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QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 05:03 PM) True, but Sports Mockery is terrible. They once cited me as a source for a Bears rumor. They've cited other posters on here as well. Seriously? Lol wow.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 04:54 PM) Not worth anything. It's Sports Mockery. That's why I put 'FWIW'. I know they aren't the most credible source, but I figured I'd post about it anyways.

Sports Mockery just posted that the Sox are in on Cespedes, FWIW.

Imagine a 3 man booth of Hawk, Ozzie, and A.J. That would be awesome.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 02:05 PM) That is what most 3rd stringers do. I'd prefer to see a young guy with potential in his spot. There has to be someone that they can pick up off the scrap heap and develop.

I want nothing to do with Jay Bruce. Absolutely nothing. He's not good.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 01:07 PM) I would offer justin upton 4 years 80 million opt out after 2017 season. He'll get more years and money than that. I guarantee it.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 01:59 PM) Utility guy most likely. Meh, I see more potential in Sanchez than Saladino honestly.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 01:57 PM) I was thinking the same thing honestly. Although I wonder if he could play second and allow Saldanio to still play SS. Alexi has seemed to get worse on D but I think he'd be above average at 2B. Where would Sanchez go in this scenario?

Why is Cameron Bairstow on the team? He only plays in garbage time.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) Royals would make sense as Frazier would add a bat who wouldn't be expensive ($ value wise). But with 3B not a need, I feel that giving up that cost for a guy who is so good because he plays that position and does it well, just doesn't make sense. As a LF'er, Frazier value, imo, is negated. Why not just find another outfielder or go after the guy the Braves got from the Dbacks (Alicdes or whatever his name is). Inciarte? I'd love to get him.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 11:35 AM) and therein is my point of, if the pkg is there, i would be willing to trade rodon. Why? Unless the Sox get something absolutely amazing for him, there's no need to make a trade involving him now.

I feel like Eaton would be an awesome 2 hole hitter, but then the problem would be finding a good leadoff man.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 06:17 AM) Some of us have raised the issue of National League players moving to the American League, with less than stellar results. Here are Frazier's Inter-league stats from the last two years: AVG OBP SLG OPS .220 .264 .390 .655 (2015) .190 .250 .304 .554 (2014) Last year, all of his inter-league at bats were against our AL Central Division teams, which are both our primary opponents, and our competition. Although it's a small sample size, it isn't encouraging. Ouch. I had no idea his numbers against the AL were so bad. That kind of makes me wonder if trading for him would be a good idea.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:18 PM) Hypothetically speaking, if we got Frazier and Upton or Cespedes, would you be set with the rotation or would you want them to add another starter? I'd like a backup plan just in case Danks or EJ completely fall apart, but the top 3 is just about as solid as it gets. Not to mention that Fulmer is waiting in the wings if they need him.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:05 PM) not bad, mine is dee gordon. Texas has Andrus anyway, so I'd bet that a couple pitching prospects and a guy like Saladino would be able to get Profar. I'd love to see Hahn go after him, but it probably won't happen. He's still super young and had a nice showing in the AFL a few weeks ago.

So essentially the Sox have a 25% chance of getting either Upton or Cespedes, right?

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:01 PM) If the Sox can sign Upton, why not then focus their attention on finding a good fielding SS, who could bat in the 2 hole, and not cost a draft pick or anyone significant on the roster? I'd prefer that addition to trading for Frazier. Any candidates? I think the lineup would be fine with those additions: Eaton CF ???? SS (Profile: good bunter, hit and run threat, and decent OBP. Average and power not important) Abreu 1B Upton RF Melky LF Lawrie 3B La Roche DH Avila/Navarro C Sanchez 2B Avi and Thompson battle for the reserve OF spot. That team should be able to score some runs, and provide decent defense. Jurickson Profar is my dream SS acquisition.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 05:15 PM) The Braves want to dump Markakis and might send prospects along with to sweeten the pot or subsidize the remaining $31.5 million due over three years... Markakis is worse than Avi at this point. No thanks.

I wonder what Kevin Kiermaier would cost in a trade...

I don't want Ethier at all unless the Dodgers took ate at least half of his contract.

Javier Baez.

Wasn't this guy on the Giants a few years ago?

Who do the Indians have that the Reds would even want? Clint Frazier? A Frazier for Frazier deal would be pretty cool.

I'll cry when Hawk hangs up the mic for good. He is an announcing legend.