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Eloy 0-2 2BB and playing LF tonight.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 06:38 PM) Maybe if they're also sending Groome+. They had a low OBP slugging 3B, it didn't work well. Abreu is an average 1B, at best, with a good bat but not going to bring back 2 top 50 prospects so it's Groome or Chavis but not both. Chavis ++ is probably what were looking at. Don't forget Devers was only 20 years old. Devers will improve as he matures and Boston knows it.

QUOTE (Tony @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 07:05 PM) I've said it a few times, but unless the Sox hit a HR on the trade front with Avi/Abreu, I think the fan backlash will be a lot worse than what they experienced last year. I don't know. This board is only a sample size of the fanbase but going by what fans are saying here, it looks to me like many will understand if Avi and or Abreu are traded.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 02:10 PM) 670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 7m7 minutes ago #WhiteSox ponder whether to sell high on Avisail Garcia http://cbsloc.al/2m1sQo5 via @MLBBruceLevine Really sounds like the Sox are sending this out into the media to get a feel on potential interest in Garcia.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 06:11 PM) They don't have the pieces to get Abreu unless they pull from their MLB roster. Lol, sure they do and wouldn't need to pull from their MLB roster. Michael Chavis would be a good headliner in a package for Abreu.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/red-...y-tax-cora.html Jose Abreu would help Boston score runs.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 04:48 PM) I don't classify guys like Reed, Swarzak, McGee, etc. as "big" signings. And watch when they do sign a vet this offseason. I bet they are quoted saying similar things as DRob in 2014 "I really like the moves that this organization is making" "I think this team is very close to competing and want to be a part of it" etc etc Oh, I'll take that bet. No FA is going to sign this winter with the rebuilding White Sox and say those things. You're at least one year too soon on that.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) Good point. Times are changing. I feel like that Jose Abreu record deal will be shattered next offseason. Yeah, same here. I'm not really a fan of JR myself but I can't ignore the big money he spent on a prospect. That right there tells me he will spend on free agents to fill the gaps when the time comes.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 01:28 PM) Isn't that what just about every free agent says when signing with a new team? Bottom line, money talks. If the White Sox offer Reed as much or more than the rest of the league there's a great chance he signs. This isn't a Carlos Beltran situation trying to grab a ring before hanging it up. In that type of situation I could see it being about more than the money. So you don't accept David Robertson's reasoning for signing with the Sox and you don't accept Hahn saying the Sox will not be spending on big free agents. Well, go ahead and keep thinking the Sox have a chance at signing Reed. Just don't complain when Reed signs with a contender.

QUOTE (Soxnfins @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 03:29 PM) Sucks man. I remember every time the Sox went to Toronto dreading to face Doc. Same here. Didn't like it when the Sox would have to face him but he was still fun to watch. Really feel for his family. RIP Roy.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 01:31 PM) The highest contract in White Sox history was $68 million for Jose Abreu. Only 3 MLB teams have not signed a larger contract than that. How many of those teams invested 52M in a 19 year old prospect?

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 12:56 PM) They were coming off a 89 loss season in 2014. Do you honestly believe DRob thought he was coming to a contender? Yes. I'm positive of it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.mlb.com/10...ertson.amp.html

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 12:43 PM) Many said the same thing about David Robertson in 2014.... Like who? The 2014 White Sox were not rebuilding. Look at the roster then and now. It's vastly different.

Also, for those whining about the JR being cheap. See a 19 year old kid named Luis Robert whom the Sox just invested a total of 52M in.

Reed is going to get offers from teams that will contend in 2018. There's no reason for him to want to sign with a rebuilding White Sox team that just traded their closer and setup guy 3+ months ago. Not even an overpay is going to bring Reed to the White Sox.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 02:22 AM) this kid hits the ball 420+ ft on the regular. Stanton 2.0 http://m.mlb.com/news/article/206023162/cu...-velocity-1194/ Lol, that's just crazy velocity. He and Moncada are so strong it's ridiculous.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Gigantes_Cibao/s...3278465/video/1 I can't be sure but it kinda looks like Eloy somehow knew that was going to be a HR. Just a hunch.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 6, 2017 -> 04:45 PM) By law, electronic records of the purchase and owner are deleted after 24 hours. Only paper locally remains. Not surprising coming from this backasswards state.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 12:20 AM) Cheap ass JR Nice! You crack me up dude. QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 12:37 AM) Only great post in this thread IMO. Sox fans on this board overwhelmingly want the owners to spend no money, get rid of any player making a buck in pursuit of the rebuild. I can't wait to see who fans on this board someday deem worthy of a fat contract. Most of you soxtalk fans go to games. I can't believe your patience and willingness to give JR and the partners so much of your money for nothing in return (since 05). The Sox front office loves this board if they read it. You know my desires: Spend, spend spend just as fans spend 15 for a burger and 11 for a brewski. Yeah yeah, grumble grumble! Let's light the torches and storm Castle GRF and slay Count Reinsdorf with a speared Louisville Slugger! Grrr, grumble grumble. Who's with me? Grumble grumble.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 6, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) Back in LF tonight. RBI single in first AB. The extension of Avi Garcia should be announced any day now. Seriously though, this guy is really something. He will be murdering baseballs on the South side for many years to come as well as tormenting cub fans.

And here I thought for sure the Sox would be signing JD Martinez, Hosmer, Arrieta, Darvish and every good available FA reliever. Bummer, dude.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 6, 2017 -> 08:57 AM) Il are some of the stricter as well, but yeah, getting my FOID card was easy as hell. Its all the other stuff. There is basically no electronic trail of any gun owner in the country. There is some paper, and thats it. Even the local laws are worthless considering the federal laws and gun lobby make sure all people have some chance to get a gun (profits!!!) The second amendment wasnt written to ensure every people carry a gun at all times, nor did they envision semi-automatic rifles. Those MF'ers had to tear open packets of powder for every shot. See, that's really f***ed up, but explains alot. Hate to bring up the medicinal mj again but card holders are part of an electronic system that's so advanced that their allowance is tracked digitally and are only allowed to purchase from the dispensary they signed up with. But they don't do this guns, hmmm. I think it's about more than just profits. A quick Google Search about ' population control 'can be quite revealing. Ted Turner/Henry Kissinger, I'm looking at you. Stupid people with guns killing each other helps curb the population and provides sadistic entertainment for assholes like them.

QUOTE (Quin @ Nov 6, 2017 -> 01:58 AM) A lot of states have s*** or non-existent gun laws. I can believe that and further to you're point. I know people that have a medicinal mj card and a FOID card and they have said that getting the FOID card was relatively easy whereas getting their medicinal card was a major pain in the ass. Says alot about Illinois law makers.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/05/us/texas-chu...ting/index.html I am a supporter of the 2ND amendment but how does a man with his history legally obtain a gun?

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/look...zuna-trade.html Marlins should get a nice haul for Ozuna.