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QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 04:40 AM) Thanks for doing this. helps take us to Feb. 20. oh man, i can't wait for the 1-15 list and write up. the best part of this list is the write up for me. all the more info for my favorite baseball team. pst.... btw i don't know if i mention this before but Sox in 15

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 08:36 AM) Wait. You are going to buy a family? I don't think think that is how it works man well if you really think about it.... you actually do. look at the theory of a divorce.

well, yesterday was the 2015 16-30 prospect list from FS.... now we got the first new yr mock draft http://minorleaguemadhouse.com/2015/01/20/...-draft-results/

since it is a hopeless cause to get excited about any Cuban players being pursue by the sox. i will still post this. http://www.prosportsdaily.com/articles/-so...ent-339362.html

here is an updated list of available players..... who could be had. can any help the sox?? http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/the-...ning-names.html

Michael Ohlman i think just became available .... should the sox be interested??? http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/orio...assignment.html http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...traderumors.com

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 04:49 AM) There is only one way his plan would work and that would be making it a one-game series. Corporations are gonna stick around for 7-10 days because of baseball? Yeah, OK. The #1 marketing concern right now for MLB should be getting rid of the blackout rules. i totally agree with this. ummm.... baseball should be a home town fan connection hype to that team enjoyment pleasure. the only major sport who has a neutral site is football and i think it is stupid. here is the question: which sport have the most fans in the playoff. second, baseball is the best of 7..... are they expecting fans to stick around at a neutral site, the cost will kill the fans. even basketball is a series and it too is a best of 7.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 04:32 AM) There's a difference between "spending" and spending wisely. The White Sox had some pretty huge payrolls from 2006-2013 without much to show for it. Look at the Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, etc. They can afford to have 2-3 bad long-term contracts and still contend most seasons. The White Sox, and about 2/3rd's of MLB, cannot. If all the teams followed the minor league development-driven examples of the Rays, Cardinals and Rangers, they would be much better off than seeking external solutions via trade or free agency. Finally, a lot of players will be available the last two weeks of spring training. It's up to Hahn and Co. to decide if Micah/Sanchez are ready, and if not, the best option for 2015 that won't impact the club adversely in 2016-18. this is a great point. i will add some numbers to this, if you don't mind. the sox, imo can not maintain a payroll of over 140. that is stretching it. those that you mention and maybe a couple of more, can have a payroll of 200 mil. the sox can not compete with that nor should they. with the present management and what i have seen so far, i have confident in him. but if JR gives him a little more wiggle room to operate.

ahhh i stop drinking since 1996. when i moved to LA.... i had an indiscretion of being stupid. i will leave it at that. so i need to find public transportation if i am not driving there.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:44 AM) You def want a car. as for hotels it's not that expensive. Check hotwire you can probably find a place for around $100 a night that's pretty decent, like a Marriott or thereabouts. You could go even cheaper and be fine. I stayed at a place the first two nights I was there (rest of trip was with a friend so that was nice) for like $50 a night that was fine. Had a pool, so that was nice. It's def worth it IMO if you can swing it financially. It's not that expensive but it's not cheap either. If you are planning on going, book ASAP, I'm sure places are filling up. it is getting the car that will be a problem.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:36 AM) Spring Training is a lot of fun. Especially if you are coming from a colder climate. I was there for the opener last year, 2nd game got rained out I think the only one all spring. The opener was a beautiful 75 degree partly sunny day and I got Jose's autograph pre-game. Eaton interacts with the fans a lot as well. The park itself is kinda out there, glendale is nw Phoenix in the middle of desert really. that was some of the things i wanted to ask. how are the hotels and it appears as a car is needed.

