southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Whoa. Danny Knobler @DannyKnoblerCBS 7m Rangers are thinking big in OF search. Tried for Stanton, watched Bautista, Encarnacion. All 3 unlikely, though. http://cbsprt.co/19mSiXl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 01:37 PM) Whoa. Danny Knobler @DannyKnoblerCBS 7m Rangers are thinking big in OF search. Tried for Stanton, watched Bautista, Encarnacion. All 3 unlikely, though. http://cbsprt.co/19mSiXl Not surprising -- good time to cut ties with Cruz, and they have a tremendously valuable blocked prospect in Profar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macsandz Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 10:40 AM) No, absolutely not. My post that I quoted, which I brought from another thread, fits this thread and your post perfectly. Bucket isn't going to have anything new that's going to blow your mind that he hasn't already said. Here, I can say this: "There is a deal that's close, but I can't go into specifics." And it's the same thing and it's true, and I haven't consulted anyone within any MLB organization. As I mentioned in the other post, this isn't a slight against bucket, and we are appreciative of any information provided by posters, but rather that this is a season of misinformation and we can hear about deals that are close that will never finish and never be reported by the media, and we won't hear anything about deals that will come together and be finalized in about 2 hours. Just relax. The landscape keeps changing. Three things that have happened that have radically shifted Sox deals: 1) Hudson injury 2) Crain injury 3) Berkman injury The Sox FO is different now than in the past. Rick is very, very patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 11:37 AM) Whoa. Danny Knobler @DannyKnoblerCBS 7m Rangers are thinking big in OF search. Tried for Stanton, watched Bautista, Encarnacion. All 3 unlikely, though. http://cbsprt.co/19mSiXl Accordig to MLBtraderumors Rangers ask about Stanton every week and they have the prospects to make that deal but Marlins keep saying no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/07/stark-on.html The Pirates might not be as focused on Alex Rios as they've been portrayed. Rios' contract, which would increase his base salary to $13MM next season if he's traded, doesn't fit into their payroll. On top of that, other scouts say Bucs scouts have questioned Rios' effort. Stark says Justin Morneau, who they've inquired on, is a name to file away. Even though they'd prefer a right-handed bat who could play right field, they could move Garrett Jones back to right if they deal for a first baseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 11:50 AM) The landscape keeps changing. Three things that have happened that have radically shifted Sox deals: 1) Hudson injury 2) Crain injury 3) Berkman injury The Sox FO is different now than in the past. Rick is very, very patient. Interesting. Thank you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 01:50 PM) The landscape keeps changing. Three things that have happened that have radically shifted Sox deals: 1) Hudson injury 2) Crain injury 3) Berkman injury The Sox FO is different now than in the past. Rick is very, very patient. Interesting, thanks for the info. Is that Alex Rios in your avatar? Or just a random player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Seems like Rios will be a guy that Hahn may have to hold onto until the last minute. Teams may not want to meet the Sox's asking price right now, but 5 days from now when the deadline is nearing its end, a team may make a desperation move to get that right-handed bat they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 07:02 PM) Seems like Rios will be a guy that Hahn may have to hold onto until the last minute. Teams may not want to meet the Sox's asking price right now, but 5 days from now when the deadline is nearing its end, a team may make a desperation move to get that right-handed bat they need. Unless the Rangers are able to get Stanton, Pence or Bautista, I have a feeling Rios will be on the Rangers in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 B4 traded for Soriano #Yankees checked in with #chisox on Rios were told on his no-trade and would not waive it so moved to #Cubs Soriano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 01:50 PM) The landscape keeps changing. Three things that have happened that have radically shifted Sox deals: 1) Hudson injury 2) Crain injury 3) Berkman injury The Sox FO is different now than in the past. Rick is very, very patient. That is interesting but why does Beckham's injury change things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 12:09 PM) That is interesting but why does Beckham's injury change things? Berkman's injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:09 PM) That is interesting but why does Beckham's injury change things? Lance Berkman of the Rangers, not Gordo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 B4 traded for Soriano #Yankees checked in with #chisox on Rios were told on his no-trade and would not waive it so moved to #Cubs Soriano So we have Rios to thank for the Cubs making such a terrible deal? Good job, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 12:09 PM) That is interesting but why does Beckham's injury change things? I read it first as Beckham too but I have had a detached retina procedure so by habit I looked again. Berkmans the switch hitting DH has knee and hip problems . I was hoping the Biogenesis suspensions would be handed out by aweek before the trade deadline but no such luck on anyone but Braun because RF Nelson Cruz is a prime candidate and Rangers must take that into consideration also. That's why the Rangers are thinking big right now. Edited July 26, 2013 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:21 PM) I read it first as Beckham too but I have had a detached retina procedure so by habit I looked again. Berkmans the switch hitting DH has knee and hip problems . I was hoping the Biogenesis suspensions would be handed out by the All-Star break but no such luck on anyone but Braun because RF Nelson Cruz is a prime candidate and Rangers must take that into consideration also. That's why the Rangers are thinking big right now. I also think they are looking to unload Profar and trying to get appropriate value back. The longer that Profar is a utility player for them the lower his value is in a deal. He isn't getting consistent enough at bats to get a read on, and he hasn't really set the world on fire as Machado has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Any shot we can get Profar in a deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (bbilek1 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:35 PM) Profar's reports/rep/stock definitely seems to be falling. like smoak/davis/olt before him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:41 PM) Any shot we can get Profar in a deal? Maybe thats why we haven't made the deal. Could be we are holding out for him and Texas is making calls to try and deal him for someone they like more than Rios. It's definitely a long shot, but the Rangers are in "all-in" mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (beautox @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:42 PM) like smoak/davis/olt before him Smoaks value was still really high when he was dealt. He was the centerpiece of the Cliff Lee deal, since then he obviously has come to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 12:50 PM) Maybe thats why we haven't made the deal. Could be we are holding out for him and Texas is making calls to try and deal him for someone they like more than Rios. It's definitely a long shot, but the Rangers are in "all-in" mode. Tx wants 2 bats we have 2 bats in Rios and Dunn. We eat $10-12 million...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 My fear - we eat money,but are told by the FO that it's on condition that we not expect to later spend what we just ate. Aeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:41 PM) Any shot we can get Profar in a deal? My opinion, no chance. They're saving him for Stanton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 03:05 PM) My opinion, no chance. They're saving him for Stanton. I dont think Stanton is getting dealt. I am not sure that MLB wouldn't stop such a move given the condition of that franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 02:21 PM) I read it first as Beckham too but I have had a detached retina procedure so by habit I looked again. Berkmans the switch hitting DH has knee and hip problems . I was hoping the Biogenesis suspensions would be handed out by the All-Star break but no such luck on anyone but Braun because RF Nelson Cruz is a prime candidate and Rangers must take that into consideration also. That's why the Rangers are thinking big right now. Wow yeah it is Berkman. Like other posters have said if the Sox can package Rios and Dunn and eat some money and land a prospect of Profar and some others, I would be ecstatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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