Dick Allen

I'm thinking in today's twitter world, there would be some hint by now if they did anything.

It's not over. I'd guess we will hear they were working on something huge that was very complicated and they just couldn't get it done in time, but there might be something still.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:58 PM) Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN Rangers land Ryan Dempster I'm thinking Roy Oswalt..................he gone.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:49 PM) Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez Source: the #Dodgers are out on Ryan Dempster. What would be hysterical is if the Yankees/Rangers stuff was just to get the Dodgers to up their offer.

There's still some time and trades to be announced. If I were a GM, I would like mine announced right at the deadline in case my rivals feel a need for a counter move.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:40 PM) Have we heard the Sox mentioned even once yet today? I don't think we have. It's been WAAAAAAAy quiet from the Sox front office so far...... KW left his cellphone in a taxi last night and has been in line at Verizon all day waiting for a replacement.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:32 PM) someone who is a little more familiar with the process could correct me if need be, but Soriano will clear waivers, no team is dumb enough to take that money, then Cubs and Tigers can work out a deal that would include Cubs eating some of that $$$ Yeah, he'll clear waivers and they could work out specifics including obviously eating the vast majority of his contract.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:34 PM) Heyman has "Gaby" going to Pitt, imagine it's Gaby Sanchez He's a pretty useless hitter.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:29 PM) Good insurance for Chapman. I was watching Chapman the other night. When he came into the game they said at that time of the last 43 guys he retired, 34 were strikeouts.

There's no rush with a Soriano trade. He most definitely will clear waivers.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:50 PM) I don't think a few hours before the trading deadline are a hot time to sell tickets. Fans aren't that finicky. I'm talking overall. The "stealth" thing is OK, but I think its good to have the Sox out there in on everyone, even though we all know a lot of it will be BS, and have as many people possible discussing White Sox baseball.

QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:47 PM) being as we havent heard one word about the white sox today leads me to believe kenny is working on something pretty big.. hes in stealth mode and i love it I think its better PR and sells more tickets when its out there they are in on everybody.

QUOTE (Caesar @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:45 PM) Can't you continue working on your deal after the 3 pm deadline? I thought I heard that before? Sure, but the players would have to clear waivers.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:26 PM) Heard it is more than two teams. "Complicated". Complicated an hour and a half before the deadline usually ends with no deal.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:30 PM) he's been on that badwagon for literally 2 months, and you're right, he acts completely clueless and like the rest of MLB is missing out on some fantastic bargin in passing on Soriano. I would imagine he has strong contacts with Cubs and Boston (guess it makes sense with the front-office situation) since he does some A LOT of talking about them out-of-the blue Heyman did say a couple of days ago, the White Sox were the most interesting team to watch at the deadline.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 01:16 PM) KW definitely has Gavin on the block right now. If he trades Floyd, he needs another starter.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 12:48 PM) If a team would need the Marlins to eat some of his salary in order to make a deal, it lets them know that they have to get the deal done today. If he goes on waivers, only teams that can afford to eat his salary can risk putting in a claim (see Rios, Alex). He'll more than likely clear waivers. The Marlins aren't paying most of CLee's salary anyway. Houston is. If he goes on waivers, I believe his entire contract would have to be picked up. That isn't happening.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 12:42 PM) I agree...nothing even brewing, no news, something is up! You could have said that all last winter and nothing was up. I think the people who think KW is planning on adding King Felix, Cliff Lee, Justin Upton and a few others to the roster are going to be a little dissappointed at 3 pm. The heavy lifting has already been done. I think he's looking for complimentary pieces some of which may be available after the deadline when more teams will be out.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 12:36 PM) A team can request a physical but yet are not required for a trade to be processed. Both Heyman and Mitch Williams touched on this yesterday when talking about Garza. They said teams are able to look at medical records but the Cubs do not have to have Garza take a physical. When you are trading during the deadline it's buyer beware. You can say I'm wrong but I'm not. If the team trading for Garza requires a physical for them to agree to the trade, than a physical will indeed be required for the trade to be processed.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 12:14 PM) He got his contract ! Seriously, I really doubt this is true as Danks seems like a real stand up guy, but isn't it kind of strange that he always turned down the Sox offers in the past. I don't think that his deal was that big and he seemed like he was headed to free agency prior to his signing. Is it possible that he sensed that something was wrong at the end of last season and wanted to get his deal signed if it turned out serious? Its true, not because of desire, but he physically doesn't want to throw now. He will if they tell him to, but he's hurting. don't know what they have scheduled for me," said Danks, who hasn't thrown off a mound since Friday while recovering from a left shoulder strain. "I was kind of glad we didn't throw off the mound (Monday). It wasn't too bad, but I definitely like the break. It's not fun going out there and trying to push through something. But you've got to do what you got to do, and (if) they had me do it, I'll do it."

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 11:45 AM) No physicals in midseason trades, they can release medical records but no physical given. Buyer beware during the season. Where do you get this information? I'm pretty sure if a team wants a physical and says it won't make the deal without one, if the other team wants to make the deal, the physical will take place.

QUOTE (scenario @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 12:00 PM) I spent a few minutes looking on medical sites for treatment of this type of injury. Seems physical therapy is the first option. Surgery is not normally recommended for Grade 1 unless physical therapy doesn't provide results. Time period for therapy was described as normally 6-8 weeks. If he requires arthroscopic surgery, it says the normal recovery time would be 3-6 months. I would add a few months for a pitcher after surgery. I think he's having surgery. The guy has no desire to throw right now. They need to find out what is really going on.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 10:41 AM) Marlins begging people to take Carlos Lee of their hands, what a joke of an organization. I think the Tigers should take him and promote the fattest 3-4-5 in MLB history. CLee doesn't have much power anymore.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 10:40 AM) Soriano has been absolutely raking the ball for his last 75 games/3 months or so. One thing about Soriano, when he's hot, he's on fire, when he's not, he's awful for a long time. He's due for a big long slump.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 10:04 AM) I believe the Quintana you saw yesterday is more of the Quintana your going to get than the 2.3 ERA one. But Im sure Ill be barked at by a few people just like during his last start. That being said I dont believe we acquire a starter. Kenny isnt done adding though(Utility IF help and Bullpen). I think he's a poor man's Buerhle myself. When he's off a bit, he's going to get rocked, just like Buerhle gets rocked for stretches. I think he'll bounce back. If he can put the ball where he wants to put it, you don't have to have much stuff.