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I don't think that's nearly enough for Frazier. Other teams interested in power/3B could offer way more. I also think Micah Johnson wouldn't be enough for Norris.

Seen a few places today that agents don't think the Sox will go after the top free agents. buster olney most recently in his chat was the latest

Buehrle 1 yr/8 mil

Also I have no idea why Fla St is ranked. They have beaten no one

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 10:29 PM) So where do you think Houston should be ranked? If any win is better than any loss, then why schedule any tough OOC games? No problems where they're at, as they haven't beat anyone good. Same reason I'm fine with Baylor where they're at now, but will think it's insane if they go undefeated and aren't a top 4 team. Florida has some good wins, which should negate some "bad" wins as well. To answer your question, I don't know why anyone schedules a tough OOC game that's in a power 5 conference. If you run the table, you're going to make it. The current format isn't designed for a team from the AAC, etc. to make it, and I'm fine with that.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 08:54 PM) Depends on who the close loss is to, and depends on who the close win is to. Is an overtime win against an FCS team really more valuable than an overtime loss to a top 4 ranked team (just a hypothetical example here)? I think most would disagree. Also, once again, this isn't the first close win Florida has had against bad teams. There's also Kentucky and ECU. To me, yes any win should be viewed better than any loss. As I said before, if a team is barely winning and then loses a game it shouldn't have, then you can punish them for not being impressive during the year.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 08:42 PM) Not all two or "X" point outcomes should be viewed as equal. I agree with that, but they still should be valued more than a close loss

QUOTE (spiderman @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 07:31 PM) I do think it's a mistake to be making decision (specifically strategic decisions that could impact the club for a decade) around how the Cubs are performing. Problem is that the Chicago media now thinks it's the only way you can build a team.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 07:03 PM) Yankees PR Dept. ‏@YankeesPR 35s36 seconds ago The @Yankees announced that they have acquired OF @AaronHicks31 from the Minnesota @Twins in exchange for C John Ryan Murphy. Gardner will likely be dealt, with Seattle and Cubs as possibilities

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 05:02 PM) http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/11/11/lev...ebuilding-mode/ Wait, are we in a "rebuild" now? Sure seems like Levine spinning what Hahn said to fit his agenda for the story.

Buehrle to the Cardinals makes so much more sense

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 05:51 PM) Ok State won't make it either then, because the Big 12 doesn't have a title game anymore. If Ok St. or Baylor run the table, they will absolutely make it. Probably finish 3rd in that situation.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 05:26 PM) Stanford moved up because 3 teams ahead of them lost, and looked bad in doing so. The only team they really passed was Florida, and it's not hard to see the logic, Stanford looked dominant against a weak opponent while Florida was lucky to escape a crappy team at home (if Vanderbilt doesn't pull a Jacksonville State with that punt I think they win). This isn't the first or second or even third time Florida has struggled mightily against poor teams, so I'm fine with where they are. The time zone excuse for justifying Stanford's lost is comical. To me, it seems like they just want to set up the "quarterfinal" game with ND/Stanford.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 04:20 PM) Florida needed a FG late in the 4th to beat Vandy at home. If it was a 23-21 type game then I may see your point but not when the final was 9-7. It just seems like some teams are being given the benefit of the doubt with close wins and others are being punished for it. I said the same thing last week, but looking bad and winning should hold more value than looking good and losing. Then when you do lose after looking bad in some wins (ie: Michigan St), that's when you should plummet in the polls. LSU dropping 7 spots just cause they lost at Bama seems extreme as well.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 04:35 PM) What's so insane about them, is it because there are 1-loss teams ahead of undefeated teams? If people can accept 1 or 2 loss teams being ahead of Houston, then the same logic can apply to the others. Also, the committee is trying to rank the best teams, not necessarily the most deserving. I think they're trying to do a combination of both. It's hard to get a read on the Big 12 teams right now, especially Baylor. This will all work itself out though. Not quite sure why Stanford jumped up so much, and I hate seeing Florida lose a spot after a win while FSU stays the same after a loss.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 02:12 AM) If the top 4 win out, things won't change. If Baylor or Okl St win out they will definitely make it

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 12:44 AM) Just remember, they are still worthless right now. Last year's champion was ranked in the teens at this point. Yeah funny how pissed Big 12 fans are

These rankings are insane. It's the year of a good lose being more valuable than a bad win. If the committee gives Stanford credit for losing an early start time, why is that game even played so early?

Couple of thoughts: - after Lucroy's major concussion this year, I wouldn't give up much for him. He's one more concussion away from never catching again. - why would the Rockies want Q or Sale in an Arenado trade? If they give up Arenado, they're not trying to compete for the remainder of Q/Sale's contract. If the Sox wanted Arenado, it would have to be a 3-way trade with a team like the Red Sox.

Simply put it's Chicago media trying to generate buzz based off of an obvious need for both teams. Did anyone expect them to say they wouldn't trade with the other.

Hahn's comments today actually made it seem less likely they would trade with Cubs due to his 8 mile comment

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 12:57 AM) anyone other than him and russell, the deal would not be fair. Man are there going to be posters disappointed by the actual return they get for Q

QUOTE (shysocks @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 08:49 PM) No it wouldn't be plenty. The Sox don't need to trade the cost-controlled Quintana, so if they decide to do it I hope they can do better than guys who bring the serious questions that Baez, Soler, and Castro bring. Soler just had an Avi-like year. Baez will never strike out in fewer than 30% of his plate appearances; he'll have to run a .340 BABIP to be special. We know all about Castro's issues. I know they're young but it's still all a bunch of question marks. I want an exclamation point somewhere in a package for Q. Those 3 have total cost certainty involved with their contracts. You go get a bigger name for Q, like Frazier, and you have no idea what you'll have to pay him in a few years.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 08:09 PM) Historically when Theo has money, he throws around money. One of the players they're interested in that I really hope they don't get is O'Day. He'll dominate in the NL if he goes there.

I've been wondering the last 24 hours if Renteria coming to the Sox increased chances of them going after Castro. Those two got along well in 2014.