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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:45 PM) Heard a Pirates beat reporting on the radio today who said the Pirates are not looking at Rios anymore and are focused on Schierholtz. Rangers are the best bet for Rios it seems. With that said, I'll be surprised if he's moved today yet expect a meltdown on here if he isn't.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:41 PM) They might be able to pull Alex Dickerson from Pirates system. No way they are getting Hanson or Polanco or someone like that. If you can't get a top 5 prospect in the Pitt system, then you don't basically hand them Rios and pay nearly all of his contract, IMO

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:57 PM) I don't disagree with this. So far, I'd give Hahn a C+. Rios, Ramirez, De Aza, Reed, and Dunn need to go today. I'm thinking De Aza has more value in the offseason when a team is trying to find a leadoff hitter. I'm not sure if there are any contenders out there that are desperate for a leadoff hitter right now.

QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:47 PM) If Rios doesn't get moved today, you figure the Sox will put him on the waiver list. Do you think he gets claimed by anyone or passes through? You figure at least Pitts would put a claim in and then we're right back here again. Other than Pitts, I don't really see anybody wanting to take a chance on the Sox just letting them take his contract. No way would the Pirates claim him and risk having to take on that entire contract.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) Sox really need to package Rios, Reed, and cash to the Pirates for some solid prospects as soon as possible. Then try selling St. Louis on Alexei and cash for Wong or something. It better be some darn good prospects. That said, I think the Pirates go with Schierholtz to platoon with Tabata.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) I think it's becoming quite clear that St. Louis isn't ready to part with Adams yet. They could prove me wrong today but I'm skeptical. Yep, I can't see them giving up players on their major league roster right now given their offensive struggles.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 02:19 PM) How is that much better than this year's line up? That looks like a solid rebuilding lineup that should net you another top 3 pick.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 01:12 PM) Cruz is going to get suspended today. I hope Texas overpays. per mlb trade rumors 8:04am: MLB informed the players' union yesterday which players will be suspended this week, writes Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Settlements talks could push an announcement to Friday, reports the Associated Press.

So who are the Sox going to build around now that Peavy is gone? I really believed Hahn yesterday

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 20m #WhiteSox didn't send any cash to #RedSox in deal.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 20m Rick Hahn: "We truly feel this is a five-tool player" of Avisail Garcia. #WhiteSox

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:21 AM) I think Garcia has the highest upside of any player in either deal, but the Cubs definitely got more quality prospects than we did. Grimm and Olt are both AAAA players to me

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:19 AM) Isn't Olt a busted prospect with concussion problems? Yeah, sounds promising. Olt off to a horrible start for Iowa

Hopefully Garcia's not going to be connected to the Biogenesis scandal

With Yadier Molina likely going on the DL, maybe the Cards go after Alexei again to boost their offense?

Carlos Quentin got pulled from their game tonight. No idea if he's injured or traded.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 05:12 AM) I knew it. We can still screw this up by keeping f***ing Rios. GOT TO TRADE RIOS. Just have to so Garcia can be called up. My god. Get rid of Rios tomorrow, Mr. Hahn, even if you have to eat 3-4 million on the deal. I'd be all for sending Rios to the Yankees if they pay all of Rios' pact. If you're not going to get much for him and have to eat a lot of his contract, you're much better off saving him and hoping he can finish strong and then deal him this offseason. As you saw in the Peavy deal, teams aren't too interested it seems in high-priced guys with a lot of money left on their deals.

I'm also feeling no worse than a top 3 pick in the draft now

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:08 AM) I also think the ideas of what we could get for Peavy were a little far fetched. I completely agree, and still believe the Rangers desperate move to give up too much for Garza made expectations unrealistic.

QUOTE (pktmotion @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:06 AM) Rios + cash to PIT for Hanson & Kingham Ramirez to STL for Martinez & Adams until tomorrow. No way would you get both of those guys for Alexei.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 05:00 AM) I think this is the next thread to blow up... Given the Cardinals performance of late, I'm wondering if the Alexei trade blows up

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 05:00 AM) Ultimately a bad deal for us, but at least we made one. I can now sleep. Not an awful deal, as I think Garcia is more of a sure-thing to be a everyday starter than someone like Cecchini.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 03:52 AM) Makes you wonder about Mitchell, Walker, Thompson and Hawkins' future if they're trading for outfielders like Jacobs and Garcia. Gone after this year, long shot, 2 years away, no one knows

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2013 -> 04:48 AM) The Cubs absolutely schooled us here if the other three are no names. Pretty sure they just took advantage of the Rangers being desperate and Garza not being owed anything past this year. Really sounds like Peavy's additional year on his deal was more of a negative than a positive.

Semien only reaching base in 6 of his 7 ABs