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QUOTE (daggins @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 09:20 PM) Let's make a trade Make a Quintana trade At the gay bar, gay bar, gay bar Are we getting Torres?

I predict a surprise team that gets Quintana...Cleveland. Q + Melky for Zimmer, Mejia and lottery ticket Marcos Gonzalez

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Jul 8, 2017 -> 09:01 PM) I'll say it again, and don't care what anybody says, not trading Q in the offseason was a monumental mistake. The entire publicized trade efforts without actually getting a deal done was horribly managed by the FO and now the team and Q are in a tough situation. Yes, I know Q still has plenty of time on his deal, and yes, I know he is still a very talented pitcher, but anybody who thinks we can still get a full value deal on him is naive. The time to trade him was in the offseason and the opportunity was completely blown. Ok rank over... I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the deadline...well, unless you are also one of the Sale trade was "one player short" or "bad because it didn't include Devers instead of Diaz"

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 6, 2017 -> 03:36 PM) Well Waddya Ynoa? A gem lost in a sea of sensical thoughts...lol

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 19, 2017 -> 08:46 PM) He's on the White Sox? Sorry for the poor board etiquette. I didn't know where else to post but someone posted it in the Q thread at the same time so perhaps protocol is to delete my post...

Gleyber Torres to have TJS https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/06/gley...hn-surgery.html

Kincannon

Kahnle seems to have turned into our Nate Jones as in Robertson traded and showcase Jones (now Kahnle) as a closer rest of season and next for 2018 deadline haul.

I'm really interested in Basabe's raw power development. Fisher seems like a natural born hitter, not sure if he can stick anywhere in the field. Would be great if Sheets finally provides the left handed pop with an acceptable average we've been chasing since Thome.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 14, 2017 -> 10:51 AM) Otherwise known as Dickman. Yes, when he was Dickman, he only had one "tool." Now as Mendick, with multiple "tools," he is a legit prospect.

http://www.theolympian.com/sports/high-sch...e155989344.html Seems like Abbott is going to sign...

Hmmm...looks like SD took a mysterious 3rd Basabe with their pick

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 12, 2017 -> 11:01 PM) Potential everybody races their ceiling team in a few years... 3b burger Ss Anderson 2b moncada 1b sheets Of Robert Of Basabe Of Garcia DH abreu At crippling that team would theoretically mash offensively Where is Collins?

I get the panic but some people need to relax. Trade value is a macro view not a small snapshot. Scouts can see that sandwiched between some rough outings were some stellar normal Q like quality performances. The only thing other teams may be considering today vs. 2 weeks ago are things like "is he tipping pitches?" "Is he compensating for an injury?" "How do all the other peripherals look" and "can we get him back to his normal consistent self?" Trade value also hinges on the return and we can assess our risk that way. Whereas, off season Q couldn't get you an "untouchable", does a struggling Swanson or Trea Turner now make them available? Doubt it...so a struggling Q shouldn't lose his value significantly either.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 25, 2017 -> 06:50 PM) I think you mean people in Abu Dhabi yabba dabba do ! The brilliance of Dick Allen's post is the final line "Abu Dhabi do" which does not require the yabba dabba.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 25, 2017 -> 09:21 AM) I ... may as well dive head first. But according to my instagram friend Luis Robert, he is still in DR. Haha. I'm a bandwagon "friend" as well and notice that he posts a bolus of pics at a time. He likes to showcase his hitting, palm trees, and 6 pack abs...at least he's not posting every meal he eats w a "yumm"

QUOTE (bmags @ May 25, 2017 -> 10:30 AM) If he wants, I'm sure caulfield could give him a list of mods. Or potential Mods that were passed up that could be Mods. Lol

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 23, 2017 -> 04:18 PM) ChiSox at Dbacks, 8:40, Ch 9: Anderson SS, Saladino 2B, Abreu 1B, Frazier 3B, A Garcia RF, L Garcia CF, W Garcia LF, Smith C, Covey P Avi a late scratch and Melky in. Hug watch?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 10, 2017 -> 01:01 PM) It means the amputation went well. Lol. It would be sad and exciting at the same if his amputation were coupled with a transplant of Jamie Moyer's soft tossing, rubber arm.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ May 10, 2017 -> 02:56 PM) Giolito would be best served by simply pitching better than he has thus far in the minor league. There isn't much more that can be said by him or by others to excuse or to explain poor performance. (0-5 7.31 ERA in the Minors). I think the point of the article is to state that his 0-5, 7.31 turning into 5-0, 2.31 is going to take a year or two and he is not a finished product. So yes, he must pitch better...but it will take time. I enjoyed the read.

These write ups are great, thanks. What does it mean when someone is still in "extended spring training" like Curbelo? Is he playing in another non-MiLB league?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 06:28 PM) Putnam is a guy that can't be used heavily, he winds up with shoulder and elbow issues every year. Renteria might want to think about using him a little less. He only needs to pitch half a season ?

I'm gonna follow game day. Avi starts off the year with a bang, going yard on a 2-run bomb. Or in reality, did he strike out?!?

White sox just acquired or picked up Kyle Kubat from Royals? So says his twitter: https://twitter.com/k_train31/status/847223378062618624

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 28, 2017 -> 08:48 PM) Damn who threw that? It looked lobbed in. Volstad throwing BP