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Bulls Talk ‏@CSNBulls 24m24 minutes ago Bulls: Mirotic named to Rising Stars Challenge's World Team - http://ift.tt/1CzWsbg #BullsTalk

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 51m51 minutes ago Rick Hahn: We’ve put ourselves in a place where we’re decently insulated against the unexpected and have some flexibility to just 1/2 Rick Hahn 2/2: take the guy who we feel in the end is going to help us win the most ballgames, not necessarily cover a position of need. Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 54m54 minutes ago Hahn: "Again it’s about having a flexible roster, one that allows Robin to exploit matchups whenever they present themselves to him ... More Hahn: ".. At the same time, we have insurance policies if things should not go entirely according to plan." Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 1h1 hour ago Hahn "will flush out interest" in Viciedo and "find him a better home. It won't surprise us if he has a very successful career elsewhere."

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 16m16 minutes ago Two possible fits for Dayan Viciedo: Rangers and Mariners.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 03:11 PM) If the Heat ever wanted to trade Deng, I'd like him in our lockeroom and alongside Rose and Butler. Probably wouldn't work out but I'd be interested and I don't think his contract is all that bad. I think Deng would be interested too. He'd be a great fit defensively, but what contract/s would fit under the cap?

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 03:15 PM) So nobody in this category answered, "Gordon Beckham." Except Rick Hahn.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:49 PM) He won't take less than 4 yr 70M (and probably will end up getting closer to 4yr 80M) so he isn't going to do 2 yr 20M. Maybe 2 yr 40-50M and you could get him. If he'd sign to a 2yr 20M deal, he'd have been signed a long time ago. I sure see no way it is that low.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 6m6 minutes ago Rick Hahn said hope is either Micah Johnson or Carlos Sanchez locks down 2B and holds it for long haul. Beckham, Bonifacio are insurance.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 2m2 minutes ago Hahn on Viciedo: "It got to a point where Dayan didn't fit in in any meaningful way."

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 56m56 minutes ago Miami, FL chisox view micah johnson and carlos sanchez as competing for 2b job. bonifacio & beckham provide vet depth.

Matt Adams ‏@2015WhiteSox 9m9 minutes ago Conor in 2014: .300/.360/.444 vs RHP .221/.248/.317 vs LHP Beckham in 2014: .202/.242/.318 vs RHP .293/.349/.431 vs LHP

QUOTE (Stev-o @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:23 PM) So, there's not one MLB team that would've offered anything for Viciedo? Unbelievable. He hasn't be released as of yet. The Sox have 10 days to trade or waive him, starting now.

QUOTE (GREEDY @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:17 PM) Who is gonna play 1B/DH vs LHP now? Jose Abreu and someone else.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Would you trade all of the guys that we signed in the July 2 class this season for Byron Buxton? That is the closest equivalent I think you can find to Moncada, both are projected to be future stars and have some elements of their games that are major league ready but neither are a sure thing. Personally I would do that, as with an advanced prospect like Moncada there is less projection and more skill which you can make an evaluation of. The Sox are going to get shut out of the major guys in the July 2 class now that you have the alternating teams breaking the limits to grab up the top talent. Not just one year, but two years, plus probably not signing anyone else this year either. Of course Moncada is the same age as Dayan Viciedo was when we signed him...

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 02:01 PM) Wait, didn't we just give Viciedo $4 million? Sort of. Only 20% or about $880k of it is guaranteed at this point.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:52 PM) I'm kinda hoping tony campana gets the 4th outfield spot. That speed along with bonifacio, eaton and johnson would be awesome. Maybe in Charlotte...

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:40 PM) The Bulls SHOULD be able to match up well with Butler/Rose, Noah, Gasol and Gibson. In fact, we should have the upper hand. If they can get healthy.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:39 PM) Is there ever a good day for a guy whose last name is Shuck? I would wake up and be sad immediately Until you looked at his paycheck and yours...

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:38 PM) Not necessarily. I still think they go with bench of: catcher, Bonifacio, Beckham, and an OF. One of Sanchez/Micah makes the roster and the other is in Charlotte. That looks right to me.

So the Sox are going to rebalance the team for the better, and save just under $2 million. That is a win-win.

Sporting News ‏@sportingnews 31m31 minutes ago Phil Jackson admits the Knicks used to deflate basketballs to gain a competitive advantage. http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015...=SOC/Twi/SNMain …

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:23 PM) Sox agree to terms on a one-year, $2-million contract w/ @gordonbeckham; designate Dayan Viciedo for assignment. http://t.co/hrDfxUgBdm https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/560517805003403264 Wow, now that one shocks me.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:17 PM) Yes. Besides, 61 plate appearances of Gordon Beckham isn't going to net you a minor leaguer you could really say has a chance. Depends on what the structure of the deal was. We have no idea if it was a set of players to pick from, or a set of conditions that needed to be met.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:10 PM) The White Sox acquired cash funds. Yeah, I think after the off season going rolling, it was obvious that this was what had to have happened, since we never got transaction within the 6 months time.