[What would it take to get Nolan Arenado?]

41 minutes ago, MysterySource5000 said:

package of Madrigal and Dunning or Madrigal and Lopez actually makes sense for the Rockies.  They clear a ton of payroll and are removing someone with no surplus value.

The Sox then have one of the best 3b and 2b (Moncada) in the game and have a superstar without having to win a bidding war.  

Not saying it will happen, but in theory it makes sense.

 

The fact that Nolan can opt out after two years makes this a poor trade for the sox. Why give up young controllable players when he will end up going to a higher bidder in two years if he plays like you want him too. 

Besides as people said his numbers away from Coors are quite a bit lower.

I hope the sox aren't interested. I would like to see the cardinal's jump on it. Hope the cubs have to see him alot this year. 

[Twins Sign Donaldson]

10 minutes ago, mqr said:

You would think they just added 2001 Barry Bonds with the way a certain subset of White Sox twitter is acting. 

Personally I think this signing only helps the twins for a year or two. He has been injured most of his career. 

I also think the twins offense will take a step back. No way they lead the league in HR again.  

Should be a good fight till the end. 

[Keuchel to Sox, 3 years, 55.55 million; 4th year team option]

8 minutes ago, NWINFan said:

I'm with Caulfield. We finally can look forward to a season for the first time in ages.  Will they win the AL Central? Maybe not. But it's nice to have some hope.

Couldn't agree more. I'm looking forward to the season to start!

[Keuchel to Sox, 3 years, 55.55 million; 4th year team option]

34 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

You’re taking a big gamble then having to go back out and sign Ray, Stroman or Bauer from next year’s class.   Paxton and Tanaka, at least one of them will remain in NY, probably Tanaka on a lesser 2-3 year deal to finish his career there.

I guess we just have different opinions on things. I feel wheeler and price are much more of a risk. Guess we will see.

[Keuchel to Sox, 3 years, 55.55 million; 4th year team option]

3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Hamels for $18 million on a one year deal would have been better?   Price?   Happ?

I guess that's where everyone has their own opinion on who is a better player. I would have liked to see hamels. I wouldn't touch price and that contract. In my opinion he is old and washed up and will cost prospects. Happ has higher ceiling but again what do you have to give up to get him?

 

Keuchel wont be the ace. Like it was said earlier you are counting on kopech and giolito for that. I think Keutchel is a dependable left handed innings eater that will keep you in games. 

[Keuchel to Sox, 3 years, 55.55 million; 4th year team option]

7 hours ago, joesaiditstrue said:

massive overpay for Keuchel, honestly surprised by the reaction here though I don't have time to read every post

Everyone has a right to complain but not even close to massive overpay. People will complain sox dont spend money then when they do they complain they spent too much. 

I understand people being disappointed that wheeler is not a sox. But they had top offer. Besides I wouldn't be surprised if keuchel and wheeler have similar numbers. Wheeler has never stepped up and been even close to an ace. 100 million for him is the gross over pay. 

I am excited about the sox signings this offseason. Should make them competitive in the division. Unfortunately they never had a shot at Cole or Strasburg. 

[White Sox sign Gio Gonzalez]

14 hours ago, soxfan3530 said:

I they were able to sign Keuchel and maybe Encarnacion to a 1-year deal, how would people feel about this off-season honestly? 

Considering how the offseason was going for the sox I would think most people should be pleased. Should give the sox a chance to compete on the central for the playoffs.

[Eno Sarris Biggest Remaining MLB Needs And How To Fill Them - CWS]

2 hours ago, SoxBlanco said:

wonder if we'd be more likely to go there if Ryu was already off the board. It's scary to play the waiting game because you might miss out on both, but as long as there are two options available still, the Sox have no reason to grossly overpay for either one right now.

Kenny Williams is that you?  It's time to sign a damn starting pitcher already. 

[Successful Plan B; What’s Next?]

1 hour ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said:

What quality free agent starting pitchers are left after Ryu and Keuchel though?

I feel there is no one else. Need to make a push and sign these two. I know realistically sox will be lucky to get one.

[Successful Plan B; What’s Next?]

2 hours ago, Moan4Yoan said:

I wouldn’t be surprised but Hahn will be roasted if this is the case.  The media may even finally join in.

Hey damn well should be roasted. They have been saving money for years and now wont spend a dime where its needed! Need two pitchers. The rotation was weak at best last year. 

[Ryu to Jays - 4 yr/80 mil]

On 12/9/2019 at 6:27 PM, Buehrle>Wood said:

Same amount of innings for wheeler has thrown and we had a brinks trunk for him.

 

Do it hahn.

Great point! He is an injury risk but still worth the risk. Sox need front line veteran starter. 

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

8 minutes ago, smellysox said:

Welcome to Soxtalk

Thanks smellysox! Looking forward to talking more sox!!

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

1 minute ago, poppysox said:

Rick is probably waiting for Ryu & Keuchel to figure out they are not going to cash in big just because the top 3 guys did.  A watched pot never boils...have a little patience and Rick will get er done

I hope so. Just gets frustrating watching the Sox's biggest needs get taken off the board one by one. I honestly feel with two decent pitchers added on the sox should take the division. 

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

2 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

We don't suck. Grandal signed here and if a pitcher doesn't want to pitch to one of the best pitch framers in the game that's his loss. Fuck Wheeler more so than fuck the Sox.

Nobody is saying the sox suck. What we are saying is that star players obviously dont want to play with the sox. Ownership needs to do something to change that. Yes winning will help but until then they need to start overpaying. 

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

Your right sox wont over pay its against their beliefs. I really wish Jerry and Hahn would realize that top free agents dont want to play for the sox. So they have to do something to force the issue. The young talent is promising but without a few decent free agents it's going to be awful hard going deep in the post season.

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

I get the thought that Benintendi was a top prospect and he could figure it out like Moncada did. I just hate the idea of picking up Price and that contract. Not sure why sox dont go to Ryu and Keuchel and over pay for them. At least those two would anchor the staff for the next few years. Would take alot of pressure off of Gio and Kopech. 

[Sox and Sawks to see if the Price is Right]

Hey guys new member but long time stalker.  I have been a sox fan all my life.

I know it looks like the sox wont pony up and pay any decent starters but do you guys honestly see any good in trading for David Price?  I feel we are getting an arm with a ton of miles and nowhere near the talent the sox need to kick start things. Reminds me of James Shields.