Al Lopez's Ghost

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 09:28 PM) Apparently. Everyone just needs to relax a little. There's one less suitor and still time to land Cespedes (or another upgrade). Time isn't the problem.

QUOTE (soxfan85 @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 09:24 PM) Our ownership is a joke Nope. Jokes are funny.

The light at the end of the tunnel is an on-coming train.

Rosenthal just tweeted that Tigers are in negotiations with Upton

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 12:48 PM) Are we really sure we want that? Not the best way for an athlete to stay in shape... Over the weekend I read he smokes between innings...so he's not exactly committed to fitness. But it worked for Dick Allen.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 17, 2016 -> 07:41 PM) 2007? Is that you? Now THAT's funny!

QUOTE (staxx @ Jan 17, 2016 -> 05:30 PM) Why exactly not? Deferred payments as well. Dollars are dollars. Myself and anyone here would be more than happy to get paid ~1-3 mil for 10 years when I wasnt working. If he's gonna sign for that much there is no difference. Deferred dollars are worth less due to inflation. Rich people worry about stuff like that.

Gannon's tweet says 3 execs told him today watch the Astros with Cespedes.

Larry King tweeted some scoop last summer about a Sox move - may have been about extending Shark - that didn't come to pass. I Consider him a national version of Bruce Levine. Which is not a compliment.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 16, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) Is this the biggest thread in the history of this forum? We're good for another couple of thousand posts complaining when he signs elsewhere.

Davis Gets full no- trade, no opt outs.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 15, 2016 -> 12:21 PM) When the Sox are quiet is usually when they are doing something. Expect something soon. They've been quiet for weeks.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 15, 2016 -> 11:59 AM) i have a feeling something is gonna happen today I do not believe you.

If the Sox sign Fowler, it'll be like your Dad went out to buy a Lexus and came home with a Chevy. But, still better than the Edsel we have in right field now.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 08:41 PM) Im not happy giving up draft pick to the cubs. IT DOESN'T GO TO THE CUBS!!!!

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 14, 2016 -> 11:37 AM) I'll be the first to admit in the heat of the Gordon/Cespedes/Upton hoopla I wanted nothing to do with Dexter Fowler. And honestly I still hate the thought of having to give the comp pick to the Cub (it would suck watching the player they draft turn into some star). But I think he would be a decent addition to the lineup. I'm not sure what his splits are, and I have heard through posts here his D isn't great. But I think he would be a good two hole hitter and maybe the D improves if you shift him to right field. The one thing that worries me and I'm sure I'll get roasted is I don't know if it's worth the pick and money to displace Avi from the lineup for a guy like Fowler. Cespedes, Gordon, Upton are no brainiers they impact or could impact every game they play especially Cespedes and Gordon defensively. I don't know what to think anymore, would I like Fowler (sure) but I just think he isn't enough of a game changer to pay the money, pick, or shake up the roster for. Again, the draft pick does not "go to the Cubs"

Jason is scheduled to be on the Score at 3:00 pm today

Just read the Chi Tribune front page article on Jason. Seems like a terrific hire. Although Jason seems to not want to be known as the guy with cerebral palsey - understandably - I'm kinda proud that the Sox would hire a guy on his ability in a world where some don't get jobs because of their disabilities.

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 09:33 PM) Purely speculative, but I think JR could be convinced to bump payroll to $140 million for the "right guy", aka Cespedes or Upton, or a combo of trade (CarGo) and FA (Jackson). That would be a pretty good lineup: Eaton Melky Abreu CarGo Frazier Laroche Avila/Navarro Jackson Saladino You wanna put some positions in your lineup? You have 4 outfielders, a dh, and no second baseman. That would be a pretty odd lineup.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 08:25 PM) Levine mentions a pitcher and Avi for CarGo would get it done. Adams and Avi, would you do it? I'd pull the trigger on that trade. Gotta give up something, Adams should interest Rockies.

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 02:46 PM) Agree, but it wouldn't be the first time a guy got traded and then traded again. Highly unlikely but ya never know But Parra wasn't traded to Col. He signed as a free agent.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Carlos Gonzalez is signed for 2 more yrs at $17 and $20 mil. Same 2-year window as Frazier. Won't have to pay Cespedes 4 years. Just sayin. https://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien/status/686975117012893696 And he's a fit as a right fielder and a lefty bat. A lot of positives there.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 06:04 PM) not good at baseball. Yeah, see that's a problem.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 05:19 PM) I have to say, that has to be awkward if you are Garcia to see your teammate actively speak of replacing you. Maybe he's tired of chasing down Avi's misplays.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 05:08 PM) Has he ever predicted moves in the past? I thought he did for someone before... Not really a prediction....