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QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 05:29 PM) To me, I just don't think Q is the type of pitcher that other teams will sell the farm for. Teams want the guy with big velocity that they project will dominate in the postseason Despite the two homers, is he looking any better tonight?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 05:22 PM) And if the packages offered were as mediocre as Hahn makes it seems, then he is going nowhere And that's ultimately fine...but I'm IMPATIENT! TRADE SOMEONE!

For f***s sakes

The Extra Innings package does not appear to be working at the moment on DirecTV. Q give up a home run?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 04:41 PM) Since you want to be a smart ass, there are 2 road games played in Chicago. Oh, Dick.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 06:29 AM) After this road trip, the White Sox will only have 35 games left that won't be played in Chicago this season. Otherwise known as "road games."

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 04:17 PM) Bautista played that ball about as terribly as you possibly could...but we'll take it, 2-0. Frazier sac fly, 3-0. Picked up Avi. Davidson double...very late slide, almost broke leg or ankle. 4-0, error on Jays. Is he ok?

Wasn't Skoug like a potential 1st rounder at some point? I'm not the biggest prospect guy in the world, but my guess is he's closer to 15 than 25.

Nah, it's no big deal...they have that big divisional lead!

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 11:54 AM) Nats about to sign edwin jackson. Should solve their issues. Well s***. Time to find a new suitor for Robertson.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 11:16 AM) All of the X2's were notoriously long and boring to me...I prefer X1 or X3 by far. Also, I can only take so much of Tony Horton. :| The ones i mentioned aren't any longer than P90X...but there definitely are some longer ones in that set. I don't like X3 at all...it feels rushed to me.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 07:39 AM) I've, uh, acquired some of their stuff through absolutely 100% legal means. My wife really loved T25 and it got her into the best shape in her life. Beast Body helped me put on 12 pounds (I've always had a Chris Sale-like physique) My favorite has always been P90X2, particularly the Core workout and the Total Body workout...I go back to these quite often...

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 07:39 AM) I've, uh, acquired some of their stuff through absolutely 100% legal means. My wife really loved T25 and it got her into the best shape in her life. Beast Body helped me put on 12 pounds (I've always had a Chris Sale-like physique)

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 10:40 AM) I don't gamble but I'm staying away from this because it maybe a total work. I don't trust anyone. Yeah, there was some talk that Floyd could tank in the first fight to ensure an additional 2 more paydays.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 10:33 AM) Yolmer Sanchez: 2013 (20 years): .241/.293/.296, 6.1% BB, 15.9% K 2014 (21 years): .293/.349/.412, 7.3% BB, 17% K Ozzie Albies: 2016 (19 years): .248/.307/.351, 7.7% BB, 15.8% K 2017 (20 years): .276/.324/.423, 6.1% BB, 20.2% K Maybe not a perfect comparison, but if someone offered you a slightly better version of Sanchez for Quintana, are you jumping on it? Yeah, I was thinking the same thing...even without slotting Moncada in at 2b yet, if you believe in Yolmer at all, what good does adding a piece like Albies do for you? As far as the Braves go, I would be more interested in Acuna and Maitan, but pretty certain those are two guys they would be leery trading away for Q right now.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 10:00 AM) Albies is 20 years old playing in AAA and posting a .747 OPS. In my opinion he is very advanced for his age, and is performing quite well considering how young he is compared to most AAA players. I'm a big believer in Albies and feel he will turn out to be a very good player. So would you be intrigued by an offer by the Braves headlined by Albies? Considering we signed Anderson to a long-term deal, and have Moncada at 2nd in Charlotte, do we look away from MI prospects close to MLB-ready and focus on CI's and OFs? I'm still not convinced Moncada will ultimately stay at 2b in the major leagues.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 09:30 AM) I was thinking pretty much the opposite, they have Brandon Phillips on a one year deal to bridge the gap to Albies, they have Markakis through 2018, Kemp through 2019, and Inciarte through 2022. Acuna may be close to untouchable, but given the teams OF depth in the system and their need for controllable starting pitching with Dickey, Colon, and Garcia all hitting FA at the end of the season. Getting Albies back would probably necessitate moving Moncada off 2B, and I am not sure the Sox want to do that. I don't think Markakis is going to stop them from plugging in Acuna if he shows he's ready before the end of 2018. I don't disagree in regards to Albies though - we already have enough 2b even without considering Moncada, tbh.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 08:58 AM) I still like what the Cards have to offer more than most. If the Sox can pull in Kelly, Sierra, and Perez, plus a lottery ticket arm, I would sign up for that. You have two guys in Sierra and Kelly who have ML floors, Sierra still has a pretty nice ceiling, Perez has a ton of ceiling and could be an all star level player at either SS or 3B. I don't really care that much for what Houston has, there pitchers can't find the strike zone enough and after Tucker they don't have much in the way of position players that are all that intriguing, especially with Fisher now in the majors. The Yankees could be an intriguing fit, but I am less impressed with their system than most people are. I was really hoping the Braves would find themselves in contention in July and be compelled to make a move with Fried and Acuna being great pieces to target. They aren't going to move Acuna I don't think...maybe Albies and some arms...but I suspect Acuna will become "untouchable" as has been the theme in recent Q negotiations.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 08:11 AM) I'd rather have Clint Frazier TBH. I get why people like Rutherford (I like him too), but I almost think he's a bit overrated around these parts. If I'm dealing Quintana, I need a positional headliner with a bit less projection. Frazier fits the bill IMO and I could actually see him being available. The state of this transaction is really fascinating to me at the moment. I can't see myself being an opposing GM with a team competing right now, one that has a need for a 1-2 starter, being willing to move a top 30 prospect +++ for him right now. If I've been scouting Quintana, I'm seeing a guy who isn't confident he can put guys away, he is nibbling, his curveball is vulnerable, etc. Not necessarily anything that cannot be corrected, but how long will that take? Can I get him turned around in time so that I can trust him to pitch in the big games that I need whomever I go out and acquire with these prospects to pitch in? I really don't know for sure what the answer to that question is right now. What if I go out and get him and he just sort of stays where he is at for the rest of the year? That is NOT the guy I need for my team right now. I almost see there being an opportunity for a team like the Pirates or the Braves. Someone that doesn't necessarily need Q for this season, as they likely won't be competing for anything. They feel good about Q because of his track record, and he fits into their long-term plan because he is cost-controlled and can likely slot in comfortably as a #2 if need be. Perhaps I can go out and acquire him now for .75-85 cents on the dollar, as the White Sox may just want to move on from the constant rumors and questions. I can maybe get him for a slight discount, and because I believe in him over the long-term, it's a risk I am willing to take. Instead of having to move my top guy, maybe I can get away with moving my 2nd guy, along with some other pieces. That is just my thought process. If I was Cashman or Theo, I would NOT be looking at Q as a guy that I would want to spend some of my bullets on for THIS season. The risk is just too great IMHO.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 08:35 PM) Sonny Gray dealing so far against Yankees... 8 hits in 5.1 innings....nothing spectacular.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 06:52 PM) Big time hitter but no position to play. He will definitely be available as Dodgers have no place to put him We just drafted like 7 of those Give me a comp?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 06:45 PM) Agreed, if he has similar value to that of a mid-tier closer, then jump on it. Kahnle for Calhoun seems like an optimal trade for Hahn What is this sudden fascination with Calhoun? Why are we targeting a DH?

I was in a coma!

QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 06:37 PM) Not that it *really* matters, but I'd like to see Danny Mendick batting higher in the order for WS. It's Dickman to you.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 06:27 PM) Who is interested in Kahnle? I would bet a lot of teams.