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QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 07:51 AM) $4M essentially bought us Zach Duke, it could pay for a different veteran reliever. Or it could contribute towards an impact player that would otherwise push is over our budget. For someone who seems to think our payroll will be in the low $90M range, I'm shocked you think wasting about 5% of our total payroll isn't a big deal. For one year, not 3.

Tough call. It hurts to think of that kind of investment in a closer, but at the same time, a guy like this makes the bullpen a ton better, as it moves everyone up an inning, and makes their jobs a lot easier. Petricka in the 7th/8th, is a lot better than the 9th, for example. Putnam becomes a 6/7th inning guy, instead of your primary set up guy.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 08:42 AM) The White Sox might have won the WS in 2003 if they didn't do the Koch/Foulke trade. The Durham trade was ridiculous. The Sox picked up all his money except the pro-rated minimum so Beane would give them the great Jon Adkins. As for the Swisher trade, if that thread was ever dug up, most here loved it, and other than Gio Gonzalez, the prospects weren't much. That deal was more a misread of what was thought to be a chance in draft pick compensation. Everyone thought it was going away. It didn't.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 07:09 AM) I certainly hope he is extended right away if they trade for Samardzija. It'll be interesting to see what happens this week. I wouldn't expect it to be "right away". Even Garcia took a bit as I remember it.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 09:22 PM) While everything you said is true, moving him now clears up some payroll that can be used to improve the team while impact talent is still available. That won't be the case in late January. Plus I want to see Balta's reaction when he sees another GM actually trended for Viciedo. What does $4 million for one year buy you?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 06:49 AM) Yes he can as a PTBNL Actually, no. PTBNL has to be named within six months, and there hasn't been enough time since the draft.

Keep in mind the posting limits only apply to players from Japan.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 05:33 PM) When do the GMs actually arrive? Tonight? Kenny was already there on Friday. No idea on Hahn.

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That is rude.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 02:41 PM) Yesss, yesssss, bleed the nonstory for all its worth Levine. The non-story that he reported after the fact.

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 7m7 minutes ago Toronto may be turning back to Kenny Williams who they discussed at some business levels ,but not in all departments the end of Oct

What did we learn from Williams to TOR reporting? Chicago sports media is more worried about protecting sources than reporting.

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 3m3 minutes ago So it's OSU vs. Bama in the Sugar and FSU vs. Oregon in the Rose.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:35 AM) Big 12 will inherently have more losses than conferences that only play 8 conference games. +/- 500 marks are more important than total wins or losses.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago Williams on whether he would resign from #WhiteSox: “I’ve considered all options as anyone would given the set of circumstances.” Ken Williams when asked about his next step: “I’m focused on helping the White Sox win another championship.”

QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:38 AM) Shame that Bruce Levine had Williams on the radio yesterday, and none of this was known. Agreed. Another example of Chicago media being awful.

Wayne Randazzo ‏@WayneRandazzo 3m3 minutes ago According to @MLBBruceLevine, Kenny Williams commented to him that resigning from the #WhiteSox is one of many options he's considering.

Cole Cubelic ‏@colecubelic 4h4 hours ago Overall record of opponents defeated: Alabama 81-63 FSU 83-73 Ohio St 80-63 Oregon 63-70 Baylor 61-70 TCU 61-71

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 7m7 minutes ago From last night: #DBacks ownership declined to approve proposed Montero-for-Ethier deal with #Dodgers. Story: http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/dodgers...-through-120614 …

QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:17 AM) Well that isn't necessarily when he would leave his position. Guys change FO positions all the time and I don't think it's usually a big problem that they know things about their previous org. It is a big problem when he walks away from everything he has been working on for the Sox.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:15 AM) Maybe they would rather have him wait to interview until offseason transaction period is over? That is my biggest problem with it. Dude is walking away during the busiest time of the year for a front office, complete with the teams entire knowledge and plans.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) Ya that's pretty bad if the Sox don't let him interview. He wouldn't be the first. They did the same to Cooper with the Yankees.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 7, 2014 -> 11:03 AM) If KW wants to go let him go, If that is what he wants. I am all for it. That is a big damned promotion.

Holy crap. Well some who seem to want Williams out, might get their wish.