SoxAce

Gotta say it again, Burish is an amazing analyst. Just a natural there. Already the best one by far from the retired Hawks.

At this rate, even Young and Bamba are gonna be pipe dreams.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 27, 2017 -> 05:48 PM) I'm talking about the shape that team is currently in and the direction it's heading. SF has some bad contracts and no farm. Their fans are in for a long rebuild when it happens. I'll gladly take 3 championships in 7 years and being in the dweller for a while.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 27, 2017 -> 07:49 AM) As long as Jerry keeps Kenny around, Ichiro can always have a spot on the roster here. Seriously. A KW move if I've ever seen one. Would be pretty cool as a fan though and for the players. And he would have "White Sox" team name as part of his HOF plaque forever.

Warm it up Kris.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2017 -> 08:19 PM) Very possible, but his Marlins ownership may ruin that chance quickly Very true. The dude literally had the media, fans, etc by the balls at one point. Thought he would've been the first because of that (even if there were/are more deserving players) plus he was a Yankee. This ownership ordeal might just cost him that though. Still a first ballot through and through though.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2017 -> 05:50 PM) There are still a few grumpy old men left who refuse to vote anyone in on their first ballot, even Junior was left off 3 ballots. As they start cleaning out the voter roll, we should have a unanimous guy sometime in the near future. I strongly believe it'll be Jeter when he's eligible.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 07:59 AM) Kyle Long was in pretty bad shape when they shut him down. He just had neck surgery And still has 2 more surgeries to go. Reminds me alot of Tommie Harris. Potential hall of fame type player who might/will be ruined by injuries.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 09:27 PM) Anyone who can comeback to pitch in the MLB after that injury and surgery is one tough MFer, has my respect and is an ultimate competitor. Still got the picture of it as my avatar to this day from his surgery.

Hopefully they can get the PP fixed. Looked better today, but everytime I have to watch Duncan Keith kill another PP, I die alittle inside. He and Sharp should not be on any PP unit.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 17, 2017 -> 06:49 PM) So Todd Gurley single handedly sends me to the finals in one of my leagues, and Juju Smith-Schuster might of sent me packing in the other league.. (need Lynch to bomb to move on in that league) WOW! the guy I faced only needed 13 points to beat me with Lynch and he gave him 12. I won by a point. Thank you Dallas and Derek Carr!

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 17, 2017 -> 07:46 PM) But back then, the White Sox shied away from drafting the best talent because JR didn't want to pay for it. Not to mention different draft philosophy and of course there's much more data and such these days. Still doesn't mean they'll make the right picks, but it never hurts to have as many lottery picks as possible.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Dec 17, 2017 -> 06:32 PM) Gould 6 for 6 including last second one for the win Single handedly helping the Bears draft chances.

So Todd Gurley single handedly sends me to the finals in one of my leagues, and Juju Smith-Schuster might of sent me packing in the other league.. (need Lynch to bomb to move on in that league)

Michael Irwin ripping the Bears coaches for not having Trubisky throw the ball down field.. I love it.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 15, 2017 -> 09:45 AM) Still think it's going to be hard to make him like the culture when the team is a threat to lose 100 games Crazy that Hahn and company are trying to sell him on the culture. It's like arguing a player wants to be in our clubhouse because of the chemistry alone and not the winning. (thank you Don Cooper).

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 15, 2017 -> 09:03 AM) Cease is a guy I would hesitate to toss away in a trade. He has dealt with injuries and needs to build up his innings, but his stuff is legitimate mlb quality. He's a player I could see us regretting dealing too soon and could be primed for a breakout with his plus plus fastball and plus power curveball. If he can't handle starting he certainly has the stuff to be a setup man or closer. Dunning is a guy who profiles as a solid #4 starter in the majors who can eat a ton of innings for you. That is still a valuable player. Completely agree.. about both guys. I'm a huge Cease fan especially. Kid may be Rich Harden (certainly has the same delivery), But I'll gladly take that kind of stuff. They can start with Fulmer and work their way down the prospect list.

Machado is a much better 3B even going by metrics or eye test. He is passable at SS, but anyone thinking he'll be GG caliber there is out to lunch.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 11:43 PM) 2) Hester probably had another 10-15 returns that were TDs if he beat one more guy or didn't step out of bounds. That's not even counting the penalties (holding, block in the back, etc) that cost him TD's either. His return numbers would look even more insane.

https://mobile.twitter.com/NBCSChicago/stat...7031937/video/1 Well said Kopech, and I hope Rick calls you and tells you personally you aren't going anywhere (at least not like KW and Gio).

Q finally puts the kid DeBrincat in the top 6 and the Toews line gets 6 points. I guess better late then never.

Mentioned that in the Abreu thread. Hahn and Hostetler were hinting that since this past draft for 2018.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 10:36 AM) 2B & 3B are now open for them. Carlos Sanchez could make some sense for them if they don't feel comfortable going all in on Torres & Andujar next year. Sanchez might be a guy Hahn and company feel may be overvalued for what he brings. Dude is a fantastic locker room presence and obviously the glove is really good.

His speech is gonna be so cringe worthy.. Might have to make a trip to Canton when he gets in. One of my favorite Bears ever.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 08:01 AM) Boston and the White Sox aren't really a match but I wonder if they could be in a 3 way discussion of some kind. Oakland and Boston probably don't do this but this would make sense for Sox. Boston Gets: Jose Abreu Oakland Gets: Jackie Bradley Jr. White Sox Get: OF Austin Beck, LHP Jesus Luzardo, two low level flyers Not a bad suggestion as Hahn and Hostetler hinted at drafting more high school guys after the past draft since most of our top guys are in A+ and over (and you still need to fill out the lower levels/trade chips down the line). Beck was linked to us from people in the know quite a bit too in the draft (and Luzardo via trade). Probably one more top 100 guy in there and I'd consider it.