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QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 12:02 PM) Sources lol. What a wonderful country the USA is. Americans are very lucky human beings is what this tells me Who is telling you Americans are so lucky ? Source ?

QUOTE (midway @ Dec 6, 2014 -> 05:32 PM) I've been waiting to see what happens with this kid, seeing if other teams would be willing to take a chance with him. But now, after reading the link here there is no way I would want any part of this kid's drama and his agent is Boras...no thanks!!! There's always Asdrubal Cabrera.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 3, 2014 -> 03:20 AM) OT: Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau dead at 83. Gordie Howe is probably next in line. Not doing well at all. Beliveau was pure class. He was hockey's Stan Musial.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 05:44 AM) Russell is one of the top 5 prospects in baseball. He was a top 10 prospect in the game when he was traded last year. That was a really bad trade last year. Where is Anderson in the top 100 ? I think he'll have a huge year in AA Birmingham and be near top 10 status soon after. Lillian did you say he had a weak arm ? The Kiley McDaniel in depth review of the top Sox prospects says he has a plus arm and a shockling low amount of problems for a guy his age. New top 100 lists come out in February so I guess we'll see how he ranks then.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 08:15 PM) Can someone explain to me why I keep seeing Michael Saunders name all over this board? Why do people want him so bad? He looks like a worse version of De Aza, whom we all hated. Maybe you can explain why you think he's worse so people who like Saunders can make some counterpoints. Feel free to use the internet to look things up. If I thought Pollock was available like Seattle has said Saunders is available I would prefer Pollock. A name like Pollock is just too perfect for the Chicago area.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 05:48 AM) Per a source we've spoken with who works with the front office of a DWL team... Rangel Ravelo injured his hand in his first game of the season down there, and is no longer with the club. He apparently tried to fight through it, but had trouble gripping a bat. So he hasn't played since then, and is now headed home. I don't have any other word on the severity of the injury. So nothing to report on how our players did in the Dominican, PR, Austrailian and Venezuelan Winter Leagues ? Seems strange to start threads about it then have no hitting or pitching updates .

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 02:54 PM) I don't disagree with you. I would be content with Saunders in LF as well. Just think Rick & Co. have their minds on a bigger prize.. I think Saunders has a 4 WAR season in him. With a full healthy season he could achieve it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 05:50 PM) I don't know how we all know Alexei won't be better. 2 years ago he dropped to a 1.9 WAR and it was said he is on the downslope and only going to get worse. The next year he puts up a 3.1 WAR, and last season a 3.3 , when again, he is supposedly just going to get worse. Steamer projects a 2.3 next season, which supposedly is good for $10 million. If they do trade him, if it is for a Davidson like prospect that doesn't pan out, it will be a godawful trade, even if people post the "you make that trade 10 times out of 10". BS. The 1.9 you speak of was when his father in law was killed so he had personal issues to deal with while being 31 years old at the time. The seasons he's had since then are the sole reason why he's our best bet to get higher level talent. Father time will win the battle as he does every time. If you have to bring up Davidson as a reason why he shouldn't be traded when do you trade for young talent? It's guaranteed Alexei will eventually get worse with every passing year. Like Shack said better a year too early than a year too late.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) On a broadcast at the beginning of September, they showed a graphic which gave SS points, x amount for making a routine play, another amount for making plays considered out of regular range, and Alexei had basically clinched the win with a month to play. I think the story of his demise is being exaggerated just as they have been the past few years. If they do trade him and don't sign a replacement, I think many will find out he was a bit better than they think. A poor defensive team taking a step back defensively at SS is going to make all those who think the Sox don't have a chance next year correct. Only 8 SS had a higher WAR in 2014, 3 of those only .1 higher, so for what he gets paid, and considering he was only going to get worse 2 years ago, I wouldn't get rid of him unless you are very sure you have a legitimate replacement. The "we love Alexei but father time never backs down" group which includes me isn't really thinking about a replacement for him but getting more controllable talent either in the farm or ML ready. He's a trade chip that still has plenty of value which is why many don't want him to go but the Sox are filled with stars and stiffs and we just need more talent. The fact that Alexei is pretty much our only realistic movable trade chip among the position players bears that out. Are you confident that some of our better players from last year won't regress. ? Flowers ? Gillaspe ? Quintana , Sale, Eaton , Abreu may all have just had career years. It's hard to say that considering they all are just getting started but it might be true . We know Alexei isn't going to get better but others are also candidates for regression and more talent around the core needs to be addressed.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 04:08 PM) Do you rate Saladino as a better defensive SS than L. Garcia's and Diaz? Again, irrespective of offensive ability. I'm asking only about defensive prowess. Do you think that Sanchez, who is purportedly much better suited for 2ND, is defensively behind all three of the players just mentioned? I'm surprised, as I thought that Saladino was just barely adequate defensively, but had a decent bat. I don't think there are too many people qualified to say who is the best defensive SS among the AAA and above bunch on this website and even among scouts there might be differences of opinion considering all the young men involved are not finished products defensively or offensively. I thimk you're trying to force the issue a little too much but that's ok because you enjoy the interaction with fellow fans. At this point I'll just let December January and February unfold and whatever happens the team should be improved for next year . Beyond that there are still more surprises to come. .

