Rowand44

ESPN just told me that Joe Maddon is worth 16 wins to the Cubs, yup.

I'd assume there'd be a Danks domino to fall if something like this happened but who knows, the Sox still might have a bit more cash to play with than they're letting on.

Good for the Cubs. This contract will obviously be a mess they have to deal with in years 5 and 6(if not earlier) but it was time for them to make a leap like this as well. Nice rotation they have.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox told him not to do this stuff at some point.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 08:44 PM) Eaton too...sets the tone with his style of play and enthusiasm. Speaking of Eaton, he's currently in a twitter argument with a Cubs fan.

I am shocked.

Jeff's name was the only thing relevant to me today, well I guess Robertson's too.

I honestly just respect the hell out of how Rick treats the media. He gives the most honest answers he possibly can in his position and doesn't try to side step any question. I really enjoy that.

Brian is going to hate me for this but I love watching Ron Baker play. The Shocks obviously aren't as good as last year but man their back court is good.

If he comes cheap then I'm all for it. Unfortunately that's not going to be the case so I'd rather use our resources elsewhere.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 07:46 PM) Sanchez isn't breaking the .700 mark in my mind. Ya I can't see that either.

QUOTE (OsweGo-Go Sox @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 07:40 PM) Why do people get so worked up about #1/#2/#3? After the first week it doesn't matter. Also, I just love hearing Rick Hahn talk. Pretty serious mancrush. I honestly couldn't care less where they're slotted, it's just another discussion point.

The only "hole" left is one of the outfield spots. While Gillaspie and Flowers aren't ideal, they aren't holes either. LF is definitely next.

Gammons asking about Carlos Rondon, ya...

Hardly did any work today because of the Sox. Thanks Rick!

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 06:00 PM) This is very choppy and flawed logic. Many of those blown saves occurred in the 7th or 8th innings when Robertson would not have been in the game. Beyond that, you can't just take his statistics from the previous year, transmute them to the following season, and assuming everything is going to be the same. If he gives up 1 run in a 3 run game, it's still save even if it's ugly. If he gives up 1 run in a 1 run game, it's a blown save and everyone is angry. He is a good pitcher whose addition is welcome. He is not worth 18 games. I like his logic better though because we're in the playoffs then.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 06:08 PM) Baseball players are such hillbillies. Him and Laroche are gonna get along just fine Buehrle trade imminent.

I really think Ohio State has a better chance than people are giving them.

Evidently he's not done yet either.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 02:38 PM) 2 HR in 190 career PA. So he can platoon with Gillaspie then, perfect.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) .934 ops vs lhp last year Not quite as good as Semien but nevertheless pretty damn good. Thank you sir. Ya that would work.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 02:13 PM) Way to go out on a limb there! Haha. Hey it made my point!

How were Saladino's splits in the minors? And I'm not freaking out about this or anything, just a talking point as it is something that needs to be filled either internally or outside of the organization.

Seriously though, it seems that everything has pointed at the Sox organization being in love with Micah for a while now, I think he's your starting 2b.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 01:09 PM) Johnson's the guy, and I'd bat him 8. 1. Spanky 2. Mysterion (Cargo if Danks/Tanks moved elsewhere?) 3. Everyday Damage 4. Massive Elk 5. No Neck 6. Smiley 7. Fats 8. Running as if trying to escape Indiana 9. Flower Power If Rodon's the horse I think he is, they'll have 4 guys we'll feel good about starting in October. Ohhh, yeahhh