Squirmin' for Yermin

I haven't been on the page in a day so I'd rather not read 50 pages.. Is there any info/rumors on who might or is definitely not involved here?

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Dec 15, 2017 -> 09:03 PM) Very cool man. Got an Alex Call story we might find interesting or funny? I didn't really know him too well.. My roommate was on the ball state team so I was around a little bit.. Just us playing on the same softball team and some parties hahah Good times.

I went to Ball State with Alex Call. We actually even played on the same slow pitch softball team in the fall. (I played on a ball state baseball team). He's a cool, down to earth dude. Never seemed like a tool or that he was too good for the sport. Cool guy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 03:57 PM) If you are a contender, sure you could do that. Mortgaging the future for a one-year wonder who could lead you to the promised land. The Cubs actually should do what it takes to get him. Gut the remaining portion of the farm for Machado. He'd probably be what they need to win another WS. They don't have a spot for him

QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:58 PM) FWIW this guy says the Cardinals arent willing to put Reyes and Weaver in a Machado deal. @Frank_Cusumano Now that Ozuna is done, @Cardinals move on: I am told they will not, will not consider moving Reyes and Weaver for Machado. https://twitter.com/Frank_Cusumano/status/941394266793959426 Well this makes me nervous because that's a massive package...

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) Agreed which is why I hope the Sox bet on him for next year This is the most valuable Avi will get.. It's a pretty bad bet that you hope to get more value in the future than now.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:23 PM) Bichette is a top 35-50 prospect in baseball. No chance Avi has that type of value. Yes I agree, I shot too high. My +'s were really guys falling outside of their top 30 that aren't likely to make an impact

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 01:22 PM) No chance we get Bichette ++ for Avi. my +'s were guys outside their top 30. Would wind up being the backend guys we got from the Cubs deal

I'd absolutely love a deal with Toronto. Bichette ++ would be great.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 12:27 PM) If the Sox were actually trying to acquire MM, trading assets Avi and Abreu makes no sense. Not signing any decent relievers makes no sense. You trade for one of the stars of the game on a 1 year deal, you may as well try make the team around him a contender. Then we get stuck at the same place we were for the past 10 years.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 09:35 AM) https://mobile.twitter.com/scottmerkin/stat...329771035807744 someone translate for me please

I'm just annoyed now.. How could we not take a flyer on at LEAST 1 RP

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:34 AM) Catching depth is certainly not a bad thing. He likely gets placed in AAA? So he can go to AAA.. How does this round work?

If there is no 72 hour negotiating window then this doesn't make any Fu**ing sense..

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:29 AM) Eric Longenhagen‏ @longenhagen Follow Follow @longenhagen More NIck Burdi has an 8 fastball and 7 slider when healthy. Was taken by Philly but there's some buzz he'll be dealt. This would make me more happy

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) Mark Gonzales‏ @MDGonzales 49s50 seconds ago More Sox will trade Rule 5 pick interesting..

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:24 AM) Sox lost no one in the ML phase What does this mean?

well that sucks...

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:16 AM) If they are discussing these guys I would imagine a 72 hr window is involved. It is the only way anything of the sort makes sense. What's the 72 hour window do?? We get 72 hours to negociate a contract.. What happens if nothing is reached in that time frame? Can the trade be thrown out? Someone enlighten lil' ol' me

This makes me so so so nervous.. I know I won't like what we give up if we acquire him..

I really don't see why we wouldn't take 2 relief pitchers.. Why not.. If one doesn't work he goes back to the original team.. Not a big deal. There's some talent here and we have 7 open relief pitcher spots lolll

What if the White Sox rebuild of the last year ruined all rebuilds for the future.. Maybe other owners are too scared to give up ton of prospects. So now they settle for lesser packages because they can't find anyone to gut their systems

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:40 PM) Perhaps Avi could have a market when the Marlins talent feeding frenzy ends. Yelich is as good as gone after the Ozuna deal. According to the Marlins front office he is not available

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:27 PM) Jon Heyman @JonHeyman 38s an a's trade for stephen piscotty from cardinals is "edging closer" via @susanslusser. @Ken_Rosenthal connected those 2 teams earlier. Wow. guess we know he isn't in the Marlins deal.. How many years did Ozuna have on his deal?

Just saw that. I don't think this pulls them out of the Abreu sweepstakes.. The Cards still need a first baseman. Still a good match. The questions really is what would they have left in the farm after the Ozuna deal and will they weaken it more from it for Abreu?