BlackSox13 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 23, 2014 -> 08:30 PM) Basically, the way I feel right now is that I want to see the core guys do well. If that causes them to win the game, then great. However, if there's a game where Avi/Abreu/Eaton do nothing, and the Sox score because someone like Dunn did most of the damage, then it's not too exciting to me. I pretty much feel the same way and its rather bitter sweet. I'm really only interested in the core guys and the youngsters in the minors that could be part of the team for years to come. If the Sox are going to suck then suck bad snuff to get a top 11 protected draft pick and allow Hahn the benefit of possibly signing a big FA without losing their first rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 11:22 AM) I pretty much feel the same way and its rather bitter sweet. I'm really only interested in the core guys and the youngsters in the minors that could be part of the team for years to come. If the Sox are going to suck then suck bad snuff to get a top 11 protected draft pick and allow Hahn the benefit of possibly signing a big FA without losing their first rounder. well Lester and Masterson will not cost anything come free agent time. positional players may be a different depending if the sox will go that route. here is a question, if Max Scherzer does not get a QO from Det, would you sign him for something like 25-30 mil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 07:06 AM) well Lester and Masterson will not cost anything come free agent time. positional players may be a different depending if the sox will go that route. here is a question, if Max Scherzer does not get a QO from Det, would you sign him for something like 25-30 mil? There is zero chance Scherzer doesn't get a qualifying offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 07:06 AM) well Lester and Masterson will not cost anything come free agent time. positional players may be a different depending if the sox will go that route. here is a question, if Max Scherzer does not get a QO from Det, would you sign him for something like 25-30 mil? The Sox will have plenty of space in the payroll to play with so, yes I would. My problem is I would not go beyond 4 years for any player that's around 30 years old and I think there are plenty of teams that will take that chance. I would take Sherzer or Lester for around 4/100M. I doubt they would though. I'm more curious as to where the Sox are going to get power from the left side next year. I'm kind of thinking that's going to happen via trade somehow but not sure who to even speculate on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Based on what Hahn has said (about "another Eaton like trade") and what the chatter has been RE: Sox rumors, I would guess Dom Brown and Pedro Alvarez will be two names heard often. As lefty power hitters having lousy years in organizations strongly focused on winning, they could be buy-low candidates as Eaton was. No idea what they would cost though. Hahn could also target someone like this: http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=t...itting/2014/ALL As an outfielder in a system deep in star-caliber OF talent, and having a breakout season in AA, he might be attractive to a team like the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (daggins @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 10:48 AM) Based on what Hahn has said (about "another Eaton like trade") and what the chatter has been RE: Sox rumors, I would guess Dom Brown and Pedro Alvarez will be two names heard often. As lefty power hitters having lousy years in organizations strongly focused on winning, they could be buy-low candidates as Eaton was. No idea what they would cost though. Hahn could also target someone like this: http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=t...itting/2014/ALL As an outfielder in a system deep in star-caliber OF talent, and having a breakout season in AA, he might be attractive to a team like the Sox. I want no part of Brown unless he is the DH, he is worse than Viciedo in the outfield. I'd be trying to get a hold of Dickerson from Colorado. Might cost a lot, but I think he would be worth it. A Dickerson, Eaton and Garcia outfield is solid, and Dickerson brings that lefty bat in the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Dickerson has definitely benefited from the Coors effect, although his OPS away is a still-respectable .820 Brown is definitely a butcher, although the Sox have never prioritized OF defense, to their detriment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Maybe they just sign Colby Rasmus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (daggins @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 11:05 AM) Maybe they just sign Colby Rasmus? Maybe they just don't give a s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm just not sure there is a better move to address LF and add left handed power without giving up significant talent. Hahn also has to address significant rotation and bullpen issues, and Rasmus will only cost money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Sox are currently sitting at the #10 pick. We are 4.5 GB of a top 5 pick. Let's go Dbacks, Red Sox, Cubs, Phillies, Twins, and whoever the Sox are playing on non-Chris Sale