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Juan Soto is a guy I really want. He's pretty much my age so that means that he should be debuting right around when the Sox are good again. Sign me up.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 11:08 AM) If we ate some money on his deal and they were willing to throw in 2-3 B type prospects, I'd probably do it. The couple mill a year to Robertson won't kill us. But at this point, I think he stays til the deadline (assuming he's not hurt). Who would these prospects be? How much money would the Sox have to eat?

Which Nationals prospect is even worth eating a lot of money for? Robles is the only one I can think of and he probably isn't available. If the Nationals aren't willing to offer anything decent for him, then the Sox should just hold him and wait it out. I think he has a good chance of being a quality closer in 2017 which would increase his value at the deadline.

It depends on what else was offered along with Benintendi, but I think the Sox made the right choice. Moncada's upside is much higher than Benintendi.

We need Charles The Cat to come through with a rumor right about now.

Given their circumstances, Houston should trade Bregman for Q 100% of the time and never look back.

Jeff Todd is insane. He said in the MLB Trade Rumors chat that the Sox would offer Q for Bregman straight up and Houston would say no. Lol ok.

Colombia's roster doesn't look too good at first glance so hopefully they're eliminated quickly.

It would be so White Sox if they agreed to a trade with Houston that was to be completed after the WBC only to have Q blow out his elbow in the tournament.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 06:53 PM) Was there really TWO people here who think Joe Flacco is a hall of farmer????!!! The Joe Flacco who has a career completion percentage and passer rating lower than Jay Cutler? I never said he was a Hall of Farmer. I'd have to see him work with cattle and a tractor before I could make that assertion.

I think Philadelphia will be better than the Sox too.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 01:12 PM) Maybe the tweet meant to say "Sox trying work out a deal with the Twins for Park." Like a Park for cash considerations or PTBNL" type of deal. Teams do that when a player is in DFA status and can reject an assignment to the minors knowing that another team can claim or sign him (after he's released). Park for James Shields. Get it done Rick!

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 01:09 PM) Dustin Morse @morsecode 31s Byung Ho Park has cleared waivers and assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. He will be in major league camp this spring. #MNTwins lol so much for that.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 01:06 PM) If they claim him, they get the contract. So it's an all or nothing type thing? Park wasn't any good last year but I'd still take a chance on him. He's not extremely old and he isn't paid much.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 01:03 PM) How can they be "working on a deal with" him? It makes no sense. They can either claim him or wait until he is released, if he would even be released to speak with him. If Minnesota has to pay him, I see no reason why they wouldn't keep him around. Can the Sox claim him and work out a deal with the Twins to pay Park a portion of the $9 million or whatever the Twins owe him? He was DFAed, so the Twins are on the hook for his contract even if he clears waivers. Maybe the Sox claimed him and are trying to figure out the financials.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 12:39 PM) Let him go unclaimed. I don't think any team is going to take on his contract. While not a big deal, he was awful last year. If he went unclaimed and could be signed for the veteran's minimum, I'd be all over that like a fat guy eating Cheeto's.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 12:35 PM) Sears is saying that the Sox are close to a deal with recently DFA'd Byung Ho Park even though he has to clear waivers first. Lets see if he gets lucky again. Maybe they'll claim him. I wouldn't be opposed to it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 12:07 PM) I am stunned at the lack of activity with the White Sox. I am glad they aren't settling, but I highly doubt the offseason rebuild plan was trade Sale and Eaton for some prospects, get a couple of guys off waivers, sign Geo Soto, call it an offseason. That's pretty much it. I thought they at least would have made another trade or two , even minor, and would have signed some more intriguing Spring Training invites. Agreed. It has been a really long and boring offseason. It would have been even worse if the Sox didn't make those blockbusters at the Winter Meetings.

Joe Flacco is a Hall of Famer. Period.

I like Henderson Alvarez too.

Assuming Robertson is not traded before the season starts: My predictions - 2-4, 2.67 ERA, 82 K's, 1.08 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 26 holds, and 2.3 WAR in 72 appearances If Robertson is traded before the season: My predictions - 3-5, 2.95 ERA, 89 K's, 1.13 WHIP, 9.8 K/9, 29 saves, and 2.8 WAR in 78 appearances

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 09:36 AM) Your predictions don't jive... I will go 78-84, assuming Q or any other major piece isn't moved before the season. Optimistic for sure, but I don't think this team is anywhere near as bad as most everyone here wants them to be. How does it not jive? How do you expect the Sox to have the exact same record as last year when Sale was replaced by Derek Holland and Eaton with Avi Garcia?

Good thing Frazier doesn't apply just in case he stays for the entire 2017 season. There is absolutely no reason to not trade Melky and Robertson at some point before next offseason now.

3 1/2 hours and 4 1/2 hours aren't the same thing...so I'm not sure what your point is.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 08:09 AM) I don't need a Yankee Red Sox game that lasts 4 1/2 hours because Pedroia wants to readjust his gloves between every pitch. It isn't fine the way it is, it needs tweaking I don't know what games you're watching on a regular basis but most games aren't 4 1/2 hours.