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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 01:05 AM) I say this every week now but this FSU team is so f***in annoying. Ga Tech is going to get them next week. I hope so.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 10:49 PM) Putting aside, for a moment, the cost in players to acquire Jeff S., if he would ultimately get close to $20 Million per year, on a multi year free agent contract, why isn't it far more attractive to simply acquire him for one year, at approximately half of that? He's already 30, and at the end of the year, he becomes even less attractive, as a long term commitment. I'd prefer to have him for one year, at a far more affordable annual salary, without the risk of being stuck with a bad contract. At the end of the season, the Sox could make a qualifying offer, again for one more year, and receive a draft pick. They could then go back into the market, and see who else could be had. Why isn't that preferable to signing any 30 + year old pitcher to a big, long term contract? In other words, which would you rather have; a 30 year old starting pitcher at $10 million for one year, or that same pitcher, one year older, for 4 more years, at $20 million per year? Comparing the deal Beane made to acquire Samardjiza is not relevant, as he was acquired for a season and a half, during Oakland's playoff run. Now, he would be dealt with one year remaining, and Oakland may be back to a rebuild mode. The circumstances are not the same. I originally assumed that it might require dealing Alexei, to which most reacted negatively, asserting that such a move would fill one hole, while opening another. So, now we are talking about a deal that would net them this year's #2 or #3 starter, a right hander yet, and not create a hole at SS. If the Sox take on "Sharks" approximately $10 million arbitration salary, they would still have about $15 million to spend on an outfielder, and a closer. To reiterate, they could then stay within a projected $100 million payroll, with no long term commitments, and field a very competitive team. In the meantime, it gives some of the youth in the system more time to develop, and the front office would have a better idea of the team's needs for 2016. Then, there is still the outside chance that they could move Danks, who would be completely expendable with the Samardjiza's acquisition. Therefore, while the fact that he would be a mere one year rental would reduce the asking price, it could actually be more attractive, IMO. The question is; what would Beane take in exchange for one year of the "Shark"? Good post Lillian.

Crap news for Raps. DeRozan out for indefinite period of Time. Torn tendon in ankle.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 09:44 PM) Does any worry that a contract like Shark could get with the Sox will offend Sale? Sale knows why he took that deal. He knows he has an injury risk and possibly could flame out and never get more than his rookie contract + mlb pension. For him it was pray he gets through 6 years and make $150 million, or at least to his arb years, or sign a long term deal at a discount and some of that amount guaranteed.

I have to say, isolated from pay/prospects - the idea of having samardjiza as your actual #3 rather than your fake #1 or #2 is pretty exciting to me. Sale/Q/Shark/Rodon is a hell of a rotation.

The rollercoaster of soxtalk. Come to it excited about the possibility of an acquisition, leave it 3 hours later knowing that even if it happens, the world is a cruel and dark place.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 09:23 PM) I'm not sure I call that a "fair deal". That's ace type money, and let's be honest... He's not an ace. $20M a year is a bit steep, IMO. I'd guess something like 5 years/85 MAYBE 90 or so should do it. That WAS ace money. Market continues to move.

If Beane reads soxtalk...: NO, NOt Semein! He's our best prospect! He is worth 1000 Jeff Samardzijas! If Hahn let Marcus in the talks he should be fired. He's that valuable! If I was Beane I would take that deal and run!!!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 08:08 PM) Some random teenager broke Trestman to Chicago on Twitter, k0na has broken multiple trades. It happens here and there Neither of these are at odds with what I said.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 08:01 PM) I'm sure this guy is bs but social media usually finds out before big media, not the other way around. Perhaps not a big 5 writer does not break it through twitter, but I have not seen a case where a best friend is the first to break news by accidentally tweeting at the minor league prospect involved rather than anybody saying "Samardizajsjsa to w. sox done deal."

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 08:01 PM) Green was probably necessary for the last part of that post. Haha, I'm sorry. The first iteration of that was sincere, hard to track who is adding these in.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 06:58 PM) Response to the "Stay Down Until You Come Up 100" tweet: Rick Slattery ‏@rickslat123 3m3 minutes ago @TimAnderson7 enjoy Oakland. But glad to see Shark and Upton on the southside. Could be a random guy, or could be his best friend. LOL. Sorry guys, if Tim Anderson's best friends know this news, it would be broke by now. Big media sources know this before the minor league players do. Or at least know the deal is finalized if not the players.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 02:28 AM) i was reading mlb rumors and they had an article of the 2 ace pitchers in this yr FA. well they are guessing that Lester's camp is wanting a 7 yr contract. with that, i am officially getting of that sinking ship. now, who is that team wanting to get rid of their #1 pitcher?? Marlins. anybody knows of him?? Marlins number 1? They want to trade an injured Fernandez? Dude is under control 5 more years, tj or not. they'll get a haul.

I mean, if that's the headline then I feel terrible for Oakland. On the plus side, chicago media must be so confused that Chris Sale isn't being involved in the talks for Shark. Is Oakland crazy? Shark should net you at least Sale. Green should not be necessary there.

I love twitter during these things. In college football some high level recruit always puts things up like "can't make up my mind!" and it almost always is about pizza, as thousands tweet back "just choose bama!". I'm scared for this trade. I've become much more timid on trading anything and letting this team develop, but, same time, terrified we are going to waste prime years of abreu/sale. I could talk myself into any strategy at this point. I hope sox pull the right one.

Maybe Georgia shouldn't have gotten smoked by Florida.

Nobody cares. Notre dame sucks.

TWO TIME SEC EAST CHAMPIONS

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 28, 2014 -> 09:16 PM) They really should start Niko or Taj over Gasol. Jo plays significantly better when he's not out of position and the defense improves drastically. Totally disagree.

Noah will not play.

We will DFA Scott Carroll.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 25, 2014 -> 04:43 PM) An officer grabs at your throat, you hit him to get him to release, he pulls his weapon and fires hitting you in the hand, you flee, he continues firing after he stands up, you turn and put your hands up and he blows your head off. How does the officer avoid that situation? I'm not certain this is how things went down, but I also don't know why I should believe the officer's version of events as you just did there. I'm asking if 100 officers alone in their car try to cite these kids for jaywalking, how many of them end up shooting the kid to death? How many end up attacked?

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Nov 25, 2014 -> 04:40 PM) A 6'4 300 pound man that you stop starts a physical altercation with you and then tries to take your service weapon. Tell me exactly how you disarm that situation with your training and tactics. There is a difference in acting impolite and a violent altercation. LOL. That's all I have to say to this.

May be alone here, but I don't think a trial, even with low chance of conviction would be a "sham trial". Part of the justice system is giving victims ('s families) their chance in court to make their case. There was enough there to charge, there was a lot of noise and reasonable doubt of innocence was high.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 25, 2014 -> 04:19 PM) Eh, at least we know he was there when it happened. But once again there should be another officer, a camera and audio to back all of this up Yes. The bottom line for me, and no amount of "some people just be itchin to violencts" will really change my mind, is that a cop tried to stop an unarmed teenager from jaywalking and the unarmed teen ended up dead. Doesn't mean Brown acted polite and did not deserve to be arrested, but he ended up dead. That doesn't scream "I'm really good at my job".