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I think it is interesting last night Shuck played first and Ishikawa played RF. Likely looking to see who has the greater positional variability.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 4, 2016 -> 02:16 AM) That was a bad contract the day that it was signed. Agree but not so bad if they pay half

Since LaRoche money puts us in better position to take on a contract thus paying less in minor league talent, would anyone consider James Shields? He is due about 60 million over the next 3 years, 34 years old , 9 consecutive seasons of 200+ innings and has playoff experience. He would possibly be a 3-4 pitcher allowing Latos to become your 5 which works if you think he is due for regression etc. This team seems to be winning on pitching and defense. Prior to LaRoche retiring, we couldn't add payroll and no way SD would pay all of his money but now maybe we wouldn't have to give as much talent if we took on 10 million a year(SD pays at least half what he is owed on total contract). As he ages, he would slide down the starter slot from a #3 to #5 as younger guys move into the rotation.

Derek Deitrich of the Marlins. They are at 4-8 and he's not playing much but could DH vs RHP and if needed has played 2nd,3b,1st and LF. Hits lefty with power and is positionally blocked with Miami.

If they paid all the money and paid for his trainer, chef, and babysitter, I would give them a bag of balls. The only consideration is that he could stay on the DL for about 4-6 weeks losing weight and getting in shape. Also a clause for him called Taser Tuesday. Every time he misses his weight he is chased around the infield(burns calories) until he ultimately gets tased. New promotion! ……..All this firmly tongue in cheek, I don't advocate tasing people. Pandas even less.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 11, 2016 -> 11:50 PM) You want Sands out there instead of Melky? Shuck is the other option, not sure how much better of an option he is I was thinking Shuck.

We had a three run lead, going to their bottom of the ninth and Melky was in left? Not sure what two extra outfielders are doing on bench. Guess this will bear watching. Defensive replacements have a hard time helping on the bench.

I am having to follow on Gameday. It has Bassitt at 97-95 with fastballs. Is that something new? I don't remember him as a prospect near that high.

QUOTE (newbiesoxfan @ Apr 3, 2016 -> 01:19 AM) Yes Update?

HA HA one of the only times the board is in total agreement!

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 6, 2016 -> 01:37 AM) But, but, he cross trained over the winter! This simply cannot be. I am old and learned a long time ago that as a competitive golfer a great general exercise program was not the same as sport specific training. I bet baseball may be similar. Great to be in shape but baseball shape may be different.

good idea for a bad knee

Maybe now that explains low salary?

I think we wait into spring training and our extra relievers for your extra outfielder i.e. a small move. Then maybe a pre trade deadline move (ala Kenny), if our guys are in the race and there is still a hole.

How do they figure international pool and why did ours drop?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 30, 2016 -> 03:59 AM) http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger...multiple-levels And then there were three...Desmond, Gallardo and Fowler. One major factor working against Kendrick was his relatively advanced age. Austin Jackson still out there as well. Note the writer? Doug Padilla already on the Dodgers beat. Big Time. For the first time we saw players taking QO. Think in future many more older players begin to take.

Latos needs to meet with Cooper and see if they mesh. I don't want a repeat of Smard. I would not sign anyone costing a pick right now as I don't think they are worth it. The Cuban players would be fine. I wonder of several of these remaining players may not get signed until after the pick expires.

I like it. Thinking outside the box but with decent reasoning.

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 08:34 PM) I don't want Olt anywhere near this team. No one should. Thank You

Schwarber, Soler, Baez, Almora, P Johnson for Q, Eaton and Melky. HAHA Cubbies

I don't post often, but I read at least daily. Thanks for what y'all do and for having a place where we can come and exchange info and ideas in a relatively civil manner.

QUOTE (beautox @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 12:43 AM) Dietrich is a butcher in the field; worse than Micah. Hoping if he stays at one position he can improve. could also pull late if that bad.

Derek Dietrich marlins. 25 years old LH .256/.346/.456/.802 Hoping to come up with the right package for him and Ozuna. They want pitching.

Could you get Moran and Fisher and a lower pitching prospect?

Just because other teams have given sh***y contracts to other players does not obligate us to do the same. Not picking at anyone but it seems like some people who criticize Melkys three year deal would give older or injured or worse players longer deals with higher salary averages. The one thing Hahn did is not cripple a team, with a budget ,with a contract that kills it. LaRoche got 2 years and Melky three. I saw where 1 WAR was valued at 7 million. Melky, with all his problems was a 1.4 WAR player so he missed it by .4 war. He was not a major problem and a good bet to be better next year. The 4-8+ year contracts some of the premier FA will get probably take us out of that market. 25 million a year could get 3-6 useful players. Everyone agrees we are not one player away so I wouldn't throw it at one player.