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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2013 -> 03:13 AM) Addison can't throw anything straight right now to get an easy strike. He's gonna have to develop a 3rd pitch (change-up), as well as improve on throwing his fastball above the letters.

Erik Johnson now with 3 wins...Danks has 4

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Sep 29, 2013 -> 12:58 AM) How would you guys feel of a Santiago for Trumbo + trade? Um, yes please

Had to happen

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 29, 2013 -> 01:08 AM) If you are right, my bad. I thought it was a cookie. He hit a ball like 420 feet a few days ago...there's still some power there

greg, PK got jammed on that pitch by a plus-plus fastball

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 29, 2013 -> 12:49 AM) That would be the governor of Illinois. He actually had impressive knowledge of the Royals' players. One of the best guests they've had in the booth in years based on him actually talking about current players.

Who's in the booth? Whoever it is, they called Marcus "Semen"

SEMIEN!

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 28, 2013 -> 05:48 PM) 5y/$90M for Hunter Pence I think is a precursor to how insane the money is going to be for the few worthwhile free-agents on the market. The Sox will be better off stying out of this market. Also goes to show they just can't give up De Aza for nothing this offseason just cause they didn't like his execution this season.

Everyone reporting Pence about to sign an extension with the Giants for 5/90....yikes

There aren't enough LHP in the AL Central to have Konerko take up a roster spot. I fear they'd overuse him when he's a platoon player now.

Semien's looked overmatched the last few games, as he seems to really struggle with offspeed pitches. His eye at the plate has not lived up to its reputation so far. With that said, I'm pretty sure he's a slow starter at every level he's been at.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Sep 28, 2013 -> 01:22 AM) Another year of amateur hour on the Southside expect another September of s***ty baseball. Unless significant additions are made to the offense, I'm pretty sure any manager would struggle to not lose at least 90 games with this mediocre roster.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 28, 2013 -> 02:15 AM) Konerko had a line today about 20 guys in the clubhouse right now that don't want to play anymore. Yep, but don't worry, Robin's job is safe!

Nice effort so far, goodness

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Sep 28, 2013 -> 12:17 AM) Dude, Garcia f***ing sucks at defense. He's definitely been mediocre out there. For as fast as he is, he's not very quick out there. Sale looks like he can't wait for this season to finish.

Given events in recent months, here are the spots that I believe will be filled by current Sox players and ones that will be filled via FA/trades: 1B- FA/trade 2B- Beckham SS- Ramirez 3B- Gillaspie C- Fa/trade LF- Viciedo CF- FA/trade RF- A. Garcia DH- Dunn Bench: C- Phegley utility- Semien utility- L. Garcia outfield- Danks SP- Sale/Quintana/Danks/Santiago/Johnson Bullpen- Reed, N. Jones, Webb, Rienzo, Veal I'll be shocked if De Aza and Keppinger aren't traded, and I also think Lindstrom will be dealt. I was very close to predicting Santiago will be used as a trade chip, with the Sox then signing a free agent pitcher.

Part of the reason I love having the 3rd pick over the 5th or 6th pick is that if you get 1 or 2 players that blow up this season (ie: J. Gray this year), then you're getting a possible #1 pick talent with the 3rd pick. Rodon is likely to be a top 2 pick, and if Hoffman keeps the momentum going from the Cape Code League, you're looking at 2 big time talents right there.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Sep 27, 2013 -> 09:03 PM) Paul Konerko- White Sox manager 2015

Konerko said if he comes back, he'd have to be a better leader to the young players...strange answer

Konerko said the only place he'd consider being a part-time player is with the White Sox.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFan05 @ Sep 27, 2013 -> 08:55 PM) Can someone please tell me what happened? I've been in a meeting all day and I'm sneaking this under the table he wants to take a month off to make a decision.

Listening to Konerko talk about the decision, it sure as hell seems like he knows the right decision is to retire.

yep, he wants to take a month off to make a decision. This feels like a very similar situation to Urlacher.