ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Now that the Wil Myers deal is almost certain to happen, do you think the Rays trade Longo as well? He would fit perfectly on the Sox. I'd love to see a trade happen, but I would hate to see Rodon/Quintana/Anderson leave. What do you guys think? Sox Sider: WHITE SOX TO GO AFTER EVAN LONGORIA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Not enough funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Dodgers and Cubs make a lot more sense and have more funds/prospects to deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Too much risk in terms of talent we're going to have to give up. It's not unlike the situation with Bruce in Cincy. We're forced to pay for the 2012-13 All-Star/MVP versions without being able to cover the expensive downside of these contracts. Acquiring Jermaine Dye coming off a catastrophic injury (or Thome) is one thing...but betting the future of the franchise on Longoria is not the type of move Hahn's going to make if he wants to stay GM for 5-10 more years. The Cubs have been looking for a solid 3B for decades. Edited December 17, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Payroll is getting pretty darn big now (this was written before Melky signing), even if they came up with a deal for Longo for prospects (which is highly doubtful), we'd be increasing payroll even more and need to shed some. No way Rays have an interest in Danks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 We don't have the minor league talent to win that bidding war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Scott Merkin is actually addressing this via twitter now. Says it's not going to happen and would start with Quintana as the center piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 07:18 PM) We don't have the minor league talent to win that bidding war. Sure we do...whether we are willing to utilize it is a different question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) Sure we do...whether we are willing to utilize it is a different question... No way. Other organizations could easily outbid us. Remember Rodon can't be traded, even as a PTBNL yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You never know guys! MLB Trade rumors is saying there could be a 3rd team involved in the Wil Myers deal... Unlikely? yes. Possible? Also yes. I don't know what I'd do if we acquired Longoria. I'm already stoked beyond belief for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Who the hell are the Rays going to have left to market? Archer? Moore...coming off TJ surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Maybe KW could implement his "extreme... less-then-desirable" strategy if it came down to it and the Sox could acquire Longoria. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/104180786/wh...news-conference Ehhhh.... I'm dreaming again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Not happening. Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him. It will start with 2B. You just can't force everything. The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room. Edited December 17, 2014 by GreenSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Wouldn't shock me honestly with the way this offseason has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansa...cle4523857.html Moises Sierra is available again. DREAM AWAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy esposito Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:34 PM) Not happening. Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him. It will start with 2B. You just can't force everything. The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room. I was just thinking Avisail hasn't really proven himself to me. Could he be trade bait. there is plenty of left fielders available. No one seems to want Tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:44 PM) I was just thinking Avisail hasn't really proven himself to me. Could he be trade bait. there is plenty of left fielders available. No one seems to want Tank. Not really. The best value on the FA market right now is probably Aoki at $7 million. Or Rasmus. Not exactly a plethora of riches. Would have taken Rasmus over Cabrera (based on contracts and risk/reward), but that ship has sailed. Mike Morse was basically the 3rd member of the remaining options and he's now signed with the Marlins. Otherwise, you're stuck trading bad contracts or prospects for the likes of Ethier, Crawford or CarGO. Or paying Alex Rios $11 million for one season. Edited December 17, 2014 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) Scott Merkin is actually addressing this via twitter now. Says it's not going to happen and would start with Quintana as the center piece. Exactly. Since Rodon can't be traded, Quintana or Sale are the only players who get you Longoria, and that doesn't really make your team better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 10:55 PM) Exactly. Since Rodon can't be traded, Thank goodness for that. We still wouldn't be the favorites even with him. Keep the young talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:13 PM) Dodgers and Cubs make a lot more sense and have more funds/prospects to deal. Yeah, the Cubs actually would be a great fit because of all those prospects, they don't seem to have a longterm 3B, and they easily have the pieces to make a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy esposito Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 17, 2014 -> 12:36 AM) Yeah, the Cubs actually would be a great fit because of ale l those prospects, they don't seem to have a longterm 3B, and they easily have the pieces to make a trade. Longoria had a bad year 2014. He's owed way too much for the rest of his contract. Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:34 PM) Not happening. Look, the Sox are going to have to use their young players in spots. All good teams do. It's up to the Sox to develop some. That's how we got Eaton - developed a young pitcher and traded him. It will start with 2B. You just can't force everything. The other issue is what if this team doesn't click. What if unforseen weaknesses develop. Have to leave yourself some room. I know you have been on a "keep and develop the kids" crusade all offseason, but if Evan Longoria is possible (not saying he is, just supposing) than you do this every time and don't look back. That being said, I don't think this will happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (sammy esposito @ Dec 17, 2014 -> 04:46 AM) Longoria had a bad year 2014. He's owed way too much for the rest of his contract. Pass His contract is pretty amazing, actually. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/...shtml#contracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Would trade anyone on the farm not named Rodon to get him. With that said, it's probably not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 10:14 PM) Too much risk in terms of talent we're going to have to give up. It's not unlike the situation with Bruce in Cincy. We're forced to pay for the 2012-13 All-Star/MVP versions without being able to cover the expensive downside of these contracts. Acquiring Jermaine Dye coming off a catastrophic injury (or Thome) is one thing...but betting the future of the franchise on Longoria is not the type of move Hahn's going to make if he wants to stay GM for 5-10 more years. The Cubs have been looking for a solid 3B for decades. Kris Bryant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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