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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 05:00 PM) Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 6m6 minutes ago Big day for international scouts tomorrow. Every team flying in to Guatemala to see a showcase for Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. it will be ineresting to see what the rpt's will look like.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) It won't be as extreme as Gonzalez but I still don't think it'll be 6/144 which is what he was offered. only time will tell.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:04 PM) The white sox don't seem to view rushing people upwards as "taking a chance" with them, they seem to view it as challenging them. If a person doesn't perform, they seem to think that they'd rather have this happen earlier so that they can work to correct it rather than later at the big league or AAA level. I'll admit I'm not the biggest fan of the way they do this, but then again they run a franchise and I don't. a very good point. let me ask, when was the last time, beside Rodon, that the sox had a top 20 in all the mlb top prospects??? it is kind of funny i was thinking this last nite after i got off soxtalk and i was just thinking. i will handle Anderson with special kid gloves.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:29 PM) I'd have zero problem with this, esp. if Danks is traded. Either way I'd have no issue with it. I firmly believe that within a couple years the salary will be back up around 120M so I'm fine with making this move that would put it up around 75 before anything else. it may even be next yr. with a trip to the playoff to boot.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:30 PM) We have Alexei under control for the next two years at WAY under market value. We don't even need to deal him. Either they knock our socks off, or they move on. ohhh i like it when posters in soxtalk talk tough. but it is the truth. supply and demand. at least 4 teams can use a ss of Alexei talent. who wants him more.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:25 PM) Mets seem to have a lot of starting pitching depth Wheeler Montero wheeler and / or Montero will be very nice. i really like Dilson and i really think he start in the outfield next yr. the sleeper imo is Molina.

it appears that all the talk of a positional type of a player may have been turned around, esp with the talk of a front line starter. here is the question, if the sox does pull that rabbit out of the hat. will the sox look for an inexpensive player for DH and the Outfield?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:20 PM) We don't need to blink so it would have be them. We can hold out as long as possible for thr best offer. bingo.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:17 PM) Yeah, I can't remember a time where the top pitcher on the market didn't get a contract that made people think "WTF are they thinking?!?!??!" but a contract to a major sp like this is saying, "look out here we come"

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:14 PM) Andy Martino ‏@MartinoNYDN On Alexei Ramirez, #WhiteSox prefer young SPs like Syndergaard/Wheeler/Montero, while #Mets prefer to deal Niese/Gee/Colon. (1/2) But that's an early read on the situation. Not saying the gap is unbridgeable. Also #WhiteSox, like #Mets, in mode of trying to build contender. So while they'd deal Ramirez, it's not like he's burning a hole in pocket. i wonder who is going to blink first???? then there is the dodgers and oak

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:14 PM) Then I don't buy it. It is 1-2 years too early for this move. i don't agree in a way. the prime yrs of the main nucleus is now.

if in a long shot the sox sign Scherzer, who will be the #1 sp? how will the left right left rotation is going to look like

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 04:02 PM) Hahn is to tomatoes as KW is to meatballs. They're both ingredients of a winning dish. There, something complementary - it's not rocket science. ummm now you got me thinking about dinner.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:50 PM) Spelling and grammar go far out the window when you're a sleep deprived father to an eight month old. hey congrats.... big daddy

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:48 PM) Montero is a nice starting point, but I think that's not enough for Alexei. The dude is coming off a career year. I understand the 'selling high' mindset, that is why the Mets would have add one of their top relievers in the deal as well or perhaps their top catching prospect. they need to use 2 players to make it happen.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:41 PM) On the one hand, Scherzer is an undeniably good pitcher. On the other hand, a guy with his batted ball profile doesn't fit well at the Cell; bottom 10 of qualified pitchers in GB/FB last year. On the third hand, a strikeout guy fits well with the Sox defense. On the final hand, signing the most expensive pitcher in a given offseason is a bad idea and you should never ever do it. niccceeeeee i like the breakdown.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:35 PM) I have heard they plan on playing Cuddyer at 1B quite a bit as a platoon. they have a 1b man who hit what, 30+ hrs. but part time i can see.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) I think if we miss on other guys, we may as well leave the spot open and try out a bunch of guys that have a better opportunity to be long term options. ok i will bite, can you give me an example.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) It could also depend a lot on what happens with the team this year. We've been waiting for someone to give a fair offer for Alexei for a couple years, that could happen this year and rush him, or they could blow a ton of money trying to build a competitve roster this year and need to hold Anderson back until a slot opens up (or even trade him in the process). anderson is important to the sox, why even take a chance to rush him. the sox have several infielders who can hold the fort for a yr. letting anderson fully develop is more important. but yeah, i agree this might be the yr the sox move Alexei and that pains me.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:28 PM) I don't even want to correct the title or original post after yesterday rumors.... it nice to have a little fun. you know what i am thinking, this was only day 1 and it was wow. alot of traffic on rumors. i wonder what it will be like when things really start to heat up.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) Yeah, if the Sox somehow miss out on better guys I would gladly take Ichiro for a year. He can still do some things. But he's not Plan A. you are correct. i think he is a great 1 yr quick fix.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) If you want the Dodgers to pick up money, that's probably not true. then have Hahn walk away. the dodgers need to unload 2 very expensive outfielders contract. if this is not a sellers market and its is not a buyers market, then what is it???

QUOTE (glangon @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:05 PM) Hahn is to a committed relationship where KW is to an overpriced hooker

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) Surprised there isn't a thread about him yet. Surprisingly, the Sox have been linked to Scherzer by Hayes and Heyman so far as a dark horse to sign him. The money and years he is going to command is definitely scary, and I really hope the Sox don't sign him to a long lucrative contract. What are your guys thoughts on Scherzer? it would be a great investment. will make the sox a force to be reckon with for yrs. esp when Jose, Sale, Q, are in there prime yrs. now on the other side of the coin, can the sox get that results from a pitcher like Lester?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 12:32 PM) Of course, but that's like arguing for and against Victor Martinez. There's the argument about how he will perform from here on out. And the argument for whether he's going to be worth the money over X number of years. Is it better for the White Sox to sign Nelson Cruz or Victor Martinez and lose a 2nd round draft pick or to trade for Matt Kemp with a $20-30 million subsidy attached and lose Tyler Danish and Marcus Semien, knowing Kemp's younger but the commitment to him will be 1-2 years longer? the rtn going to the dodgers in form of a payment, is not going to be any young prospects.