days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 And the Sox will own the tiebreaker between every team except the Astros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I think I'm in on the #MarchToMatuella now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just made up 3 games on Cubs this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautox Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 03:40 PM) I think I'm in on the #MarchToMatuella now. love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 QUOTE (daggins @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 10:48 AM) Based on what Hahn has said (about "another Eaton like trade") and what the chatter has been RE: Sox rumors, I would guess Dom Brown and Pedro Alvarez will be two names heard often. As lefty power hitters having lousy years in organizations strongly focused on winning, they could be buy-low candidates as Eaton was. No idea what they would cost though. Hahn could also target someone like this: http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=t...itting/2014/ALL As an outfielder in a system deep in star-caliber OF talent, and having a breakout season in AA, he might be attractive to a team like the Sox. I love the Schebler idea. Not sure how much the Dodgers would like it tho. Maybe Hahn could sweet talk LA into including Schebler with Kemp's high salary but I have no clue what the Sox would offer up or how much of Kemp's salary the Sox would be taking. Keep Eaton in CF and rotate Kemp, Schebler and Avi between RF, LFand DH. I'm just throwing s*** out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Might as well get a top pick. The Sox are in a complete freefall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Today the Sox gained a game on.... Rangers, Rockies, Cubs, and Phillies. Sox are now 8.5 GB of the #1 pick, and 4.5 GB of the #5 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 11:32 PM) Today the Sox gained a game on.... Rangers, Rockies, Cubs, and Phillies. Sox are now 8.5 GB of the #1 pick, and 4.5 GB of the #5 pick. With this pen I expect us to have the 5th pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 10:56 PM) I love the Schebler idea. Not sure how much the Dodgers would like it tho. Maybe Hahn could sweet talk LA into including Schebler with Kemp's high salary but I have no clue what the Sox would offer up or how much of Kemp's salary the Sox would be taking. Keep Eaton in CF and rotate Kemp, Schebler and Avi between RF, LFand DH. I'm just throwing s*** out there. either way, the sheer thought of his salary alone would make this a tough pill to swallow, even for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I have been thinking, if / when the sox makes the improvement that is needed, I can see them keeping Flower at starting catcher. the reason, there is really no help in the FA market, to trade for a catcher, I really don't envision the sox using what limited resources they may have in the minors. waiver list, are there really a better catcher than Flowers at this point. if this team gets help and remodeled, I can live with Flowers. but they better draft some catchers for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 05:10 AM) With this pen I expect us to have the 5th pick I really hate to be a killjoy here, but that is not good enuf for Matuella nor Kirby. but in essence, this ticker tape countdown is exciting and serves as a great reminder on the positive side of loosing. Edited August 25, 2014 by LDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 01:42 AM) I really hate to be a killjoy here, but that is not good enuf for Matuella nor Kirby. but in essence, this ticker tape countdown is exciting and serves as a great reminder on the positive side of loosing. Last year at this time, #3 wouldn't have been enough for Rodon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 24, 2014 -> 05:22 PM) Sox are currently sitting at the #10 pick. We are 4.5 GB of a top 5 pick. Let's go Dbacks, Red Sox, Cubs, Phillies, Twins, and whoever the Sox are playing on non-Chris Sale days! QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 05:32 AM) Today the Sox gained a game on.... Rangers, Rockies, Cubs, and Phillies. Sox are now 8.5 GB of the #1 pick, and 4.5 GB of the #5 pick. People get on me for being repetitious. What about you? We get it. You are not embarrassed by the pathetic play of your favorite team and want them to lose to get a better phantom draft pick. Why do you have to offend me by posting that fact all the time. Just.Win.White.Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 25, 2014 -> 01:59 AM) People get on me for being repetitious. What about you? We get it. You are not embarrassed by the pathetic play of your favorite team and want them to lose to get a better phantom draft pick. Why do you have to offend me by posting that fact all the time. Just.Win.White.Sox. Repetitious? It's a new day, different teams win and lose. It's called an update. It's like calling out a White Sox Winner thread for being repetitious....it's a new game, new day. Phantom draft pick? What does that even mean? Do you not believe the MLB draft exists? lol If this thread somehow offends you.....dont...read...it??? Or??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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