Bob Sacamano

With more guys being available, I don't see us getting much back for Shark. I think he finishes the season with the team and we collect the draft pick. Lets hope he signs early in the off-season so we can get an earlier pick in that round.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 20, 2015 -> 06:12 PM) Well when you realize the Sox could've had Kendry Morales or Adam Lind for considerably less it sucks looking at his stats and his salary. Dayton Moore smarter than Hahn/Williams ? Luckier ? If the Sox can dump LaRoche maybe trade for Lind. I'm pretty sure Lind is a free agent after this year. Sox will not trade for him.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 19, 2015 -> 11:58 AM) I hope Saladino is more than a utility infielder. If Saladino has a good glove and can hit, he can play 2B for the foreseeable future, unless Micah figures out how to play D or Sanchez learns how to hit. Hell, if he hits good over the next two months, you might as well give him the SS position for next year while buying out Alexei's option.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 18, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) I sure hope not. I'm just gonna lie and say I'm 21. My dad thinks they'll buy it Anyone who's like 16 or younger shouldn't get one since ten years ago, they likely had no idea what was going on lol

Anyone know if they will actually enforce the 21+ for the rings? Going today and want to make sure I get one.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:14 AM) Another theory. They're trying out Montas on MLB pitching to see how he holds his own. If he does well, they'll try him out in the closer role and move Robertson to a contender before the deadline. That would be huge. I'm open to trading Robertson to shed the salary.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 07:49 AM) interesting..... i like it. I'd like to see him traded first and then possibly brought back in the off-season.

If the Sox potentially see him as a reliever long-term, maybe other teams do too. What if the Sox were showcasing him to package him with Samardzija to a team that needs a starter and another reliever? That would certainly have to interest Houston and Toronto into giving something real up.

Gonna go with yes, but not in a Sox uni. Not saying they trade him now but when he is able to hit open market, they won't pay what it'll take to keep him.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 03:16 PM) Aramis, like LaRoche has been a 2nd half hitter throughout his career. I would take a gamble on him if it doesn't't cost EJ, Danish, Montas, Adams, Anderson, Hawkins, or Trey. I agree. It would be similar to the Youkilis gamble without giving up anything. Then DH him against lefties and play Beckham at third and release Gillaspie.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) I know Ned Yost would be pretty happy to miss Chris Sale. Pitching him gives him a chance at that happening. Even if they White Sox lose 100 games, you never know if facing Sale vs. not facing him is a 1 game difference in KC's overall record, and how perhaps what that one game difference means to the Royals at the end of the season. Chris Sale pitching one inning today, a day he would normally do a sidensession anyway, should not have an effect on Chris Sale pitching or not.this weekend.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 10:03 AM) Aren't the comp picks now immediately after the 1st round? Should be more like a #30-40 ranked player then. I'd put it as low as 24 due to teams giving up first round picks for free agents.

QUOTE (coco1997 @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 09:31 AM) ...And sign Buehrle in the offseason. Yep. He'd help save the innings on the young arms and the pen.

We can't rely on winning many games by only scoring 2-3 runs or teams giving us many unearned runs. We need to trade Samardzija for an mlb ready bat or best offer.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 08:43 AM) I think it's fairly likely that Erik Johnson is in the rotation sooner rather than later. They skipped his previous start in AAA to help manage his innings. I don't see them doing that unless they think there's a good chance he'll be needed on the major league team in the near future. My guess is if they decide they are sellers he replaces Shark and if they decide to hold their ground (or buy) then he replaces Danks. Don't they get a 26th man for doubleheader? Maybe he can start the second game to keep everyone on normal rest.

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 06:22 PM) I like that Saladino has finally gotten his chance. He was ok today. I'm hoping that he can stick and Bonifacio gets released. I liked the Bonifacio acquisition but he has been brutal. He's been a good clubhouse guy, I understand, but well.....we need more than good cheer from him. Personally, I like Bonifacio's speed off the bench. I'd prefer Beckham or Gillaspie to be dfa'd first. Or Sanchez sent down.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) Not so sure about the Astros willingness to trade Santiago since Rasmus will be gone after this season. It's why I have been looking at other players in their system but I could be wrong. Baez could be interesting if he could learn to play 3B for the Sox but can anyone see the cubs having interest in Samardzija? Sure. Anyone else they may be interested in could potentially cost more

