South Side Fireworks Man

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 31, 2016 -> 08:42 AM) Alrighty then. Looks like we've acquired Melky's replacement. Austin Jackson's and/or JB Shuck's replacement.

QUOTE (Soxnfins @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 04:49 PM) Personally, if it was me, I would keep Q and deal Sale. You may actually have the chance to resign him after 2020, if you so choose. Sale is an ace, but he can potentially bring you the greatest value. And we never truly know if his arm will snap or not, NO JYNXES. Q may be less of a risk and can still potentially take the anchor. Agreed. And and as you alluded to, there's no way the Sox will resign Sale when his contract is up unless he really drops off because of injury or something.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 04:32 PM) Sunrise Sports ‏@SunriseWrol Andrew Benintendi is not in Portland's lineup. Christian Vazquez is not in Pawtucket's lineup..... Very interesting Yes please. I hope they're not going to some other team.

Why do I fear that someone else is getting them?

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 04:04 PM) so terrible free agent class, no minor leaguers to trade....I'm just kind of curious what the "go for it 2017" plan would look like. See post #37.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 03:59 PM) I mean, if you assume the plan is actually to trade people vs competing next year, perhaps. If they're really serious about competing next year they should be trying to get Lucroy from the Brewers. Then they better be ready to extremely overpay for Reddick and Encarnacion this offseason, outbidding other teams no matter how stupid the offer. Then, fix the bullpen. Then maybe they would have a chance to compete next year.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 02:36 PM) Rick Hahn "We had talked about a bunch of different possibilities with different teams...but uh...we didnt find the right fit with the criteria of players we wanted. But we're always listening. We'll continue to try and improve this team in anyway possible for the near term/long term future". Just outlined Monday's speech. You probably nailed it.

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) This lineup is the reason you might as well sell this year. Hahn must be so proud of the depth he has built over his tenure as GM.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 02:08 PM) Lucroy is out of lineup tonight for Brewers If KW/Hahn are really determined not to sell and to give it one more shot next season then Lucroy is almost a must for them.

QUOTE (dmbjeff @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 01:33 PM) Do you really think they will spend $50 million in salary next year to fill these positions with players who are actually good? Then what do they do in 2018 when Frazier, Lawrie and Melky's contracts are up? Spend another $50 million to replace. Now is the time to sell and rebuild the farm. This situation could not be any more ideal. Selling 2 of the top SP in the game and get back huge hauls for the future. Trading now will have you in a good position as early as 2018. Nope.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 01:05 PM) Never mind 2017, if they don't move Shields Duke and Frazier, they actually still think they are going for it this year................... Then they better add a catcher, a centerfielder, a first baseman, and a couple of bullpen arms.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 01:00 PM) I really don't see a point to moving DRob if they are planning on going for it again next year which they are if they aren't moving Sale or Q This. Unless they get someone who can be a significant contributor next season, not some "mid-level prospects." Whatever they do with Robertson, they better get some good value for him or keep him. He definitely should not be a salary dump.

All I know is you can't win if you don't score runs no matter who is pitching. Unless JR plans to outbid everyone for Reddick, Encarnacion and one or two others, the best way the Sox are going to be able to acquire multiple bats is by trading Sale.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 11:28 AM) This team is jack without Sale. We simply don't have the depth to absorb the blow without starting over. He's just one guy who only plays every five days.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 09:32 AM) price on junior guerra is "higher than cashner." and should be. 7-2, 2.70, plus 5 yrs control. #crew not anxious to deal https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/759366617100845056 Should make the vaule of sale and Quintana even higher It only helps the Sox if they have a GM that can get something done.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jul 30, 2016 -> 11:23 AM) I really hope that they trade Sale and keep Quintana. If they do, they better get back the position players who could fix this pathetic offense. I'd love to see several trades, like some of those, about which guys have been speculating. With a productive offense and a bunch of new players, who don't have a mental block, which prevents them from scoring runs when Q pitches, he could not only become the Ace of the staff, but one of the most coveted, elite pitchers in the game. It just can't be a coincidence that this team almost never scores runs for Jose. It's apparent that it has gotten in their heads. I'd just rather keep him, and trade them. For me, Sale is a much better choice to be traded, for the following reasons: 1) He has one year less of control than Q. 2) He will likely bring back more talent, because Quintana is underrated. 3) He probably represents a greater injury risk 4) He is not my kind of team leader. He seems selfish and childish, which doesn't set a good example for young players, more of whom would make up the roster, after trading for top prospects. Once again, spot on Lillian.

Get some freakin' hitters!!!

Kahnle is yet another example of the lack of depth in this organization. I wish I never have to see him pitch for the Sox again.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:55 PM) Good. He plays second; trade Lawrie. Saladino is the utility guy. Frazier, Anderson, Moncado and Abreu around the horn the next 5 years? No Abreu at 1B. Abreu should be a DH if he's still here.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:51 PM) That must mean we got him. Bye Sale? Watch, they traded him to another team for a number two type starter.

Stone reporting Moncada pulled.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:41 PM) I can't wait for this game to be over. Something smells... That's the Sox offense.

I hope so, but my gut tells me it didn't happen.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:40 PM) Stupid baseball by Melky Trying to do too much out of frustration.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) Yoan Moncada was seen hugging teammates. Hmm.. Maybe he's just fond of his teammates. Or they traded him for Todd Frazier straight up.