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QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 12:42 AM) I'm not excited at all about this, but I gotta buck up and accept it. Some people will complain about everything

Even if you decided to trade Sale, is it even possible to get fair value? Even assuming you get a ton of highly rated prospects, how many would need to fulfill ALL their potential to warrant it? Just seems impossible.

Does getting him make us a 90win team? If it doesn't put us in the playoffs is it worth giving up our top prospect left in the minors (assuming Rodon makes the club)

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 09:31 PM) The possibilities are endless if less than ideal. It's been discussed ad naseum in other threads . I assume nobody is ok with Anderson being traded - is that a fair summary of the previous 43 pages?

It's unreal that anyone was drafted over Rodon. Amazing fortune for the White Sox.

Top 10: Bryant, Buxton, Correa, Russell, Seager, Lindor, Gray, Baez, Bradley, Rodon

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/...0-mlb-prospects 10. Carlos Rodon, LHP | Chicago White Sox Age: 21 | Current Level: Just drafted Preseason Ranking: N/A Rodon was the second-best prospect in this year's draft class, the best college player available, and one of the only players in the class with the ability to play in the majors this season. Rodon's slider is filthy, a grade-80 pitch in his best outings but more consistently a grade-70 pitch. It's a wipeout offering with late bite that I've seen hit 92 mph, even though his fastball is usually just 90-94. I can't imagine minor league hitters will be able to touch him. Rodon's stuff is so nasty he may not have to work much on fastball command or on developing a better changeup until he reaches the big leagues.

Just my two cents but this appears to be Houston really enacting leverage through this "ligament" thing. Aiken will likely end up taking a contract at a much reduced price but this isn't cool at all.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2014 -> 02:17 PM) He got a $6.75 mil signing bonus right? I think if he was cuban the bonus would reach...$6.75 million. Because he's the son of Cuban immigrants?!?

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 11, 2014 -> 06:22 PM) If you got down on Carlos Rodon because of his contract negotiations you need to get your f***ing head on straight. This could easily be his only chance to set himself up for the rest of his life. He's a tweak of the elbow to ruing the day he got 0.5-1 million dollars less in bonus just so the few people paying any attention would like him more Exactly. And as a NC State alumni I know people who are close to him and he's a great kid, very down to earth. There's a business side that we sometimes forget.

What would you guys think about giving Clayton Richard a shot next spring? He underwent surgery in April & is now a free agent. Maybe a minor league contract with a shot in spring training?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 05:40 PM) Be careful with what you post from there, truncate and synopsize it. Pay sites don't normally like when you post their stuff Good call - why I just posted part of it

1. Los Angeles Angels The Angels appear to be the favorite to win the American League's first wild-card berth, and they actually have a legitimate shot of overtaking the Oakland A's and winning the West. A deal for Price would certainly seal the deal, and the Angels have enough to make it work. They might not have the young starting pitching the Rays would ideally seek, but they do have the bats to get it done. C.J. Cron would have to be the central piece in the deal, and given his potential to develop into a 30-homer, middle-of-the-lineup hitter, he'd be a perfect fit for the Rays, who are trying to build the middle of their lineup to complement Evan Longoria and Wil Myers. Sure, the Rays have James Loney signed for two more years, but the Rays could have Cron and Loney share the first base and DH slots until Loney's deal is up, or they could trade Loney this offseason, given his affordable contract. The Rays also would need a second good player, and Alex Yarbrough, the Angels' second-round selection in the 2012 draft, is a player they have targeted. Yarbrough could be their long-term solution at second base, a position they'll likely need to fill with Ben Zobrist expected to leave via trade this season or free agency this offseason. The Angels can afford to give up Cron, considering Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton are all signed to long-term deals and anchor the middle of their lineup. And with top prospect Taylor Lindsey also at second base, Yarbrough could be dealt. The Angels have the resources available to attain Price for the next year and a half, and if he does well, the team could sign him long-term after that. Adding Price to a rotation that already includes Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson and Garrett Richards would make the Angels a serious World Series threat. The trade: C.J. Cron and Alex Yarbrough for Price. 2. Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays are in a similar situation to the Angels, as they are probably one top-of-the-rotation pitcher away from winning the AL East and being a serious postseason threat. Although the Rays would no doubt prefer to trade Price outside the division (or the league, for that matter), the Blue Jays are one of the few teams that can offer the Rays exactly what they want: a potential No. 1 starter. A deal involving Aaron Sanchez and a throw-in for Price would probably work for both teams. It would give the Jays a chance to win the AL East in a year in which the division is down overall, and with Price joining Mark Buehrle, R.A. Dickey and Drew Hutchison, the team would have the chance to run the table in October. The Jays likely would prefer to put Marcus Stroman in the deal instead of Sanchez, but the Rays seem to prefer Sanchez. Sanchez needs to work on his command and control, and though he doesn't have Cy Young potential, he would fit in nicely with Matt Moore, Alex Cobb and Chris Archer as the Rays build their future rotation. Right-handed pitching prospect Alberto Tirado, who is only 19 years old, is having a down year, but he'd be a perfect throw-in and someday could develop into a quality setup reliever. The Rays could take advantage of his stock being down and get him in this deal. The trade: Aaron Sanchez and Alberto Tirado for Price.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 05:23 PM) Is this from a website, and how old is this? Because I would do that deal in a second. ESPN Insider from today

