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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 16, 2014 -> 09:22 AM) If they can find the right piece, I think the next biggest hole is in the rotation. Morrow signs with the Padres. Brett Anderson with the Dodgers for $10M for 1 year. Damn that's a lot for a guy who is never healthy.

The press conference introducing Samardzija, Robertson and Melky will be carried live on MLB network today . 3:30PM EST . Figure your time from that Probably better coverage of it on CSN Chicago also streaming live on their website.

Well Stone Pony I'll tell you what . Everybody wins 60 and loses 60 . It's what you do with the other 42 that makes a difference.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 07:02 PM) I enjoy hearing from both sides. Traditional and saber/ new age baseball philosophy brings a healthy and interesting aspect to discussing baseball. Oh I agree . In the Predict the next move thread I did my own WAR calculations for the lineup before the big trades for Shark and Robertson went down when a poster said the additions so far hadn't caused him to "dream" like KW said The conclusion I came to was the next signings that would enable him to "dream" wouldn't be in the lineup but a RH starting pitcher and a closer. Next thing you know BAM, the Shark and Robertson deals happened. That is the baseball talk I prefer.

If you want one cheap buy it from a Cubs fan . Add some alterations to it to make it unique like change the pinstripes from blue to black and find a JAWS, Notre Dame and Sox patches to stick/sew on it . Or use a San Jose SHarks emblem cut out the hockey stick in it's mouth and replace it with a baseball bat. There u go unique as hell.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 06:49 PM) /Hawk Did they put TWTW in those sims ?

Like that you're thinking big Lillian. However there's a reason Hahn han't traded Montas ,Danish and Adams. Of course there's also Rodon. That 2-4 year window is right when we should get some idea if Rodon , Montas Danish and Adams will amount to quality starting pitchers . Those guys are the Sox best hope at continuing on a winning path without breaking the bank.

All you guys take the fun out of being a baseball fan, My team did all it could in a short period of time to get a lot better. I will impatiently wait for spring training and wildly cheer for my team. I don't care about what Steamer, Zips or Gladys Knight and the Pips say about the Sox. The only projection I care about is that spring is the time for optimism. What were all those projection systems and scouts saying about how Abreu would perform in his rookie season ? And guess who nailed it ? I did . A little bit of optimism combined with common sense and good health projects the Sox to be much better, which was the point of signings. I will let it unfold and enjoy it until the Sox are eliminated wether it's in the regular season or the playoffs. I don't need a computer simulation or 2 years of calculus to help me root root root for the White Sox.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 09:42 AM) Cubs have 12/1 odds with 4 proven players on their team lol Aren't odds partially based on what kind of money is being bet on them ? If so that means there's just a lot of Cubs fans throwing money around.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 11:34 AM) I'm thinking he's still the best choice for backup C as we sit here today, so the options may not matter a whole lot. Of course, that could change. Let's hope he's taken a step forward. A more experienced backup might be a "finishing touch" type of move for this offseason. Nieto is having a very good winter league.

Welcome to the jungle, we got fun 'n' games.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 02:58 PM) I'm in Chicago b****es! Ok, not b****es... that's said jokingly. All playing aside its nice to be driving around town scouting out a pizza joint. I settled on My Pie. Went to grandstand and had a funny conversation with an employee there. He was stoked about the sox and even mentioned I was very, very confused. DId you auto correct him ? And its drivel with an E Mister. Casual fan vs. casual speller.

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Judge not lest ye be judged. The Good Book says it all. Now back to porn

