Dick Allen

Flowers is actually a perfect back up catcher. Slightly below average offense for a catcher, but has power and is a great pitch framer. Having him play 120 games is hurtful to the eyes, but if they can get someone who can carry most of the load, he fits.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 09:17 AM) Was that in the papers? A quote by Hahn? It was on the internet. I think Dan Hayes but can't remember. Doesn't mean they won't, but that, and probably correctly, isn't the plan.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 08:57 AM) Sox took a player in the major league phase just two years ago, and kept him around all year. The minor league phase is definitely baseball nerd town. But even there you sometimes find something - like Tago. Nieto doesn't exactly make me dream of the rule 5 possibilities. Maybe, like was stated, if they were picking first, but 10th?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 08:39 AM) anyway here's my suggestion, which is sure to be met with applause! (Or not). Trade Eaton and Melky to the Padres for Norris, Solarte, Ross and a prospect. Trade Q to Redsox for Bradley JR, Chtistian Vasquez and prospects. 2 holes plugged (albeit no better than plugged) and a killer OF defense with 2 guys who can cover ground and Avi's arm. Need to add a power bat, although I don't know what to do about Laroche. Could eve re-sign Alexei at half price now that the other 2 clowns are gone. Saladino the utility guy. I think your goal is to have the White Sox carry 25 guys making minimum losing 130 games.

The White Sox could always take a pitcher. I wouldn't be too concerned with losing anyone. Texas got Deshileds last year which was good for them, but more the exception than the rule these days. The rule 5 draft IMO gets a lot more attention than it probably deserves. Since it takes place at the end of the Winter Meetings, hopefully we will have more to be excited about then.

I read something yesterday that the White Sox have no intention of using Q to acquire hitting. They want to use their minor leaguers.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 05:52 AM) again, the idea of that, is a little too late.. wouldn't you say? It was always important. Parent was a very experienced minor league manager, and they had the translator. It was just the typical Caulfield spin on Bruce Levine's words interpreting that as official White Sox policy, acting like this team knows absolutely nothing about baseball.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 05:52 AM) again, the idea of that, is a little too late.. wouldn't you say? It was always important. Parent was a very experienced minor league manager, and they had the translator. It was just the typical Caulfield spin on Bruce Levine's words interpreting that as official White Sox policy, acting like this team knows absolutely nothing about baseball.

You have to play a little defense to win in the NBA. It is the freaking Charlotte Hornets.

The White Sox seem to be waiting until the last minute to announce what they are going to do with Alexei. Makes me think they either trying to get him to sign a lesser contract. It is at least worth a shot.

Just using the law of averages, the Sox are due to have a guy like Engel and a few more actually break out, aren't they?

Noting worse than a College Graduation.

Do teams have the cap space to trade for Cutler? I was reading an article about trading Forte, and with his contract and the teams that could bring him in, it was a limited market. Now Cutler, theoretically, you don't have to be a playoff contender this year to bring him in, but I would imagine his cap hit would make it unlikely more than a couple teams could even trade for him if they wanted.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 08:26 AM) Agreed. It's not just his attitude and effort that turns me off, but also his very inconsistent hitting and his contract. He seems to be a guy that is next to trouble a lot as well. There is no question he is inconsistent, but has a ton of talent. He was pretty awesome the last month and a half. If he played to his potential, and his defense at SS isn't so bad advanced stats-wise, he could be a steal. This is one where the Cubs don't appear they could get back anywhere near his potential in a trade, but it also could be addition by subtraction. If they were giving him away, I think I would take a shot.

Mortensen says Forte is out 2 games. Bears looking at Montee Ball.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 04:49 PM) MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 50m50 minutes ago #Orioles figure to make three qualifying offers, as @Buster_ESPN reports they plan to make QO to Matt Wieters. Read: http://bit.ly/1Q2zrFX If the team is willing to give up a 2nd round pick this news probably makes him cheaper fiancially.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 11:48 AM) Checking, I believe its the room and board, food stipend for the summer which is during the term. Oh and they all attend summer school, its the only way to make up the credits to graduate on time. These guys dont take 22 hours during the season. unrelated: I took summer classes every year, it was my favorite time of the year. They also take summer school so they can work out. It's still a harsh penalty, but not nearly like losing it for a regular term. I am pretty sure if you aren't enrolled in summer school, you can't participate in the supervised work outs.

That doesn't free up cap space like it used to does it?

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 01:40 PM) Why are you starting with 2006? It's also curious why he ends with a 3rd place finish with 86 wins in 2013. When he whines about the White Sox, he makes no mention they won 88 games in 2010 or 85 in 2012.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 01:24 PM) Can't say I understand this move. It's a minor league contract. Maybe it's a favor to a scout or an agent, or maybe they just need another infielder at Charlotte. Besides, they can waive him in Spring Training, and the White Sox bank account will never even know he was in the organization.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Nov 1, 2015 -> 05:14 PM) Beaches bro. That, and the almost certain at least 2 years of getting paid to lounge around.

Maybe they don't like their uniforms smelling like smoke. Supposedly, Cespedes is a chain smoker.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 11:42 AM) well that is true. maybe times have changed that much where a guy like Alomar would have that kind of pull. Obviously most of the time it will be someone on the current staff. The White Sox did hire Fregosi during the season from the Cardinals AAA team.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 11:34 AM) Indians would tell the Sox to go blow. They can't if it's in his contract he can move.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Nov 2, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) But that would mean some sort of interim manager named to finish out the season, and then Alomar named in the offseason, correct? Coaches don't bolt teams mid-season to take over managerial positions on other teams. They can and they do.