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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 01:16 PM) Comcast SportsNet ‏@CSNChicago 21m21 minutes ago Marko Dano gets another shot at #Blackhawks' top line - http://bit.ly/1N2mADt Page 135 Post # 2016 He'll be back ( Dano) especially if Q can't find anyone to put with Toews and Hossa. The first few days of training camp Dano shined with Toews and Hossa and Q liked him right away but then the preseason games started and in the 1st game he took a hard hit to the head and after that he couldn't keep up with Toews and Hossa.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:54 PM) well that was short lived. Dammit Yep Kane giveth and Kane taketh away with that high stick that led to the Devil's PP goal that is the game winner.

Panarin ties it up with an assist from Kane. Kane has had a hand in the last 6 goals over 2 games, 2 goals 4 assists.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 05:53 PM) Why? Only a one year deal. He was an essential player during the playoffs. He'll be starting in LF next year probably. He changed his stance in September and the power just exploded .It's a lot like Bryce Harper's now. If he truly believes he's fixed something , he might be betting on himself to have a monster year.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 05:26 PM) Rasmus is taking the QO. First player ever. Someone had to eventually and Rasmus liked Houston a lot .

Colby Rasmus 3 years $42M. A change in the way Rasmus puts his hands and bat in Sept. coincided with a hot September and carried over to the playoffs. If he really has discovered something ( his stance now looks similar to Bryce Harpers) he could be a bargain. Not only did he improve his power but also his walks since around the beginning of Sept. and forward. Don't really think this will happen because the 'Stros gave him a QO but it'll be very interesting to see how he performs next year with whoever. Doubt the Sox sign anyone with a QO attached to him.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 10:23 PM) No? Why not? When you're going to be a free agent but traded during the season the team acquiring the player midseason is not eligible to receive a pick like Cespedes, Zobrist and Cueto . To be entitled to compensation, a team must have a departing free agent on its roster for the entirety of the season.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 01:16 PM) Matsuda would be interesting, but he'd want too much as a 32 year old and this team isn't ready to do anything with veteran guys. He beat his previous high for HR's by 10 (35 to 25) because his team moved the fences in by 20 ft. He's won 3 gold gloves but K's 25% of the time. Since he is a FA there is no posting fee. Doubt he will cost much even in a FA class devoid of 3B options. If I had to guess I say a 2 year deal in the $6-8M range.

RIP Mr. Hanson and condolences to his family and friends.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:20 PM) http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/white-sox/...hite-soxs-goals Sox looking for younger and cost controlled talent Hmm sure seems like a strange way to execute a 3 year plan.Last year the plan was vets and now its youngsters.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 08:52 AM) Yeah yeah, you want the credit on your account too I've lost my signal twice total, and both times it was brief and they were ridiculous Noah's ark type storms. That's called a win win situation

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:30 AM) Yeah, so those games get blacked even though I forked over like $200 for GCL Get a refund and get DirecTV . The hockey package isn't too expensive . Just not sure how popular DTV is in areas that have a lot of cloud cover during rain and snow storms that can affect the picture. Here in SoCal usually don't have to worry about it. But if you do decide to ever get DirecTV I can get you a small discount by giving you my account number.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 07:28 PM) What do you think makes them stop? OH OH I KNOW !! People not posting "when will this thread die" and "I can't wait for these threads to stop " in it.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 09:44 PM) Can't believe we haven't been ruled out yet... While it may make sense to some I don't see it. Would make more sense if the Sox dumped LaRoche . They get Park then LaRoche is the lamest of lame ducks and might as well be dumped without trying to get anything for him (partial salary). They missed the boat on Kang who is the one they needed. Now would get a guy at a position they really don't need help at ? Would be so Sox if they did that and this guy bombed. I don't see them spending the money . At least with Abreu they had WBC results of how he did against stronger competition. Do we have anything of that nature now with Park ?

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 03:21 AM) olt, turner, renteria. Quite a trail of Cubs' cast offs. Who's next -- Corey Patterson? Maybe the pyrotechnicians can figure out how to shoot exploding W's out of the scoreboard when the Sox win.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 07:43 PM) Kane is doing next level s*** I was thinking he looked Gretsky-esque this game. Tied for scoring lead in the NHL now with the 4 point effort tonight. 4 straight games with a goal . 17 points in last 10 games.

