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Crazy thing about this deal? I just bought tickets for White Sox @ Red Sox later this summer.

White Sox wins caused by this trade: 1.

Yay Escobar! Youkilis trade has already won us a game!@

Shame there's not 0 outs, Escobar bunting here would be useful, but blah.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:20 PM) Ouch, for some reason that hurts a little more now that Lilli is involved... We better not be on the hook for any $$$ I really don't think that the current management likes him. It's the only reason why I could fathom him being buried so deeply after last season.

QUOTE (black jack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) And Boston's picking up $ 5 Mil? Yesterday it was reported that $5 mil of the $8 mil remaining was the maximum Boston would pick up. With 2 players going out I kinda hope it's closer to $7 mil.

Hawk says there is an announcement to be made after the game.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:18 PM) If they really want this deal done, why risk it for a pinch runner? That is just dumb. Especially when you still have a JorDanks on the bench you can use the same way. I'm not quite sure. Maybe this team really just doesn't like Lillibridge.

Heyman says Stewert and lillibridge.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:16 PM) True. But it's not like we' re give up extreme value and if youk bounces back we are sitting pretty. Out of the possible pieces here, Stewart's the only one who could really come back and be something useful if Boston can develop his sinker.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:15 PM) I'm glad Hawk has changed his tune about Gomez since his Minnesota days. I remember he'd drool over that guy. At least he's finally realized he'll never be any good. He still compliments his speed a ton.

If Bruney could ever throw with a bit of control...he's got the stuff to be a great reliever

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:13 PM) Isn't Kuhn the same thing? I don't think Kuhn is as useful on defense as Escobar, but might be better with the bats. I'd rather have the defense on the bench personally in the AL.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:12 PM) That's a pretty solid lineup if you ask me. Just adding a decent threat put of third adds to the dynamic of the team. It is a spectacular lineup if Youk can be moderately healthy, it's even worse than what we're running out there now if Youk keeps up this .400 OPS he's put up the last couple weeks.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:11 PM) Does anyone really care if it is lol? It's not like Escobar is.. Good Kinda...he's useful, quickc and plays good defense around the IF. Big benefit with him is that he's cheap for the next 2-3 years too. Utility guys are pretty easy to find so it's not a big loss, but at least saves a little bit of money having him.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:10 PM) Bruney may be a gas can, but the flames are staying away for now. A 94 mph fastball is a good place to start, we just have to figure out how to harness it. Going 2-0 to Aoki is not how to do it.

2 good strikeouts by Bruney, btw.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:08 PM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal As of yesterday, #RedSox were willing to assume about 60-65 percent of Youkilis' remaining obligation - about $5M of nearly $8M. There's no way we take on $3 million and give up 2 warm bodies.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:07 PM) I'm specifically talking about Escobar. Someone posted "Escobar & Stewart??" and we believe it? I guess we'll only know after the game. It's been said as "Stewart and a utility guy". A utility guy might mean lillibridge but you don't use a guy as a pinch runner if he's just about to be traded because he could get hurt, and Lilli pinch ran in the 9th inning. Could mean Kuhn or something like that also.

Hawk just confirmed on air Youkilis coming to White Sox.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:03 PM) Has anyone actually heard he was traded? We don't know what the Sox gave up but the reports Youkilis is changing Sox are pretty widespread.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:03 PM) You don't use guys who are involved in advanced trade talks. Would certainly be funny...running the bases, you can jam a finger or get hit by a ball or pull a leg muscle and destroy a deal.

Well, if we're giving up Lilli too, hopefully we're not paying a cent and there's some deal regarding his option if we pick that up. Even if the team has soured on him again, not thrilled about giving that piece up.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:56 PM) OK, I only just started reading this thread. How has Youkilis been this year? About as bad as Zach Stewart.

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