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Another other relievers who have been waived or DFA'd lately that might be targets?

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 08:16 AM) I think that in the end were going to find out Rodon was just giving his arm a little ciesta before starting the pro career. This is a big jump and a lot of money for a 21 year old, so who cares if he want to bask in the moment for a few. With his workload and s*** defense behind him at NC, can ya really blame him? Nothing to worry about, Rodon doesn't have the leverage some may think he has. He got that when NC St got knocked out of the playoffs early.

I have to imagine it will be Heath.

So, how is everyone enjoying the rebuild?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 07:59 PM) No he hasn't signed. It basically means he wants more than $10,000. If Rodon signs for the entire pool, Choplick will not be signing. If Rodon leaves a little cash (I have no idea how much) Choplick will sign for that amount. $100,000, not $10,000.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 06:17 PM) Matt Lindstrom wasn't a strength. He was names the closer by default. The Giants won the WS losing their closer early in 2012 and the Yankees overcame Mariano Rivera getting hurt to win 95 games that same year. Jones and Lindstrom aren't even in the same league as those guys. And with the volatility of relievers what good does finding a diamond in the rough do you going forward? Would it surprise anyone if Putnam and Petricka become gas cans next season. One guy, not their top two. There is a difference.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 05:56 PM) There also was the 2013 Red Sox. It is Matt Lindstrom and Nate Jones. If losing those guys makes you the worst in baseball, it wasn't nearly good enough to begin with. So two in 10 years.

Scott Cacciola ‏@ScottCacciola 58m Tyson Chandler is/was one of Carmelo Anthony's favorite teammates, so this will be interesting.

Jay Zawaski ‏@JayZawaski670 4h . @RealKyper tells the Score that he's heard there have been discussions with the Hawks and Ottawa re: Spezza.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 3h LRT: Know #Mariners were out to scout #WhiteSox last week. Know Ramirez intrigues them. Viciedo has reportedly been a target before.

Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 2h Adam Eaton has reached safely in 19 straight games, including a career-high 11-game hitting streak (.372), 2nd-longest active streak in AL.

ChiTribSports ‏@ChiTribSports 1h Marian Gaborik signs new, seven-year deal to stay with Kings http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break...story?track=rss …

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 1h Curt Schillig @gehrig38 announces that his cancer is now in remission, and that the 5-year clock now begins..

Seth Lakso ‏@SethLakso 57m Jordan Danks' average to start June = .168. Danks' average now = .250. He's hit .346 w/ 8 HR & 20 RBI in his last 23G. #cltknights #whitesox

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 28m Brian Kenny will love this: #DBacks’ McCarthy drawing trade interest despite 1-10 record. ERA is 5.38, but FIP is 3.99. Plus: 80Ks, 18 BB. McCarthy owed about $4.5M for rest of season. #DBacks figure to make multiple trades before July 31.

Winston-Salem Dash ‏@WSDashBaseball 4m The roster moves include placing Tyler Danish on the disabled list, though it's not a huge concern. Details: http://bit.ly/1iH9HQl

Sources: Carmelo Anthony will visit Houston, Dallas and Chicago once teams are allowed to meet with free agents on July 1

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 04:03 PM) I predict that all predictions will fail. Including my prediction of all predictions failing. Meaning my prediction is logically impossible and the universe will likely implode at the conclusion of tonight's game. Woo-Hoo no more bills!

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 03:54 PM) The Committed Indian and Bernsie are talking around off the ice issues with Sharp. What's up? I saw a rumor that Sharp punched Kane (or vice versa) for some reason while they were drinking. I haven't seen any real details or credible reports for it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 03:16 PM) Just off the top of my head: Oakland lost their closer for poor performance, yet they are comfortably in first place. The 2005 White Sox lost their closer to a DFA, then lost his replacement who was a set up guy to a back injury, and they were in first place every day that season. So 10 years since a team lost both and was successful?

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 02:26 PM) Michalczewski stays in Kanny all year despite production right? If WS makes a playoff run, I would expect a promotion for that. Otherwise, probably not.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 03:05 PM) You are actually saying losing Matt Lindstrom was a big blow? I like Nate Jones, but if you don't have anyone who can replace the 2014 version of Matt Lindstrom, you have issues. There are no excuses. The bullpen has sucked. Losing both your closer, and your primary set up man is a big blow to any team. Again, what other teams have done that this year, and not had any problems?

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 02:12 PM) Lineups https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/4818771...0577024/photo/1 OK, I'm calling it...Gillaspie finally runs into one tonight. Not with the tall fence in Baltimore's RF. The line drive swing is taylor made for doubles there

QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 02:44 PM) Franklin hit for power and overall OPS in the minors. They just rushed him up. He's only 23 and has time to get better. And there are very few players that put up good offensive numbers in Seattle. Those are hitters that I would explore buying on the cheap as potential bounceback candidates.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 25, 2014 -> 02:39 PM) The bullpen was bad when Lindstrom was healthy. To say an average bullpen is one Nate Jones injury away from being the worst is a little far-fetched, IMO. The ninth inning is a different story, but if the current bullpen is loaded with guys that can only pitch the 6th inning, or only pitch the 7th inning, an overhaul is needed badly. Belisario and Lindstrom both got the closer role mostly based on previous experience. And besides, you would have to be very lucky to go an entire year without injuries to your pitching staff. How many bullpens lost their primary closer and primary set up guys for multiple months this year?