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QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 10:36 PM) Tampa system is pitching rich, they do not have to get a pitcher back in the deal to get it done. I can't see them giving up Price though without getting a potential starting pitcher back though. Their top 5 prospects according to BA are Myers (OF), Archer (SP), Guerrieri (SP), Lee (SS) and Odorizzi (SP). Niemann's career being in jeopardy hurts them a bit, as they never did unload him when he might have had some value.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 10:29 PM) Impressive. 3 straight losing seasons following a season with 83 wins, $30 million+ spent on Cubans, 2 straight drafts in the top 10 (will be 3 this year), and they're "top 15 in nearly every publication". I mean, that's amazing, all the way up to the middle of the pack despite losing year after year. Man, I'm jealous of how well run that franchise is. Just makes me want to have a losing team for half a decade too, so that we can be fringe-top-15 in nearly every publication. I never said I thought the franchise was in good position, just refuting ss2k's post that their farm system doesn't have enough to get Price if they gave up "everyone". The funny thing is that for all the credit Theo will get if they rebuild things, it was the pick of Baez before he even got there that was probably the best decision they made.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 08:57 PM) Their entire farm system wouldn't get them Price. Disagree, as Soler and Baez are 2 of the better offensive prospects in the game, and scouts love Almora. Their farm system is top 15 now in nearly every publication I believe.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 08:39 PM) Carlos Sanchez only at .227, but it's early. Biggest concern I have about Sanchez is that if he is strictly a singles hitter, the Cell isn't exactly a good place for that with the outfielders not having to play deep to cover the alleys, etc.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 07:49 PM) lol @ believing anything Rodgers writes. It's based on a radio interview where Buster Oney said that the Cubs make sense as a trade partner with Tampa. I disagree, as there's no way Tampa gives him up without acquiring some top-notch pitching prospects, which the Cubs have none of.

So now all Cubs fans think they're a lock to get David Price because of a poorly worded column by Phil Rogers. With that said, Carlos Villanueva was one of the better signings during the offseason.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 08:05 PM) Mitch McGary and GRIII will announce their plans tomorrow at 330 http://posttrib.suntimes.com/sports/195688...sion-nears.html They're returning

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 04:13 AM) I've also felt OBP is overrated if you can't hit. That said...I never saw this coming and I actually thought he was a decent fit at the time they signed him. They needed an impact bat with pop from the left side. Agreed, I liked the signing as it made perfect sense.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 04:08 AM) He'll be around a lot longer. I'd have dealt his ass after last year. You would have never signed him, I remember you hating him 8 years ago.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 03:50 AM) Talk to me in July when he's staring at a team with no hopes for the postseason and looks bleak for next year too. He hasn't been in the playoffs since what, 2006 or so? He's not getting any younger. Him turning down the FA market doesn't mean he would have signed a bigger deal with a team that was also a contender. I think one reason he stayed here is he also thinks the Sox have a chance to win. Peavy said he'd be willing to approve a trade to a team that has a chance to win the World Series according to this article http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,5004147.story

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 02:04 AM) Well, we all know Torii Hunter's not a .400 hitter. I can't quite believe he was a .300 hitter last year....but with that line-up in LA, he had a lot of protection with Trout, Pujols, Morales, Trumbo, etc. Hunter's changed his approach though and is doing a great job at using all fields.

Well, Pedro Alvarez is batting .068 this season (3-44)

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 02:05 AM) .111 Time to bench him for two games.

The top 4 in the Tigers lineup so far this year...yikes

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:50 AM) 95 pitches thru 6. Does Q come back out for the 7th? Yes

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 01:37 AM) but he's feeling good at the plate, you know Nice job of advancing the runner on 2nd

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 01:34 AM) Rios, indeed. That's about as far as he'll hit a home run.

With Dickey on the mound tomorrow, I wouldn't mind seeing ADA and Dunn get the game off and Wise/Danks play in their place.

Couple huge outs against Melky tonight!

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:19 AM) And have his good fastball. Yep, can't blame the weather tomorrow.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:13 AM) I've really soured on Lawrie. Can we trade for him? Some rumors he'll be on the market.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:12 AM) Hawkins hr #5 First "two outcome" player ever?

Another real good start for Johnson. Pederson on the Dodgers is a nice prospect.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:32 AM) ahhh. 2009. when i first discovered snookie and i wasn't a full-blown alcoholic yet. And when me and so many others were hoping the Sox wouldn't take Mike Trout because he was being compared to Aaron Rowand.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2013 -> 12:29 AM) Gordo is a big one. I so wish he would bring that RCF swing he had as a rookei. Beckham was incredible then.