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Padres, Mariners, Astros, and Ray are interested in Erstad. Notice no green font.

Over at the WSI board, a poster of there who broke the Quentin deal with a source in the DBacks front office say another deal is being talked about in the early stages... Konerko for M. Owings SP C. Jackson 1B T. Pena RP

Surprised many aren't upset more about Phillips being DFA'ed. Could of at least got something for him.

QUOTE(heirdog @ Nov 26, 2007 -> 10:31 AM) Hey how about this line-up?....just kidding Thoughts on the joke? you need a better delivery....

We're back.... http://mlb-rumors.blogspot.com/

The Phillies have nothing I would want besides Victorano for Crede.

From Rotoworld

Too bad Lowell resigned, a Crede for Crisp deal would of worked.

QUOTE(Harvin4Heisman @ Nov 20, 2007 -> 06:01 PM) Reportedly, the Rangers have offered him a 6-year deal. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/wh...r112007.article

I have a feeling that we aren't getting Hunter. KW would of sealed the deal already. Just my gut feeling, no source or anything.

From Rotoworld:

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 10:06 PM) So terms have been agreed on? Torii is a southsider? I'm confused... Who knows...stand by

QUOTE(PAUL KONERKO 14 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:37 PM) Hunter to Sox this week say sources November 19, 2007 By Joe Cowley Ken Williams has learned to accept fans and media often tossing him into what he refers to as “The Idiot of the Day Club.’’ But the trade of Jon Garland to the Angels on Monday afternoon for shortstop Orlando Cabrera was “Phase 2’’ of the offseason facelift only because the club is feeling all but certain that “Phase 1’’ was accomplished over the weekend. Sources both in the Sox organization and the camp of free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter have told the Sun-Times that the two sides could be signing a contract within the week. In other words, while it appeared Williams was playing checkers in the Garland for Cabrera deal, he was actually playing chess, staying moves ahead of the game. According to one source, Hunter had met with the Sox twice in the last two weeks, getting the financial details of what was being offered in that second meeting. While an agreement had not been reached as of Monday afternoon, the source said that “the climate’’ was there for a deal to be announced soon, unless another team comes in at the last second and blows Hunter away with an offer. Enough so that Williams cleared the way for the Hunter acquisition by trading away Garland and his $12 million contract for the ’08 season. With Cabrera at shortstop and Hunter in center field, not only would the Sox add two Gold Glovers to the mix, but now have the hole in the No. 2 spot of the lineup filled with Cabrera, while Hunter would offer protection for the “big three’’ of Jim Thome, Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye in the batting order. “The main focus of the organizational meetings was getting back to the formula in 2005 – pitching and defense,’’ the source said. While losing Garland is a hit for the pitching part of the formula, privately some in the organization felt that Garland had reached his ceiling in 2005 and ’06, winning 18 games in both years, and with the right-hander hitting the free agent market after ’08, he would price himself out of what the Sox felt was a comfortable range. Garland himself knew the writing was on the wall, telling the Sun-Times back in September, “If I had to guess right now, I would say that I’m more likely to get traded than to sign back, only because looking around this clubhouse and depending on which way they want to go with the team – whether Kenny wants to go young or build a winner here – at least on the starting staff, I bring the most attention.’’ That doesn’t mean that the starting rotation isn’t taking a hit, however. After the proven arms of Mark Buehrle, Javier Vazquez and Jose Contreras, the Sox will rely on John Danks to step up after an inconsistent rookie campaign, while the enigmatic Gavin Floyd will get the first shot to fill the vacancy left by Garland. Pitching coach Don Cooper made it a point to say that he backed whatever moves Williams felt would make the team better, but also realized that the pressure now grows for all five starters – no matter who they are come April 1. “With Buehrle, Contreras, and Vazquez, I mean we need 15 wins each from them and there is no room for error for them,’’ Cooper said. “John Danks, his grace period, learning curve, just got quicker. And then with Gavin, if it is Gavin, we need him to pick it up where he left off in September. “Again, we know we have to do a better job with the bullpen and that will be addressed. My only concern is the players we have here. The job is to get into the playoffs and win a World Championship. Right now, we lose Jon garland, that means someone else is going to have to step up.’’ The next step for Williams if he does land Hunter this week, is adding a proven leadoff hitter/left fielder, which could be accomplished in shipping third baseman Joe Crede out in a trade. The bullpen will then be the focus for the remainder of the offseason. “Kenny wants to get back into the playoffs and feels this trade will help,’’ Cooper added. “I back it. There’s a track record here. I mean he’s already orchestrated one championship team here.’’ Off of another White Sox forum. Or Page 30 of this thread.....

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:21 PM) If true and Tori is a White Sox, I can't wait for the traditional knee-jerk "Oh we paid too much.." for the first hour, before Soxtalk mellows in to acceptance and perhaps rationality.

I would be extremely pissed if they trade Paulie. He is one of Kenny's main guys in the clubhouse.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 01:47 PM) Wait, what? Wasn't Iguchi like the ideal #2 hitter? And he is a free agent too....

QUOTE(joeynach @ Nov 15, 2007 -> 05:06 PM) From mlbtraderumors.com: "Olney has an exec source who believes Hunter will sign with the Rangers for six years and $90MM." LAME! Buster also said the Phillies were going to make a big splash with Mike Lowell today, hours later Phils GM Pat Gillick came out to say that there are only focusing on pitching and not positional players. I put zero stock in that Buster's report.

I highly doubt Paulie gets traded.

QUOTE(bschmaranz @ Nov 14, 2007 -> 01:35 AM) For what it's worth, Steve Phillips (via a radio clip on Insider) said the White Sox have a good shot at winding up with both Torii Hunter and Miguel Cabrera. Of course I'll believe it when I see it. Don't tease me like that.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 10:54 PM) Torii Hunter's quote in a Fort Worth Star Telegram today: While it would seem like a stretch for the Rangers to be able to sign Hunter, don’t wager against it. He certainly hasn’t. “I almost bet you that the Texas Rangers have a better chance than anybody,” he said. Sounds like a message to KW and other GM's to pony up more $$$ rather then him actually signing in Texas.

Those won't be Rowand's numbers.

QUOTE(quickman @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 10:40 PM) Here is some cold water, Rangers had dinner with Hunter tonight. They have more money, a history of spending the money and he lives in Texas. Lots of math says Hunter goes to Texas, but I am sure KW is counting on making an offer so he can appease sox fans by saying the Sox stepped up. Yup, from MLBtraderumors.com "Owner Tom Hicks and GM Jon Daniels had dinner with Torii Hunter tonight. I heard they had the roast beef. The Rangers will make an offer later this week, though they'll have to top whatever the White Sox come up with. "

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 06:59 PM) If Hunter told Williams on Sunday that all he wanted was 5/$70 and he'd sign with the Sox, he'd already be donning a Sox cap and the Sox would probably be holding a press conference tomorrow. Vernon Wells got $120 million+, ditto Soriano and C-Lee got $100 on the dot. I can't believe for a second that Torii is ready to sign for $70 million. But there not allowed to talk dollars at the meeting on Sunday.

"Mark Gonzales notes that the White Sox tried to acquire Scott Linebrink and Octavio Dotel in 2006, implying that Kenny Williams might go after one of them now. Linebrink is going to be a costly sign, as he's a Type A and I imagine the Brewers will offer him arbitration. Scott Gregor places odds on various center field possibilities for the White Sox. He thinks they have a decent chance of trading for Coco Crisp."

What the f*** are they waiting for, DO IT!