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Oh Jordan, we'll always have the Neshek walk-off

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:28 AM) Yes but with Kep and Conor no real spot for him anymore. Thing is, they went and found guys so that he didn't have a spot. Before Spring Training ever started, some Sox reporter on the Score said Morel wasn't in the plans to make the big league roster.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:27 AM) So on a 3-2 pitch with a sinker pitcher on the mound, why is Gillaspie not running on the pitch? Ventura really playing for the long ball with Gimenez and Danks up next? Hey Jake, he finally hit a ball with that pretty swing of his!!

So on a 3-2 pitch with a sinker pitcher on the mound, why is Gillaspie not running on the pitch? Ventura really playing for the long ball with Gimenez and Danks up next?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:22 AM) Brent Morel

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:21 AM) Anyone else think Morel's days in a Sox uniform are about over? Who?

Nice catch by Gillaspie, he's looked great defensively.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 02:12 AM) How close was Dunn's ball to going out? Did Harrelson give it the obligatory "stretch" even? On the computer, it simply reads "flew out to deep center." Got jammed on it, Hawk read it accurately off the bat. Probably 30 feet from going out.

Wow, just saw how empty the stands are. I guess that 70 degree weather in Chicago today scared people off.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:29 AM) I view it as a failure thus far, because honestly, had we wanted to trade him elsewhere, he had enough value to actually bring back someone highly regarded. Maybe not a home run kind of prospect, but definitely someone with a little bit more backing than Nestor Molina. Like Josh Reddick, Jed Lawrie, etc? UGH

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 12:54 AM) Thought the exact same thing. He has no chance with anything down and away. Someone mentioned sending him to instructional ball, and I think that's a great idea. Maybe it's a situation where they wanted to try and see if his way would work, and now that it's not, they'll start the teaching process?

QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:51 AM) FWIW, if we're going to freak out about some of our early season performances, let's lump Gillaspie in there. He could be the answer at 3B. Very solid player so far. Biggest thing for him is to prove he can hit LHP. I think he has a very good approach right now against RHP, especially if he can get to pitches on the outer half.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:52 AM) come on, it's gotten a lot more compact don't you think? Just seems to me he has a very hard time getting the barrel on fastballs.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:47 AM) C'mon Jordan I have no idea how he's ever going to be a good hitter with his swing.

Travis Wood is better than Nestor Molina

I have no idea why Ventura is trying to force Dunn into the #4 spot in the order. If anything, it just makes it easier to pitch around Rios now.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 01:40 AM) Now the excuse will be DeAza's not used to playing LF... That would be an awful excuse considering he said he's more comfortable out there than in CF

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 22, 2013 -> 11:43 PM) Peavy for Puig straight up. Hahah Haha, nice try, but Joc Pederson would be someone to target. Hard to tell what position the Sox would really try to go after in trades, as coming into the season it seemed outfield prospects was something that would be far down the list. Hopefully Hawkins can remember how to play baseball again.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 12:31 AM) Could Hawkins still be feeling the effects from that quad injury earlier this year? I just don't understand how a 60% K rate is actually possible. Not after the season he had last year. It's absolutely mind-blowing. Did you see the video I posted of his home run from milb.com last week? I can't see how he ever hits anything on the ground with those mechanics.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 22, 2013 -> 11:29 PM) No it won't. What it will get you is a bunch of young players that no one has any clue about whether they will pan out or not. And yes, I admit, that sometimes, these deals are wise and work out. I'm not advocating NOT trading for prospects. However, professional scouting is an extremely inaccurate art (not a science), and guarantees nothing. However, if there are players, such as Peavy and Rios, that, due to age and the current composition of the Club, make it clear within a reasonable level of certainty that they will not be able to be a part of a successful club that is years down the road, by all means, yes, trade them. However, that is going to be based on where we are in June and July and what the outlook is for next year and the year after. And we need to move the few valuable assets we have for prospects which our scouts have identified as having some traits and skills that we need...not just a numbers game of acquiring as many of them as possible and hoping one or more stick. It will be interesting to see if Hahn's approach at acquiring prospects is different than Kenny's. KW seemed to get fixated on certain players regardless of how other teams/industry experts viewed them. Some worked out great (Quentin), while others failed.

I highly doubt you're going to get anything of quality in return for Thornton. If you deal him, you're just looking to save a million dollars or so.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Apr 23, 2013 -> 12:17 AM) The offense is in desperate need of help. Peavy and Rios should get them a couple of solid young everyday options. Guys like Reed, Floyd, Crain and Thornton should bring something decent back too. The biggest thing is just making sure they're not completely striking out on getting back contributing players like they have in so many of their biggest deals the last 4 years (Swisher, Vazquez, Quentin, Santos). More than anything, the lack of return on those trades has hurt the depth in this organization.

Peavy is far and away the best trade chip this team has right now they can realistically afford to trade. See what the Dodgers are willing to give up for him if the team is out of contention in a few months, especially with Billingsley possibly hurt. I have a hard time seeing this team making a quick rebound next season if they struggle big time this year, especially with Konerko likely gone.

Goodness Hawkins

So what teams might be interested in PK if this season continues this way?