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 12:14 PM) Was just reading that it's looking like the A's will be looking for 2 or 3 "top prospects" for Samardzija. Not sure the Sox are willing to do that. Tear down the farm system for a rental... Thoughts? http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/al-c...samardzija.html Beane didn't seem all that picky on giving up 4 years of Donaldson. Now he wants the moon for 1 yr. of Samargarini ?

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 08:40 AM) I like how Roenthal was finally fixed, but Samardzija is still wrong. BTW, when did Shark start with this guy? I can't call a grown man that I don't know Shark. I know I call him Shark because it's better than trying to spell Samardzija or Tarkanian for that matter (going back a few years there).

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 07:39 AM) Never heard of this guy before but says he's a baseball analyst Looks like the Market for SP Jeff Samardzija is down to Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. #Redsox #MLB #WhiteSox https://twitter.com/MibeltRodriguez/status/...070453034516480 I see a comment under that about Sale from a Red Sox fan. What is their obsession with Sale and how did it start ? There haven't been any rumors involving Sale at all.

The Kane Veersteg Richards line clicking again against the Kings . Richards with 2 goals as Hawks lead 3-1 in the 2nd. Rosivak just gave Richards a tap in with a real good pass.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 06:32 PM) Moved back September of 2013 when my wife and I decided to have a baby. White Sox at the big A in 2015? Sounds good to me.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 05:24 PM) So IF Alexei gets traded, who plays short in 2014? Seems like a gaping hole up the middle with no set SS or 2B. The possibilities are endless if less than ideal. It's been discussed ad naseum in other threads .

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:35 PM) So what's a reasonable trade for Samardzija, operation on the assumption that he won't sign an extension? Semien and what other 2 prospects? That there is the main question along with would it be more than Shark ? If it happens you can be sure that this place willl be split on the trade because people don't like giving up prospects , period, and for a rental ? Oh this place would be screaming bloody murder. But even if this deal doesn't go down , you can probably be sure that a pitcher of Sharks caliber is being targeted and is a priority.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:52 PM) you may even run into Hi8i. something like that. he lives from out there. He used to now he's in Hawaii.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:50 PM) Leake. plus the Cuban closer, Chapman i think. they need some form of salary relief. i was reading where they were saying that a trade for 1 of there pitchers plus minor league prospect for SS and 2 or 3 tier sp prospect, will do. Mike Leake, Mat Latos, Johnny Cueto and Alfredo Simon . Chapman in 2 years. Yes 4 Reds starters entering FA next year.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:40 PM) I was working some crap jobs over the past few years (in my teens and early 20's) but now that I have a steady job, it makes it much easier to pay for the Extra Innings package, plus I can catch many more of the games. I'm honestly amazed at how many Sox fans on this board are in California. Pretty cool to see (also explains the attendance issue at the cell ) All you have to do is go to a Sox game in Anaheim to see a ton of Sox fans out here.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) Thanks for the info guys. Been tough the past few years trying to keep up with the Sox since I wasn't able to catch many games with my work schedule. Should be much easier from now on, though. Being a Sox fan in SoCal just means DirecTV is a must . If getting the MLB package on DirecTV is too expensive you can always add a less expensive sports package that includes CSN Chicago for the Chicago sports news every night. There's also plenty of places online like the Sox website, CSN Chicago's website and numerous Sox blogs that offer better coverage than say ESPN Chicago or Yahoo or CBS Chicago sports versions.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:12 PM) My question is: Is Semien really that valuable? Keep seeing he could be the "center piece" to a deal and I'm sitting over here wondering if I missed something or what... Also just to clarify, Montas is the guy the Sox just got for... Dunn? Isn't he projected more as a late inning guy and not a starter? Semien was MVP of the Southern League when he was in Birmingham posting a .420 OBP and solid batting average and power numbers. His early season trial with the Sox didn't go well but he had a handful of game winning late inning hits. He got more seasoning in AAA and when called up in September looked much better. Defense is still a question mark in some's eyes since his error total was not optimal at 3rd or 2nd base. He got time in the OF in AAA but not on his recall and I get the general feeling that the OF might be his future but would've liked to have seen him out there in September but he was never put out there. Avi, Montas and Rondon (low minors defensive whiz of a SS ) came in the Peavy deal.

Wouldn't we all be shocked (understatement) if Hahn emptied the farm of major pieces and we end up with Shark, Upton and Gattis.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 06:27 AM) No one's going to want Semien, at least not in any meaningful way. He does not have much value right now. Did you just miss that Oakland just traded a guy who was 3rd in MVP voting in 2013 and 8th in 2014 for an injury prone but younger 3rd baseman , 8th and 6th round minor league pitchers and an 18 yr old SS ? Semien has the potential to be exactly what Oakland always wants. Southern League MVP a few years ago with a .420 OBP and 15-20HR power potential. Showed an ability to hit when the pressure was on and showed a lot of improvement in his 2nd call up and years of control. Frankly ,I'd hate to see him go but Oakland is looking for a 2nd baseman but I can also envision him as an every day OF.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 28, 2014 -> 10:29 PM) Any idea of what they are going to give up? Seems a bit risky w/ a 1 year rental. He'd be a trade candidate with the Sox too if he decides to test FA or draft pick if Sox offered him a QO upon keeping him the whole year. A rental pitcher isn't a terrible idea since Rodon and others are moving up.