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Wells is squaring the ball up all night just can't find a hole. Has had good ABs

Agreed. Very nice inning from Veal

I believe it was a change up

Rios might be the best outfielder and hitter out on the market. Alexei has been tearing it up as of late. De Aza is also killing the ball. Peavy coming back soon barring his rehab start. Anyone else think we can actually get a decent haul for De Aza and Alexei?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2013 -> 06:35 PM) I really wonder if they're willing to go with a 4 lefty rotation for a full year. I might well do it, but I wonder if they're unconventional enough to throw that out there. I think it can work. Why not? The pitching staff has been great this year as it ranks 3rd in the AL in ERA.

Say what you want about John Danks with the contract and everything, but coming back from shoulder surgery. He has looked like the front end of the rotation John Danks we all thought of these last 5 starts. He has pitched real well this year in my opinion. Contract aside, I'm very happy to go into next year with Sale, RHP, Danks, Quintana, and Santiago. Hopefully we trade Peavy.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 13, 2013 -> 02:33 PM) I would suggest the Tigers as a dark horse for him If that were the case, I would be asking for the world for Rios. Garcia, Castellous (spelling) and Crosby.

I think their having one of them alternate DH

Merlin just retweeted someone from MLB.com that handles the prospects saying Jacobs will be ranked 7th in Sox farm system

Rios brings a all 5 tools to the Pirates line up. Alexei brings more than what they currently have. Both would be huge upgrades to that Pirates offense and defense.

Rios' most likely destinations are the Rangers and Pirates in my opinion.

Here's an interesting take from a Boston writer. http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2...with_brand.html

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jul 13, 2013 -> 12:45 PM) So far this is a typical Soxtalk thread regarding Sox player values. Our guys are all worth s*** until they get traded, and then its we never got enough. Lol couldn't agree more

QUOTE (beck72 @ Jul 13, 2013 -> 10:32 AM) Ken Rosenthal said back on June 30 that Rios could be a great get for the Pirates, as they had the lowest OPS in the NL there. But Tabata would seem to be the future there. If I were to trade Rios to the Pirates, I think a package of Dickerson, Kingham and Herrera would do well for both teams.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) I don't know if I'm in the minority here but I think this was a really good return for Thornton. Great value in my opinion. I know were in the minority, but what do people expect? We weren't getting a top 5 prospect. This kid has tons of offensive potential. Why not take the risk.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 10:10 PM) I would assume AA right? What's our outfield there, Walker, Mitchell, Thompson? I guess we want all those guys getting at bats so perhaps some reshuffling. Make Mitchell the 4th outfielder? Move Thompson to right, Jacobs in left and Walker in center makes the most sense.

Anybody, that is complaining about this deal, what did you expect? Everyone wanted Thornton out of here and has been on the downside of his career as of late. Getting Boston's 11th rated prospect according to mlb.com is pretty good value. He's 22 in AA, has very high offensive potential while his defense is a work in progress. I like it.

This is what a Boston fan said on another board: "Hamate bone injury derailed him last year, he was starting to hit much better this year. Last 11 games, hit .410/.510/.718 with 6 doubles and 2 HR Since May 21, .291/.390/.517 with 13 2b and 7 HR in 43 games This does not include last night's game, his AA debut, where he went 2-3 with a 3B." He has been hitting well for the last 2 months. It'll be interesting where he'll be placed.

QUOTE (staxx @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 08:47 PM) If were getting Eaton, I'd like to see the sox get Holmberg/another pitcher instead of Ownings if were getting rid of peavy Owings is a SS. And Anderson is a pitcher

I forgot who mentioned it, but if we can get LHP Drake Britton and 3B Michael Almanzar from the Red Sox for Matt Thornton, that's a very good start. Trade Peavy and Crain to the DBacks for Eaton, Owings, Lamb, and Anderson. Trade Lindstrom to the Braves for Tommy La Stella, and a lower tier prospect. Trade Rios to the Rangers for Jorge Alfaro, Nick Williams and a lower tier prospect. That's what I want. I don't think that would be far off. Thoughts?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 07:39 PM) I think Santiago has improved to the point where at the very least he can be considered an intriguing SP prospect. The screwball is a difficult pitch to control so he probably is going to be a guy who throws a lot of pitches which makes me worry most about his durability, but he has the stuff for top of the rotation. I agree. The kid has tons of potential.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 07:23 PM) I'm not seeing the consistency out of Santiago that I would like to, but I haven't been watching closely either. Has he improved? In my opinion he has. He does walk some guys, he gets into jams, but he battles his way through them. I think he has the will to win because he just battles every time he's out there. With Sale, Santiago and Quintana. This could be a very special group in a couple years.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 05:48 PM) We probably won't make a new list until the offseason so it won't really be a factor, but those guys would definitely be included. Thank you, looking forward to it.

Just a quick question, with the trade deadline looming, say the White Sox were to get quality, top prospects for guys. Would you reevaluate the prospect list, with new guys possibly coming in and cracking the top 25? Would you evaluate their seasons from this year or just not enough information? Thank you

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 05:32 PM) I asked Pete Abraham on twitter what he thought about a potential Matt Thornton trade return. He mentioned LHP Drake Britton and 3B Michael Almanzar. That level of prospect. Britton is rated as the 12th best prospect in the system according to BA. Just looking at both those players right now, I would take that in a heart beat for Matt Thornton.