lasttriptotulsa Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ May 3, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) I hope Danks does what he wants to do, but I wouldn't be surprised if 29 other teams just kinda say "nah". It could be over for him. Somebody will tale a flier. It won't cost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 76 replies and 18 members reading this thread shows the level of shock regarding this move. Wow. Just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (hi8is @ May 3, 2016 -> 10:50 PM) 76 replies and 18 members reading this thread shows the level of shock regarding this move. Wow. Just wow. The only thing that surprised me was the timing. I expected that they would give him through June to turn it around. I am guessing that they had seen something that just said no. It also shows the mindset is to win now and jetison the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Always respect Danks for putting the work in to come back.he could have half assed everything after his extension but he gave us everything he had. Thanks for 08 Johnny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Thank God about F'N time he has been worthless 2 years now. Edited May 3, 2016 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 3, 2016 -> 04:01 PM) The only thing that surprised me was the timing. I expected that they would give him through June to turn it around. I am guessing that they had seen something that just said no. It also shows the mindset is to win now and jetison the past That would be my guess as well. It's been mentioned that he's lost velocity over the past year, and it would make sense for the Sox to conclude that it's not coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 3, 2016 -> 05:01 PM) The only thing that surprised me was the timing. I expected that they would give him through June to turn it around. I am guessing that they had seen something that just said no. It also shows the mindset is to win now and jetison the past They saw his results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ May 3, 2016 -> 04:42 PM) Somebody will tale a flier. It won't cost anything. Somebody might give him that chance to pitch in the minors, but for immediate major league starts? I doubt it. And I doubt Danks wants to just hang on with the amount of money he's made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Wish him well, thank him for the good things that he did and the efforts he put in trying to come back from the injury. But this is best for all concerned, he simply doesn't have it and the Sox can't afford to keep wasting chances. I also give credit to the Sox for biting the bullet on a deal this large. They did the right thing. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He Gawn Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Danks for the memories for the memories even though they weren't so great. I wish him the best, but it's tough to feel bad for him when he's still owed 15 million. On that note: Edited May 3, 2016 by He Gawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hahn on CSN now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Expected, but still shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ May 3, 2016 -> 04:00 PM) Tim Lincecum...COME ON DOWN...You're the next contestant on White Sox 5th start roulette! Danks>broken down career NL. Then again maybe Coop can fix him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ May 3, 2016 -> 03:31 PM) Hahn on CSN now For us out of towners, could you please recap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Like everyone else, I am shocked and would not have guessed this would happen until June. I wish Danks well but this move had to be made. Hopefully one of EJ, Gonzalez, Turner will solidify the 5th spot in the rotation. Good job by the FO making this call, it must not have been easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Would be nice if some one offered 2-3 mil to just take him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 QUOTE (hi8is @ May 3, 2016 -> 05:53 PM) For us out of towners, could you please recap? Kinda typical stuff... Tough to let Danks go. Happy with new additions Johnson will get an opportunity, but also mentioned Gonzalez and Turner If a video link is available, I'll throw it on here. Coop is supposed to be on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Danks will get to retire to his Nashville mansion and live like a king. Looking forward to see what becomes of our fifth starter position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 QUOTE (aboz56 @ May 3, 2016 -> 03:31 PM) Good riddance. Never liked the contract extension from day one. He's been stealing money for years. More surprising than releasing Danks is seeing this guy post. I don't think I've seen him around here in a decade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Glad Sox are no longer going to accept a loss every 5th day. Thanks John for never making excuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ May 3, 2016 -> 04:12 PM) Bruce Levine @MLBBruceLevine White Sox continue to pursue a Left handed hitter as well as a starting pitcher. They have been very active It clearly takes 2 to tangle and while I'm sure the White Sox would like to improve their current roster, how can they be 'very active'? This isn't a criticism - it's probably tough for other teams to trade core players in early May, but, at the same time, and I know I'm being picky, I can't say a team that hasn't made any moves is being 'very active'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (spiderman @ May 3, 2016 -> 07:31 PM) It clearly takes 2 to tangle and while I'm sure the White Sox would like to improve their current roster, how can they be 'very active'? This isn't a criticism - it's probably tough for other teams to trade core players in early May, but, at the same time, and I know I'm being picky, I can't say a team that hasn't made any moves is being 'very active'. Making a lot of inquiries, scouting targets, in house discussions, and/ or proposals is active, you could be actively looking for a house and not made any offers. Same type of thing. Edited May 4, 2016 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxforlife05 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ May 3, 2016 -> 03:42 PM) Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 24s25 seconds ago The #Whitesox asked Danks to go to the minors but he declined But given claims of so many posters here he was a "team player". Glad they dumped him now. No need for him to mope around in the bullpen. Edited May 4, 2016 by soxforlife05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 He already said no to AAA . He is going home to Nashville and collecting a $1.25 million check twice a month through September. I think Jordan Danks got released last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Jack29 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ May 3, 2016 -> 07:48 PM) But given claims of so many posters here he was a "team player". Glad they dumped him now. No need for him to mope around in the bullpen. So he's not a "team player" because he elected to be released, rather than go to the minors? The Sox front office obviously didn't want him around anymore. Their offer to send him to the minors was nothing more than a professional courtesy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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