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Let's start to separate out talk about the White Sox specifically... worth noting the White Sox slot for their top pick is $3.470,600 http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2015-mlb-draft-slots/ If you are the White Sox do you approach guys like Matulla and Aiken with an offer of $2.5 million pre draft to see if one would jump at it?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:14 PM) Why do I have the feeling, Angelos has threatened lawsuits if MLB forced these games to be played anywhere but Camden Yards. If he did, make it public knowledge. That will fix the situation.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:01 PM) Thats a good point. We will see what their discussions were about soon enough I would hope. I cant see them dismissing valid options unless it really isnt feasible in their eyes. But I am willing to listen to their reasoning instead of jumping on the bandwagon of THESE GUYS ARE IDIOTS WHAT ARE THEY DOING when we just dont know all the facts about what is going on. That is just it. There are no facts out there. There is no leadership out of MLB right now. Get it together and figure out something. After 3 days, SOMETHING should be being done.

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 12:36 PM) Of course that is part of it but I still think people are poo pooing the idea that there is a whole lot that goes into moving a baseball game on the fly. The biggest problem seems to be that no one has any semblance of a plan, even though this has been going on for days. The freaking Commissioner himself was in Baltimore even. Get all of the parties in one room and put some options on the table. Put a plan of attack together to cover at least a few scenarios that are obvious, such as not being able to play at Camden.

Jonathan Mayo ‏@JonathanMayoB3 1h1 hour ago Jonathan Mayo retweeted Mike Riley I think that's right about where he could go. 1 or 2 teams interested above, but 8-15 seems reasonable. #mlbdraft Jonathan Mayo added, Mike Riley @OneOfTheMikes @JonathanMayoB3 Will Kyle Tucker still be available at 8 for the @whitesox?

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo 6m6 minutes ago Cavaliers say it is "highly unlikely" Kevin Love will return for the playoffs

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 15m15 minutes ago Word is Game 1 of #Blackhawks-Wild will be Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the United Center. Game 2 will be Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Adam Kilgore ‏@AdamKilgoreWP 55m55 minutes ago An industry source says the Orioles playing home game at Nationals Park is "not a realistic option" at this point. Adam Kilgore ‏@AdamKilgoreWP 18m18 minutes ago Nats spokeswoman: "The Nationals have not been approached about the possibility of playing games at Nationals Park."

How awful. MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11m11 minutes ago Kirk Gibson Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=52389c

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 11:57 AM) If only they hadn't appealed. Depending on how make ups are done, we could be looking at doubleheaders being needed, which would have made things worse.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) Phil Rogers actually did this with the Youkilis trade. It's the only time I can remember where it actually comes to fruition though. I am waiting for him to suggest we trade Danks for Curtis Granderson.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) This is unacceptable! WHO DOESNT KNOW HOW TO SPELL POSTPONED!?? IT IS NOT POST-PONNED!!! ST-FU

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 10:33 AM) Some people are saying he could fall to round 3 or 4 now, too, which I think is ridiculous. If he's there in the 2nd for Kansas City I hope they jump all over him. That is exactly how they got Justin Houston (3rd round) a few years ago It is also how the Browns got Johnny Manziel.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 10:54 AM) All they had to do yesterday is say "We're not playing this series in Baltimore this week. There will be a doubleheader in Washington DC on Wednesday (which gives them almost 48 hours to get ready), and the third game will be made up in Chicago on July 3, with Game 1 having the Orioles as the home team." That would have been sensible. That would have taken some leadership.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 3m3 minutes ago Tonight's game called off, Orioles announce.

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 16m16 minutes ago Appeals on hold for Jeff Samardzija, Chris Sale http://es.pn/1ENmICK

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 06:38 PM) McCarthy must be incredibly optimistic to have the attitude he does (see his twitter feed) after all those injuries. Of course, having the security of that new long-term deal tends to help. Brandon McCarthy @BMcCarthy32 · 15h 15 hours ago to be fair, 31 years of use is a lot to ask for from a ligament

Colleen Kane ‏@ChiTribKane 18s18 seconds ago Fans outside ballpark just told me they traded in tickets from last night for today. Were told still scheduled for 7 but could be moved to 4 Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch 11m11 minutes ago No confirmation yet on game status. #orioles trying for 4 p.m. start.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 09:21 AM) The Baltimore PD chief said last night it's credible. As I would expect him to.

QUOTE (Condor13 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 06:23 PM) The Cripps, Bloods, and another gang in Baltimore are joining together to take out cops as a result of all of this. Things are really getting out of control in Baltimore. It will probably get a lot worse tonight when the sun goes down. This just sounds like something that will be a failed urban legend soon enough.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 07:22 AM) Then drop appeal after game? Sale does the same after tomorrow then Rodon or Carroll get a start? That is how I mapped it out working best for the Sox.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 07:35 AM) Who cares how much money he is making? IT DOESN'T COME OUT OF YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. The White Sox have a plan for Rodon. And as much as some here think Danks is only in the rotation based on his contract, doesn't it seem a little weird the guy who gets skipped is Noesi? The fact is the starting depth for the White Sox is thin, dumping Danks to save money, and thinning it out even more, makes no sense. Common sense dictates that if the Sox have an extra $7 million laying around, and are in the race, they will use it. Maybe that brings us a catcher or 3B, and makes the team even better.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 07:28 AM) And how many of those starts were made by pitchers (with higher ERA's and WHIPs) earning $13 million or more per season? If you were Rick Hahn and you threw that statistic at John Mozeliak and asked what he was willing to offer for Mr. Danks, his response STILL would be how much would you still like to pay for him to pitch for the Cardinals? At any rate, we'll find out exactly how he's perceived around the league in the weeks to come. In all likelihood, guys like Pat Maholm, Aaron Harang, Kyle Lohse or Matt Garza will come into play first. And I would be perfectly content to use Erik Johnson or Montas for the 6-8 starts to bridge us to the end of the season. We are already at 3-4 starts....that gives Rodon something like 18-22, which is quite reasonable. Bingo. As I already showed, Scott Carroll is already putting up numbers that are equal, or better than, John Danks.

QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 09:25 PM) I've been a big Thibs fan, but we haven't looked like a well-coached team in this series. It looks like they quit listening to Thibs. They don't play defense, and they are soft. They have just let MIL push them around.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:56 AM) When his contract runs out he'll have made over 35 million in his career. He'll be fine. This deal alone was worth 4 years/ 48 million.