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Go get Austin Jackson! Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 18m18 minutes ago Scottsdale, AZ Neither Eaton nor White Sox are worried about him being ready for the start of the season. Told the worry level is very low--just cautious Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 18m18 minutes ago Scottsdale, AZ Adam Eaton won't be in CF at the start of Cactus League play, as his throwing program continues. Could DH.

Sox can't catch a break...really hope Hahn has a specific target in mind and isn't letting other suitors get back in on Jackson.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 07:45 PM) @CST_soxvan Chris Sale's first Cactus Lge start won't be till March 19, Don Cooper said. Showed last spring doesn't need 6 spring starts. What the deuce? He had a 5.32 ERA in April last year. Are they that worried about his arm? That high ERA was due to them trying to have him throw fewer sliders

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 06:56 PM) Come on Orioles! Sign Alvarez to DH moving Trumbo to RF! or trade for Bruce

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 06:46 PM) Always still the Angels and Brewers as well Brewers said yesterday that they have 9 guys they're trying out there. Also, I can't see them giving Jackson more than what the Angels offered.

Rangers sign Stubbs to minor-league deal. Seems like Jackson has run out of options besides the Sox and Orioles.

Bernstein sums it up perfectly http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/02/26/dex...hlan-bernstein/

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 05:30 PM) Have to imagine at this point Sox aren't going to be bringing anyone free agent wise for OF. Seemed if they were bringing anyone in it would be trade as its been mentioned before. Why don't you think Austin Jackson is an option? Boras might have been waiting to see where Fowler goes to make Jackson the last significant option for teams.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 05:10 PM) I honestly don't really see how Sanchez has a spot on the roster. Rollins at SS. Saladino as the utility guy. 4 man bench doesn't really leave a spot for Sanchez. Yep, he really should be trade bait. Not many options for him to break into the infield rotation the next 2 years.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 05:09 PM) Not sure if serious. Always a chance of crazy injuries, etc.

Rollins- 70% Saladino- 15% Desmond- 7.5% Anderson- 7.5%

QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 04:30 PM) i want Murph .... and or raburn Murphy is bad

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 03:25 PM) I agree and that's what Ive been saying. If the Baltimore rumors are true, Fowler took 3M less to play for the cubs. How? 11 mil a year from Baltimore for 1 year or 13 mil from the Cubs

QUOTE (LDF @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 04:24 PM) nothing but a token offer to low ball and claim to have tried. or that they thought he sucked on defense and would only take him at a huge bargain?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 04:23 PM) They absolutely should offer that same deal to Austin Jackson would be fantastic, as even though Fowler is a bit better, the lack of comp pick for Jackson makes him more valuable in terms of salary

FA outfielders left are: Jackson, Murphy, RIOS, DeJesus, Raburn Jackson to the Sox seems like the obvious fit, with the other teams supposedly interested in him looking elsewhere or being rejected. Rangers biggest threat, IMO

QUOTE (shipps @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 03:21 PM) Levine said that the Sox offered him 2/$17mil Time to take that money and sign Jackson

Cubs signed Victorino!

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 03:55 PM) To be honest, I'm not sure that would have been enough to lure Fowler away from a playoff conger and world series favorite. I definitely think, in Fowler's case, it's about more than just money. If I were in his shoes, I would have wanted to return to the cubs too. If he loved the Cubs as much as he says he does, then he would have just accepted the QO.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 03:07 PM) Honestly, the Sox never had a chance. Only way a team was getting him is if they offered something like 3/45, in my opinion

Great that Venable is gone. Didn't want him with the Sox. With that said, it scares me that Victorino is still lurking.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 02:34 PM) We (White Sox fans) get no respect because we suffer from this delusion. You're correct, White Sox fans are the only ones who ever say this about the Cubs. GMAB

Jackson rejects Angels offer of 5-6 mil http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/16546...-austin-jackson

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 12:57 AM) Danish seems like an Oakland player. Very non-traditional, but high achieving. I could see there being interest where other teams would be scared off. Well said

Oakland's MLB site has a headline saying Coghlan will be used in utility role.