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QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 7, 2015 -> 10:33 AM) From Nashville: I still don't believe the White Sox will add any free agent that will cost them a draft pick. https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/673900680839565313 I've been wrong before, and I probably will be again at some time. But as of now, I feel confident on that one https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/673900812796563456 White Sox are targeting infield: 3B, SS even 2B. But their real target is simply making dynamic improvements to a poor '14 offense overall https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/673901294269132800 Let's hope. I'd love to see a big splash, whether it's by trade or FA signing.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 7, 2015 -> 08:30 AM) When it comes to lack of funds, I dispute everything he says. There is an extensive track record showing he isn't being straight. I think we should know by now that there's always some money available that the Sox don't talk about. In the past, I can remember some of the folks on this board with inside info saying that if the right player was available and they fit what the Sox were trying to do, they could find the money. That being said, I'm not sure that a high-priced OFer would be the type of guy they'd find money for. I think they'd spend elsewhere first.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 7, 2015 -> 08:00 AM) I think he can be sent down, but I think it is more likely he would move on. The Sox don't want to pay guys $2 million to play at Charlotte. Maybe there is someone somewhere who can figure out a way to get Avi to recognize pitches. He works hard, but until he changes some things up, it seems his star is dimming quickly. Still, Upton has to be considered unlikely I would assume. I would agree. I would be very surprised if the Sox were to make a big signing like that. And I'm not sure I'd say I would be pleasantly surprised based on what kind of contract he's likely to get, and the fact that it would cost a pick.

So if the Sox sign Upton, what is the likely scenario with Garcia? Do they trade him? Does he have options left to be sent down?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 11:44 AM) drown what? The scintillating talk about a tv show app? Fine. I retract my last comment.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 10:34 AM) The 15 total posts about the challenge must have really ruined all of your guys' day. The 15 posts turn into enough to drown the thread when the show is on.

I would be surprised if the Sox pulled off a major trade, that being one involving Quintana. I could see a Lawrie trade and maybe a couple smaller signings/trades. The signing of two veteran catchers for one year deals makes me believe the Sox want to go for it and compete. At the same time, though, I'd be surprised if any of the young talent goes anywhere. Long story short, I have no idea. I'm looking forward to next week, though.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 07:40 AM) Whoever just gave that s*** its own thread, thank you very much. Glad I wasn't the only one. I second this word of thanks.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) Laroche still plays a capable 1b. Those guys don't. The value of the all or nothing slugger is fading If only LaRoche could play 1st and have someone else bat for him.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Dec 2, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) For those of you who watch a lot of shows and want to keep up with when new episodes are on and which ones you haven't watched yet I would suggest the "TV Shows Favs" app. I have been using it for a few years and it helps me out a lot I took your advice and looked at the app store. Found one called Next Episode. It's free, but there's a Pro option for $1.99. I upgraded, and it's worth it. I think the best feature is What's Next. It will tell you when the next new episode of every one of your shows will be on. Thanks for the info.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 3, 2015 -> 07:39 AM) Not an exciting move, but at least Flowers is gone. Beckham and Flowers are gone. Good start to the off season.

Looking at his stats, it looks like he's been more of a platoon/back-up guy except for a couple years. One would expect the Sox to truly use a platoon approach with him and Avila.

One less thing to worry about.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 30, 2015 -> 11:04 AM) I expected some more action given the set-up. I think the reality is, the episode was disappointing because we expected more "deaths" than anything else. Instead, it looked like they halted some more of the killing until the return. Yeah, there was a lot of hype going into the episode, and there were many theories and guesses as to who might die or lose a body part. What they did was actually end it on a cliff-hanger. You just know something bad is about to go down. Now we have to wait 2 months.

With a long weekend coming up, I needed to start a show that I could watch a couple episodes a night. After poking around on demand, I settled on Orphan Black. I watched a couple episodes, and now I'm wondering why I didn't start watching it before. Great show.

QUOTE (juddling @ Nov 23, 2015 -> 02:37 AM) I believe the tower was part of the church that the wolves hit with the truck. Where DeAnne"s son was. Though not 100% sure Yes, it was. It was shown to be creaking and beginning to fall apart a couple times throughout the episode.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 09:58 AM) I'd rather the Sox send him down to AAA or keep him around in case of injury than give him away for nothing. But I'd bet some teams would put some value in him in a larger exchange of players. His potential is tantalizing. This is how I view it. He does have potential, and just because he hasn't reached it doesn't mean he won't one day. And maybe a team that wants to see if he can reach that potential will offer the Sox a decent trade. I have a feeling the Sox are not as high on him as they once were, but they won't let him go for peanuts.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 01:43 AM) I'd be all for trading 2-3 of our lefties and bringing Mark back. Or like I said make Danks a lefty reliever. Teams with four lefty starters DO NOT win pennants.

I don't see the Sox grabbing one of the big FAs (Cespedes, Upton...). I believe any signings will be small, and they will go the trade route to fill some holes. My prediction is Alexei on a one or two year deal for around $7MM a year. Otherwise, I could see a Buehrle signing.

Walking Dead News: Jeffrey Dean Morgan cast as Negan, rumored to make an appearance toward the end of this season.

Not a celebrity by definition, but former Sox minor leaguer (and Braves pitcher) Tommy Hanson died suddenly yesterday. He was only 29.

QUOTE (Ballz-n-Strikes @ Nov 5, 2015 -> 12:38 AM) So he planned all that? Was that the note next to his body and missing gun: "I'm Dead. It was 2 white guys and a black. Notice my missing gun!" GTFO. In my area, we're trying to figure out the same thing. http://parsippanyfocus.com/2015/05/28/brea...ommits-suicide/ Of course, not Illinois, so not a complete clusterf*ck. Hard to find any news. Rich was a 19 year veteran, a Seargent, dead, apparent suicide.... beautiful wife (personal friend of wife; didn't really know the cop) and kids.... Maybe...don't be so judgmental, ok? Who knows what is going on with these guys.... You apparently haven't read anything about this case or haven't seen the news. He did plan all of it, very methodically. He was a criminal who was stealing money from a youth organization, and text messages to accomplices shows that he was considering killing someone who was suspicious of him. Then he came up with an elaborate plan to make it look like he was killed. He was a scumbag criminal, and it now sounds like his wife and son were in on everything with him. So, I think it's safe to say no one is being judgmental...just listening and reading about the story as it unfolds.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 1, 2015 -> 11:48 AM) Anyone watch Ash vs Evil Dead? Have it on DVR. It is fantastic. Some truly terrifying moments and plenty of humor. I would say the tone is similar to Evil Dead 2.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 12:11 PM) If his name wasn't Mark Buehrle it wouldn't even be discussed. Maybe, but because his name is Mark Buehrle, the Sox know what kind of player (and guy) they would be getting by signing him. So, you're right to say that he's being talked about because of who he is, but by no means is that the only reason.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2015 -> 11:56 AM) It isn't nostalgia if he can still pitch. It seems as if he can still pitch. If he were to be signed for a year or two for a moderate deal, I'd be okay with it. He's not going to be a #1 or #2 starter...he'd more likely to be a #4 or #5 guy. But he still got very close to 200 innings last year, so there's really no reason to think he couldn't pitch 175+ next year. As a 5th starter innings-eater, that would be perfect. All that being said, though, if the Sox were to sign him and trade Q, the return for Q would have to fill one of the crucial holes.