ZionrulZ Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Mark Lowe and LaTroy Hawkins are both available. I can't imagine either would cost more than 2-3 million on a one year deal. Sox dont need a big name guy, just a 50 IP 6/7th inning guy to bridge the game to Thornton/Jones/Crain/Reed I wish the Sox would've signed Soria. That said, I might take a shot at trading for Hanrahan from the Pirates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Dec 18, 2012 -> 10:42 AM) I wish the Sox would've signed Soria. That said, I might take a shot at trading for Hanrahan from the Pirates. Soria is coming off of Tommy John surgery. The first year back is always sub-par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtownSoxfan Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I dont see the money being spent or even considered seriously but.. Soriano? Certainly wouldnt be the worst move in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 QUOTE (PtownSoxfan @ Dec 24, 2012 -> 06:51 PM) I dont see the money being spent or even considered seriously but.. Soriano? Certainly wouldnt be the worst move in the world. I think the Cubs are at the point where they aren't giving him away for nothing. They'd happily pay a portion if they got something like Viciedo back, but they want talent back to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtownSoxfan Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Sorry I should have clarified, I meant signing Rafael not trading for Alfonso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 QUOTE (PtownSoxfan @ Dec 24, 2012 -> 05:51 PM) I dont see the money being spent or even considered seriously but.. Soriano? Certainly wouldnt be the worst move in the world. Represented by Scott Boras. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I'm sure he's been mentioned but Koji Uehara could be a good pickup. Sox could use another "Roogy"...He's old so he could come kinda cheap. (I'm sure he's been mentioned before but oh well.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtownSoxfan Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) He just signed with Boston last week I believe. And regarding Soriano being rep. by Boras, two things, both of which may not matter but I'll bring it up anyway #1- there's the possibility that he wont get as much as he could have had (at least for this season) had he not opted out of his contract with NY, which can tend to sour a player on their current management #2- are there any known issues between Hahn & Boras that would put a definitive no on this? Would Kenny be okay with Hahn dealing with a Boras client? Or is it simply an organizational philosophy that goes from Jerry on down, no Boras client signings under any circumstances? I know that it HAS been the case the last decade, however with Kenny moving up (in title), im curious to know what if any effect that has on dealings with guys like Boras Edited December 25, 2012 by PtownSoxfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 QUOTE (PtownSoxfan @ Dec 24, 2012 -> 08:29 PM) He just signed with Boston last week I believe. And regarding Soriano being rep. by Boras, two things, both of which may not matter but I'll bring it up anyway #1- there's the possibility that he wont get as much as he could have had (at least for this season) had he not opted out of his contract with NY, which can tend to sour a player on their current management #2- are there any known issues between Hahn & Boras that would put a definitive no on this? Would Kenny be okay with Hahn dealing with a Boras client? Or is it simply an organizational philosophy that goes from Jerry on down, no Boras client signings under any circumstances? I know that it HAS been the case the last decade, however with Kenny moving up (in title), im curious to know what if any effect that has on dealings with guys like Boras Iirc the issues with boras go all the way to Reinsdorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 QUOTE (PtownSoxfan @ Dec 24, 2012 -> 08:29 PM) He just signed with Boston last week I believe. And regarding Soriano being rep. by Boras, two things, both of which may not matter but I'll bring it up anyway #1- there's the possibility that he wont get as much as he could have had (at least for this season) had he not opted out of his contract with NY, which can tend to sour a player on their current management #2- are there any known issues between Hahn & Boras that would put a definitive no on this? Would Kenny be okay with Hahn dealing with a Boras client? Or is it simply an organizational philosophy that goes from Jerry on down, no Boras client signings under any circumstances? I know that it HAS been the case the last decade, however with Kenny moving up (in title), im curious to know what if any effect that has on dealings with guys like Boras He turned down the qualifying offer, so not only would you have to pay him 8 figures, you would forfeit a draft pick as well. He turned down a ridiculously large option in NY. I think Boras might have finally overplayed his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 24, 2012 -> 08:38 PM) Iirc the issues with boras go all the way to Reinsdorf Yeah, I think that Reinsdorf has the most issues with him. We were unable to sign some high-end draft picks, in particular Bobby Seay, due to Boras. After that, we pretty much ignored all high-end Boras clients in the draft. Then you have some big free agent fiascos like Ordonez and A-Rod that pissed off both KW & Reinsdorf. I think a lot of people forget how serious we were in the A-Rod derby. IIRC we had the second highest offer on the table and Reinsdorf wanted to have a sit-down with A-Rod to try selling him on the idea of playing in a big market like Chicago, but Boras refused and A-Rod took the Rangers' much higher offer. The only good news is that Hahn seems more willing to work with Boras. In fact, I believe he's been our go-to-guy with all Boras dealings, such as the Andruw Jones signing a few years back. Hopefully this relationship will continue to improve and the Sox will consider drafting some Boras clients in the future, because we've passed on way too much talent in the last few years. Edited December 25, 2012 by Chicago White Sox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I wonder if Coop could "fix" Jonathan Sanchez... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 25, 2012 -> 11:41 AM) I wonder if Coop could "fix" Jonathan Sanchez... If he came cheaply, he would be a great target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Ugueth Urbina is a free man and a free agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Barring any trades, I don't see the urgency to spend any additional money on the bullpen: Closer: Addison Reed Late inning setup: Matt Thornton, Nate Jones and Jessie Crain Lefty specialist: Donny Veal That leaves 2 spots - Hector Santiago, should they decide to keep him in the bullpen, which may be unlikely, if he doesn't earn a starting job, could be one of these two spots, but, almost guaranteed, that one of these spots will be for a long-relief option so that could be a battle, if not Santiago, then for Axelrod and few others. If they end up being short one guy, and are in contention, they can probably find another middle reliever without giving up the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 26, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) Ugueth Urbina is a free man and a free agent This is our solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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