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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 11:48 AM) He was a saver special, signed for 10k in the 10th. That's usually more like a 20th round pick's bonus, give or take. I wouldn't expect much from him, though if he does do well, bonus. I did not think he'd be a major leaguer, but college player who by all reports made nice contact and was solid in everything. Thought he'd be interesting to follow at lower levels, but looks like he's not.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 11:45 AM) If #Padres don't get what they want for Upton,they'll keep him and get draft pick;the #Tigers more urgent on Cespedes since no compensation https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/627156078082404352 Padres are so convincing

I have a feeling as time gets closer to expiring we'll see a deal opened up with teams we are familiar with. Many trades we've done with Oakland/Arizona/Boston. AZ not a likely match due to performance.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 11:39 AM) Anyone know what Jones' stuff looks like? He hitting 100? I do recall them tweeting out his first few outings that he was definitely still 97-100

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 11:28 AM) He has the physical tools to be an acceptable outfield defender, so I want to say he can improve. But he really seems to lack the instincts out there and if he's this bad now, I don't know why he didn't get better in his long minor league career spent solely in the outfield. I don't think the odds of him hitting well are minimal, but we might be having a vocabulary difference as to what "really hitting" is. If his defense can't improve, might be reasonable to say that he has the upside of 2.0 WAR player, which is nice to have but obviously not something you'll mortgage the franchise to develop He's been getting professional instruction for so many years now. I just can't believe he can improve much.

Ah.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) To my point... Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 5m5 minutes ago Shockingly, Padres one of just five teams that haven't made a trade with deadline in 3 1/2 hours. Others: Cubs, White Sox, Twins, D'backs. I must have missed a lot the past few days. Who did Mariners trade with?

I do also think shark is in high demand, man I wish we could have swapped him for some of the pieces in tulo trade.

Good luck with that Detroit.

what a weird team now.

Was hoping Jackson Glines would be doing better at these levels.

Kimbrel to Boston? Why

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:35 AM) Or they end up with a majority of the pieces they have been rumored to be moving because they are asking too much. Should be a pretty interesting deadline. To see what we do of course, but also what LA, the Cubs, and SD do. Well, depends with this hilarious "shed payroll" report

my prediction, SD ends up with the worst hauls because people know what stupid shape they are in.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:24 AM) Where has he shown improvement from last year? Not breaking his shoulder.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:55 AM) There is no chance Tim Anderson is the starting SS on opening day 2016 for the Sox. It will be Alexei. Maybe, just maybe, it Alexei sucks balls, they'll call up Anderson midseason, or maybe, they'll let Saladino or Sanchez give it a go, but it won't be Anderson. Admittedly, I haven't watched Anderson in person, but by all accounts he is extremely raw. His defense has improved ten fold since last season, but he'd still be an absolute butcher at SS in the majors. Give him time. That they did not promote Anderson to AAA with the slew of promotions/dl stints in Charlotte should be telling on where they see his debut.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:16 AM) Johnson feels like fool's gold to me. He looks great in AAA but is a risk to crash and burn and lose his confidence in the majors again. At least with Montas you have a potential setup/closer. I don't believe last year was in his head.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 04:11 PM) So we are about to burn our farm system again to fund another one of Trader Kenny's long shots. Then again I look at data like losing 2 from the Cardinals and 3/4 from the Royals as a bit of a scary trend over sweeping 2 series from a couple of dogs. K, how did you view taking 2 from cardinals before then? That we should go for it?

QUOTE (shysocks @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 04:01 PM) NO RENTALS BLARRGH if they are cheap.

Is he in DSL or Arizona?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:32 PM) We now have 6 pages across 2 threads discussing Justin f***ing Sellers Rally Crede

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:14 PM) If true, it's just an org. depth move. No reason to think the guy would be on our 25-man. They've lost saladino and garcia, and the sox would have anderson next in line. Makes sense they would buy someone for Charlotte to help them get to playoffs in new stadium.

Roy Hobbs

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:11 PM) Love Cespedes' power, but would like someone who walks more than 5% of the time. Our lineup is inpatient as hell as is. Our lineup is impatient with no power, so i'll take an upgrade where I can get it.

Just padding my post count, dudes. Mods, please change my name to "Breaking:"