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Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 19m19 minutes ago Hahn said that Don Cooper had lunch with Zach Duke a while back. Coop was impressed with Duke and changes he has made. Hahn: Losing Nate last year left a hole in terms of guy who can come in & get big K. Certainly on list of things we're hoping to address. Zach Duke: I just feel like the athletes are there for this team to be successful (along with other additions). #WhiteSox Rick Hahn said #WhiteSox had to stretch to get Zach Duke deal done but bc there were limited options on LHP relief market, had to to do it.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 13m13 minutes ago #DBacks are reportedly targeting James Shields in free agency. Story via @Brian_Baker_: http://sbnation.com/e/7006846

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 8m8 minutes ago Duke said he's friends with Scott Podsednik, who speaks very highly of the White Sox organization

If nothing else, having two teams calling about Alexei means there is the ability to play them off of each other to maximize your return. That only goes up if the Yankees are actively looking at him as well. Hopefully Hahn is asking for the moon, and threatening that the other team is possibly willing to meet it.

Interesting. You have to imagine they will be fine.

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo 3m3 minutes ago Lakers' offense (103.6 pts/100 possessions) is above league average of 103.0. Their defense is worst in league: 114.7 pts/100 possessions

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:41 PM) LOL, read this: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/11/18/723...om-the-sideline I love the guys who care so much that they will do anything to give their team an edge. Noah has been one of my favorite Bulls ever.

[gets chills] Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 19m19 minutes ago Source: FA LHP Bruce Chen intends to pitch next year and is in the process of talking to teams about a deal.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:33 PM) Player A) 3.38 ERA, 167.67 IP, 1.229 WHIP, 2.70 K/BB, .604 OPS Player B) 3.28 ERA, 129 IP, 1.264 WHIP, 2.74 K/BB, .663 OPS One guy comes at 3/15 the other at 4/40+. Who do you take? QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:34 PM) Lyle Mouton :wub:

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:21 PM) Deal I spent 3 years in Webster Texas and a couple of summers in Conroe. I could never see snow again and be thrilled. If there was any real financial industry in the south, I would have been down there 15 years ago.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 15m15 minutes ago Sources: #Indians exploring wide range of options, including a trade of Swisher for another player with an inflated contract.

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) I'll take some Chicago winter for Texas's summer Give me a Texas summer over last years Chicago winter any time.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) You must HATE the White Sox because you're betting on our newest free agent acquisition to fail. Where have I heard that one before? So somehow hoping with your heart for good 'ol boy Gordon Beckham is better than just being another version of Marty34 and taking the counter-argument to everything that Hahn/KW decide to do because you have at least a 50% of being right? Why are you a White Sox fan, lol? Dang, how did I forget that one?

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:10 PM) Right, but Boozer at C would have been a nightmare, Gasol at C is not. But his rebounding is not as good as Noah's. But this may be premature, as Noah was basically rebounding unchallenged yesterday. I don't understand how Blake/Jordan could be so bad. (edit: at rebounding) Rebounding is all about effort.

TVR out 2 to 3 months. http://committedindians.com/report-van-riemsdyk-2-3-months/

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3m3 minutes ago #WhiteSox liked Duke’s results after he lowered arm angle last season. Mixed in cutter more, similar results vs. RH and LHs, Ks, grounders

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) No, this is exactly what I don't want. Signing one year wonders who are over 30 and have been released a couple of times the last 2 years. Coming into this season, the White Sox didn't think he was worth 1/5 of what they paid Scott Downs or they could have signed him for exactly that. Now he's worth $15 million over 3 years? No more minor contracts with invites to spring training! They are spending that $189 million!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 12:57 PM) Jeff Keppinger II. You should be thrilled, they aren't going cheap any more...

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 12:54 PM) Ditto. As much as I like Miller and think he has absolutely electric stuff, that's a huge difference in money and it's not exactly like Miller had much of a successful history prior to a year or two ago. He sure didn't have $25 million worth more of a history, that is for sure.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 13m13 minutes ago Rick Hahn: “Very early on, we identified Zach as one of the best left-handed free agents available this offseason." #WhiteSox

robneyer ‏@robneyer 2m2 minutes ago and yes, as I've been helpfully reminded, Duke did change his pitching style significantly this year: http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/d...-royalty-051414 …

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 12:38 PM) I'd rather have Duke at 3/15 than Miller at 4/40+. Agreed 100%.

Colleen Kane ‏@ChiTribKane 51s52 seconds ago Zach Duke's deal with White Sox is a 3-year, $15 million contract. $4.5 million in 2015, $5 million 2016, $5.5 million in 2017.

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst 8m8 minutes ago Sources say Stanton will make just $30M over 1st 3 years of heavily backloaded deal, to give Marlins $ to add pieces http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11897600...vily-backloaded …

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst 4m4 minutes ago If Stanton opts out of contract after 2020, his AAV for first 6 years would be "only" $17.83 million, sources say http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11897600...vily-backloaded …