is anyone going to spring training this yr.... i have a couple of questions.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:03 AM) I'd be shocked if the Sox signed anyone left out in free agency other than one or two additional minor league guys or a waiver claim. IMO, the only "big" move would be them moving Viciedo, and that's looking less and less likely the closer to ST we get. All the moves the Sox made this offseason doesn't really wreck the future or overburden the organization in terms of contracts. I think Hahn has done an amazing job in plugging up holes and still keeping a solid plan for the next few years as the top prospects develop. Personally, I think a lot depends on guys like Anderson and Rodon coming on strong and fast. If both of them hit their potentials within the next few years, than the Sox are going to be in good shape. This organization really needs to start developing some bats or these short term deals won't really matter much. i will go 1 further, i will be shocked if the sox goes outside the org for anymore backups.. b/c that is all they are going to address. i came to that conclusion yesterday. ~~ edit... i better edit this before i look like an idiot if the sox do sign someone between now and spring training, it will be a waiver pick up. this i will admit is a possibility.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 12:56 AM) sigh... if there is a viable way to upgrade our rotation further without dealing every prospect we have or not putting us ridiculously over budget, I'm sure Hahn has looked into it. After the offseason we've had, how can you not have faith that if a deal was out there to be done, he'd get it done? I just doubt one exists with the chips we're willing to part with at this point. what is a numerical number that you would use to say over budget. budget is another word that is misleading in this scope, b/c JR is the one who comes uip with that number. yet according to the FO, they don't have the money. they do. second JR has said he was a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and is a baseball fan. most fans have said put a team on the field to win. JR, as owner has only put the team on the field to bank the profits. never putting the whole team needed in the field. the sox should have won several more WS if the owner would have fielded a proper team in the late 90's. i know b//c we in an old forum and as fans were b****ing about that. again, getting and addressing 1 more sp is what is needed to protect the rotation., that is all i am saying. is 1 major prospect and a possible extra 2nd tiers prospects, be worth a WS next yr..... yes?

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:58 AM) I was using him as an example. What else could Hahn have possibly done? You're b****ing about this offseason. It's been great. I guess some will always fuss to fuss i was as you said b****ing that the job is not yet finished. the job of rebuilding. look at what i have wrote, i never said i wasn't happy, i said finish the job, do not use a budget number and say they don't have the money. it has been proven they do. i am also not saying to spend 150 mil. i guess some people will make up things to lie and b****.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 12:35 AM) so... where are the names? this is the best i am going to do for now. part of this was to explain why i wasn't interested in long term players, what ever the positions. sp pitcher is a good area, but short term via free agents may not be as much or not better than a normal #4/3 pitcher. but with names of pos trades, wash has 4 cincy has 1 philly has 1 just look. now for those players, whomever they are, it is going to take prospects to trade. keep them short term or not, QD and get a draft pick. go the FA rt, with what has been pick over the last couple of days, some of those players will want at least 3 yrs. too much, giver the state of the system ready to produce. 1 yr yes 2 maybe 3.... nah.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 12:08 AM) You've got a take. Honestly, it's not a bad take. If the White Sox can find a piece that fits which also doesn't hamstring them for more than 1-2 years, it does make sense. They put a ton on the line this year, to the point where I think they should have gone even more all-in considering the Shark trade, but I get why they didn't. All I ask is, give names that make sense and I'll think about them. the problem i have in all honesty, beside getting a short term pitcher is in the infield. i do not think running Sanchez out there with his lack of hitting, may be the right choice. so how can the sox address that, trade, free agent.... i think free agent may be the only choice. so if the sox get a option that is better than Sanchez, maybe weeks, he would want more yrs in a contract. now look at the beginning of the off season threads.... i have been on Emilio Bonifacio for 2 reasons. to play 2b and if needed play cf if Eaton gets hurt, then moving Sanchez to 2b. well for backup, this is all a new subject. i was talking about improving the team. backup, i wouldn't be surprise if the sox threw M Johnson there and have Sanchez as backup. that is my suspicion. the same thing with the outfield. i do not think the sox will look hard outside the org for that backup. pitching is the sore subject with me. i just leave it at that.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 12:55 AM) Interstellar was a "pretty good" movie that had grand ambitions and strived to be great but got lost somewhere along the way. In particular, bringing in Matt Damon 2/3rd's of the way in was kind of jarring to the viewer...and then the whole series of "Inception-like" scenes at the end that attempted to explain the logic behind the events taking place, maybe it's just too difficult to make a movie based on a physics book accessible to the same "Middle Americans" who are swarming to American Sniper, or it was just a flaw in the screenplay/adaptation. I've always liked Anne Hathaway, but, for some reason....I really disliked her performance in this one. Michael Caine wasn't particularly likable, either. There's just something detached about the cohesive whole...McConaughey and Jessica Chastain were good, but the ending lacked a certain "oooomph" to me. i really enjoyed the movie. i was totally surprise at the whole story like. there was some parts i felt that i needed to take out my old physics books and brush up. McConaughey has really improved, that is what really surprised me. the little girl boy grew from the twilight movie. i agree with you on Hathaway and Caine.... they could have really replace them and it would hurt the movie. overall nice entertainment.

