Baron Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 and the Texas Rangers once again completely failed in adding a bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:59 PM) I do not like Rick Hahn. It's Hahn's fault that he is saddled with subpar talent? He's supposed to make other teams for some reason beg for this level of talent? He wasnt the driving force between Rios and Alexei making what they make here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) Same here. I was just telling my son about that last night. I remember the Randy Johnson deal 1 yr at like 11:59 PM that was good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) This is the reverse of sensible logic. If you think this team is bad then why are other teams supposed to be paying up big for our players? It cant be both. So by your logic, the Sox are good because Chris Sale is good or Chris Sale is bad because the Sox are bad? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (chunk23 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) I'm with you on this, they're generally never players for big FAs and this year's FA class is particularly weak. Plus the team needs more than just a few FAs to be competitive, they need to be rebuilt completely. I see them just getting cheaper and keeping the difference. This is silly. We either need several new bats or several players to really increase production, but our pitching WAR this year is third in baseball. The rotation is really good and it looks like we now have more MLB-ready starters than we have rotation spots. No reason to tear down entirely when the pitching is this good. I'm sure we're trying to be ready for a playoff charge in 2015 Edited July 31, 2013 by Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) I'm with you on this, they're generally never players for big FAs and this year's FA class is particularly weak. Plus the team needs more than just a few FAs to be competitive, they need to be rebuilt completely. I see them just getting cheaper and keeping the difference. With the starting rotation they have, small improvements to the lineup could make them contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Jayson Stark @jaysonst 1m I'm told at least one trade was completed before the deadline. Stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I look for Rios to be a problem for this team attitude wise, I really wanted him gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) This is silly. We either need several new bats or several players to really increase production, but our pitching WAR this year is third in baseball. The rotation is really good and it looks like we now have more MLB-ready starters than we have rotation spots. No reason to tear down entirely when the team is this good. I'm sure we're trying to be ready for a playoff charge in 2015 Great post Jake...It almost sounds like nobody has been listening to Rick Hahn or refusing to believe him. Pretty clear he likes this rotation and wants to compete ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:05 PM) Jayson Stark @jaysonst 1m I'm told at least one trade was completed before the deadline. Stay tuned Dunn for Tallion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:05 PM) I look for Rios to be a problem for this team attitude wise, I really wanted him gone. He seems to have become a symbol for what has been wrong with our team this year. I didn't want to dump him for nothing, but I wouldn't have missed him if we traded him. Hope he sets the world on fire for us and makes us unexpectedly good next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) So by your logic, the Sox are good because Chris Sale is good or Chris Sale is bad because the Sox are bad? Lol Sale is the guy you should think would be traded easily, were we to want it. yes. You apparently are shocked people didnt want Rios or Alexei (I guess). That's the part I need explained. Edited July 31, 2013 by Jose Paniagua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:07 PM) He seems to have become a symbol for what has been wrong with our team this year. I didn't want to dump him for nothing, but I wouldn't have missed him if we traded him. Hope he sets the world on fire for us and makes us unexpectedly good next season I'd say he's the symbol of this team in the eyes of a certain group of fans, not everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_Thomas Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:02 PM) This is the reverse of sensible logic. If you think this team is bad then why are other teams supposed to be paying up big for our players? It cant be both. Because our lineup is filled with the same kind of hitters, and although they may blow with us on a different team in a different lineup their talent may actually produce what it's capable of. As an example look at how bad the Red Sox were last year with arguably the best lineup in baseball. Now that Gonzalez is in LA he is playing better. He was right by saying this is a dead ass team who half asses it on a daily basis. The amount of errors alone is all the prove you need the team lacks focus. Personally I think this sends a bad message to the fans who have watched what I call Cubs basbeball all season, that it is okay for players on the Whitesox to play as they have. If for anything else changes should have been made to send a message to the clubhouse that you need to shape up of we'll ship you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Glad its over now so Rios can get this off his mind and continue to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Now that the deadline has passed, it is nearly inevitable that we start rattling off wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Per Gonzales @MDGonzales: Rios said Hahn told his agent that being traded was a possibility but nothing materialized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxman72 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:53 PM) If Konerko retires, who would be next in line to be captain of the Sox? Ventura. I just do not see the need for a player captain. The manager is in charge and captain of the ship. Now, I do like to see players call each other out and set examples. I love to hear stories about Carl Everett and A.J. calling someone out when they did something stupid. It can grow old after a long period of time (A.J.), but works over a short period of time. Who is currently calling the players out for all their mental mistakes? I am a huge Konerko fan, but that is the one knock I have on him, if he is our "Captain". It does not seem like he will call people out or be "that guy" in the clubhouse. He leads by example, which is great, but does not always get the best responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:08 PM) Glad its over now so Rios can get this off his mind and continue to work You know damn well he's going to go on a tear now. Probably have another 6 hit game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 09:09 PM) You know damn well he's going to go on a tear now. Probably have another 6 hit game tonight. Good, then maybe someone will offer more via waiver trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:09 PM) You know damn well he's going to go on a tear now. Probably have another 6 hit game tonight. Fine with me...he's playing for us so no harm done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Pretty s*** deadline to be honest. Meh return for Peavy. No money kicked in at all and neither Rios or Alexei moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:07 PM) Sale is the guy you should think would be traded easily, were we to want it. yes. You apparently are shocked people didnt want Rios or Alexei (I guess). That's the part I need explained. I think they are better players than this board or this fanbase give them credit for. Not sure why teams dont think they would be valuable to have in a playoff run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 08:10 PM) Pretty s*** deadline to be honest. Meh return for Peavy. No money kicked in at all and neither Rios or Alexei moved. I'm fine with the Peavy trade, but a few weeks ago, we were all excited to have the best starter, reliever and outfielder on the market. Only ending up with Garcia, 3 lower level guys and future considerations is not what any of us had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:10 PM) Pretty s*** deadline to be honest. Meh return for Peavy. No money kicked in at all and neither Rios or Alexei moved. Leaguewide though there just wasnt that much interesting stuff out there and not a high demand. The prospect haul overpay days have really ceased for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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