fathom

Hahn said the Sox had to get creative. No way they could afford 25 million for 2016

On the bright side, Quintana's ERA just dropped half a point

And before people get worked up, who's to say he would have accepted a 3 year deal from anyone but the Mets?

Opt-outs are ruining baseball. Guys are going to be jumping from team to team so often now.

3-75....more than he's worth

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:12 AM) I was referring to strictly outfielders. Frazier and Lawrie are nice but I don't know if this team is good enough even with them. And honestly probably not good enough with Cespedes

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:09 AM) I am not melting down. Please don't put words in my mouth. It's just annoying how the Royals and Tigers upgraded and the Sox got absolutely no one. But that's how it always is so I'm not surprised. The offseason isn't over on January 22nd

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:03 AM) I hope he destroys the Cubs. Yep

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:06 AM) This is disappointing. Very disappointing. Here comes the meltdown

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 05:03 AM) How in the world do the Sox not beat that offer? Because he wanted to go back to the Mets

Another shooting exhibition by Avi Mirotic.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 02:50 AM) The Marlins were briefly speculated a few days ago but it died rather quick but Seattle, that would be a new one. I wonder what their finances are looking like? Gonna go investigate that real quick like. Probably not a threat, but they have the Roc Nation connection

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 23, 2016 -> 02:38 AM) there are more than just the mets and nats in on cespedes. #mystry teams https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/690724259589701632 Must not have liked what Mets offered. My guess is the Marlins or Mariners are next rumored team.

Given how the last month has gone, we will surely see a tweet soon by Nightengale saying Sox won't give up draft pick to sign FA.

If JR's plan is to sell the team in a few years, it would be a colossal mistake to have the team tank and minimize the payroll. I asked about this on the board the other day, and it seems like with a new TV deal coming up, having rock bottom ratings would hurt how valuable the franchise is more than having 20-30 million more in payroll.

At this point, I'm just surprised Cespedes isn't deciding on live television with a Mets, Yankees, White Sox, Orioles and Nationals hat on the table

So is the belief that this would only be a 1-year deal? I'd much rather see it be a 2-3 year deal.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 09:21 PM) Inciarte would then cause you to be giving away potential HRs in an outfield slot, that wouldve been provided by a different OF in his place which we cant afford. His defense and speed would make up for the power...which would be coming from the infield anyways

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 09:14 PM) For the OF, obviously? All around the infield I guess

I forgot to include the Astros as a team that's been linked to Desmond

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 08:03 PM) If Mets do get Cespedes, could make Conforto expendable and they need a SS of the future. Conforto can't play RF though

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 09:00 PM) What OF fits that bill? Ender Inciarte? Starling Marte? Gregory Polonco? Joc Pederson? Michael Conforto? George Springer? Preston Tucker? Corey Dickerson? Nice list...probably not going to get Inciarte, Marte, Polanco, Conforto or Springer for him. Dickerson is the obviously candidate. I would absolutely love an Anderson/Danish for Inciarte trade though.

I'm sure I'll get roasted for this, but what about signing Desmond and then trading Anderson for a cost-controlled outfielder? I like Anderson, but he's far from a lock to be a quality MLB player.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 22, 2016 -> 08:19 PM) Ahmed is a wizard and they're more concerned with 2B. If they get a 2B, they'll have Ahmed at SS and Owings backing up both positions. Yep, they'll probably end up with Kendrick

Teams linked to Desmond have been the Giants, Cardinals, Twins...but nothing serious at all