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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?

Please make some changes, this team is going to make even passionate fans stop watching.

I listen to B and B every day and I never felt like they were giving unfair criticism to the Sox.

Just about time to DFA Veal

Good job Kepp

Any chance we can have Adam Dunn talk to Kerry Wood about retiring during the season?

Wow just wow. So glad Dunn is here

I am stunned by how awful the Sox lineup is today. Dunn has no business being in there, and the current bench shows a lack of preparation by the front office.

I wouldn't mind a power hitting corner infielder with the first pick.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 20, 2013 -> 08:45 PM) Angels drop a 9 spot on Porcello in the first inning. Humber trying to have a worse start

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 21, 2013 -> 12:04 AM) "I'm a vet and I want that guy in my foxhole!" What he say?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 20, 2013 -> 10:57 PM) I do not blame Ventura for trying to win the game in the 9th inning. If you want to blame him for having Keppinger at 1st in that situation, fine, you're deluding yourselves. Maybe it's easier to blame Robin than the players making the plays (or more accurately, not making the plays). We got 1 run off a guy who's been a gas can this season. I blame Ventura more for having a lineup where the only guy hitting well (Rios) has two automatic outs batting in front and behind him. It makes it so difficult to string together multiple hits in an inning the way the lineup is formed now. Konerko needs to be batting 4th, end of story.