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 10:24 AM) Yes. I saw that. That's 28 at bats. It's better than a line of .150 .250. 350. .450 . Beside 2nd base is now the Sox biggest area of concern in the lineup. Doesn't hurt to have more competition to push the youngsters to play their best. Sanchez is really sucking in the winter league after his winter league play last year propelled him into a good season in the minors which led to his call up.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 10:10 AM) Wow really? How does Beckham playing at 2B possibly have that much effect on his hitting? It's also irrelevant because he was a much better hitter earlier in his career, when he was playing 3B, but not so much recently. Even last year albeit in a very small sample size (28 AB's) he did this .321 BA .367 OBP .464 SLG. .831 OPS at 3rd base. Just saying he wouldn't be the worst choice ever for backup INF. The Sox always pretty much kept him at 2nd trying to let him develop . But now that expectations have been lowered considerably, they could use him all over the INF. I still think the majority of casual Sox fans really like him. He's FA right ,so wouldn't have to deal with paying for his arbitration years either. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 09:56 AM) Absolutely. I have to admit, I did not think the Sox would be able to pull it off but on paper, they look like they have. Eaton, Melky, Abreu, LaRoche, Avi, Gillapsie, Alexei, Flowers, Sanchez looks much better than the 2014 lineup. I wonder if the Sox will still add another arm in the pen? It's possible but the bench is still an area of concern. Need a backup RH INF who maybe has some OBP abilities and RH OF with good defense maybe a little pop. Maybe the Twins are tired of Aaron Hicks. He takes a lot of walks, some pop, speedy and really good CF. It should also be noted wasn't exactly in the Twins good graces by showing up later than expected for a day game. Not sure if there's any lingering effects from that. He's also a switch hitter.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:39 AM) Never thought I would see the day where Beckham would be an ideal bench guy on this team. He can play 2b and SS and hits lefties well 3B more than SS. I know the Angels played him at 3rd. Not sure he played any SS but he could do it. I just looked up Gordons career splits as a 3rd baseman. Not too shabby . 460 AB's 15 HR's .349 OBP .461 Slg. .273 BA. I'd take that kind of line from Conor this year in a heartbeat.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 07:43 AM) I've been an advocate of signing Cabrera but the Sox are only on the hook for three years? Very nice! So what next, another arm for the pen? As you know from our discourse in the VMart thread we were telling everyone that if the Sox were going to make big moves that this was the year to do it. The payroll space and protected 1st round pick combined to give Hahn a rare opportunity to be a major player. Even being as nice and logical about as could be others didn't see 2015 as a contention year. I hope those who doubted are now convinced that what I said could be accomplished by not handing out contracts of more then 3 years. Robertson got 4 but he probably was a guy the Sox wanted badly if their plan was going to take shape . Even though I advocated it ,deep down, I really didn't expect Hahn to pull it off since FA's have a lot of choices. Major props and kudos to the whole front office . Looking forward to contending ever so much .

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 08:55 AM) If we pick up the money on his deal maybe we can at least get a useful bench player out of him instead of just releasing him. Hopefully. If the Sox release him they will owe him right around 750K not the 4M he got in arbitration.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 08:33 AM) The #Whitesox will trade Viciedo for sure, #Mariners?, now that Melky Cabrera signed 3-year, $42 million deal, as @MLBBruceLevine reported https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/544168083192311808 Or release him.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 01:15 AM) Obviously C, 2B, 3B are still areas of need, but you rarely see a team address 5 different spots in a team so quickly. I think we are safely a wild card contender at this point. If Hahn can add a big 3B or C, I think we are a division contender, and if Hahn can add both, I think we become a division favorite. I'm a big Conor supporter. Granted I've been partial to 3rd basemen all my life but nonetheless I think Conor having hit 13 HR's 2 years ago then hitting for a decent average last year has a good chance to now hit for average and power. Late in the year Robin gave him a bigger glove , maybe even one of Robin's old gloves if I am remembering right and seemed as if his defense got better late in the season. So I'm hoping for a big year for Conor.( at least against RH's)

QUOTE (Sox Pride 22 @ Dec 13, 2014 -> 11:42 PM) No. Pretty sure that the Johnson/Sanchez tandem can manage to hit .220 on their own. Gordon hit .293 vs. LH last year.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Dec 13, 2014 -> 11:44 PM) I'm So happy I don't have to hear about ethier anymore lol Amen to that !

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 13, 2014 -> 11:32 PM) Things I'd like for the Sox to add: 1) #4 or #5 right-handed starter 2) Veteran 2B for insurance in case Sanchez/Johnson don't work out For the 2B, I'd love for us to get Jed Lowrie. Not sure if he'll be affordable though. Someone like Gordon Beckham ? Can platoon with Conor too at 3rd base since the only good thing he does is play decent defense and hit lefties pretty well.

This move was so sudden it was like... like... it came out of left field