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QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 11:35 PM) They can't though. Sox are rumored to be on guys for this July 2nd period. If they have deals made with those players then they can't over the previous year without reneging on those deals. The one thing that might actually be working for the White Sox right now is the $4.75 million allotment they get from the new CBA is actually way more than they got in this year. Being 10th got them 2.973 million. If they had been working off of the assumption that they were going to have around the same or less, they actually ended up with about $1.8 million more. Figuring that most teams already have their deals for July 2 done, this might give them a chance at someone they didn't have a chance at before. Could it be Robert? Who knows, just a thought. These new caps could have also destroyed plans for any team that had already planned on blowing away the old cap numbers.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 08:26 PM) Ted Cruz will be interesting to watch to, as he dances from "supporter" to "antagonist" with the political winds. Really, all those guys like Rubio, Kasich and Ted Cruz each find themselves in quite uncomfortable positions at the moment, but it's up to them to figure the way out of the wilderness. Basically, Trump replaced (or outmaneuvered) the Kasich-friendly head of the Ohio GOP out of spite, so it's a weird situation in terms of Trump and Kasich both competing for control of the state. Plus, we know Trump won't let a good grudge die quietly. If Ryan can successfully "replace" ObamaCare and sell it effectively to the American people, then he becomes the heir-apparent as Pence is too old and out of touch to most (well, not to mention his extreme social positions). Pence isn't that old, he isn't even 60 yet.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 08:26 PM) Ted Cruz will be interesting to watch to, as he dances from "supporter" to "antagonist" with the political winds. Really, all those guys like Rubio, Kasich and Ted Cruz each find themselves in quite uncomfortable positions at the moment, but it's up to them to figure the way out of the wilderness. Basically, Trump replaced (or outmaneuvered) the Kasich-friendly head of the Ohio GOP out of spite, so it's a weird situation in terms of Trump and Kasich both competing for control of the state. Plus, we know Trump won't let a good grudge die quietly. If Ryan can successfully "replace" ObamaCare and sell it effectively to the American people, then he becomes the heir-apparent as Pence is too old and out of touch to most (well, not to mention his extreme social positions). During the recent questioning I got the feeling that Cruz is trying to see himself up as the Republican "Not Trump" candidate.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 08:02 PM) I barely remember Nixon (more Ford), but he has to rank right up there....although he did accomplish more positive results than Dems typically would like to give him credit for because Watergate tends to overshadow everything else looking back retrospectively. John Edwards also belongs in this conversation somewhere...except he wasn't nearly as good at playing "populist crusader" act while earning millions of dollars as a lawyer and cheating on his wife at the same time. It was inauthentic for Gore to use that approach as well. Actually, the last Dem to pull it off pretty effectively was Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. I'm not old enough to remember Nixon. Edwards doesn't count as he wasn't able to win the big one.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 07:57 AM) So he should just sit there and let a political hack who was famous 50 years ago belittle him and the Presidency? Get over it already. Lewis hasn't done anything since then, how long you gonna ride that? Obama let Republicans belittle him for eight years.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 01:12 PM) 5% It'd be higher but I don't think he lasts a whole term. I keep seeing this said, but why do people think that enough Republicans will vote to impeach him for this to actually happen? Let's not forget that the Democrats haven't held this few legislative seats in what, 100 years?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 14, 2017 -> 10:47 AM) Going into election day, I thought Trump winning was impossible. Now I honestly think that only Obama could have beat him. I wonder how many people stayed home because of the media narrative over the last few weeks that Trump had no chance of winning?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 01:15 PM) http://observer.com/2017/01/the-clinton-fo...iative/?ref=yfp Clinton was the greatest politician of his time, and the most flawed in terms of understanding his own weaknesses...perhaps, ultimately knowing that he could easily manipulate people to forgive him is what led to his ultimate undoing. But brilliant political mind and grasp of policy minutiae, the complete anti-Trump (except in one key way, that both were a boon for reporters/ratings/coverage). Ironically, he knew all along how important states like PA, Michigan and Wisconsin would be but was ignored by his wife's campaign until it was too late. All that because of the South Carolina primary in 2008 against Obama. Sad that even those closest advisors like Band and Huma Abedin ended up as collateral damage along the way. Luckily for Greg there is no Chelsea for president groundswell to worry about anymore. The best statement of how good of a politician that Bill Clinton was is that Hillary Clinton almost became President simply because she was married to the guy. Until Donald Trump showed up on the scene he was easily the best con artist I have ever seen operate.

