southsider2k5 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Chris Emma @CEmma670 45m45 minutes ago Chris Emma Retweeted -30- Looking like Cubs or White Sox for Dexter Fowler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Obviously he'd choose the Cubs over the Sox if he was offered the same deal by both teams, but I have to think that the Sox are the favorites as it stands right now unless the Cubs can trade Soler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Read where Levine said the Cubs might trade Coghlan instead of Soler if they get Fowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 And also, I'm not sure this reporter is basing it on anything besides what Levine has been saying all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 05:54 PM) Read where Levine said the Cubs might trade Coghlan instead of Soler if they get Fowler And then just work a rotating outfield/catcher of Montero, Schwarber, Fowler, Soler, Heyward? Or move someone early in the season as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 06:54 PM) Read where Levine said the Cubs might trade Coghlan instead of Soler if they get Fowler Is Shwarber catching? Soler the 4th OF? Can't see them paying Fowler a good amount to be the 4th OF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 11:59 PM) Is Shwarber catching? Soler the 4th OF? Can't see them paying Fowler a good amount to be the 4th OF. No idea, just read that's what Levine said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 05:59 PM) Is Shwarber catching? Soler the 4th OF? Can't see them paying Fowler a good amount to be the 4th OF. Fowler would start in center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 How is Fowler in CF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Emma works for the score, Levine works for the score. Levine said the same thing a few days ago.Hmmmmm. Are they dating? Seriously though. I think it's very believable it comes down to both Chicago teams. I agree that Fowler would probably prefer the cubs but one interesting thing has been speculated and that's the possibility of the cubs desire to get compensation for Fowler because as of now their first pick would be #104 overall in the draft. OTOH, punting the draft and signing Fowler to give them a solid lead off bat ain't a bad idea either. Should be interesting to see where Fowler ends up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 31, 2016 -> 01:04 AM) Emma works for the score, Levine works for the score. Levine said the same thing a few days ago.Hmmmmm. Are they dating? Seriously though. I think it's very believable it comes down to both Chicago teams. I agree that Fowler would probably prefer the cubs but one interesting thing has been speculated and that's the possibility of the cubs desire to get compensation for Fowler because as of now their first pick would be #104 overall in the draft. OTOH, punting the draft and signing Fowler to give them a solid lead off bat ain't a bad idea either. Should be interesting to see where Fowler ends up. They don't care about the draft. They will just spend a fortune on Lazarito with the money they can't spend on the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 06:03 PM) How is Fowler in CF? Horrible is the correct term I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 06:06 PM) They don't care about the draft. They will just spend a fortune on Lazarito with the money they can't spend on the draft I wouldn't be surprised if that's how it went down. I think Fowler is giving the cubs a chance to finish their arbitration cases, Arrieta, and then see what the Cubs offer will be. The idea of trading Coghlan is the smarter move. Soler blows in RF so signing Fowler to play CF, playing Heyward in RF and moving Soler into a platoon role in LF with Schwarber makes a ton of sense. Especially with how Maddon does a good job with platoon-type players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Fowler is not worth giving up the draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Give up money plus the draft pick now or prospects midseason when they have to replace Garcia. It's just delaying the inevitable by doing nothing. Just one will hurt much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I'm not Fowler's biggest fan but him over Avi could legit be the difference in making the playoffs and not, he's a huge upgrade. Having him and Eaton ahead of Abreu is drool worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSox Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I'll be completely honest & say I really want Fowler. I really think he could be the difference between the Sox getting a WC spot & not. Going off of history, he could very well be worth about 3 games from him to Avi. That could be big, especially in this division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Don't sign Fowler until Jackson isn't available and you've exhausted trade opportunities. It would really sting to lose the 25th overall pick for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 07:03 PM) How is Fowler in CF? Scouts love him; stats hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 10:15 PM) Don't sign Fowler until Jackson isn't available and you've exhausted trade opportunities. It would really sting to lose the 25th overall pick for him. Agree 100% Sox have a big opportunity with this draft and the allotments that they will get. Can't trade that away for an average player when you're trying to build for the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Fowler for a draft pick, you've gotta be kidding me. fk no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I feel like people are SEVERELY overrating the value of the compensation pick in this situation. Yeah, the Sox need to build their system, but they also need to win NOW while the core is cheap and young. For every Trout that gets picked 25th or so overall, there's also 25 Aaron Poreda's who flame out and never amount to anything significant. The bottom line in my opinion is that the Sox need to win now, and unless the guy that they plan on picking with the compensation pick is a lock (or as close to a lock that a draft pick can be) to contributing soon, I don't mind giving up the pick for the sure thing in Fowler who can help the team out significantly in the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 11:17 PM) I feel like people are SEVERELY overrating the value of the compensation pick in this situation. Yeah, the Sox need to build their system, but they also need to win NOW while the core is cheap and young. For every Trout that gets picked 25th or so overall, there's also 25 Aaron Poreda's who flame out and never amount to anything significant. The bottom line in my opinion is that the Sox need to win now, and unless the guy that they plan on picking with the compensation pick is a lock (or as close to a lock that a draft pick can be) to contributing soon, I don't mind giving up the pick for the sure thing in Fowler who can help the team out significantly in the present. If my options are Avi Garcia on Opening Day or Fowler, I'm taking Fowler, but my point is that other, less costly options are still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Why trade multiple prospects instead of just giving up one future prospect that the draft pick is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmbjeff Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 31, 2016 -> 02:24 AM) Why trade multiple prospects instead of just giving up one future prospect that the draft pick is? I'm guessing that's exactly what the White Sox are figuring out. What is the best deal for them? Losing 2 middle prospects to get someone like Ethier? Losing one potential top 3 system guy with the comp pick for Fowler? What about the salary coming in of the new player, is he worth the price, does it still allow for more flexibility to add another player? I assume they will come up with an answer soon. Fowler seems the most logical to me, but ya never know what these remaining FA's are asking for in salary. You would imagine the Sox should get a good deal on whoever they bring in if it is a FA but I thought they had Cespedes coming here and I was wrong on that. I just don't see many trade options left at this point and why I think Fowler should and will be the guy. The Sox may make a move like Jackson instead seeing as there is no pick attached and still leaves money for a SP upgrade or maybe bring in Desmond at SS too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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