peppers312 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 per RotoWorld... "Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM reports that the White Sox "may now be focused on" Carlos Gonzalez and Jay Bruce in their pursuit of left-handed power. The report adds that CarGo's contract and the Rockies' asking price "is the holdup right now" and that Bruce "might be more practical." Levine was told by one general manager who had talks with the Rockies about Gonzalez that they asked for "my top two minor league players, a major league player and to absorb most of the contract." Bruce, meanwhile, was nearly dealt to the Blue Jays last week in a three-team trade before the deal fell apart because of a physical issue involving a prospect. He would come significantly cheaper than CarGo, but of course isn't nearly as good of a player." not sure how true this is, thought i would share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I want Ryan Braun, assuming that Milwaukee eats a good portion of his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm ok with CarGo, not really digging Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (peppers312 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 03:53 PM) per RotoWorld... "Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM reports that the White Sox "may now be focused on" Carlos Gonzalez and Jay Bruce in their pursuit of left-handed power. The report adds that CarGo's contract and the Rockies' asking price "is the holdup right now" and that Bruce "might be more practical." Levine was told by one general manager who had talks with the Rockies about Gonzalez that they asked for "my top two minor league players, a major league player and to absorb most of the contract." Bruce, meanwhile, was nearly dealt to the Blue Jays last week in a three-team trade before the deal fell apart because of a physical issue involving a prospect. He would come significantly cheaper than CarGo, but of course isn't nearly as good of a player." not sure how true this is, thought i would share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Levine has been pushing this for months. Plus there's nothing concrete about: "White Sox may now be focused." It's not like he's coming out saying they are definitely in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Seems like a pretty obvious "calm the masses" type leak from the FO. Nobody really makes trades this time of year especially not involving major players like Braun or Cargo. I'm guessing it's because by now payrolls are pretty much finalized. How are the Sox gonna afford CarGo or Braun given they apparently can't even afford Austin Jackson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 It's a Bruce Levine article. Nothing to see here folks, move along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 05:16 PM) It's a Bruce Levine article. Nothing to see here folks, move along. I don't follow the Chicagoland media that closely is Levine the Sox mouthpiece the same way KC Johnson is for the Bulls? Whenever the Bulls want to make something public they always leak it to KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I love when articles like this come out and people tell everyone else not to read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Almost forgot. As for Braun. The Brewers can keep the 32 year old Braun, his surgically repaired herniated disc and the 105M they owe him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:19 PM) I don't follow the Chicagoland media that closely is Levine the Sox mouthpiece the same way KC Johnson is for the Bulls? Whenever the Bulls want to make something public they always leak it to KC. Levine is just a mouthpiece, period. I can't remember the last time he wrote about a rumor that actually came to fruition. I've noticed that when Levine writes about something, it's usually after another writer has written about it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Rockies aren't going to give up CarGo without taking Anderson or Fulmer. Not worth it. Ethier can do what CarGo can and will cost less. Bruce doesn't seem worth it even as a pure salary dump. Better to sign AJax for cheaper and greatly improve the outfield defense. Hopefully they're using Levine to help leverage Ethier or AJax. Edited March 4, 2016 by Vance Law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:20 PM) I love when articles like this come out and people tell everyone else not to read it ^^^ Just another Kyyle post, might as well ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (shysocks @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) ^^^ Just another Kyyle post, might as well ignore it. See, I love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:24 PM) Levine is just a mouthpiece, period. I can't remember the last time he wrote about a rumor that actually came to fruition. I've noticed that when Levine writes about something, it's usually after another writer has written about it already. Levine broke the Melky signing but I'm pretty sure KW gave him the story. I believe he broke Fowler as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxSteve Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:24 PM) Levine is just a mouthpiece, period. I can't remember the last time he wrote about a rumor that actually came to fruition. I've noticed that when Levine writes about something, it's usually after another writer has written about it already. I'm not a Levine follower but he called Lawrie to the Sox before anybody and he said we weren't even looking at Desmond which as it turns out was probably true. Thank god he was right because who wants 25 errors and 180 strikeouts from your shortstop. And what is all this Austin Jackson love. I wouldn't Touch him for any price. Go big with Cargo or Reddick or go home IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I am considering buying a house in Malibu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:43 PM) I am considering buying a house in Malibu. On the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxSteve Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:48 PM) On the beach. Has anyone else noticed that Levine always writes a article speculating who the Sox might pick up on Friday? I thinks wants people to listen to his talk show Saturday morning. He did it 3 Fridays in a row now. Last Friday he broke the possible Fowler to the Sox story. No biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:37 PM) Levine broke the Melky signing but I'm pretty sure KW gave him the story. I believe he broke Fowler as well. Fine, you win! Levine still sucks. QUOTE (SoxSteve @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:40 PM) I'm not a Levine follower but he called Lawrie to the Sox before anybody and he said we weren't even looking at Desmond which as it turns out was probably true. Thank god he was right because who wants 25 errors and 180 strikeouts from your shortstop. And what is all this Austin Jackson love. I wouldn't Touch him for any price. Go big with Cargo or Reddick or go home IMO. The way I remember it, raBBit and Slusser were the first to come out with the Sox being linked to Lawrie, not Levine. Levine wrote about it after the rumor spread on Twitter, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 04:43 PM) I am considering buying a house in Malibu. I know of a 16,000 square foot house in Scottsdale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Very misleading thread title... got me excited over nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Neither helps the OF defense a lick. 20 homers out of Cargo would be about par for the course. Pay a 40 homer price (probably a 50 homer price) and get 20 with bad defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Mar 4, 2016 -> 05:18 PM) Very misleading thread title... got me excited over nothing Yep. Title should have "may" in it. Or not even exist at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Dan Hayes was on CSN, and while he didn't commit to agree with Levine, he did say he knew as a "fact" the Sox have been after CarGo all offseason but the price has been sky high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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