Al Lopez's Ghost

You mean there isn't already a Rymer Liriano Fan Club?

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 07:17 PM) I get the point. However, Navarro won't be behind the plate. The desire to maximize performance of a starter is somewhat at odds with the tank-to-rebuild strategy. I'm not sure how that is reconciled. Rodon goes 18-8 but Shields goes 4-18? If the goal is to lose, you lose, any way you can. This Cub-style rebuild is what some of you wanted. Blow it up, right? I think you would still want your valued assets, of which Rodon is likely exhibit A, to develop their skills. A solid receiver would be invaluable for that, and would not impede the race for the bottom too much.

QUOTE (Saufley @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) Is Lawrie really needed on this team? A question many GMs are asking themselves.

I've been Keeping up. It would be hard to summarize these discussions.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:24 PM) I've suggested Nate Jones for Yan Gomes a few times. Gomes had a negative WAR and can't hit a lick. No way I trade Jones for that. But I would love to get a good defensive catcher for the younger pitchers.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:04 PM) Teams that are not going for a play-off spot or trying to tank the season have no reason to spend a dime on a DH. That spot can be filled by any player who can swing a bat. I saw Kittle recently at a local fast food place. But for his age, he looked like he could still DH. Remember, even " jacked one at 75 yrs old. Aches. Aches and Pains.

QUOTE (RockfordJim @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:14 PM) They haven't been interesting enough to post about in the last 4or 5 years. Lol!

Remember also that our payroll commitments will be just about zilch, so there could be free agent additions. Just sayin'.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 11:23 AM) Beckham was such a failure you included him twice Well, he came back.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:54 AM) Bruce is still pushing the Nightgale angle. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/12/27/lev...-jose-quintana/ Bruce will update as soon as Nightengale does.

I'll just add that our 2016 draft was outstanding. Collins, Burdi, Hansen, Call and another guy I can't think of right now just add to the talent Hahn is obtaining. The future- the near future- is bright.

I see what we are starting now is short-term suck. 2009-2016 was long-term suck.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 10:23 PM) so you counting st louis cardinals out and dodgers and red sox and mets and nationals Where did you see that in what I wrote?

Not hype. They're good. But the point is the Sox are finally committing to a plan that's sustainable, building from the ground up.

Soon, it will be Wednesday.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 10:44 AM) I just think we might be better served with a possibly elite CF than a passable 2B. I mean, in a post-shift world, 2B is a spot where Neil Walker and Daniel Murphy can fake it. I feel like Moncada's toolset may be wasted there. Injury chances at second base are greater than in centerfield, unless you're Aaron Rowand or the kid we got from St.Louis last year.

QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Dec 26, 2016 -> 08:40 AM) I believe it is available on iOS, yes. I think it's $50(?) for the entire season, $25 if you already get MLB.tv Thanks.

QUOTE (beautox @ Dec 26, 2016 -> 07:16 AM) This will be the first season i dont buy mlb.tv and get milb.tv Not familiar with milb.tv. Can I get it on my Ipad? Cost?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 25, 2016 -> 10:31 PM) I'm personally going to love watching the team suck and develop - will be much more active following all levels. Future Sox will explode. Agreed. I just subscribed to Baseball America, so I can more closely follow our farm clubs and the upcoming 2017 and 2018 drafts.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 25, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) Yeah, not sure what the point of the leak was unless the market for Q was cold due to the asking price. The way I see it is if Hahn trades Q now then the Sox got what they were looking for but if they don't trade Q then I'll take it that nobody was offering enough for Q. I do think Q will be traded but if he isn't I'll understand why. Oh we have to keep this one going to hopefully eclipse the Cespedes thread from last year. BTW, had we signed Cespedes, no rebuild, more mired in mediocrity.

Might be next year...2017.

Jerry Crasnek musing on Twitter about Cutch to Toronto, possible helping their power void. But only musing, not saying anything is really happening at the moment.

I am not giving up!

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 04:32 PM) There is zero chance the Astros were ever going to deal bregman, even for sale. He'll be their third baseman long term I understand that. I was predicting that there will always be some dissatisfied posters. I love what Hahn is doing.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 04:23 PM) No joke here, after the Quintana deal finally happens, what are we going to talk about all off-season? Or just sit back and admire our new prospect toys and stacked farm system? Probably watching Bregman and Meadows, and saying why didn't we make THAT happen?