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QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 12:55 PM) Perhaps, but the line from Hahn was that they were keeping payroll down to invest money in amateurs, so this situation would fit that bill. The Sox also have a really good track record of handling pitchers and keeping them from injury, so that could act as a differentiator. Add to that the assumption that there is probably already some familiarity between himself and the Sox from the draft process I think the Sox would be one of a handful of teams in the running along side the Dodgers, Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox. If the Cubs have the money, they will likely get him, other than that I think the Sox have as good as shot as anyone. The numbers I saw writers guessing at were between $10 and $20 million. I am guessing that on the open market, the later is much more likely than the previous. Do you see the Sox putting $20 million down for a pitcher that could be a half of a decade away from the majors, and might have a significant injury risk? I don't. I don't see the White Sox being anywhere near the top tier of bidders.

It is crazy to see a $200 million contract talked about for Jose Abreu.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) Eron Gordon has been ruled ineligible for Indianapolis Cathedral after his transfer from North Central. The IHSAA is such a disaster.

Not a chance. No caps or restrictions, there are about a dozen teams that will outbid us.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) Give them Wang This is Wite's answer for literally everything.

Comcast SportsNet ‏@CSNChicago 1h You can catch a LIVE stream of #Bulls presser introducing Gasol/Mirotic here at 11:30 - http://bit.ly/19kSd1Z

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 1h Orioles rotation has accounted for fewest IP (543-1/3) of any winning team in MLB this year; that's why they're open to adding a starter.

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 1h Tigers, Rangers Discussing Joakim Soria http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=39835

Depends on what your disposable income is. The lower it is, the lower the percentage should be, if possible.

The account is now verified. https://twitter.com/79JoseAbreu

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 10:09 AM) That was in the series, he threw a complete game against the Angels. He has a no-hitter and a perfect game and when you look at his innings pitched, consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins, etc, and all of a sudden he joins some extremely elite company on those lists. We also have to remember in this day and age, it is extremely unlikely, imo, that we'll see really anyone else get to that vaunted 300 win number (is there anyone else with even a shot at it other then Buehrle, currently?), so if he can get even close to it, it will be impressive given the era he pitched in. He needs 300 wins more than most because his other HOF credentials are so lacking. He doesn't have Cy Young awards. He doesn't have 10 AS appearances. He doesn't have 20 win seasons. He doesn't have tons of strike outs. Those things are all going to pull him down.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 10:59 PM) I mean he didn't get a huge sample size last year and it was his first taste of the majors.. It might take him a year to figure it out but we have to at least give him a chance. But I have a feeling Flowers won't be going anywhere unless he gets hurt He either needs to find an all-star level bat, or he needs to learn to play defense. With even an average bat, and terrible defense, he is the last thing we need for our pitching staff.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 09:46 AM) This is why I think you have to look at both. I think he's a borderline HOFer but he needs to get to 275. 300 and he is a shoe in, but if he can somehow stick around and win another 80 or so games to get to 275, I Think that is a pretty strong argument. Again, I love Mark, but no Cy Youngs, not a lot of ASG appearances, one ring, there just isn't a lot of the counting stats that voters go off of.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 03:06 AM) I know that Mark in the HoF is the longest of long shots but if I was taking someone who knew nothing about baseball into the hall of fame and told them why it's such a great game would you rather show them Clemens or Buehrle? Would you rather tell the story of Mark's career or Bonds? If we started valuing character and contribution to the game as much as gaudy stats, we'd start to get at the heart of why baseball is such a great sport. In the modern age stats have become so much more important to the Hall of Fame, I think Mark has less of a shot than ever, unless he can stick around and win 300 games. He's in my HOF, but the only way he is going to Cooperstown is with a ticket.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 04:48 PM) Buehrle is my favorite White Sox ever and one of, if not, the best pitcher in franchise history. He will always be a member of PHT and this awesome article deserves in PHT. I hope one day he wins #300 with the Sox and he ends up having another 5-7 year successful run on the southside!!! Here, here. Mark Buehrle will be one of those guys I tell my grandkids about.

Nathaniel Stoltz ‏@stoltz_baseball 2m Impressive show from Hawkins in BP. Swing looks best I've seen. Jason Coats and Nick Basto also made some hard contact. Courtney Hawkins just got under one and it cleared the concourse. Wow. Keon Barnum launched one onto the concourse. Swing isn't bad, lacks premium bat speed though. Keenyn Walker still has raw pop but his hands get in position too late. A bit better as a lefty.

Let's get those predicts on-line! Whatever you want to throw out there... Sox final record Abreu final line Sale final line Who gets traded Who do the Sox bring in Any odd ball predictions etc

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 02:39 PM) No. He clearly was not. No one who watched him in April and May would write that. I thought he was ready to sink...

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 02:51 PM) My favorite difference between Sale and Kershaw is the fact that Kershaw will make $164 million from 2014-2019, Chris Sale will make $56.65 million.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 02:33 PM) Eh, I think Kershaw is a better pitcher than Sale overall. I don't think he quite has the wipe out slider, but he has a cleaner delivery, it's harder to pick up the ball, and he's better at holding runners. They're both incredible pitchers. It is kind of like asking if you would like to win the powerball or megamillions drawing.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) Good luck to Axelrod. I liked him, it wasn't his fault the Sox had to pick up a guy off the street to start. He did what he could and probably overachieved. Maybe the NL will treat him better. Yeah, he's a guy who has nothing plus, but still managed to make it.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 11m Mariners are having ongoing trade discussions with Rays regarding David Price and Ben Zobrist, sources say. No deal imminent. @FOXSports1

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) I vote Tmar. He's too busy with taking care of Wang.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 01:44 PM) For shooting down a f***ing passenger jet? Check the history on that. Nothing really happens.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 17, 2014 -> 01:36 PM) https://twitter.com/KnightsBaseball/status/...840604088918016 Wang signed Axelrod to Cincinnati Heath released to go to Japan Interesting bunch of moves.