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I usually go to about 5-10 a year but have admittedly been slipping to 1-2 games the last two years. Hopefully I'll pick that number back up this year. I'm going to one for sure with coworkers (go to one every year with them as a tradition) so hopefully more to come.

One of the better pitch framers in the game. He isn't nearly as bad as he was last year but he isn't nearly as good as the year before that. A ton of potential though and the era of elite catchers is slowly dying. He is better than Flowers for sure, but like Shark, I wouldn't be trading an Anderson, Montas, Danish etc. type spect for him.

QUOTE (daggins @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:52 AM) All he has to do is update the name. Position is still correct. Not really a knock on Melky its just the ALC has a lot of good LFers I'd take '14 Melky over Cespedes personally, but I won't argue at all with those who'd take Cespedes. (especially if they value his defense more than Melky's bat) At least it's a hell of alot closer than the Viciedo argument.

Might wanna update that LF ranking.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 12:49 AM) And that should be about it I'm sure as far as FA signings... but booooooo.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 12:35 AM) I'm drunk and this is awesome news So am I.

Nice. I think Cabrera is overrated here, but there is no doubt this was the right move.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 13, 2014 -> 03:22 AM) .....and Anderson and Montas and Danish? Frazier isn't THAT good. I will say he is an underrated player, but his value will probably not get any higher.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:06 PM) Why on earth would Mariners even want Vicideo? Because he continuously lights them up every time we play them.

What I like about this deal is Jennings is still young. Fits that age group Hahn was talking about. I like Rienzo, but this guy will certainly help us alot more. Hope he isn't effected too much mentally from that line drive.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) Definitely hinges on who they get back but nonetheless this is great for the Sox. A K machine. Porcello is not a K machine. He is however still only 25 (will be 26 in two weeks)

Hickory should be thrilled to hear that.

Wow.. wonder how much money is being exchanged here. Dodgers still need to move another outfielder too.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) Getting a potential starting catcher for 50k in a rebuilding year is never a mistake. Especially one with his tools.

Rodon is the only prospect we have that is close to/as good as Bryant or Russell so.. yea probably not happening.

I love Sanchez so I hope he impresses. I'm a Micah fan too though, but I've like Sanchez since I watched him in the futures game couple years back.

Wasn't it bucket who said the sox were eying Ackley and Butler at one point?

Hopefully. I got the car already warmed up to drive Dayan to the airport. Eminor3rd has shotgun. (yea we never liked him as a player)

Peavy is obviously next in their rotation right?

That's a good get for the Cubs sadly.

Haha I so called Ravelo too. Awesome deal.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 10:13 AM) Cooper was on the SCORE and he was pretty amped up. He got word at 3 AM. He's always been a fan of Samardzija. I think he was quoted as saying his stuff "always moves." He is going to enjoy working with him me thinks.

Also, I wonder if Shark is gonna tell LaRoche about that "ego" story at Wrigley.

Trayce Thompson is still bring floated around as third piece. Won't know till a few hours though.

QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 12:50 AM) Put your sack on the table Hahn, sign Scherzer!!! I already dared Jerry to really open his wallet in the Robertson thread.