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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 09:15 AM) https://twitter.com/scotgregor/status/941324786361397248 This has been the one guy that I think of when talking about how sox are out in front, and would be really silly because what are the odds the orioles take on an injured player? The Orioles are the worst team in MLB for nixing trades at the ownership level for extremely petty reasons, yet Carlos Rodon would be the primary target? Yeah, that doesn't add up.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 09:13 AM) Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin Following Following @scottmerkin More Hahn: "Over the last year or so, you guys know how many of our transactions actually leaked out in advance vs. how many were perhaps a surprise or announced on White Sox letterhead for the first time. You can respond accordingly. That sounds like a denial to me.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 06:47 PM) Which from a public standpoint, is EXACTLY what they should be doing Yeah believing what Rick Hahn has to say in public isn't always the most prudent thing, especially when their maneuvering tells something different.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 09:09 AM) This class is pretty much done. I would be very surprised if we sign anyone else this period. There are at least a couple of Cubans left.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 14, 2017 -> 08:17 AM) GarPax would sell this pick. Build up some capital with/for ownership. Ironic in retrospect.

Also of note, the Sox don't lose anyone in the major league portion of the draft. Guerrero, Peter, Walsh and company all stay put.

QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 04:36 PM) Sox should be all over Yelich. I don't know the logistics though. Think Adam Eaton package.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 02:59 PM) It appears not. Typically in a very early extension like that, this is not something that is usually there. No trades come in with players that are closer to 10/5 status.

Henry SchulmanVerified account @hankschulman #sfgiants are listening to offers for their No. 2 slot in Thursday's Rule 5 draft. Usually those are swapped for cash. Giants have not decided to deal it or not. 1 reply 1 retweet 1 like James Fox‏ @JamesFox917 18m18 minutes ago I've heard that #WhiteSox have their eye on two players tomorrow. They could be in play here.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 1m1 minute ago Marlins are regrouping now and plan to talk to Christian Yelich about how he feels about staying. He’s frustrated to see 3 best friends/top players go. So he may say he wants to go, which may trigger trade of him, too.

Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 1h1 hour ago Rick Hahn talked briefly about the recovery of @Carlos_Rodon55 yesterday and both the White Sox GM and Scott Boras, who represents Rodon, expressed he's progressing well in the rehab/recovery. More will be known when he throws during Spring Training.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 25m25 minutes ago The #SGiants have Jay Bruce atop their free agent wish list but they have yet to make offers to any free agent impact bat

Cleveland Indians‏Verified account @Indians 22m22 minutes ago We've traded Shawn Armstrong to Seattle in exchange for international bonus pool money. Thank you for you strong contributions to our club, on and off the field, @SArmstrong90!

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 5m5 minutes ago Angels, Giants, Mets Among Teams Showing Interest In Todd Frazier https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/mets-rumors-todd-frazier-angels-giants.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...s-giants.html …

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 1h1 hour ago Marlins Willing To Trade Christian Yelich After Reported Ozuna Deal https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/marlins-willing-trade-rumors-christian-yelich-after-reported-ozuna-deal.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...una-deal.html …

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:43 PM) White Sox seem to be better negotiators than the Marlins This is what happens when you HAVE to make a deal, versus being willing to sit on an asset for months if need be.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:51 PM) I like the sounds of all of those players on JJ's list, though I just don't see us going catcher anymore. Getting good RHP could be nice flip projects considering the yankees lineup. Pentecost is probably the best get of that list, but there is no way to keep him on the roster all year. I would love to have him though.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) I can't see Hahn moving Kopech or Hansen given the extreme cost of quality free agent starting pitching. If Miami would entertain a package of our second tier prospects (Lopez, Cease, Rutherford, Burger, Dunning, Adams, Fulmer) then I think we would be interested. Moncada/Giolito/Jimenez/Robert/Kopech/Hansen should be considered core untouchables in my opinion (short of trading for a superstar). I can't think of a scenario that would work, and still be realistic.

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) Just saw that. I don't think this pulls them out of the Abreu sweepstakes.. The Cards still need a first baseman. Still a good match. The questions really is what would they have left in the farm after the Ozuna deal and will they weaken it more from it for Abreu? The second part answers the first part.

Especially if Abreu and/or Avi gets dealt, it makes a decent amount of sense.

MLB Daily DishVerified account @mlbdailydish The Nationals and Bryce Harper have had preliminary extension discussions: https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2017/12/13/167..._source=twitter …

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 12:13 PM) its the Marlins we are talking about here, they practically gave Stanton away This is a very different deal. I can give you about $300 million reasons why.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 12:10 PM) What does age have to do with durability concerns? If anything, Cease's health issues at such a young age should be viewed as a negative. That is the big red flag for me. He might have the ceiling, but he is a long ways behind Hansen, and the injuries are one of the reasons why. Hansen already has put up 141 innings last year, led the minors in K's, cutback big time on walks, and he would not shock me at all if he got a go with the Sox in the 2018 season. Cease has a long way to go to get even that far.

That takes a potential Abreu player off of the table as I have to imagine a lot of their prospects are moving in that deal.

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 11:13 AM) Swarzak to Mets. 2 years 14 mil Damn did the Sox buy and sell at perfect peaks.