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QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 11:36 AM) I'm surprised by how willing people are to trade Cease. I personally think he'll be better than Hansen I can't see how you would think that. All of Hansen's numbers are better across the board, plus he has had zero injury history. Hansen is the clear #2 pitcher to me in the system, and probably the highest floor IMO.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 3h3 hours ago Arizona seems to want to free up Greinke $ for main target JD Martinez. D-backs like Red Sox are expected to meet today with JD.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 10:31 AM) MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago Twins Sign Michael Pineda https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/twins-sign-michael-pineda.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...l-pineda.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...l-pineda.html … Rhett Bollinger‏Verified account @RhettBollinger 2h2 hours ago The #MNTwins signed Michael Pineda to a two-year contract worth $10M. He had Tommy John surgery in July so he’s out most of 2018. He’ll get $2M in ‘18 and $8M in ‘19.

Jerry Crasnick‏Verified account @jcrasnick 2h2 hours ago The #Angels are “definitely interested” in Ian Kinsler, says a source. There’s a sense that Kinsler has emerged as Billy Eppler’s prime 2B target, but #Tigers aren’t close to a trade at the moment. #Mets, #Brewers and #SFGiants have also talked to Detroit about Kinsler.

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 4h4 hours ago Cubs, Indians Have Discussed Potential Danny Salazar Trade https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/cubs-indians-have-discussed-potential-danny-salazar-trade.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...ar-trade.html …

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...1212-story.html

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 10:54 AM) Think Sox should take Burdi If I had to put money on it, that is who I would bet on.

670 The Score‏Verified account @670TheScore 48m48 minutes ago Mike Montgomery's start-or-be-traded desire is news to the #Cubs http://cbsloc.al/2BjFYLO via @MLBBruceLevine

Chuck Garfien‏Verified account @ChuckGarfien 50m50 minutes ago Peter Gammons is a big fan of Carson Fulmer. He actually made a comparison to Max Scherzer. Plus, Rick Renteria and Machado/Yelich talk. Podcast: http://bit.ly/2yjzRkR

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago Twins Sign Michael Pineda https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/twins-sign-michael-pineda.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...l-pineda.html …

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) You could even offer up Anderson and Rodon and see if they bite If we got a deal with an extension, I would be willing to lead a deal with Anderson. No extension, no Anderson.

I think the Sox select a Pitcher, but I have to say the Franmil Reyes might be the most interesting based on what the Sox have and don't have in their system. Travis Demerette is another.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 08:17 AM) Agreed, The cost was $22 million for him? The Cubs just gave a guy $10 million who just had TJ surgery and can't even pitch in 2018. Yeah, and Anaheim gets him for six years. What is interesting here is that if he has to have surgery before he is placed on the major league roster, he would accrue no major league time at all. The Angels would still have six full years of control.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 09:44 AM) Machado's free agency won't be unprecedented, and they just won a bidding war for Luis Robert last year. Sure, and what Robert got total, will be somewhere around $10 million a year short of what Machado will get.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 09:27 PM) Do you value the players the same way? Roughly, yes. That contract is a big deal to me.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 08:48 PM) I'd do Cease and Dunning if I got the window. Roughly what the Yankees gave up for Stanton should be the market to give someone $300 million.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) Well yeah, but Texas blew everyone away. In a bidding war like this second place doesn't matter if you are the White Sox.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 07:09 PM) We were also right there on Tanaka. I want to say the Yankees offered another year and couple of million per year more than anyone else.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 07:08 PM) They were widely regarded as runners-up to Texas in the A-Rod sweepstakes in 2000. They offered 8/196. I remember that vividly, it isn't unprecedented. That is $56 million short.

From James Fegan on twitter Renteria raves about the speed and power Luis Robert showed during Dominican instructional league. Said Robert ran to first base off a full swing in 3.56 seconds

Carlos Douglas Jr.‏ @TheRealC_Los 9m9 minutes ago Medical director Rick Lehman, who has 32 yrs of experience & has treated #Bulls Legend Michael Jordan in the past, feels Missouri F Micheal Porter Jr can return from his back injury to play in about 4-6 wks. If that happens, the #Bulls & other @NBA teams will be able scout him.

Jeff Passan‏Verified account @JeffPassan 43m43 minutes ago Sources: Cardinals are among the teams in on Wade Davis. They’re prioritizing late-inning help to complement Luke Gregerson signing. Rockies are in on Davis as well as they hunt for a closer.

James Fegan‏ @JRFegan 43m43 minutes ago With the same old caveat that things could change a lot in 3 1/2 months, Hahn expects Carson Fulmer to be in the 2018 White Sox starting rotation

Scott Merkin‏Verified account @scottmerkin 9m9 minutes ago Hahn on trading prospects for a big leaguer with multiple years of control: "It's conceivable, yes. But it would have to be with the idea of extended control being part of it." More Hahn: "I think frankly we'll probably be in a little better position for deals like that a year from now. I think we'll have a much better understanding of which of this group is going to be taking a step forward."

Mark Gonzales‏ @MDGonzales 43m43 minutes ago Hahn said reports on Rodon’s rehab are encouraging but time table for return not more defined until around spring training