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QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 03:22 PM) Fantastic to see this: https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/684847253022982144 I guess ozuna trade talks are heating up and Span might be signing soon. I guess we should know hopefully by the end of week if the Sox do something.

#Orioles also like Upton, but it’s unclear whether they truly want him or Cespedes. Might simply be seeking leverage with Chris Davis. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/684846542595997696

O's have also been in talks with reps for Yoenis Cespedes, who is looking for a landing spot, as well as Upton. Have money to spend. https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/684846216165888000

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:50 AM) @Ken_Rosenthal Sources: #WhiteSox would not go 4 years on Gordon, as @BNightengale said. Will they adjust on Cespedes? Gordon 32 this season, Cespedes 30. I really think this was the sticking point for sox on gordon. Not wanting to go more then 3 years on him. Again he's going to be 32. For Cespedes I don't believe that is the only amount of years they will go on him. He's younger. Remember that before the whole 3 year thing it was 4 or maybe 5 year deal which would represent better for Cespedes.

Cespedes for the rest of us

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:08 AM) Always felt Fowler to Giants makes a lot of sense also. The mlb network hot stove guys thought this too. With pagan a free agent next they could play fowler in left and then slide him over to cf next year

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 09:30 PM) He was also the only one outside of raBBit connection the Sox & Royals long before the national guys picked it up. I think he gets info but he's also a giant homer & let's that get in the way of the reality of Gordon's situation. Ya the guy has been pretty sure that gordon is staying in kc. Don't know if he knows something or just hoping lol

Last heard, orioles were holding at 154/7 for Davis, but angelos wasn't OKing full-bore pursuit of gordon/cespedes/upton yet https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/684566187221487616 Orioles still stuck on davis. Sox better strike soon

Royals still would love to sign Alex Gordon after bleak start to talks. Also on OF radar: parra, span, fowler, Murphy, etc. https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/684565238386167809 Looks like royals having trouble with gordon talks

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 04:46 PM) We've literally heard no news on any of the outfielders lately. I don't know how much longer this board (and I) can handle it! Probably won't sign until right before spring training lol. Keep the suspense up

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 04:08 PM) Just read a blurb from Jim Bowden saying that both Upton & Cespedes market has picked up a bit since the beginning of the year in terms of interest. For the Sox, that's not particularly good news but could mean nothing, too. Are you talking about this one http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-of...r/post?id=12005 Cause this is kinda old

Cespedes 2015 .224/.290/.480, 5 HR @ Citi Field (27 G) .273/.307/.434, 5 HR @ Comerica (52 G) .320/.353/.623, 25 HR everywhere else (80 G) https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/682283542110429184 Really shows the home parks for him weren't good power wise

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 12:45 PM) That's why I don't think the Giants are the biggest threat to sign him, he's a much bigger risk in that park. I really don't see the Giants being big threats. The Orioles if they loose out on davis have supposedly are more interested in upton. Tho the Orioles owner like davis so much he's willing to give him every opportunity to come back. That supposed offer they withdrew is still kinda there. Angels don't want to hit the luxury tax and they are so right handed that might take them away from Cespedes. Only real team I see could be threats on Cespedes is tigers.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 12:37 PM) Could be good news for Sox fans. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2604907...-with-right-fit "Apart from a two-month stint in Boston at the end of 2014, Cespedes has spent his career playing home games in parks that aren't known to be power-friendly. First there was O.co Coliseum, and then came Comerica Park and Citi Field. Per ESPN.com's park factors, all three tend to rate as either neutral or unfriendly parks for power hitters. Giving Cespedes a more power-friendly home ballpark to play in, therefore, could go a long way toward making sure his 2015 power breakout has some staying power. And this, naturally, is where it becomes easy to draw a line in the sand between his suitors. On one side, you have the Angels and Giants. Because it would mainly involve gambling on Cespedes' power, both clubs should be wary of signing him—even if it were at a discounted rate. Angel Stadium of Anaheim and AT&T Park are noted death traps for power hitters. As such, neither club would be putting Cespedes in a good position to continue his power-based breakout." This is why I like Cespedes more cause he hasn't fully been in a homerun park. Playing at the Cell could easily see him maintain 30+ homers. Maybe even more.

It's all good. Ken Rosenthal is back so market should start moving again lol

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 06:45 PM) @NickyMitch93 I was told #WhiteSox are one of the teams with an offer out to Fister... No word on the favorite mulling over offers from many teams 1 yr deal wouldn't be bad. Help him rebuild his value

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 02:02 PM) Fister has 1-2 year offers from multiple clubs. I wonder if the White Sox are one of those clubs I was wondering the same thing. I don't want Latos with his personality problems

Danks needs to go the NL and play in a pitcher park. He's been homer prone lately. Needs to pitch in a big park

You can count out Edwin Jackson. Close to agreement with marlins

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/pricing-ale...hree-year-deal/ I'll put this on the correct thread lol

We marvel at #Dodgers left-handedness, but 2015 #WhiteSox had 116 starts by LHP, most in #MLB since 1983 #Yankees. (h/t STATS LLC) @FS1 https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/683783088388845571

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 2, 2016 -> 09:07 PM) There are no requirements. They could offer him one as long as he stays on team for the year. So if that's the case maybe a 1 yr deal which would forfeit the pick this year but recoup the pick next year as long as he plays well and stays with the team the whole year

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 2, 2016 -> 06:33 PM) Sucks to give up a pick but Desmond is intriguing. Can't believe he turned down $107 million and had a bad contract year. The question i have is say the Sox sign Desmond to a 1 yr deal would he be eligible to be a qualifying offer free agent again next year if he performs well. really can't find the rules stating what is the requirements. Other idea tho is sign him to a 2 year deal with a opt out after 1st year then I believe for sure can qualify for offer. If you look at kazmirs deal it's for 3 years but can opt out after the first year and I'm pretty sure one of the baseball guys said he can get a qualifying offer again.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Jan 2, 2016 -> 12:48 PM) He doesn't play RF. Neither does Cespedes or Gordon for that matter

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 1, 2016 -> 09:27 PM) Does anyone know the relationship between Abreu and Cespedes? Are they friends? I posted a article a while back and Abreu said he would like Cespedes on the team and thinks he would be good for the team.