Dick Allen

On Trump's absentee ballot for NYC mayor, he got his date of birth wrong.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) You could even offer up Anderson and Rodon and see if they bite There is no way the Orioles would take Rodon. Ingrown thigh hairs freak them out.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 10:08 AM) Which makes the Machado and Harper free agencies unprecedented So since the White Sox have never gone there, so they won't, would also apply to every other team. So is this Harper and Machado's final season?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 09:59 AM) That's like saying your friend covered the table's bill at Chili's, so he definitely would do the same at Gibson's. The Sox spending $50 million on a very young international FA isn't all that comparable to a veteran FA who will cost $300+ million. How many teams have spent $300 million on a free agent? This, the Sox have never done it, so it won't happen has blown up a couple of times in poster's faces the last few years. There is a reason Olney mentioned them yesterday, and it wasn't because they are going to drain their farm system for a season of Machado.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 13, 2017 -> 08:18 AM) It's weird, I could have sworn I read something about him being set for maybe rehab in April-May and not MLB until later, but now I can't find it. Maybe I was confusing him with Rodon or something. I could be wrong! The White Sox haven't exactly been forthcoming with their injuries the past year or so, so who really knows. But at least this was a re-positioning and not a reconstruction, so you would think the recovery time will be a lot shorter.

The reason Trump endorsed Luther Strange is because he thought Roy Moore couldn't win a general election. He was right. What a pathetic attempt to save face. Both of your endorsements lost.

USA Today publishing an editorial stating Trump is unfit for office. He is unfit to clean the toilets at the Obama Presidential Library, and he is unfit to shine W's shoes.

Fraudulent, illegal votes pay off for the dems. This must be investigated. Sad.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 06:46 PM) I have a feeling the White Sox really want and are hoping to trade Jose Abreu but aren’t going to budge from their asking price https://twitter.com/barstoolWSD/status/940737491669278720 This is exactly what I said when I was mentioning the Hahn meeting I was at. Same with Avi .

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 06:52 PM) The fact that they're looking at him now means that they'll be going for his services this time next year. That is what I think this is all about.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 06:39 PM) I still feel like I must be taking crazy pills that I'm the only one weary of giving Machado who hasnt come close to being a bonafide middle of the order bat a 300 million dollar contract. Are you kidding me? Look at his numbers. He was horrible the first half of 2017, but if he isn't a middle of the order bat, the team you have must win 145 games. They aren't going to trade for him. But we can all be excited that they seem to have their sights set on trying to bring him in.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 06:02 PM) Man, I disagree with all of this. I don't think anyone is suggesting the Sox acquire Machado for 1 year and just roll the dice, unless the acquisition cost would be minimal, which we all know won't happen. If they can get a 72 hour window for an extension, it's worth some semi-serious pieces so you don't have to worry about 29 other teams in FA. Otherwise, no trade. In terms of the Yankees.....no, the Sox rebuild is not doomed because New York may acquire Machado. I just don't know why Machado would sign unless it is a significant overpay. The only thing I could think of, other than what I really think it is, which is the White Sox making it known they will try to sign him next winter, maybe they trade for him, try to sign him, if they can't, flip him at the deadline , andif you are lucky, you may pull a Yankees with Chapman, and get more than you gave up, and go after him again in the offseason. That does seem a bit far fetched though.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 05:38 PM) Opening day 2017 payroll: You are correct by a whopping $249,400. I am correct, and with Mike Illitch dead, which you ignored, they won't be anywhere near it again any time soon.

Trump really put himself in a tough spot with this one. If Moore wins, he will take full credit, and would one really want to? If he loses, he campaigned for Moore opponent in the primary and lost, then campaigned for Moore, another loss would make him a loser. Sad. I think he ultimately loses either way.

Getting your name out there is one way of legally tampering. Every team willing to pay Machados price next winter will want their names out there now in case he does get traded and thinks about an extension.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 05:08 PM) Are the Sox in any different position DA? I understand dont play BOS/NYY as often but ownership will need to absolutely spend big bucks soon to be able to compete. They are very different. Competing with Cleveland , Minnesota, Detroit, and KC, especially with the passing of Mike Illitch, $200 million payrolls aren't going to happen with any of them, let alone 2. If the White Eox right the ship, they will have an advantage.

So Trump has admitted to walking in on beauty contestants who have no clothes on, and grabbing women by the p**** because he is a star, yet he didn't do those things. SHS should be asked that question every day until she realizes what a fool Trump is making her look like and walks away.

If you are Baltimore or Tampa or Toronto, how do you realistically put together a team that can have sustained success with Boston and the Yankees being able to do what they do? You could get lucky and be good for a couple of years, and maybe make the playoffs, which they all have done, but perpetual rebuilding seems to be their fate.

I just think guys like Sanchez and Leury Garcia, are players that have some value, but aren't the types of guys where you acquire really interesting prospects. You get B-/C+ guys at best. You might as well keep them.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 10:36 AM) 2B & 3B are now open for them. Carlos Sanchez could make some sense for them if they don't feel comfortable going all in on Torres & Andujar next year. That would be fine, but what do you really think the Sox could get for Sanchez? I'm guessing nothing too interesting.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 10:08 AM) The Ozuna/Yellich markets may spark up some stuff, but yeah. I thought people were overplaying the "slow" factor but man is this boring. Too many unsigned free agents. It happens every year.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 09:02 AM) Abreu can also net a comp pick when/if he leaves in 2 years. Those aren't very high anymore.

QUOTE (asindc @ Dec 12, 2017 -> 08:55 AM) It's the "if" part of your statement that would make it a risk. An unnecessary risk at that. There is risk Abreu falls apart. Risk he plays well for 2 meaningless for the team, seasons, and leaves for more money. A year ago, even on May 1st, people would have loved to dump Abreu for a guy of JBJ's ilk. Now, some are questioning if even a guy like Devers is enough. I am one of Jose's biggest fans, but like the Dodgers used to say, it's better to trade a guy a year too early, than a year too late. Now is the time unless you are willing to pay him for his declining years, and not complain.

Niko and Portis a fine 1-2 punch tonight. Bulls no Niko. 3-20 Bulls with Niko. 3-0

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 11, 2017 -> 04:31 PM) But then you have the exact same problem you have now, a player who doesn't fit your contention window who you'll likely have to trade to get pieces that will help the rebuild. By 2020, Bradley is a 30 year old CF in the final year of arbitration who might have lost some of his defensive value and may not have recovered any of his value with the bat. He's then a free agent in 2021. The only way he makes sense as part of an Abreu trade is if you believe his defensive value will hold into his mid 30s and you sign an extension with him immediately after the trade. He does for at least one season if not 2. Th fact is, if he bounces back to his 2016 level, you could get a ton for him in a year. The White Sox have always been quite fond of him. It is interesting Jose Contreras has been added to help Latin players assimilate. Maybe he will be more geared toward minor leaguers, or maybe they are preparing to fill the void Abreu would leave behind.