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Thinking back to Hahn's quotes about a big named trade not coming together earlier, I have no doubt the names are big ones.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 12:18 PM) It takes a lot of courage to admit to the world that you're an umpire. "Why can't you be gay like the other boys?"

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 12:14 PM) Funny article from Grantland about each NHL team trying to follow the recipe for a Stanley Cup My personal fave.

Chicago Blackhawks ‏@NHLBlackhawks 4m4 minutes ago Update from Q: Crawford (lower body) is being evaluated now and the team will know more about his status tomorrow. Raanta in net vs. Blues.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 42m42 minutes ago The #Marlins, searching for a veteran starter, have had dialogue with Jake Peavy's camp. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11964636...peavy-lot-prove …

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 6m6 minutes ago Brodeur signs 1 yr, $700,000 plus bonuses contract with Blues.

Baseball America ‏@BaseballAmerica 2m2 minutes ago White Sox Believe Anderson Needs More Time In Minors http://ow.ly/2RwvNy

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 12:00 PM) How likely is it that we could replace Mel Tucker with Rex Ryan, and would it make a damn bit of difference? Not much. The defense isn't good to start with, and they got hit again by injuries.

Lindsey Adler ‏@Lahlahlindsey 18m18 minutes ago MLB umpire Dale Scott is the first active out gay male official in the four major leagues: http://www.outsports.com/2014/12/2/7295993...-gay-coming-out …

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 11:11 AM) Redamaks? They are seasonal though. yes, they are closed until spring. They are one of my favs, especially when it isn't loaded with people from Illinois

Tracey Myers ‏@TramyersCSN 17m17 minutes ago Patrick Sharp joining the #Blackhawks at practice today.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 11:05 AM) Those banners make me want to get rid of NBC/Comcast. Yeah, especially when they were covering vital parts of the screen/game.

http://chicagoradioandmedia.com/news/7023-...orary-agreement

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 3h3 hours ago The White Sox' 5 arbitration-eligibles figure to be tendered before 11 pm deadline: Flowers, Viciedo, Noesi, Guerra, Nate Jones.

I swear if it means I have see those damned obnoxious graphics about DISH canceling CSN, I am going to cancel my service. Danny Ecker ‏@DannyEcker 2h2 hours ago Dish and @CSNChicago have agreed to a last minute short-term extension to keep the channel on the air. No details yet on terms.

MLB Daily Dish ‏@mlbdailydish 59m59 minutes ago Jeff Samardzija trade still a possibility, Red Sox and White Sox reportedly top contenders http://sbnation.com/e/7083540

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 36m36 minutes ago Sources: #Rangers working on deal with Torii Hunter that "could come together quickly" http://sbnation.com/e/7083782

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11s11 seconds ago Braves, Jays, Giants Showing Interest In Markakis http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=44297

QUOTE (farmteam @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 08:58 AM) I can hear your mangasm from here. Damned right. That is one good fast food-ish burger.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:31 AM) I do know the Top 10 second basemen all finished higher than .975. So a minor leaguer fielding at .950 has a long way to go. Since Omar was mentioned earlier, Vizquel sported a .955 fielding percentage as a minor league SS. Ozzie Smith was at .943 his only year in the minors. Ozzie Guillen was at .943 during his minor league career, including .931 with 38 errors in 327 chances during his season at AA. Cal Ripken was at .925 as a minor league SS, including a .933 effort at AA, making 28 errors in 268 chances. And trust me, there are plenty more.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 07:13 AM) That was a good suggestion, and I did indeed just look at his Minor League fielding stats. He never performed anywhere near as poorly as Anderson did. Moreover, have you ever seen a scouting report that suggests Anderson even has the tools to become an elite SS? Every scouting report states that Anderson has the tools. The question is with as raw as he is, does he have the time to get there. His ceiling isn't the question, as the kid is a veritable tool shed.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 06:59 AM) This will likely be regarded as heresy, among the White Sox faithful, but I don't regard Tim Anderson as anywhere near untouchable. If he were an elite defensive shortstop, with a strong arm and great hands, I would value him as much as most seem to. However, the reality is that he has an average, to below average arm, and just average hands. His 31 errors in 302 chances, last year at Winston Salem, validate the scouting reports that question whether or not he will be able to stick at SS. Being able to "stick" at SS is not the question for me. My question is; does he have the ability to provide elite defense at SS? The answer to that question is, most likely, no. This is critical, because if he moves to another position, his offense has to play better, in order for him to retain the same value. He probably lacks the arm strength for CF, which is the only good fit in the outfield, as he doesn't have the power to play a corner outfield position. Ok, so let's say that he moves to 2ND. There, his arm would be more than adequate, but his best defensive tool, which is his great range, would be of much less value. Moreover, his hands would still limit his ability to provide more than average defense. He seems to be a very athletic, speedster, who has a lot of natural ability to hit, but even there, still lacks good pitch recognition, plate discipline, ideal mechanics and power. Sox fans have seen this "movie" all too many times before. Very athletic kid, from another sport, who has some great tools, but not much background as a baseball player. Joe Borchard, Jared Mitchell, Trayce Thompson and the like, have not fulfilled the promise, and I fear that Anderson may be yet another in that mold. I'd much prefer to have an elite defensive SS, who learns to hit and get on base. Omar Vizquel is the ideal model, for that scenario. He could always field, but started very poorly, with the bat. In time, he became a very good hitter. I'm hoping that Rondon is closer to that kind of player. I think that it's more feasible to take an elite defensive SS and teach him to be a decent contact hitter, than it is to take a natural, albeit raw, offensive talent, and teach him to become an elite defender at SS. People, PLEASE stop using minor league errors as some sort of gauge that someone isn't able to play a position. As has been said before, plenty of MiLB SS's have had high error totals, and turned into good or great ML SS's. And since Omar was mentioned, look up his minor league fielding numbers.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 08:30 PM) Angels not expected to tender Gordon Beckham a contract. http://aldengonzalez.mlblogs.com/2014/12/0...e-non-tendered/ I wonder if this move impacts the Sox compensation in any way. Seems like a ridiculous amount of time to complete the trade. At this point, I wonder if we just got cash, or something we haven't heard about yet.

QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 08:25 PM) You don't trade players for the right to pay a guy what other teams would be willing to pay that player in the open market in one year. You only trade the players that make the first season worth it to you. Odds are pretty high that Smarj's price only goes higher in the next year, looking at the stupid contracts handed out this winter.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 05:56 PM) http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/landin...-long-term-plan That is operating under the assumption that the White Sox don't extend him and make him part of the 3 headed long term plan for the rotations.