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QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 11:01 AM) I keep going back to the fact that he is worth more to the Sox than other teams because of the way others view him. The Sox won't trade him for less than a #1 is worth and others don't view him that way, thus no trade. Yet...but after time and deep thought I think teams will talk themselves into believing he is a number 1.

Listening to Dowell Loggains talk about how it was hard for him to see how good Howard is as a back(pretty much half a season to consider him as good). Saying it took a while because he basically didnt see the same talent from practice as what shown in game situations. Thats why it took soo long for him to run the damn ball this year and even still doesnt get enough enough carries. Loggains is terrible.

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 10s10 seconds ago Twins Reportedly Asking Teams For Final Offers On Brian Dozier http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/bria...ffer-twins.html …

Just looking at some twitter time lines of credible guys that had their sources telling them something was definitely being discussed between the Yanks and the Sox. I dont see those handful of guys having bad intel. The deal either totally fell apart and the both sides just stopped talking or they are now both posturing to see who is going to budge first. This is where I know I would be a terrible GM for sure. I couldnt have the patience to wait this through. Hahn must have a great poker face.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 04:09 PM) Jan 5th is the Boers show, that's what he was referring to I thought they already had the final show. So they are having another final show then.

QUOTE (RockfordJim @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 04:01 PM) No offense, and I'm sure he's a fine young man, but why would we even waste oxygen discussing somebody who is hopefully a Ross Gload? I mean, if I had a son who was a major leaguer like that, I'd be really proud, but frankly I doubt if I'd spend any time touting him on a message board rather than talking about the players who will actually count. THATS why you havent posted but 7 posts in 6 years. LOL

Is Cowley pairing up with Bernstein to replace Boers? I could have sworn I heard him say that he looks forward to January 5th? (I was sort of half listening on my lunch break) If so that would reach a new level smarmy greater than though radio right there, yeesh.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 5m5 minutes ago Per @jonmorosi, the Blue Jays are back in "active discussions" with Jose Bautista

More from Callis on Moncada and Giolito... http://m.mlb.com/news/article/212479282/pi...picid=151437456

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 03:04 PM) Matt. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

And the weather is obviously brutal. All cold weather stadiums except for Green Bay should be dome. Let them freeze. LOL

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 02:44 PM) Exactly. He has at least as much potential as Saladino. The good news is, there's no reason not to let everyone just compete for jobs. If Saladino outplays Lawrie, then he'll be the guy. As much as I loathe the continued existence of Avisail Garcia, the same goes with the OF. No reason not to let everyone continue to push. All you Jason Coats fans rejoice: he'll have a chance to prove you all correct. And for the GreenSox school of posters: rebuilds are about asset collection. One thing that every successful modern rebuild has in common is one or two extremely valuable pieces that were discovered from the scrap heap -- amidst the corpses of a thousand others that were also acquired. Signing has-beens and post-hype sleepers is all good news. The more the merrier. Even guys that are too old to be a part of the next winner are trade bait if they break out. The Brewers are doing this right now, too. They've already found Jonathan Villar, and there are more intriguing possibilities behind him. This is the new way to take your owner's today-money and send it to the future -- the league has successfully capped spending on every form of amateur now. I seriously had no idea this existed.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 11:03 AM) Bears fans support a crappy team more than any other in Chicago IMO. Its too bad the owners were too stupid to build an actual stadium. What I would have loved more than anything would have been if they built a domed stadium. f*** bear weather.

QUOTE (RockfordJim @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:14 PM) They haven't been interesting enough to post about in the last 4or 5 years. Dude your legend is growing as we speak.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:14 PM) Discussed with one of my friends who is a huge knowledgeable Cubs fan. Asked him who he would give up for Q and Jennings and he said Schwarber ++ I wish your friend was Theo Epstein.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:54 PM) lol...the Cubs would be idiots if they didn't. Not sure I want to go down the rabbit hole of debating this but I personally don't feel like they would be idiots for not making that trade. Schwarber has the potential to be a top three power hitter in all of baseball IMO and isnt far away from that right now. Not to mention the guy proved he could do it on the biggest of stages.

The Cubs wouldnt give up Schwarber for Q straight up let alone also give Baez and other prospects. Cmon guys.

I will say that I have no idea if Jimmy G is the real deal or not. I am just going by what other football "experts" have said. But I would not oppose Pace if he thought that he was and made a big move for him. They have to get that position right if they are going to build a successful team in the coming years.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 01:38 PM) This is apples to oranges though. Garoppolo is older than the QB prospects and will cost a hell of a lot more in a contract. Would you rather have 21 year old QB making Peanuts or 26 year old QB making big $$? I would rather have them get their guy if they have strong convictions they've found their QB for the next decade. If he is good you will find that out before you have to pay him and when you do have to pay him at least you will know that you have your guy at the most important position in the game.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 02:55 PM) Cue the conspiracy nutters. Consider me in that group. LOL The title of this thread made me laugh at loud at my computer.

QUOTE (chisox802 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) Alright then add 5-6 wins. There you go. Oh so just throw in another 5-6 WAR player.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) I would, but right now we are talking about two draft picks, not one If we are only talking about a 4, in my eyes that is expendable if you really believe he is your franchise QB.

Hypothetically speaking if Garrapolo was released from the Pats and placed in this years draft. Wouldnt you strongly consider taking him at 3 if you are the Bears?

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:50 AM) I think we should probably get off the rebuild philosophy talk and go back to talking in circles about potential 4 way trades where everyone gets back insane returns. Yeah.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:56 AM) Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 51m51 minutes ago MLB Roundup. http://bit.ly/2hwo9A2 Why the White Sox are in a dominant position in the Jose Quintana trade talks. News/notes/links. He wrote that yesterday afternoon though. He and the Score keep on reweeting and reposting on FB.