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IIRC there was talk of him coming over to the US directly out of high school at 18 years old.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 7, 2017 -> 07:50 AM) With 3 straight home games against the 3 worst teams in hockey coming up, the next week will tell us if it's time to panic yet. I don't know if I would call it panicking or not, but the dynasty portion of the Hawks is done for.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 04:42 PM) People on twitter last night were saying Eloy and Kopech straight up for him might not even get the job done. I think he's a bigger risk than people are acknowledging. The culture shock element can't be ignored imo. Ichiro had a singular focus and a great, winning personality in addition to his talents, we'll see if Ohtani is similar. Risk? For the amount of money we are talking about the word risk really doesn't apply. Top end we are talking about $3 million, plus the $20 million posting fee. They have zero contractual obligation or dollar lock in to him past that. For perspective sake, we are talking about half of the total outlay of what we spent on a Luis Robert who is four years younger, with much larger questions.

Bob Nightengale‏Verified account @BNightengale 1h1 hour ago The #Dbacks sign LHP T.J. McFarland to split-contract. He'll earn $850,000 if in big leagues, and $200,000 in minors.

Jeff Zimmerman‏ @jeffwzimmerman 4h4 hours ago On Shohei Ohtani, @jimcallisMLB reports grades of "80 raw power, 65 speed, 80 arm, [and] 50 hit," in a @mike_petriello article: http://m.mlb.com/news/article/262918098/shohei-ohtani-tracking-data-backs-up-hype/ …://http://m.mlb.com/news/article/26291...acks-up-hype/ …

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago Giants Expect Decision From Giancarlo Stanton By End Of Week https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/giants-expect-decision-from-giancarlo-stanton-by-end-of-week.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...-of-week.html …

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 11:17 AM) Rafael Palmerio attempting MLB comeback. Even though this will go nowhere....wow https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/rafa...b-comeback.html Any truth to the rumor that he is the leader for a gold glove?

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago A few recent bits of hot stove info, including connection of #Cubs to Brandon Kintzler as well as #Rays offseason notes: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/market-chatter-mlb-trade-rumors-rays-archer-odorizzi-angels-santana-cubs-kintzler.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...kintzler.html …

Jesse Sanchez‏Verified account @JesseSanchezMLB Also, *Yunior Severino, one of Atlanta’s international prospects granted free agency by MLB, will hold an open workout at 1 pm in the DR. *Cuban outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez also has a showcase scheduled for Friday at 9:30 am in the DR.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 12:42 PM) Was this in reference to my post? It is his new shtick.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 12:01 PM) Abreu is not going to sign a 2 year deal when he hits free agency if he's still producing. So if you think you might want him around in 2020 & 2021, either extend him now through his age 34 season or be prepared to lock him up until he's 36 and when money becomes more constrained. If he is still hitting like this in two years, he will get 3 to 5 years on the open market for sure.

Sportsnet‏Verified account @Sportsnet 11h11 hours ago Report: Rogers considering sale of #BlueJays, stake in Cogeco. http://sprtsnt.ca/2jjmOuW

Jim Callis‏Verified account @jimcallisMLB 3h3 hours ago Jim Callis Retweeted MLB Pipeline Did Maitan's stock drop some after a lackluster debut in 2017? Sure. But he's just 17 and drew comparisons to Miguel Cabrera as an amateur. Great get for the @Angels.

Dan Cahill‏ @dancahill_cst 21h21 hours ago Hey, look who wants to come back and play for the #Bulls. @Nate_Robinson https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/nate-robinson-thinks-bulls-could-use-him/ …://https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports...ould-use-him/ …

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago Shohei Ohtani has met with at least 6 of the 7 teams that he is still considering, with only the #Padres seemingly still to go. Here's where his recruiting process stands: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/shohei-ohtani-finalists-rumors-meetings-teams-giants-dodgers-angels-padres-mariners-rangers-cubs.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...ers-cubs.html …

Jon Morosi‏Verified account @jonmorosi 2h2 hours ago A reminder that relationships matter: @Padres have a partnership with Shohei Ohtani’s Japanese team, the Fighters. He has trained at the Padres’ complex in Arizona. All 7 finalists for Ohtani train in Arizona. @MLB

Phil Rogers‏Verified account @philgrogers 2h2 hours ago On @MLBNetwork, @NYDNHarper identifies Kyle Schwarber as person of interest to @Yankees, who have pitching to deal. My take: @Cubs more likely to deal one of their middle infielders than @kschwarb12.

NBC Sports Chicago‏Verified account @NBCSChicago 52m52 minutes ago Blackhawks become fourth NHL franchise to reach $1 billion value: http://bit.ly/2AW6Pxi (@CRoumeliotis)

Baseball America‏Verified account @BaseballAmerica 17m17 minutes ago Here's ex-Braves GM John Coppolella's full statement: https://www.baseballamerica.com/majors/copp...5Rhq2H8Y7XL5.97

Here comes the aftereffects. New York Daily News‏Verified account @NYDailyNews 14m14 minutes ago DEVELOPING: New York Knicks owner James Dolan knew Harvey Weinstein was a predator, new suit claims http://nydn.us/2B6B5pE Lena Dunham claims to have warned the Clinton Campaign about Weinstein as well. https://pagesix.com/2017/12/06/lena-dunham-...dium=SocialFlow

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 07:39 AM) 1) Hahn trades both Garcia and Abreu. 2) Hahn then announces that he will bring back Adam Laroche and Jeff Keppinger and they will bat in the middle of the order for 2018. 2016 called, they want their shtick back.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 09:59 AM) The deal would start now. Not when he is 33. In fact a 3 year deal would END when he is 33.

I would go out on a limb and say that the biggest free agent contract the White Sox hand out this off season has already been signed.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 09:54 AM) I think the front office is smart enough to realize paying retail for a mid 30's first baseman is not a great idea. TBH, I don't worry about a skill set like Abreu's as much as I do one who is built on defense and/or speed. Guys who profile like Abreu are better bets to keep on hitting. I put him more into the JD Martinez/Melky camp.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2017 -> 09:48 AM) He was definitely a non-tender candidate. Many did want exactly that to happen. Obviously not many of those people will fess up to that now, but they know who they are. Just for laughs... http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=3453142