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I like having the MLB discussions in PHT. I spend a good amount on Soxtalk, and I could count on one hand the number of times I've looked at the Diamond Club or whatever it is called. I would enjoy to discuss those topics, but obviously come to Soxtalk first and foremost to read/chat about the Sox. But I don't mind seeing the other news, even thought it probably isn't something I haven't already heard. I looked at MLBTR probably 10x a day. But I just have never really cared to go to a separate part of the site to look for general MLB discussion. I think its great to have it all in grouping during the offseason. In other news, BRING BACK THE CATCHALLS! The Offseason Plans thread was great. Catch alls are fun, and I feel not having them does the exact opposite of what you think you're accomplishing. You're always going to have people who don't like things one way or another, and as the owner of the site do whatever you please, but I will continue to voice my opinion on the matter when it is brought up. BRING BACK THE CATCH ALLS!

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 04:12 PM) Very quick fall. Maybe too quick. Woulda been right up your alley a short 12 months ago.

Long time Sox 3B target for many Soxtalkers. His prospect star has faded, but is still only 24. Played mainly LF last year, so must not be much of a 3B. Wouldn't be surprised to see the Sox take a gamble.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 02:58 PM) Ah I see. A much larger one. Such a BIG improvement. The video board at the Cell was truly embarrassing compared to what the newer stadiums have. I only get to a few games at the Cell a year since I live in MN, but I feel I can take credit for this since everytime I got a fan experience questionnaire email, I expounded on how badly the cell needed this. New Video Board Edit: my eye for color is off, but you get it.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 10:29 AM) Bad way. I admittedly don't know much about the guys he mentioned besides Trea Turner. But Trea Turner would look damn good at SS for the Sox for the next 6 years.

I don't understand what the economics of this deal haven't been announced.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 08:10 AM) The value of power bullpen arms is quickly rising, esp considering a mediocre starting staff + 4 power pitching arms just dominated the World Series. Sox have tried to find those guys on the cheap- power with no command and let Coop fix them like he did Thornton a decade ago. But the Cooper magic has faded. Yes, relievers have value. But cornerstone 3B have more.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 08:07 AM) I would be ok with that if they took a bad contract back. John Danks anyone? That's a more realistic swap than LaRoche, tho I'd obviously rather move Adam.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 07:47 AM) We will have a Rule 5 preview up on Monday, covering this. Yes RLeyer is available, no they don't value Carroll over him, but protection is not just about prospect status. The risk of Leyer being picked is incredibly low, because he has one very good pitch (a fastball that moves and runs 94-97), and NOTHING else. His breaking pitches don't break much, and he can't locate them. Carroll is a higher claim risk than Leyer. Can you explain what puts you at risk for the minor league phase of the Rule 5? Thanks in advance.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 07:54 AM) I agree about going after McMahon but with first base open for the Rockies they can put McMahon there when he's ready. That said, myself and a few others have been talking since mid summer about trying to trade Montas for McMahon since they are rated so closely together in the top 100 with Montas as #54 and McMahon at #50. In theory its a fit but if the Rockies are high on McMahon then the Sox might be SOL. This remains the most obvious trade to me, unless the Sox can get an impact bat in a deal involving Montas. You trade bullpen arms for position players all day long. Yes, I know Montas is not a bullpen arm, yet.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 07:55 AM) Either + cash for Laroche seems fair. Can't trad young talent for Ethier. No it doesn't.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:10 PM) We're not getting CarGo unless we give up at least a couple good prospects, and we're not getting Arenado unless we trade Sale or Quintana + the entire farm. You could get Arenado for Sale. It won't happen, but Sale is more valuable. You certainly wouldn't have to add "the farm".

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 05:42 PM) Just a theory but the Sox might not have to eat too much salary since one year of LaRoche (13M) saves Colorado 24M by not paying CarGo (37M) for the next two years. Colorado gets a 1B in LaRoche to buy McMahon time to likely become the 1B after the '16 season. Colorado also gets Montas + in the deal. Not sure who the + is but a low level prospect might work. Thank you sir. It's just a theory and I'm really not counting on it, more wishful thinking on my part. I love any idea that moves Laroche, because it allows the Sox to move Melky to DH, which I believe is a necessity. But there is virtually no chance of acquiring Cargo in a deal involving LaRoche. Zero. Hope I am wrong, but the I bet the Rockies have gotten better offers than that, and regularly.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 02:02 PM) Do righty/lefty splits mean anything to you? Do you even understand what it means to platoon players? Navarro has always raked against lefties (for a catcher) and Avila has always raked against righties (again for a catcher). What more do you want. Or better yet, who do you want? Go take a look at the list of available catchers and come up with a name please. That's far too difficult for Greg to wrap his head around.

I'd be fine with any of the above (sans Pedro Alvarez..he is NOT a 3B), pending who has to be given up to acquire the players currently under contract.

How much are they paying Navarro, damn it!?

Still no word on $$$? Gotta think its between $2-$3M.

QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) Does Carlos Sanchez grade out as a good defensive 2B? How does he project defensively at SS? I'm not convinced at all that he has a major league bat that can be in the lineup everyday, but he could be a 1 year stop-gap at SS (while waiting for Anderson) if there were to make a move for Fernandez. How much money will this cost? Is he a good offensive player, more of a defensive player, etc? Carlos Sanchez is a very good defensive 2B. I don't need advanced metrics to tell me that. I think he'd be passable at SS, but nothing special.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 2, 2015 -> 10:58 PM) Why would they be strange? Leverage? Yeah. Why come out and say you've got a deal before you got a deal if it's a trade? Only seems plausible if it happened within the hour, which it didn't. A FA makes much more sense if they're just hammering out final details. And Navarro is the only one who fits Hahns description. I'm

Mesoraco would be awesome. Huge fan of his. Wonder how the hip is doing. Still think it's gotta be Navarro. Hahns comments would be strange if he were on the doorstep of a trade.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 2, 2015 -> 01:23 PM) How in the world did he get a major league contract? Cause the man can throw some leather.

I like Zobrist. He makes a ton of sense for this team. But not at that price. It takes away all the upside.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 07:14 AM) "Can't get big league hitters out" is an expression, Wite, not a literal statement. I thought with your Adminhood you would know the difference. I wasn't talking about his performance in 2013-14. Last season, he had a lot of trouble getting anyone out, especially after his first 30 days after being called up. He pitched 30 innings last season, so with your powers of deduction, he recorded 90 outs. He gave up 46 hits and 23 walks/HBP. And he was getting worse as the season progressed. Figure it out. He couldn't get MANY/ENOUGH hitters out, okay? We got it. But you're still wrong. You don't DFA young, cheap relievers with a good arm and MLB experience when they have options and you have plenty of space on the 40 man. If they're looking for guys to clear from the 40 man, there are a few that would go before Webb, who is probably pretty safe right now.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Nov 29, 2015 -> 05:21 PM) Past three years. Top 35 qualifiers at SS. Cabrera was second to last defense per Fangraphs. Alexei was top 10. This. Abdrubel is really the last thing the Sox need.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 28, 2015 -> 03:35 PM) Webb, hands down. He had a bad year, and it kept getting worse and worse. Kahnle acquisition prob sealed his fate. He's still cheap, most likely had options (not positive), and there are plenty of spots on the 40 man at the moment. Why would you DFA Webb?