah at second and trade Beckham a year or two from now. With Leury and Avi. Thi team will have major speed in 2 years. I also really think that Thompson make an impact in a couple years.

Micah Johnson works full count and walks. Then steals 2nd easily. This from Merkin. Johnson and Semein are facing Michael Roth today

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Oct 6, 2013 -> 05:04 PM) Brian Omogrosso has elected free agency. The 29-year-old right-hander appeared in just 12 games for the White Sox in 2013, turning in a disappointing 9.37 ERA, 2.27 WHIP and 16/9 K/BB ratio before succumbing to an elbow injury. He'll look to latch on elsewhere and compete for a bullpen spot in 2014. Per Rotoworld Really glad I don't have to see him pitch in a Sox uniform anymore

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Oct 4, 2013 -> 06:11 PM) That would be a lot in my opinion. Who are you thinking? I could see McDade, Rodriguez, Morel and Heath

Leyson Septimo and Hector Gimenez declined assignment and has elected free agency.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 4, 2013 -> 01:38 PM) Wasn't Omogrosso on the 60DL? Yes he was so he wasn't on the 40 man. I can expect 3-5 more coming before free agency starts

Bryan Anderson, Brian Omogrosso, and Ramon Trancoso. Roster now at 37

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 06:19 PM) Was told Rick really likes Trea Turner. Sees him as a possible cornerstone pick. 4/5 tools are potential plus. That is interesting. He'll be the age of Bryant coming up so he'll have to adjust quick. I don't know how I feel about him yet, have to watch him more. Bucket, have you been told of other options at 3 and free agents/possible trades?

QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Oct 1, 2013 -> 11:15 AM) No 3B and no way we sign the top two catchers on the market. Yeah my bad. I forgot. No McCann and it would be Gillaspie but not in the 3 spot

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 30, 2013 -> 10:47 PM) I'd want to know how the lineup was going to work, I don't like giving up de Aza or Viciedo for nothing. I would definitely trade De Aza before Tank but to who I don't know. Line up: CF Ellsbury SS Alexei C McCann RF Garcia DH Dunn C Salty 1B Abrue LF Viciedo 2B Beckham

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 30, 2013 -> 09:55 PM) Hopefully Abreu is that. How would you guys feel if the Sox got Salty,Abreu and Ellsbury. Possible? Too much money?

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 30, 2013 -> 09:24 PM) Things we need: A star position player One more really good hitter We can win with that and all the potentially good hitters we already have. I'd look for Hahn to make some noise by acquiring a young star. Energize the base in one offseason. What young star hitter is available? CarGo? Stanton?

And so it begins. Who's next

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 30, 2013 -> 01:57 PM) Trading Santiago weakens your pitching staff to the point where it is no longer a strength. It doesn't make sense. You'd have Sale, Q and then a bunch of guys who may or may not be able to stick in a MLB rotation. Not to mention it kills depth which everyone watching this year should know you need. We lost 60% of our opening day rotation this season. Floyd and Peavy to injury (then Peavy traded) and Axelrod to ineffectiveness. No one should ever go into a season with just two known quantities in the rotation and expect to compete. Danks will be the #3 then and Johnson all but put himself into the rotation for next year. I could see the Sox signing someone like a Josh Johnson or a Tommy Hanson. If they do trade Santiago, I could see the Sox going pitcher with the #3 pick to add depth

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Sep 30, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) Viciedo actually showed justifiable improvement in the second half. His power increased (Iso from .151 to .175), patience increased (BB rate from 4.8% to 5.4%), and control of the zone (K-Rate from 21.4% to 19.8%). He hit .291, compared to .246 in the first half. And, compared to last year, he swung at fewer pitches outside the zone (38.9% to 38.1%) and swung at more pitches in the zone (63.7% to 72.2%). He is still young and talented enough to actually become a productive member of a baseball team. I could care less what they do with Beckham though. I think it's time to give Semien an opportunity there. We basically just said the same thing. You just gave stats and I completely agree