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Please tell me Cutler demands a trade after this year. He is just awful now.

I'll predict Sergio Santos

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 12:50 AM) Both players have red flags, I think both are very likely to be worth their deals. Melky makes more sense for the Sox as he had less of a commitment and we know how he plays in LF, while we have no idea how Gillaspie plays in LF (because he would move). Both have upside, both have risk, both are good for their respective teams. Melky's also a much better fit in the 2nd spot of the lineup, and the Sox probably are hesitant to have another 3rd baseman with back issues.

86 wins, Abreu drives in 130

I'm honestly shocked by all the pessimism in this thread.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 08:04 PM) a lot of the errors came after really tough stops, he would pop up and you could see his footwork get messed up and the ball would sail on him Hopefully as Abreu continues to improve defensively, that will cause a decrease in Gillaspie's throwing errors.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 08:55 PM) Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien 10m10 minutes ago Hawk Harrelson with some bold predictions. And says #WhiteSox aren't done making moves. http://bit.ly/1yR3lVi ” Hawk hinting at a couple more moves? Interesting lol. I'm thinking Castro. If Hawk's this excited, it must mean Beckham's coming back.

Two things: - Giants players were willing to endorse the idea of Sabean going after Melky this offseason, which shows you he's not a bad teammate - I hate Notre Dame and the Cubs the most....but you better believe I'll cheer for Samardzija

If he's getting tested more often due to his previous failed test, then it's likely he's more clean than a random player on the team.

Never thought I would see the day where Beckham would be an ideal bench guy on this team. He can play 2b and SS and hits lefties well

Oh Rick!!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 03:16 PM) So, #deathmarchformariota ? "Don'twinforwinston"

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 04:20 PM) The problem with it being Viciedo who sticks around is that you can't count on him to hit either LHP or RHP as of now. Against LHP, I'd trust the following players likely to be in the lineup: Eaton, Alexei, Abreu, Avi, Viciedo, Flowers

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 03:22 PM) He says it unartfully but I think he has a point. If we bring in a LH hitting OF whose platoon splits are normal, we're setting ourselves up to be extremely vulnerable to LH pitching all year. LaRoche is terrible against lefties, Gillaspie is terrible against them, our main backup OF right now is a lefty, we don't seemingly have a reliable righty on the bench other than Sanchez, if Sanchez is on the bench that means Johnson, a lefty, is starting at 2b, and Eaton's a little worse (but not terrible) against lefties. Maybe you can live with a few of those guys in a lineup against ordinary lefties, Eaton's fine, maybe Johnson will be ok, but if you run out a lineup with Gillaspie, LaRoche, and a LH hitting right fielder against an average lefty pitcher, this lineup will look like swiss cheese. They won't pitch to Abreu and that'll be about the only real worry they'd have. You make a great point here, and it's something that has come into focus since Semien was dealt. This team desperately needs two more bats they can count on to hit LHP, and it's one reason I won't be upset if Viciedo sticks around. IIRC, Micah Johnson was absolutely terrible against LHP when in AA last year but did a little better against LHP in AAA.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 12:41 AM) Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 5m5 minutes ago If #WhiteSox trade Dayan Viciedo, they will end up looking for another RH outfielder to replace him. Otherwise, their OF would be too LH. The line about too LH makes no sense to me. You have Avi and Eaton out there, with Shuck probably the 4th outfielder. If the Cubs sign Gomes, I wonder if they'd make Ruggiano available?

People keep guessing Rasmus, but I just can't see the Sox bringing in a bad clubhouse guy (especially one that LaRussa didn't get along with). For some reason, I keep thinking Will Venable will end up on the Sox and platoon with someone like Denorfia.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 07:21 PM) Jennings' video page...him getting hit in the head is scary stuff. http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/search/media....layer_id=543359 From watching some highlights, seems to throw his fastball consistently at 93 mph. Seemed to hang a lot of offspeed pitches to lefties, which probably explains the splits.

Jon HeymanVerified account ‏@JonHeymanCBS ervin santana is going to the twins. @JeffPassan says will $54M, 4 yrs

Also hopefully allows any remaining money in the budget to go to the offense

Excellent, even if it doesn't work out, it's a great trade that should be made 100% of the time.

Ken RosenthalVerified account ‏@Ken_Rosenthal Latos going to #Marlins for DeSclafani and Chad Wallach.

Who do the Reds have to start now? Cueto, Bailey, Leake.......

10:37am: The deal has been announced. Jonathan Crawford and Suarez are the return to the Reds.

Seems like a really good trade for Boston, and I'll be surprised if they're not able to retain Porcello long-term

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 05:07 PM) Four consecutive division titles, that's pretty good in my book If they do land Cueto somehow, they should be the favorite to win the AL.