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QUOTE (shysocks @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 04:05 PM) Love it, this is my favorite move of the offseason. This team didn't have a #2 hitter and now it got the best one available. And I would have been fine with Melky at 4/$60, having to go three years is an early Hannukah miracle. i will add, the sox made a lot of great moves.... Melky is but 1 of many. JS, Adam L has to be my 2 favorites.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 03:55 PM) @JonHeymanCBS 3m3 minutes ago melky cabrera agrees to three-year deal with white sox for $42M. @MLBBruceLevine 1st w/chisox 42MIL. 42 mil instead of 45, this is getting better all the time.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 03:20 PM) Every single poster here would take a comp pick, the problem is a comp draft pick is worth more than Viciedo making a deal unlikely. Honestly, let's hope for a reliever or lottery ticket prospect and call it a day. i see it this way, org are reluctant to give prospects / players now. so the only way to at least get something good in rtn, let the sox settle for a comp pick. the comp pick help with the draft, building for the future. getting more bodies in the farm.

QUOTE (thigpen89 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 02:24 PM) Hey everyone, I'm new here (my first post) but I've been reading the forum for a few weeks now since I made the jump from the White Sox official message board. I just moved to Houston so I'll be catching all three games at the end of May. I can't wait to take my new son to his first Sox games! Love a lot of the moves we made! hey we are neighbors, i live in Louisiana and goes to Houston alot. welcome to the best sports talk forum.

QUOTE (WKamm @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 02:21 PM) Went to 2 games last year. No, I don't like Harper. Having both Melky and FLowers is too much. if you attended any games these past few yrs, then you went against what you wrote. QUOTE (WKamm @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 02:07 PM) After they signed a cheater? Hell, no!!!! Q, Flowers with the ped that we as fans knows of. there is other things that is also covered with what you wrote, but hell with it i am too happy for the sox.

QUOTE (daggins @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:20 PM) They certainly addressed the biggest deficiencies. Very impressive work. The team still needs another RP and some SP depth, and a real 4th OF would be nice, but those are minor additions. and i will continue to say this, the sox did little damage to the farm system. that in itself is impressive.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 03:39 PM) He protects him as a source. Remember, Levine sat on the KW/ TOR CEO story, even when he had Kenny in studio interviewing him. that is one thing i really admire about the sox, JR/KW show loyalty till the end. in todays world, that is a great trait.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 02:33 PM) Unless you have issues with the past PED use, I'm not sure how anyone wouldn't like this deal. We filled our biggest hole with a guy that has been a 2.6+ WAR player in each of the past four years when he didn't have a tumor on his spine. The deal is relatively short-term and covers his age 30 to 32 seasons, so the overall risk is limited. His skill-set is perfect fit for the two hope and he adds more balance to the lineup being a switch-hitter. Outside of his defense, which is still an upgrade over Viciedo, I'm not sure what there is not to like here. what will happen after the 2015 season can be address at a later date. what i am extremely happy going into '15 season, the sox did as much and more than anyone can ask. this team looks sweet on paper, with the rotation pretty much set, it is going to be a GREAT season. that is the first big step, the rest will fall in place.

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) Some people will complain about everything i can see their opinion, the sox endorse Melky and what he did to beat the systems. if posters wish it keep it as black and white, i can see that and respect it. but little do they know, it is not black and white.

QUOTE (WKamm @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) Not really. let me rephrase it, have you gone to any games last yr, and on top a final question, do you like B Harper from Wash?

QUOTE (WKamm @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:07 PM) After they signed a cheater? Hell, no!!!! do you like Q???

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:44 AM) Going to 15 games at least, as usual. What's your excuse, soxtalk? i live 4 states away, but dang it, if not, i still may have my season tickets..... maybe. now, for sure, i would invest for at least 2.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) I was reading a comment from Keith Law who said that this draft class looks quite weak, so perhaps it's not the worst year to lose a couple of picks. Hopefully they will at least use their entire IFA pool as a way to compensate for the lost draft talent. Either that or there's still always the possibility to acquire competitive balance picks. this yrs draft is depended on how one is looking at or for. this draft has a few major A+ college players. then a small group of really good serviceable college players. then HS'ers for the majority. now for the HS'ers, no top notch pitchers but a huge group of very good pitchers that are serviceable, mix is a couple of interesting bats.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:51 AM) there's so much error in this statement - anyone who's been around here for a while will tell you... I used to be the drunk village idiot. now my drinking shoes have been hung up and i'm just the village idiot. maybe that is way i like you as a great poster. same history, and sense of humor.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:32 AM) You must be drunk. you have a long way to catch up.... sonny. edit Damn where is Balta when someone needs him.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:32 AM) Things I'd like for the Sox to add: 1) #4 or #5 right-handed starter 2) Veteran 2B for insurance in case Sanchez/Johnson don't work out For the 2B, I'd love for us to get Jed Lowrie. Not sure if he'll be affordable though. not a bad player, can also play 3b.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:30 AM) One wasn't enough? never.... i am too greedy. edit. but seriously the sox really need an extra pitcher. a perfect one could be a short term 1 yr fa kind of pitcher. i would feel safe. i really don't want to depend everything on a rookie.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:28 AM) This move was so sudden it was like... like... it came out of left field i like it.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:21 AM) Hopefully Melky's a 3-win player. But this is about his market value. It's hard to get extra value out of bigger FA signings, that's just the way it is these days. FWIW, Melky's always killed the Sox. He's hit .336 at the Cell. Maybe he likes the hitting backdrop. Or maybe we never found out how to pitch to him, lol. hopes he continues to hit 336 at the cell. for us.

QUOTE (AlSoxfan @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 04:41 AM) I don't know if I'm getting anxious or nervous but I'd sign Aoki and Bonifacio to short term contracts and call it a yr. Hahn could still play around with DanknTank for possible trades keeping in mind we'd need another starter if he trades Danks. Best case Aoki becomes a 4th outfielder (if Hahn finds a better fit) but he's a ton better than Tank an would be a great #2 in the order. Bonifacio could spell Gilli an play some 2nd base as well as the outfield. I know theres still plenty of time but..... i would go for Bonifacio in a heartbeat. ref to Danks and Tank, trade Tank for any comp pick and call it even.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 06:14 AM) Yes we lapped the cubs twice in this race. the Sox lapped who ??? never heard of them.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:17 AM) If I have one criticism, it's that he did these moves too closely together and thus hurt our so talk discussion spacing. i know what you mean, what are we going to talk about next week.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:15 AM) Marry me Rick Hahn ahhh too much ahhhh forget about it.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 06:16 AM) Nice. I think Cabrera is overrated here, but there is no doubt this was the right move. i always like your opinion. so i am using your post. hope you don't mind. considering what is avail and not emptying the farm, i like it. whats next???

QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 06:57 AM) This is absolutely the right time to stack that though. The first round pick is protected, meaning the forfeit the second and 3rd round this time around, instead of losing a possible 1st or a second with a big FA signing next year. i am here too to eat some crow.... can anyone pass the soy sauce? lost of a pick, picking a solid outfielder. 3 yr at 15 per, i like it. man Hahn is showing his privates are huge. getting the players he wants and at a price he is willing to pay. now for a A+ pitcher.