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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 15, 2015 -> 09:47 PM) They were fine when they had a healthy RYU. In hindsight, they should have held onto Haren instead of just dumping him...the Brett Anderson move actually worked out nicely, all things considered. Yes, but he wasn't there all year and they knew he wouldn't be. They needed a legit #3 all year long. They didn't want to trade Puig because they believed they were going to need him even though his teammates didn't like his personality (by all accounts, he's a fiery guy who also likes to have fun; not a dick, but just a loud guy). Mattingly sparingly used him and they have a few options at OF. They should've moved him. QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 15, 2015 -> 09:48 PM) Harvey. Syndergaard could likely go Sunday. This is basically a side session. Yep. That's another benefit of having a #3 in the playoffs. He doesn't have to win you the game, just give you a shot to win it. Mets have that.

QUOTE (Soxfan90 @ Oct 15, 2015 -> 09:26 PM) Both the Dodgers and the Mets aren't too impressive. Cubs are going to beat whoever they play the in NLCS. I think the Mets have a legit shot. My fear with the Dodgers has been the lack of a #3, but more importantly, their offense not clicking. Honestly, only Turner was consistent this whole year. And the way they're talking about Puig in LA now makes me think he could be had for Samardzja, much less Q. In the end, the Dodgers lost this game and this series. If they had a legit #3, they probably win Game 3. They're not gonna put up with Friedman if he still runs things like he's in TB.

I think these fastball pitchers are better for the Jays to face. I hope the Astros pull through though. For a casual fan, this is nightmare. All the teams remaining wear blue as their primary color when the Dodgers beat the Mets. And the Dodgers and Royals have similar jerseys to a casual.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 13, 2015 -> 10:10 AM) Ok ya that's what I was thinking of. Well he didn't come out and curse the organization but he wasn't happy at all. Never say never in this league. This team will have offers and good ones when they're trying to move Quintana. I agree the Sox will have offers for Q, but Arenado is not one of them. He simply won't get dealt right now unless it's for some crazy package. He's in Pre-Arb years, he's a stud at probably the most drained position in baseball right now, and he's under control for another 4 years IIRC. QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 13, 2015 -> 10:29 AM) Q is another subject we might not see eye to eye my man. Unless the Sox are offered a haul they just cannot pass up, I think Q will be the #2 for the '16 White Sox. I doubt seriously the Sox are shopping Q. Just my opinion is all. One thing I'd like to point out is that this will be my third off season on this board and the third off season in which some members wanted to trade Q. I still remember the trade Q for Jason Castro idea a few years ago and thank goodness that didn't happen. I think so too, but the Sox have to get creative. Even if the just trade him for prospects, they need to trade him for multiple prospects. If they don't plan on going for it, then Q should be able to net you 2 or 3 really good prospects if you play your cards right.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 10:40 PM) I'd be ok with signing Wieters at catcher. AC for stop gap SS. Then big blockbuster Quintana package for Cargo and Arenado. My dream for a couple months before shattered lol. Arenado is not on the block. If he was, you're not getting him for Q. Now you want him and CarGo for Q? That deal would take you Sale, Q, Fullmer, and Abreu. I don't think you realize how much Colorado wants to build around Arenado. I think you honestly have a better shot at getting Stanton. Either which way, out of the midlevel options I really like Murphy & Fowler as well.

I like the names mentioned as ideas: Brandon Phillips Neil Walker Juan Uribe David Freese Daniel Murphy Javier Baez Starlin Castro Jason Heyward Justin Upton Yoenis Cespedes Alex Gordon Dexter Fowler Denard Span Gerardo Parra Austin Jackson Steve Pearce Colby Rasmus. The trade market could include Carlos Gonzalez, Ryan Braun, Marcell Ozuna, and Yasiel Puig. Ozuna would be particularly interesting for Chicago, as he’s yet to reach arbitration and will be earning less than $600K. He’ll be appealing to many teams, however. In the end, the Sox have options, but they're going to have to play them right.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 08:09 PM) What's wrong with Mets fans I wouldn't mind it. On Soxtalk, every fan annoys us if they're not White Sox fans from what I've learned.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 08:01 PM) I will never understand what the Dodgers and Cardinals were thinking at the deadline Eh, I'm on both sides of this. They had the ability to get Price, but they weren't going to give up Seager or Urias to do it. Their line of thinking was, why give up prospects when we can get him in the offseason. Problem is, they never had a guy who could step up and be a #3 starter. Honestly, they would've been smart to look for a Quintana for Puig type deal considering he's not even being used (I understand he's injured, but even if he wasn't, he wouldn't be the surefire starter). Friedman is overvaluing prospects though. I think this year, the league was as wide open as ever.

Now I know why Kenny really wanted Jorge Sunshine. Any chance of a Robertson for Soler deal? :unsure:

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 06:20 PM) Bad time to have your worst game of the second half Arrieta. It's a bullpen game now. If the cards can hold the Cubs scoreless here on out I think they win this game. Big if of course. Series is over if Cards pull this one out. I have more confidence in the Cards' bullpen.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 01:17 PM) I like that the MLB has too much to do and cannot hear the appeal today Piss poor excuse. If I'm the Dodgers though, I wouldn't bother appealing for Utley. He's been horrible for them this year.

That was boneheaded. Why acquire an Ace if you're not going to pitch him like an ace?

Is that theee Clayton Richard?

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 04:10 PM) So much for the good offenses don't do well in the playoffs talk. Also, I think it's ridiculous to claim the Jays are the only team with a reasonable shot at the World Series title, none of the NL teams really look like juggernauts, and I think people are underrating the Rangers and Astros. I like the Cubs, Mets, Cardinals and Mets over all AL teams except the Jays.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) I'm not sure how Houston will respond after blowing this game so badly. Either they are young and won't be able to flush this game out of their minds or they are young and this motivate them. Well, the bad thing is, Houston started to go through pitchers, so whoever starts on Wed is going to have to go deep.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 04:01 PM) Jays are going to get a game 5 it looks like. As long as Price doesn't choke, they should advance. Yep, I want the Jays and Astros actually. Then in the NL, Cubs and Dodgers. IMHO, Jays are the only team from the AL with a legit shot at the World Series championship.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 03:47 PM) Rooting for the Jays. Honestly at this point it looks like the power heavy teams (yankees aside) have done well in the playoffs. It's so hard to string together multiple hits in playoffs, those solo home runs are such nice pads. Like when Crede kept us in those games with his solo hrs. I saw a study before the playoffs started, I'll try to find it, but basically it said, the power hitting teams usually are more reliable in the playoffs.

Yep, it's all over the news here. Sark is officially fired. They must've waited to check with their lawyers to double check whether he could countersue before canning him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 03:46 PM) Getting a six out save isn't going to be easy. HR hitters up and down the Astros' line-up. Pretty sure nine in double figures and two more with nine homers. Well, the only negative is that Gattis and Carter are out.

I'd like to see the K zone on that pitch.

4-0 now

QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 03:37 PM) Well looks like that's game. What a choke job by the Stros. I don't think so. I'm calling at Correa homer if they only end up down 1.

I'd go squeeze if I were them. Too late now. Butera sucksssssss.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 12, 2015 -> 03:18 PM) Wow. Correa f***ed up. It took a weird spin and then hop after Sipp got it.

I thought that was a single.