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QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 10:55 AM) That's a bummer, he's been solid back there. Now we get more Roszival. yeah, he had been a great find this year.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) I could actually see Webb benefiting from some extra time at AAA (and I note that Carroll isn't on your list of relievers and I do think there's a role for him out there) Depending on the numbers squeeze, who has options, who we sign, I wouldn't be heartbroken to see him open up at the AAA closer, but with his ceiling, I would rather see him getting on the job work in middle relief.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) I could actually see Webb benefiting from some extra time at AAA (and I note that Carroll isn't on your list of relievers and I do think there's a role for him out there) I think Carroll did a great role as a middle and long reliever, and wouldn't mind him doing that job next year.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 10:12 AM) In an ideal world, Webb would get some more seasoning. He was shaky at best in the 2nd half. Webb is a guy who just needs to start in a less intense role. Give him the 5th/6th maybe 7th inning work. Let him get his reps and earn a move up to the later innings. No reason to rush him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 10:01 AM) Last year I think you mean. yeah, 2014, not 2013.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 09:54 AM) Shingo was awful in 2005. Also, the idea that steady is used to describe Damaso Marte in 2005 is funny. He was wild and inconsistent and it seems his ERA was as good as it was because guys like Politte and Cotts would come on and strand the runners he put on. It's hard to forget about the ALDS where he walked the bases loaded and El Duque came on and worked out of it. It's not impossible to turn a bullpen around, but using the 2005 White Sox as a reason to spend a lot of money on the bullpen is reverse logic - the 2005 White Sox bullpen proves that bullpens can pull flukes out of their rears in any given year, because the bullpens were bad in both 2004 and 2006 with pretty much the same pitchers in the bullpen. I really feel like the end of the bullpen is in place. We have guys to be long relievers, middle relievers, and maybe even set up men. The problem in 2013 was that they were all asked to do jobs above their paygrade by a level or two. If we find good guys for the back end of the pen, guys like Petricka, Putnam, and company all slide back an inning or two, and will be in much better shape.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 09:06 AM) Haha my post was poorly written too. I meant "action" as in the White Sox doing something so it's not just hypotheticals anymore. I don't expect anyone here to police grammar. Glad to hear it! And on that point, I agree.

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 09:59 PM) The difference in contracts will be significant for a reason. You have to pay for consistent production. That is kind of an oxymoron when you are talking about relief pitchers. Heck look at Miller. His FIP was double in 2013, what it was in 2014. His WHIP was .80 versus 1.37 in 2013. His 2013 walk rate was double his 2014 rate (5.0 vs 2.5). It goes on and on.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 08:01 PM) Sorry for being snobby but I'm having trouble with all the grammar, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes lately. Some of these posts are flat out tough to read. I hope some action happens soon. I'm not sure what "action" you are looking for, but no one is getting in trouble on Soxtalk because of their posting grammar. I mean have you read a Jason Gage post?

Trevor van Riemsdyk was "hurt pretty bad" and could hit the LTIR http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/Trev...lFlowFB_CHBrand

47 shots and 4 goals in the 3rd. Very nice.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago Executives involved in bidding for Russell Martin believe #Cubs are clear front-runner. Deal expected to be in four-year, $64M range.

The DEA showed up in two NFL locker rooms today http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-in...lFlowFB_CHBrand

That was a wild first period.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 03:39 PM) A-Rod's $25 mill deal was about 10 years ago right? Not a ton has changed since then With the TV money, that is changing quickly.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 03:40 PM) Cubs acquire 2B Tommy La Stella and 4th int signing slot for RP Arodys Vizcaino and 2nd, 3rd, 4th int signing slots. Weird move..... They can't use their signing slots, so they are selling them for prospects.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 10:18 AM) I would live to the Sox to sign either Johnson, Masterson, Hammels, or Brett Anderson. If they stay healthy, they could be huge assets at the deadline What are the odds of Johnson or Anderson staying healthy in reality? Probably 1 in 3?"

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 11:23 AM) If the team who signs him has to pay a $40-50 million penalty when would that be due. And for the people with their eyes on the balance sheet, doesn't that eliminate the White Sox from consideration? That is my question. Suppose the idea that we have 40 million is right. Suppose we offer $25 million to Moncada, and win. That gives us $50 million in payments and penalties. Are people OK with forgetting about the free agent market to spend that kind of money on Moncada? Remember he can 't sign a major league deal, so I don't believe you can spread that money out like a normal dea.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 10:13 AM) That would have to qualify as tampering or something, wouldn't it? I wouldn't call it tampering, as I don't see anything that said they can't negotiate with players, just that they can't sign anyone over $300k. It would probably draw some fire, but I do not believe it is prohibited, as I have seen it mentioned many times so far by other writers.

QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 12:49 PM) It's worth bearing in mind that 13 years from now, $30 million per year is going to be the number that guys like Nick Swisher get Yeah, I was trying to guess in my mind what the Mike Stanton of 2027 would be getting as a free agent $40 million? $50 million?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 03:38 PM) If he is ready to go in 90 days, is it the Cubs who are out? Supposedly the teams with the most people at his showcase were the Red Sox, Yankees, and Cubs. Unless they can convince him to wait until July 2, 2015 to sign.

QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 11:24 AM) Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB 5m5 minutes ago Source: Cuban teenage prospect Yoan Moncada has been declared a free agent by MLB. He still must be unblocked by OFAC before he can sign. I hope Jerry opens up the wallet for this one. I REALLY like this kid. Looking at the situation in detail, there is no way this actually happens.

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 26m26 minutes ago #Dbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from #Rays 4 prospects SS Andrew Velazquez and OF Justin Williams. I have never seen either prospect play

Dewey defeats Truman, true story.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2...bosch/19040671/