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QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 04:09 PM) I've met this guy so it's not entirely random. I know he has season tickets in the second row in LF. Matt Adams ‏@2015WhiteSox The guy that I saw flick off fans in the US Cellular OF. Neat. RT @ESPNChiSox: White Sox claim OF J.B. Shuck off waivers from Indians. I'd take that with a grain of salt. Who knows what an idiot fan said to earn that.

Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 10m10 minutes ago Third base, second base, outfield RT @bbeattie4 Does Yoan Moncada have a set position, or is it up in the air between 2B, 3B, & SS?

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 5m5 minutes ago Miami Beach, FL braves announce they extend qualifying offer to ervin santana. got to think he rejects it. he shd do better as free agent.

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 4m4 minutes ago #WhiteSox have claimed OF J.B. Shuck off waivers from @Indians & reinstated RHP Nate Jones from the 60-day DL: http://atmlb.com/1obBbQY

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) I believe Soler signed an MLB deal. He was placed on the 40 man right after signing. Regardless he was before the new rules. Here we go. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/cubs...orge-soler.html

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 01:50 PM) You're right here and I understand that but I do believe you can sign a contract for 7-9 years. Kiley McDaniel states that within his article on Moncada. Was Soler a major league contract? Because I know he was more than 6 years. From FanGrahps, Kiley McDaniel: "Since Moncada would be 19 or 20 when he would sign, with a decent stretch of not playing in games, he’d spend a year or two in the minors. Given the current market, that sort of player would probably draw a 9-year deal for $100 million, although that dollar figure could be a little light. With a bonus-only contract structure, you would only get his six control years (like any draft pick) and would have to pay his three arbitration salaries as you go, rather than pre-negotiating them into the long-term deal. Here’s the question: with essentially a dollar-for-dollar tax on the bonus for this player, how much would you pay him in an upfront bonus, in what would surely be a fierce bidding war? I feel like $50 million (with a roughly $45 million tax on top of that) is the most you could justify while $30 million seems reasonable enough that multiple teams may be willing to pay that much." http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/yoan-moncada-game-theory/ I believe Soler signed an MLB deal. He was placed on the 40 man right after signing. Regardless he was before the new rules.

dan durkin ‏@djdurkin 44m44 minutes ago #Bears first team offensive line today from left to right: Bushrod - Mills - Garza - Long - Ola.

ChiTribSports ‏@ChiTribSports 3m3 minutes ago Rose, Gibson practice fully for Bulls http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break....html?track=rss …

Jim Bowden ‏@JimBowden_ESPN 2m2 minutes ago Joe Maddon’s 5-year $25 million dollar deal with the Cubs is also loaded with incentive bonuses and an opt clause according to a club source

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 7m7 minutes ago Miami Beach, FL royals announce theyve exercised $7M 2015 option on wade davis. a no brainer there.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 12:19 PM) Very true. So do you think 2015 would be better? I expect the Cubs to go nuts again next year including Vladimir Guerrero Jr for in excess of $3 million. It is impossible to know. I'd tend to think 2015 would be better for us, as the Red Sox and Yankees are the two biggest spenders in baseball historically.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 12:12 PM) If he waits until July you have to deal with the Cubs and Rangers though. And you lose NYY, BOS, and TB.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 11:14 AM) BA said they don't have solid numbers on that either. But if the White Sox do indeed have 1.6M left, that is likely near the top of the list. I got my number by adding up their July 2 signings and subtracting from the pool number. No idea if they have added others in the mean time.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) So how much would the Sox be able to offer? Honestly, if what you guys are saying is true, he may just wait a year as he can start a bidding war. $1.6 ish million is what the Sox have left under the cap. I believe the Sox have the most to offer without going over the caps, but I can't find good figures on that.

Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 12h12 hours ago Last time Blackhawks lost consecutive home games by 1-0 score: 1/26/1939 vs Red Wings 1/29/1939 vs Canadiens

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago Report from @SNJeffBlair has #BlueJays in on Russell Martin. Canadian-born catcher could be a fit if they move Navarro to DH.

Balder gives a Cuban rundown. http://www.baseballamerica.com/internation...-cuban-players/

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 24m24 minutes ago Source: #DBacks held private workout for Yasmany Tomas today. Told he "absolutely demolished" the baseball.

Kansas City Royals ‏@Royals 18m18 minutes ago #Royals announce that they've extended a Qualifying Offer to RHP James Shields.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 10:32 AM) No way he only signs for 4.5-10 million. It should be very interesting to see how much he does sign for because he'd be the first signing of this type in the current CBA. I see it's more likely to be 50-100 million over 7-9 years. I don't believe you can sign a minor league deal for a number of years. That means the idea of a 7 to 9 year deal is wrong. Again, Balder flat out stated the kid CANNOT sign a major league deal. At that point all you are left with is signing bonus, which is fully taxable under the current international signing system, because of Morcada's age. Even a $10 million deal, becomes a near $20 million deal, as everything over your bonus pool numbers are getting taxed. If a team is over their pool already, like the Yankees, they entire deal would be taxed at 100%. A $50 million deal, really costs them $100 million. A $100 million deal really costs $200 million. And in addition to that, if you aren't over already, you lose the ability to sign guys for TWO years, just so sign this one kid.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 7m7 minutes ago #Brewers announce that Aramis Ramirez has exercised his end of the $14M option and will be back with the team next season.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 08:53 PM) The more I read, it sounds like you are right. I guess how many "amateur" international players are available that are worth risking $100 million? Or any serious major league contract? I pointed a question at Ben Balder at BA, and got a response that Moncada CANNOT sign a major league deal, because of his age and status under the new international rules. So all of his contract that is signed is subject to the bonus pool rules. So I was right when I initially said that a $100 million deal would cost the team about $200 million because of the 100% overage tax rules. Anyone who is talking about a $100 million deal is insane. We are probably looking at a number around Dayan Viciedo's or Alexei Ramirez's initial contracts because of the tax considerations.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 10:07 AM) And the recent banning of amphetamines, I'm sure those helped plenty of older guys keep the needed energy going during a long season. Also a very good point here. You are literally reduced to educated guessing when it comes to situations like this.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 09:22 AM) The White Sox have released a whole slew of minor leaguers... RHPs Matt Abramson, Brandon Hardin, Jamie Patterson, David Putman, Juan Ramirez, Anthony Santiago, Charlie Sharrer, Kevin Vance LHPs Jose Bautista, Jeff McKenzie INFs Cody Yount, Dan Wagner, Grant Buckner OFs Patrick Palmeiro, Chevy Clarke, Michael Earley, Carl Thomore, Adam Heisler, Sam Macias Mostly not surprising. Abramson has a big live fastball and wasn't around long, thought they may have stuck with him a little longer. Putnam had a nice breaking ball. Vance has had some success over the years. Michael Earley performed reasonably well with the bat and was a good defender, thought they'd keep him around as a 4th OF in the higher levels. Hardin and Vance have even gotten votes in our T25 at points along the way, though neither was ever ranked. Hardin was the only guy I was disappointed to see on that list, but IIRC, he had a pretty major injury that derailed him, no?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 11:58 PM) But he is the biggest question mark of the four to stay in the rotation. If he was a no doubt starter with that arm, then that'd be awesome, but he seems more like a power reliever and there is no minor league reliever I would ever covet over a good position player. The early returns seem pretty positive on him as a starter.