Good for you Steve. Way to take control of things.

Been a fun one through two periods with the Wild. This would be a really nice message game as MN has been ridiculously hot.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 11:54 AM) Wow great catch. These J2 signings are completely far before the deadline so perhaps Sox already have him locked up. It is a stab in the dark based on nothing other than a vague statement from months ago, but it isn't that hard to make a leap of faith here. I tried finding some information on this July 2 class, but there is nothing out there as of yet.

I really get the feeling that his ends before Soxfest.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 12:26 PM) If the Sox really believe in this player they can go over the international signing bonus and suffer the consequences: All overages are taxed at 100 percent. Exceed bonus pool by 5 to 10 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $500K in the following international signing period. Exceed by 10 to 15 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $300K in the following international signing period. Exceed by more than 15 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $300K in the following two international signing periods. The Sox need All Stars at almost every position to compete for a World Series championship. that is also why Hahn will not trade Q for a bunch of prospects who might make it to the big leagues as average players. Q is the only player left on the roster that might bring back a A+ position player prospect. So the best way to get additional potential All Star type players is from he Draft or from the International signing pool. I say go for it. Try to get this player. Those rules will only be in effect until the middle of June. Starting July 2, it is a hard cap.

Crossing my fingers here. http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2016/...ng-marco-paddy/

QUOTE (vannzee @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 08:57 PM) I am surprised that the team hasnt moved Putnam this offseason. I think Putnam's lack of a fastball is what limits his value.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 10:52 AM) I disagree. The Yankees have a good farm, but not enough in my opinion if Torres and Frazier are off the table. One of those players at a minimum would have to be included otherwise their package would easily be beat The Yankees are a team that could make up for things with quantity. I mean you could do something like Mateo, Rutherford, Judge, Andujar, Sheffield, , and there are still players like Kapperlein, Winlkleman Garcia, Billy McKinney, that could be included to end a deal that would be huge shot to the Sox program.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 02:53 PM) With the new rules, isnt this next July 2nd period a hard cap? Yes.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 09:45 PM) At this point the Sox should be pitting teams offers against each other, not against the idea of the Sox holding onto Quintana. Why do you think teams and their offers keep ending up in the news? Because reporters are doing their jobs and tricking GMs into telling reporters about the offers? Yeah, no.

QUOTE (Whitesoxa6 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 03:46 PM) Heard that the pirates could be targeting Vlad Jr. In a McCutchen-Jays swap. Not sure if he would really move the needle on a potential Q package though That could help get my attention.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 08:40 PM) Newcomb as the second piece would be bad As long as they hit another couple of position players after that, we could do worst than a hard-throwing, high ceiling lefty with a Jon Lester comp.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 05:00 PM) I am honestly tired of hearing about rumors but no active this is getting annoying. You are convinced we are only dumping players that were involved in the Drake stuff, so in your mind you should have nothing to worry about anyway.,

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 04:43 PM) I don't think a trade to the Yankees will happen. Cashman has spent too much time convincing other people in the FO that they need to build from within. I don't think he will abandon it. He will follow the cubs model. Allows the hitters to develop. Then when the time is right in 2 years, go buy Harper and pitching. A lot of time I believe teams that say that. For some reason that no matter how many times the Yankees say it, I don't believe them.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 03:40 PM) Hahn is definitely not going to get his man in Meadows if they trade Cutch. Not unless the McCutchen deal brings back a headliner the Sox would take.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 03:28 PM) You need not worry, man! You have to get laid to impregnate a woman!

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