BlackSox13 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 06:18 PM) Just get all the reputed assholes! Team would certainly be a lot more fun, win or lose. In that case, forget Desmond and trade for Jose Reyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Is the LH/RH thing that big of a deal? For one, we were absolutely atrocious against LHP last year, and I don't see the Blue Jays and Tigers' lack of LH hitters as a big problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 06:28 PM) Possibilities: Cardinals, Nationals, Indians, Angels Can't see any of those teams actually needing him to play short (which is what my post said). Unless it was reported they were. Cardinals: Peralta (won't move to third due to Carpenter) Nationals: Drew/Espinoza holding down the fort until Turner comes up. Indians: Lindor (maybe play Desmond at third? Doubt they will get involved). Angels: Simmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 06:31 PM) Is the LH/RH thing that big of a deal? For one, we were absolutely atrocious against LHP last year, and I don't see the Blue Jays and Tigers' lack of LH hitters as a big problem. It is overblown. You don't see many righties with extreme splits against righties as lefties do against lefties. Edited February 12, 2016 by soxfan2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 06:34 PM) It is overblown. You don't see many righties with extreme splits against righties as lefties do against lefties. Also we'd still have three LHH in the lineup against RHP in Eaton, Melky, and LaRoche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 12, 2016 -> 12:34 AM) Can't see any of those teams actually needing him to play short (which is what my post said). Unless it was reported they were. Cardinals: Peralta (won't move to third due to Carpenter) Nationals: Drew/Espinoza holding down the fort until Turner comes up. Indians: Lindor (maybe play Desmond at third? Doubt they will get involved). Angels: Simmons Sorry didn't see the SS filter. Only teams for SS could be Twins and Rays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Man, I hope we get this guy (Desmond) and then have some plan for OF (trade would be awesome, but jackson/Fowler would be fine). I'm really getting hyped for baseball (mainly a fantasy baseball player) but these moves would get me back into white sox baseball. (especially now that I live ~3.5 miles from the stadium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 As much as I'd love the Sox to add an OF like Jackson if they signed Desmond (Fowler won't be happening in that scenario as we won't punt two picks), my guess is that will be pushing the budget a bit. A guy like Jennings makes more sense financially and could probably be had for a reliever and fringe prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 This wasn't really the late night excitement I was expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 At some point I wonder if the Sox are going to these guys and saying that this how much money we have left. The first to jump on it, gets it. The other gets left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/13...-pass-white-sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 EVERYONE is picking up this Sox/Desmond thing. Would be shocked if we don't see a "White Sox & Desmond are close" report before tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 1m1 minute ago The #WhiteSox have been publicly linked to free agent SS Ian Desmond, but one White Sox official said Thursday: "That ship has sailed.'' LMAO this **** is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 12, 2016 -> 01:58 AM) Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 1m1 minute ago The #WhiteSox have been publicly linked to free agent SS Ian Desmond, but one White Sox official said Thursday: "That ship has sailed.'' LMAO this **** is ridiculous. And boom goes that rumor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 07:58 PM) Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 1m1 minute ago The #WhiteSox have been publicly linked to free agent SS Ian Desmond, but one White Sox official said Thursday: "That ship has sailed.'' LMAO this **** is ridiculous. So this was totally a plant by TeamDesmond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The Sox quickly have to feed Bob information so he shoots it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 12, 2016 -> 02:59 AM) So this was totally a plant by TeamDesmond. But what about Hayes confirming it? I imagine his source was tied to Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 So Nightengale is just going to s*** on every rumor linking us to a player this offseason isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 07:58 PM) Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 1m1 minute ago The #WhiteSox have been publicly linked to free agent SS Ian Desmond, but one White Sox official said Thursday: "That ship has sailed.'' LMAO this **** is ridiculous. f***leberries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Bob needs to tell Kenny Williams to stop shooting down our rumors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 07:58 PM) Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 1m1 minute ago The #WhiteSox have been publicly linked to free agent SS Ian Desmond, but one White Sox official said Thursday: "That ship has sailed.'' LMAO this **** is ridiculous. I'm not mad we're not getting desmond but I am mad that I paid attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well somebody with "sources" got played. I don't think it is Nightengale. If he is using a White Sox official as a quote, I doubt he is making that up. Certainly doesn't seem like they are preparing a big run, and really that was the first clue it was probably BS. That isn't how they do business. I wonder who Hayes' source was, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Dan Hayes just said to me offseason poker game. So obviously he believes in posturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 12, 2016 -> 02:07 AM) Well somebody with "sources" got played. I don't think it is Nightengale. If he is using a White Sox official as a quote, I doubt he is making that up. Certainly doesn't seem like they are preparing a big run, and really that was the first clue it was probably BS. That isn't how they do business. I wonder who Hayes' source was, Agents sure like using the Sox this offseason to help their negotiations it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 11, 2016 -> 08:01 PM) But what about Hayes confirming it? I imagine his source was tied to Sox. What rumor has Hayes been out in front of this winter? If it has happened, I sure haven't seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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