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QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) I hate to defend Melo because I'm not a fan of his game but really, who here would leave $70 million on the table? I know it'd be hard for me to do that if I were in his shoes, especially considering that the team I'd be joining has a superstar that can't stay healthy and might never be the same player he was. Other than that, yeah Lol @ the Knicks I honestly wonder if he would have left if he had this season as a part of his perspective.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 10:44 AM) I cant wait until Phil starts his "motivational" s*** talking to Melo through the press. Its coming, and when it gets here it will be fun. It already started when he said the team has a "losers mentality".

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 10:07 AM) Carmelo Anthony would reportedly drop the no-trade clause in his newly signed five-year, $125 million contract if Phil Jackson could strike a deal with a team he'd be interested in joining. LOL. Oh, Melo. You greedy b****. Enjoy 15 wins. Hopefully GarPax got a good laugh out of that one.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 04:54 PM) Talk first, than once talking, a lot need a standard letter of some sort. Basically just state that I, XYZ, am resigning from my position and will put in x weeks notice, with my final day being on XX/XX/XX. Nothing more is needed. The conversation is the key part, imo. Absolutely. Agreed 100%

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 12, 2014 -> 05:35 AM) The Cubs want a YES network, I just don't know if that is possible. So in theory, if WGN in the 80's made them, this will destroy them, right?

Allison Urycki ‏@AllisonUrycki the great moment when your ex gets traded from the white sox to Miami! Thank you sweet baby jesus! ??#hegone #imfree

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2h2 hours ago Don Cooper said Dan Jennings won't need a new pitch, just a "mechanical alteration." White Sox like the LHP. http://bit.ly/1vHCZxT

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2h2 hours ago Don Cooper is really excited about White Sox offseason. "I'm so psyched about the moves." Has already begun charting ind. pitcher skeds.

Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien 25m25 minutes ago Joakim Noah and Doug McDermott both listed as OUT for tomorrow against Portland. #Bulls

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 02:20 PM) I wanted the Sox to jump on Bryan Emery (16, 6'4, 200 L/L) but he signed with the Yankees. I know they still have a just short of a million shy of INTL spending as of July 2nd, but they could have used that money to sign more players under the radar. Who? The entire top 30 is signed.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 04:07 PM) I'm all aboard the Peavy train. Choo choo. Peavy would be a great fit right now. No idea what he is looking for though, and I can't see him fitting in dollar wise.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 03:53 PM) I don't think he gets much more, if any more, than Lester. Lester did not cost a draft pick plus Lester is a lefty. To teams that don't already have Kershaw or Sale, being a lefty is in high demand. $20 million at least.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 01:43 PM) So does anyone do resignation letters anymore? Or do you just have a meeting with your boss and give a two-week notice? Talk to your boss and give notice. If they ask, write the letter. Put nothing more in it than you have to.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 12:52 PM) Until his contract demands come way down he will be waiting a long time. He wants more than Kershaw keep dreaming. 1 career complete game against the Sox last year. He'll get a huge contract. Way larger than Lester.

QUOTE (kwill @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 03:38 PM) Here what I don't get about this rumor. Are the Mariners seriously considering putting Nelson Cruz and Dayan Viciedo in the outfield together. It just seems like a potential disaster for them. With that huge OF? Yikes.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) Based upon the below, not too sure about that. This was the Def per Fangraphs for each team by respective positions. I don't know enough about Marlins to say whether these stats make sense or not. Looking at the Sox it all makes sense although I really can't figure how 1B can be so negative for either team, presume that is just more some form of positional factor or something? Marlins Team Infield D: SS: +.4 2B: -.5 3B: 1.4 1B: -19 Total: -17.7 White Sox Team D: SS: +7.3 2B: -4.4 3B: -2.4 1B: -18.3 Total: -17.8 Abreu had a terrible start, and then Adam Dunn and Paul Konerko for the rest.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 02:32 PM) If PUtnam were on another team, people would love for the Sox to get him. (Just like they reactions to the Heaney deal, when the very people laughing at the Rays want to trade Montas for far less than Dee Gordon). He pitched a total of 12.2 innings prior to last season. Last year, he had a 1.08 WHIP in 54.2 innings. Yes it was probably inflated, but still good. You need guys like that in your bullpen - waiver pick ups, non-top prospects. I don't understand trading Viciedo for a relief pitcher. We should have that covered. Plus, who exactly plays LF? There is absolutely nothing on the roster. Nothing. Maybe Gillaspie could move there, but I would think they would have given him some action there last September. I'll say this about Viciedo's D - his coverage is poor, but he has a great arm. I think he is a middle/long reliever. I fear last year was a bit of a fluke. I think he is decent, but not as good as what we saw last year.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) Yeah, Webb isn't a guy I'd look to move. Frankly, Petricka is more along the lines of someone the Sox would move, someone they feel is overvalued by the market. It is way too early to punt on Webb. He is a rookie who was learning on the job, and thrown into some roles he wasn't ready for. I want to see more of him for sure, either in a set up role, or as a AAA closer.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 02:59 PM) I also wouldn't be surprised if Rienzo had a decent career at some point. He has decent stuff, strong fastball and curve ball as well as room to grow on both, but that doesn't mean I have any problem with this deal. He is going to end up as something between a bad 5th starter, and a decent set up guy, at best.

I have never heard this name before. JJ Cooper ‏@jjcoop36 4m4 minutes ago Royals picking up White Sox Rule 5 pick Jandel Gustave in a trade. Likely for cash. If he sticks could be hardest thrower in their pen.

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 23m23 minutes ago #STLCards said to have a deal in place to acquire 1B/3B Mark Reynolds. Not official-pending a physical.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:53 AM) Point of clarification - the AAA/AA phase does not mean you have to stay in AAA/AA for a year. Example: Omar Narvaez, who the Sox took last year, was in A ball all year. Do we know that there wasn't an offer back done and refused?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) IF he were able to stay healthy, I think he would do well in Dodger Stadium. Of course, that's a very big IF Right up there with IF Derrick Rose can stay healthy...

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:12 AM) So what happens to Surkamp? Charlotte... waivers. Who cares.

This should mean no relief work for Rodon