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 07:36 AM) Cards now have Dan Johnson at first. Lol guy is a game 162 legend. But seriously, I think the only way they take LaRoche is if the Cards think they can move him in the off-season.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 9, 2015 -> 01:04 AM) I know how much you guys love Bleacher Report but they recently listed each teams mostly likely to move prospect so I'll give a recap. Orioles : Chance Sisco ,20 yrs old, Catcher ,currently playing at High A. LH Cubs: Javier Baez , 22 ,SS and 2nd base ,AAA having a good season there. Huge power. RH Astros: Domingo Santana , 22 ,OF , AAA having a very good season .Nice power , good walk rate, RH Angels : Nick Tropeano ,24 ,Pitcher ,AAA ,RH Dodgers : Jose DeLeon, 22, A+/AA Pitcher ,RH Mets: Marcus Molina 20 , Pitcher, A+ , RH Yankees: 22 , 1B , AA/AAA LH Pirates Alen Hanson, 22 ,Middle Inf. , AAA ,Very fast ,high MiL BA , decent power, strong arm Giants : Kyle Crick ,22 ,Pitcher ,AA, RH 6'4" 220 ,hard thrower These are just some of the names I thought were interesting. Puposely didnt include teams in the Sox division. Just don't see them trading inter -divisionally. Domingo Santana please

Posted this in another thread, but once Shark and maybe a few bench pieces are moved, I think both Johnsons will be up. my predictions: Shark traded for prospect(s); E. Johnson comes up Beckham, Soto, Bonifacio traded for PTBNL or cash (this month or next through waivers); replaced by Micah who takes over at second (or Sanchez sent down in favor of more versatile L. Garcia), Kottaras who comes up to be backup C, and Davidson to platoon or get a good long look at at third. Possible but unlikely: LaRoche to Cards or Angels for prospect(s); Gillaspie, Garcia, Melky, Abreu then get at bats between (DH/1B/OF) with Thompson coming up to play left/right. I don't consider this "dismantling" the team like Hahn and KW said they wouldn't do.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 8, 2015 -> 08:01 AM) I share everyone's frustration with the second base situation, but I feel that sending Micah down helped him and he will be a better player next year for it. Yeah I'm not upset or frustrated either. I just believe once they officially become sellers/more open to trading guys he will probably just come up and learn at the MLB level.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 10:02 PM) Micah homered in his last AB. 4/6, HR, SB. He is hitting .309. His OBP is around .370. I wonder when Hahn is ready to sacrifice some defense at one of the least important defensive positions on the field for some MUCH MUCH MUCH needed offense and energy. Even if Hahn is ready to call his season over, I'd rather have Micah learn defense at the major league level than Sanchez learn hitting a the major league level. Once they trade Shark and possible few other bench guys, I think he will be back up. Deals I think will/could happen: Shark for prospect(s); replaced in rotation by Johnson. Soto traded for PTBNL; replaced by Kottaras (or prospect MLB level C potentially acquired in Shark deal) Bonifacio for PTBNL or cash; replaced by Johnson (Sanchez moves to bench or sent down in favor of more Versatile L. Garcia) Beckham for PTBNL; replaced by Davidson

QUOTE (BigFinn @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 11:10 PM) I've been flipping through the mlb pipeline website for prospects among the contending teams in the #3 to #5 range, and boy is it slim pickings. The Yankees top 5 prospects: #1 Luis Severino, an undersized 2-pitch pitcher #2 Aaron Judge, a 6'7" RF who has a lot of power with a lot of swing and miss #3 Jorge Mateo, a 20 year old shortstop in the Sally League who may have to move off short because of a weak arm #4 Greg Bird, a defensively challenged first baseman #5 Robert Refsnyder, a defensively challenged second baseman How about Houston: #1 Carlos Correa, SS, he's not going anywhere #2 Mark Appel, RHP, he's not going anywhere #3 Domingo Santana, he's a .300 hitting outfielder with some swing and miss problems #4 Vincent Velazquez, RHP, he's not going anywhere #5 Michael Feliz, RHP, I doubt that he's going anywhere The Dodgers (say it like Vin Scully): #1 Corey Seager, SS, will not be traded in a Samardzija deal #2 Julio Urias, LHP, probably will not be traded in a Samardzija deal #3 Grant Holmes, RHP, pitching in the Midwest League #4 Jose DeLeon, RHP, pitching at AA Tulsa, intriguing, fastball-slider-change. He's been a wee bit tateriffic since his promotion #5 Alex Verdugo, OF, playing in the Midwest League Three contenders, one intriguing prospect. That's not to say that Corey Seager isn't intriguing, but he won't be coming over in a trade for Samardzija. Toronto is looking like a good trading partner for the Shark. To be fair, Houston's system is deep so if you even grabbed someone in 6-10 range it would probably be a good deal.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 07:26 PM) I like the Melky that has suddenly remembered how to hit. Closing in on .270 I think it's time to put him back in 2-spot

QUOTE (lord chas @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 09:09 AM) That would require at least 2 men on base which is a rare sight for us Hitting homeruns is also pretty rare for us