Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (scs787 @ Oct 29, 2015 -> 08:21 PM) I'm guessing they wanna play Rosario at 1B. Wouldn't mind Morneau if they dump Laroche. Oh yeah forgot about Rosario. Only chance we have is if they think he can't handle the defense over there.

Rockies bought out Morneau's option. Do they have any bad contracts where a 1-for-1 swap makes sense for LaRoche (not CarGo)?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 09:35 AM) The next few years will be interesting. The teams that loaded up internationally are going to start hitting those 40 man roster crunches. The Dodgers are going to be a big one in addition the couple of teams you listed. There will be chances at the next Jose Quintana out there. Very good points.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 07:50 AM) The roster is at 38. Albers, Samardzija, Soto, and Beckham going to free agency will bring it to 34 and outfighting someone like Carroll could bring it to 33. How many guys need protecting for Rule 5? Great question. I'm sure someone here knows.

Maybe see if he's open to being a lefty reliever. If not, we don't really need him barring a trade.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Oct 27, 2015 -> 09:54 PM) Nobody's complaining, but I find it kind of surprising someone with his lack of success and injury history would be worthy of a spot on the 40-man roster. He's not guaranteed a spot. They claimed him not having 40 guys and guys will be free agents in a few weeks. Depending on what moves we make, he can be dfa'd again.

What would the Nats do with LaRoche? They have Zimmerman at first who can't really play any other positions anymore.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 23, 2015 -> 10:12 AM) I just think this would be a disaster. An awful signing and bad strategy. I'd prefer we do nothing for 1 more year than this. Agree. And this is only speculation anyway. Just some guy looking at teams that need help at position and then sticking a name on them. Nothing to see here people.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 02:43 PM) I'd rather lose with some dignity and more money available for next offseason than go through another offseason of singing second tier FAs.....only to lose a little less. Maybe with Asdrubal Cabrera and Freese we'll have 81 wins. While many may claim that's successful it doesn't prove to me we're in any better position to compete come 2017 or beyond. We need impact bats, players with the ability to get on base and threaten to hit 30+ HRs. If it means unload Quintana, Sale, or any of the names above so be it. Tired of signing these replacement level bums. And yes, I'd rather lose and sign no one, collect a Top Ten draft pic, then come 2017 use available money to sign a legitimate FA.... than look at second and third tier options. We'll also have a better idea of the future of Anderson, Fulmer, Montas I don't know if you've seen the free agent list for 2016-2017 offseason, but it isn't pretty.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Oct 21, 2015 -> 01:19 PM) I foresee the Sox going strong after pitching as I think they are going to clean out some of their upper level depth to get a bat or two to supplement the ML roster. I agree. Example: Sox get young MLB bats (or an mlb bat and position player prospects close to mlb) for Quintana. Go on to draft pitching with first 3 picks.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 10:15 AM) Sooner or later, if the franchise doesnt want to completely lose the fanbase, they are either going to need to completely rebuild or go after higher priced FAs. It cant be neither. I completely agree, but this is Jerry we're talking about. Keep expecting patchwork teams.

Mlbtr had a breakdown of every team and the biggest contract they have given out in their history. Biggest Sox contract? 6/68 to Jose Abreu. They aren't going to sign Heyward, Upton, or Cespedes guys.

QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 21, 2015 -> 07:33 PM) So much money in that rotation Yeah. But they'll be able to afford it.

My Cubs offseason prediction: talks heat up for Tyson Ross, they trade for him and also sign Price. Boast a rotation of: Price Arrieta Lester Ross Hendricks Edit: I guess Hendricks could be part of the deal in which case it is Hammel.

A friend of mine just made a status saying the Mets aren't even that good lol ok

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 09:50 PM) Loved the quiet subtle fist bump by the Mets couple Noticed that too. Loved it.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 09:03 PM) I hate the National League game. It's awful. Yep. Both leagues need to be even period.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:20 PM) Just as I say that, Ripken makes his first decent analysis of the playoffs by mentioning rizzo was blocking the base. I always forget he's in the booth. He hardly even speaks.

QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:06 PM) So what kind of contract are we signing Murphy to? 4/44

Wow the pitcher batting is so exciting let me tell you.

Depending on the wind, this place can be Coors or Petco. Take out the wind and it is no band box. It's a big outfield.

Deflate this crowd!

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 07:11 PM) I will never understand how fielders are allowed to block a base. Cubs have been doing that all year Cubs aren't the only team that does it but I agree.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:31 PM) I wouldn't pay that much for a Blackhawks Stanley Cup game honestly, but I don't particularly like hockey. Hell, I doubt I'd even pay over $1000 for a White Sox World Series game. I just can't justify dropping that much money on a single event when I could watch it for much, much less in the comfort of my own home. You wouldn't but others would. The price for hockey games is insane and why I'll never go again as I am just a casual hockey fan (a Wolves game will be good enough).

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 10:29 PM) Was hoping Soler would break this out. In reference to Soler not being big on the cold, I wonder if Soler could be a trade chip for them this off-season (west coast or Texas team). They could move Bryant to RF then.