QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 21, 2016 -> 08:05 AM)
If this Pirates rumor is true, I would expect a Quintana trade done before Christmas.
What would you want from Pittsburgh? I don't know their system that well, but I think Meadows is a must as the headliner.
I think I would prefer Torres as well. He's younger and more raw, but I think his ceiling is higher. It'd be awesome if a former Cubs prospect became a star on the South Side.
QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 19, 2016 -> 10:44 AM)
I can't see this being more than due diligence by the Yankees. They have an excellent farm system and it would be a big step backwards for them to pilfer it now and trade for Quintana.
They certainly do have the prospects to put a deal together though
Even if it is, maybe this leak will pressure Houston or even Colorado to give the Sox what they want.
I'm hopeful. C'mon Rick Hahn.
QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Dec 19, 2016 -> 10:41 AM)
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Holy s***. If the Sox could get Torres or Frazier along with Rutherford I would crap my pants.
QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 19, 2016 -> 10:33 AM)
I know you asked Rabbit (it's opinionated anyway) but in my opinion I'm gonna say no.
But why? Unless the market for him just isn't there, I find it highly unlikely that Jones will ever be worth more than he is right now. The Sox need to take advantage of that.
QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 19, 2016 -> 10:21 AM)
Agreed. Sox best course of action is to let Robertson rebuild his value and trade Jones and his incredible contract now.
Do you think it's likely that Jones is moved this offseason? Like you said, they might as well move Jones now while his value is sky high and wait for DRob to get back to the way he was before last season and flip him to a desperate team next trade deadline.
QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 19, 2016 -> 10:16 AM)
I've heard the market for Robertson described as "ice cold." Sox aren't getting anything of significance for Robertson.
Well that sucks.
Might as well hold onto him and hope he does well next year so he can be flipped at the deadline.
QUOTE (CregerMax @ Dec 18, 2016 -> 05:29 PM)
With those numbers, how does he get 30+ starts?
Because the Sox want the #1 overall pick in 2018, lol.
On a side note, are you on the Blowout Cards Forum? I feel like I recognize your username from somewhere.
QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 16, 2016 -> 08:01 PM)
Ziegler is now off the market. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/marl...p;post-id=80760
Hopefully this helps Robertson's market.
Agreed my friend. I think it will. The Nationals wanted Ziegler, hopefully they go hard after Robertson now.
QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 15, 2016 -> 11:44 AM)
According to Bob Nightengale, Rockies are in discussions with Encarnacion and Trumbo.
HOLY s***!
Signing either one of them makes me feel like they'd HAVE to trade for an ace like Q.
QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 15, 2016 -> 10:21 AM)
Rockies sign Mike Dunn. 3yr/$18m.
Go all-in Rockies and deal for Q and Robertson.
That's insane. Why not give that money to Boone Logan who they're familiar with and trust?