Panarin with 2 goals. Kane 2 assists. The 2nd Panarin goal might have been offsides as Panarin made an extra move at the blue line but Edmonton didn't use the coach's challenge.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 05:43 PM) I'm guessing pirates Seems logical with Kang and problems at 1st base . Then it would be the Korean Konnection.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 6, 2015 -> 10:52 AM) I disagree very strongly. Cameron is just an awkward dude who is accustomed to people calling his opinions s***. I used to think he was smug, but I've read/listened to a TON of his s*** over the years, and I think it's more of an unintentional lack of grace. Also -- in Cameron's defense (I know, I know, I sound like a fanboi), his self-appointed task was to force himself to choose a destination for every significant free agent. He wasn't claiming that this is what the Sox SHOULD do, rather matching up prices and players with perceived needs and front office tendencies. Cameron actually is FIRMLY in the camp that the Sox should blow it up and trade everyone. I don't agree with that opinion, but this article clearly doesn't reflect his RECOMMENDATIONS, instead they reflect his GUESSES. Edit: Wow typos His guesses last year for the Sox ( C. Rasmus , C. Young (0F) and K. Morales) turned out way better than who the Sox pay to make those decisions.Cheaper too.

Damn missed a crazy 1st period. Nice to see Dano score and Shaw on a penalty shot . Teuvo , Seabrook and Kane with the others.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 02:46 PM) I'd say 90% of Soxtalk did not see this coming. Sure as hell surprised me. I have read few, if any, offseason plans involving a restructured Alexi contract. If it's a restructured deal, I'm sure Hahn told Alexi the money saved would allow them to sign an additional FA. Of which would be geared towards 3B or 2B. If he leaves, I commend Hahn for atleast recognizing this collection of players isn't working and attempting something different. It's easy to sit back and say "alexi is the least of our problems" while accepting a below replacement level offensive and defensive player. I'm somewhat surprised . I made it known I didn't want the Sox to pick up his option. I'll guess right now he won't be back but if he is it'll be roughly a 4-5 million 1 year contract laced with incentives.

QUOTE (VAfan @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 12:11 PM) First off, I'm not for trading any of our current top 3 -- Sale, Quintana, or Rodon. Too much value there. Wouldn't get a fair return. And can't really replace any of them from our minor league depth or free agency. Second, I'm starting Erik Johnson. My offseason theme is for the Sox to do everything they can to increase the value of players they have, to either keep them or move them once they are more valuable. So, I wouldn't trade Johnson this offseason, because he only has AAA value. With a year in the majors, he's likely to be worth a lot more. (If he tanks, he could be worth less, but I think his September tryout showed he's unlikely to fail like he did before.) Third, I'm not wasting money or resources on any fill-in starters. It's okay if we get some major league minimum kind of guys for insurance in case of injury. But I would save all of our money to devote to the hitting side of the team. The Sox are really not going to be ready to compete next year. 2015 proved how many of us were deluded into thinking a few shiny new free agents and one new starting pitcher was going to vaunt us into the playoff hunt. We have far too many holes on this team. So, to increase value, I'm starting Johnson. Trading Robertson. Moving Montas into the pen to become a closer. I'm also keeping LaRoche and Alexei, and hoping they rebound and can be dealt at the trade deadline. Giving Avisail one more shot (as a platoon DH player), starting Thompson in the OF, and letting Sanchez and Micah see if one of them can be a legitimate 2B. Overall very sound thinking, however you talk about increasing value then devalue the future of Montas putting him in the pen and set him up for failure making him the closer when he isn't ready for the big leagues let alone a closer's role . Come on people where's your patience with the prospects ? The kid should have at least another 3 years to make it as a starter.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 08:28 PM) Subpar starter with the bat. And the difference between him and the 6 or 8 guys ahead of him is not that much. Catchers suck at hitting across the league. He's considered a top 2 pitch framer in MLB this year. Because you don't have an easy way to quantify and contextualize that extremely important part of catching, you undervalue it. He helps the pitchers be better and more effective. He's an overall averagely valuable catcher. Are you his mother ?

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 29, 2015 -> 06:12 AM) They didn't just stick him in the bullpen though, he started a couple games. And it's still way too early to write off any future with him as a SP. He's clearly an unfinished product right now. I have a feeling Montas is going to surprise a lot of people who keep penciling him into the bullpen. The dude is 22 . He could spend 2-3 more years refining the things he needs to work on . His stuff is excellent . Just needs a little more movement on the fastball. But I really like his slider. He'll build up stamina and his command will get better. I see him as having a high ceiling and a high floor as a starter. If the Sox move him I'd hope it would be for some teams' #1 position prospect.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Steve Lombardozzi - 2B - Diamondbacks Diamondbacks signed INF Steve Lombardozzi to a minor league contract. Lombardozzi went 0-for-10 with four strikeouts for the Pirates in 2015 and he also posted underwhelming numbers on the farm. The 27-year-old utilityman probably won't crack the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster. Source: Matt Eddy on TwitterNov 2 - 1:41 PM Ha so who signed him the D'bags or the Sox ?