i am just trying to be nice from now until spring training. the non confrontational type. i just want to be friends with everyone. pls let me keep this neutral.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 10:38 PM) Nobody seems to hold that against Mr. Kershaw, haha. The Royals were smart all along to realize it would be better to go with someone with more upside and less wear and tear in Edinson Volquez. Of course, it could end up in disaster, but they do possess a lot more internal rotation options than they did 2 seasons ago, not to mention Hochevar will coming back as well as a swing man. When a team coming out of the World Series doesn't make ANY effort to keep such an integral player to their playoff run, it does make you wonder a bit. go ahead and punch holes in my post. here i am trying to be a more improve poster, a happy poster, a congenial poster, and now you are trying to antagonize me with humor.

who saw interstellar and what were your opinions.

QUOTE (Armchair Hahn @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) James Shields would be a horrible signing on many fronts. 1) no money 2) penchant for giving up homers - especially in this park? 3) old(er) i will not discuss #1 with you.... my problem with shield is his performance in the playoff. he is requesting how much and then look at his performance.......

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 10:38 PM) In my eyes that is a good bullpen. i am in total agreement. i always thought this bullpen as assembled is pretty darn good. plus there is backup's ready to be further develop. i think this bullpen is ready for the upcoming season. but maybe the FO is seeing something that i don't ..... now, beside my other spouting off on position, i can see a bigger need as an outfielder and another infielder. infielder being last.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 10:32 PM) Righties 1. Robertson 2. Petricka 3. Putnam 4. Webb 5. Guerra --------------- Jones - ASB return Crain - should be healthy for ST Cleto - sucks Ynoa - too far off but on the 40 Montas - if they're being silly Lefties 1. Duke 2. Jennings ---------------- Eric Surkamp Onelki Garcia I think they need a 4th outfielder. That doesn't seem to be talked about though. thanks for the hard work.

i been wanting and waiting for the right time. i am also not here to talk about the monetary ability of the owners of the sox team to add majorly to the team's payroll and budget. i am not for signing any of the remaining FA's b/c that will really put this team and screw up the ability to maneuver with in the realm of adding necessary pieces in the future b/c the team may be burden with contracts that can not be easily dispose of. the only recourse, if any further additions are needed is to get a short term contract for a pitcher, no more than 2 yrs in duration. this farm system is ready to start producing important pieces, hopefully to help the team, if all projections develop as hoped. this team can lead the fans of chicago back to the winner circle of the world series, i believe the sox now have the right person at the helm. the system has some really good prospect at the top and may have promising prospect in the 3 rd tier developing. so the precious salary budget, cannot be stretch to anything more than 2 yrs. now lets look at Philly, Dodgers, Bos and etc... they had salary problems b/c they invested and invested for yrs, not allowing players to be replace thru attrition. if they had a nucleus, it needed to be able to correct itself to continue to maintain. look at the dodgers last yr, with 4 outfielders. they had to buy and pay other teams to take those cumbersome contracts that i am talking about..... one more, lets look at Wash, 4-5 fa next yr and not having the ability to sign them all. that is a huge turn around of establish players. that is why i am and have been lecturing on short term players. money not with standing for this post. peace.