Trade for David Price? 3. Chicago White Sox The White Sox haven't really been linked to Price, but it's time to realize they are committed to rebuilding and winning, and Price would make them a legitimate wild-card contender this year. Rick Hahn has done a masterful job since taking over as the GM in Chicago, highlighted by his outbidding everyone for MVP candidate Jose Abreu, who should be the starting first baseman in the All-Star Game next month. President Ken Williams and owner Jerry Reinsdorf know what it's like to hold up a World Series trophy in the White House, and with Williams' passion for winning and Reinsdorf's willingness to spend smartly to win, a potential trade for Price should not be dismissed. Remember when the White Sox flew under the radar and outbid everyone for Jake Peavy? I can see them doing it again here. The Rays could ask for second baseman Micah Johnson, who has quickly proven himself in the minor leagues to the tune of a .297 average and .371 on-base percentage. Johnson has good speed, and his defense is improving. Most importantly, he profiles as a leadoff hitter, the type of table-setter the Rays need atop their lineup. The Rays would need another significant piece in the deal, and struggling starting pitcher Erik Johnson could be the guy who makes the deal work. He was impressive in 2012 and 2013, when he showed plus stuff, and was in the team's rotation to start the season, but five failed starts got him shipped to the minors, where he continues to struggle. A physical would have to be done, of course, but if he's cleared, there's no reason he can't bounce back and develop into a solid No. 3 starter. Solving problems at second base and the top of the lineup while adding another solid starter might be enough to get Price at the end of the day. Since this package is "light" compared to the previous two deals, a throw-in such as right-handed pitching prospect Chris Beck would be necessary. The trade: Micah Johnson, Erik Johnson and Chris Beck for Price.

It was such a disappointing year down here in Raleigh given they had Rodon, Turner, Austin, Jernigan all coming back after the CWD appearance. I think there's no way he pitches for NC State again. Slim to none.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 7, 2014 -> 06:32 PM) John Manuel ‏@johnmanuelba 1m In addition to Monte Harrison, #Brewers have signed 41st overall pick Jacob Gatewood. $1.83M bonus. Slot value: $1,384,900 #mlbdraft Probably how much it'll take to sign our 2nd rounder?

Austin to Rodon: You can't get rid of me Turns out, the Chicago White Sox liked them both. A day after taking Rodon in the first round, Chicago took Austin in the fourth round of Friday’s Major League Baseball draft. Austin was one of three Triangle college players taken on the second day of the draft on Friday, joined by Duke pitcher Drew Van Orden (Washington Nationals) and North Carolina shortstop Michael Russell (Tampa Bay Rays), who were both taken in the fifth round. Fuquay-Varina prep standout D.J. Burt (Kansas City Royals) also went in the fourth round with Austin. Austin, a switch-hitting catcher who led N.C. State with a .344 batting average this season, said he got a call early on Friday from the White Sox. “They said they wanted to keep me and Carlos together,” Austin said. “I thought they were kidding. It’s funny how it worked out.” Austin, who was Rodon’s roommate for three years at N.C. State, said he texted Rodon shortly after the Sox made the pick, No. 108 overall, official. “You can’t get rid of me,” Austin texted Rodon. Van Orden, the 154th overall pick, went to the Washington Nationals after going 6-5 with a team-best 91 strikeouts for the Blue Devils this season. The Rays took Russell three picks later in the fifth round. Russell led the Tar Heels with a .339 average and 32 RBI. He gutted through the final games of his junior season with a back injury. Burt was taken 123rd overall by the Royals in the fourth round. Burt played shortstop for the Bengals in his three years as a starter, but could play multiple positions in the pros. Burt has signed with Chipola Junior College in Florida and was expected to sign with a MLB team, if taken high enough. Green Hope High product Max Povse, who is from Cary, was taken in the third round (102nd overall) by the Braves. Povse, a 6-foot-8 hard-throwing right-handed pitcher, went 6-4 for UNC Greensboro this season and led the Spartans with 81 strikeouts. Ryan Williams was the second ECU pitcher to get picked in the draft. The Cubs took the right-hander in the 10th round. Teammate Jeff Hoffman was the No. 9 overall pick on Thursday night by the Toronto Blue Jays. The draft concludes on Saturday with 30 more rounds. Giglio: 919-829-8938 Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/06/391.../#storylink=cpy

As a die hard NC State fan - getting Rodon and Austin is too good to be true

Brett Austin NC State in the HOUSE!

Thoughts on Michael Cederoth for the upcoming pick?

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:54 PM) example please Such and such person is "gay"

Wow. Spencer Adams needs to clean up his twitter account pronto. Some very questionable pictures and phrases used.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 11:04 PM) Depends how he performs in rookie league, but would probably be around 5. On another note, WTF are the Cubs doing?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:54 PM) Glad Reed is gone. What's the wish list at this point? Any favorites?