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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 01:12 PM) Gonzaga looked really really good. I was impressed. Now watch them go lose to Iowa. The Zags have looked great so far. Much better than I thought they would.

QUOTE (Señor Ding-Dong @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 11:24 AM) I believe in Gillaspie, but he's having a less than impressive spring and if his play carries over into the regular season we're going to have a big problem at the hot corner. We all know the White Sox sniffed around Panda for a bit. I think it is obvious that they aren't sold on Connor as their long term guy. My guess is that the next big splash the White Sox make is for a 3B.

QUOTE (Señor Ding-Dong @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 11:29 AM) It'll be interesting to see what we do with the outfield after this season, especially if Hawkins looks primed for a ML role at some point in 2016. It is a problem I hope we have, because it means a lot of people are succeeding.

How can you not love Jose Abreu. He is literally everything you can want out of your star player as an organization.

QUOTE (Señor Ding-Dong @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 11:37 AM) I think Leury is as good as gone. We have tons of MI depth and there doesn't seem to be a place for him in Chicago or Charlotte. Wilkins or a pitcher far away from the majors could be gone, too. I think between Michael Ynoa, Onelki Garcia, and Raul Fernandez, Fernandez seems like the most likely. Garcia and Fernandez aren't going anywhere before about half a dozen other guys. The team wants to see if they can refine their arms. Once they show failure, like a Cleto, they will get moved out for the next round of pick ups.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 11:23 AM) Sox acquire 1B/3B Neftali Soto from the Reds for cash. He's 26 and has around 30 professional at bats..... Yep, there should be a couple of guys who are very afraid for their jobs on the fringes of the 40 man roster now.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 09:50 AM) That #2 pick is pretty dumb. No way that the Astros select Aiken again because if they do not sign him they will lose that pick with no compensation. Don't they need his permission to pick him a second time? I can't see that happening.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 23, 2015 -> 10:10 AM) I'd doubt they get rid of Wilkins. He's actually exactly a guy you want, specifically because of Abreu and LaRoche. You need a slugging 1B type available for call-up as needed, but since they don't have a serious prospect there, you need a Wilkins type for insurance. If you lose Wilkins, then Dan Black becomes that insurance and that makes me far more nervous than Wilkins. I think Wilkins stays. If one of Abreu or LaRoche goes down, I think the team calls up a different position player, and uses DH as a rotating spot between the rest of the roster. If they thought much of Wilkins, they don't spend $25 million on LaRoche. As you can see by my list, I wouldn't think he would be the first person to go, but I also don't see the White Sox looking at him as a player with much value to them.

I think the most obvious names for removal from the 40 man roster are.... (in order) Nate Jones going to the 60 day DL Surkamp getting traded Cleto getting waived/released Brantley getting waived/released Andy Wilkins (he has literally no place to play in Chicago between Abreu and LaRoche) getting waived or traded

The Astrodome was a different place to see a game. It was soooo big, and after growing up at old Comiskey, it was completely a different experience.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 22, 2015 -> 01:04 PM) Shocker an Izzo coached team is playing in an unwatchable basketball game. Yet there he is in the sweet 16.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Mar 22, 2015 -> 12:59 AM) My prediction is they dont hand him 100,000 bucks to go to the minors. He either makes the team or they release him. Giving him the ball is no worse than giving it to Carroll as the fifth starter for one start or two to see if he can pitch. They won't donate 100,000 to him IMO. It's big league team or release. They will give it to him if he agrees not to opt out in two months.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 1h1 hour ago Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 1h1 hour ago Chris Sale's knock-knock joke: How come nobody makes knock-knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings. #WhiteSox Chris Sale is restless. "I've watched every episode of Breaking Bad in 18 days and I'm now starting to google knock-knock jokes."

Captain Serious strikes again Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 32m32 minutes ago Jonathan Toews on playing well with Patrick Kane out: "Getting a break from that guy is just a weight off your shoulders." #Blackhawks

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 15m15 minutes ago Chris Sale pleasantly surprised with progress after 60-pitch side session. Sun-Times. http://bit.ly/1IboXNI

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 21, 2015 -> 11:45 AM) Alford's son is pretty good. I remember watching him toddle around the Manchester College during during Steve's first coaching job. Crazy.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 21, 2015 -> 09:33 AM) What if they don't think they can win a title with Thibodeau as head coach? If that's the case, then they will get rid of him. Regardless of what we think, management thinks that he is one of the reasons why guys are always injured. I like Thibs but I've never understood why he's some deity that can't be criticized. The man has never won anything but it's looked at as blasphemy if he's ever criticized. They aren't winning a title because they haven't gotten a second star, not because of Thibs.

I don't see anyway to you can't call this a make or break year for Davidson.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Mar 21, 2015 -> 10:19 AM) I'm starting to feel bad for these guys on these amazingly club-friendly deals . While I understand what y'all are saying about seeing what Avi can do this season, I think now is the time to strike a deal with him. I think he's going to be a very impactful player and if he plays like I expect him to this season, it's going to be costly to pay him. I don't know that you can feel bad for Adam Eaton. The White Sox just gave him $25 million over the next five years... no matter what.

Just thinking out of the box here... if Brady Aiken is available at 8, and ends up having TJ surgery, do you draft him hoping to bring that arm in underslot?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 21, 2015 -> 08:37 AM) All you have to do is look at the Jacoby Ellsbury and Hunter PEnce deals to understand why. Granted he doesn't have as much power, but at the same time, contracts are only going up from here. By the time Eaton were to hit FA in 2018, $20 million a year probably won't be out of line for a guy of his skill set. We are getting his entire contract of 7 years for $43 milion, including two free agent years covered for under $20 million if exercised. $1.5 million if not. Pedroia is another deal worth mentioning.

All you have to do is look at the Jacoby Ellsbury and Hunter PEnce deals to understand why. Granted he doesn't have as much power, but at the same time, contracts are only going up from here. By the time Eaton were to hit FA in 2018, $20 million a year probably won't be out of line for a guy of his skill set. We are getting his entire contract of 7 years for $43 milion, including two free agent years covered for under $20 million if exercised. $1.5 million if not.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 2m2 minutes ago Sale threw off mound today at "full bore," Hahn said. 60 pitches, 15 each over 4 sets.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 20, 2015 -> 03:50 PM) Just stayed watching the game from the begining, no spoilers Hint 1: GET OUT OF THE GAME THREAD!

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1m1 minute ago Sale threw a live BP session today. Four innings of 15 pitches each. Good sign for the southapw