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QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 07:31 PM) I'd be shocked if Yost was looking at WAR or FIP when making his selections. Still, Eaton and Q were snubbed. Garcia too GARCIA???

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/i...p-list-of-snubs All Star Snubs. Q gets a mention as a possible candidate to replace Wade Davis...no mention of Adam Eaton here.

Ray Allen reportedly coming out of retirement to suit up for the Warriors. And it begins...

Okay, KM. Thought I would give it a whirl.

Wild card/division leaders by RS/RA differential +89 Cleveland +62 Toronto Blue Jays +53 Boston Red Sox +51 Seattle Mariners +41 Texas Rangers +40 Baltimore Orioles +30 Houston Astros 0 Detroit Tigers -13 Chicago White Sox -23 Kansas City Royals -27 NY Yankees Pretty crazy the Mariners and White Sox have the same exact record at 43-41.

Isn't Shaq originally from Baton Rouge? You'd think even more embarrassing (from a police PR standpoint) to have it happen in the state capital.

There were several scouts on hand to see Hill’s first start since May 29. He is on a one-year deal, making him a strong candidate to be traded before the deadline, and he will be in much demand. The Orioles, Red Sox, Cubs, Yankees, Dodgers, Pirates and Royals were among the teams with scouts in attendance Saturday. Kansas City is among the clubs with interest in both Hill and outfielder Josh Reddick, who also will be a free agent after the season. Contrary to one published report, the Royals do not have any interest in A’s third baseman Danny Valencia, who played for Kansas City in 2014. Hill’s only real trouble came in the fourth, when he gave up two runs. sfchronicle.com Many teams in on both Reddick and Rich Hill...trade winds? Rangers interested in Erwin Santana...

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 10:41 PM) You do realize that Fulmer is in his first full season of pro ball and Adams is in his second year while being 20 y/o. Young pitchers do struggle. Just because they struggle does not mean you should give up on them. Also, cooper has very little to do with them at this stage. That's more for the minor league pitching coordinator, Kirk Champion I believe, and their individual pitching coaches. Pretty sure it's Curt Hasler now. Champion got bumped up on the food chain.

Tanaka, fwiw, is mostly known for his sinker. And movement. He's never been a high high velocity pitcher. It's one of the main reasons teams were scared off. They wanted another Darvish. There was concern that somehow 93ish would go to low 90's/high 80's (and it did, when he was really scuffling with all those elbow problems). But he's managed to be surprisingly (and quietly) effective when healthy. Doesn't blow your socks off like the Mets' staff, that's for sure. But you can say the same thing for the way Sabathia pitches today, compared to 2007.

Might as well...

The White Sox almost signed that meatball throwing pitcher for $125 million two years ago....how soon they forget. He's got a very solid ERA. Sometimes, movement and location are MUCH more important than velocity. The Yankees should know, Eovaldi and Pineda both can throw hard but no idea where it's going usually.

KevAn Smith...isn't he still out? Yep, 7 DAY DL. The defense-first catcher we just acquired from the Astros, but that might not help so much with our offense still 10th-11th in the AL in most categories, despite scoring runs at a higher clip more recently. http://www.scout.com/mlb/rumors/story/1683...or-league-depth It's not going to be Gonzalez, his hitting stats are atrocious even for AA. Omar Narvaez? http://www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?sid=t494 Can't imagine it would be Rottino or O'Connell. Hector Sanchez is gone, right? Dowdy and Gonzalez in AA. Not realistic options. Once again, White Sox minor league depth issues getting exposed.

Just seems that things are getting stale with Cooper. Rodon seems to have hit a wall. Fulmer has struggled for major stretches. Adams' velocity is down significantly, as are his strikeouts. Sometimes you outsmart everyone (see Chris Sale), but that's not necessarily an indicator of future success (turning projected relievers into starters), just as Anderson's success doesn't mean the White Sox can't ever develop position prospects despite a decades-long struggle in that area. The White Sox do take more pitching risks than other organizations. I do feel a lot of Cooper's reputation (recently) is based on Jose Quintana, and he's about as conventional/textbook as you get mechanically for a lefty. There weren't any major alterations with him from Day 1 (like they're currently going through w/ both Fulmer and Adams). Still, Jordan Stephens is another ray of hope. These almost always pop up on the pitching side, where they have great development people (who have obviously also worked with Cooper for many years, the guys like Hasler, Burns and Perdew).

http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/7/5/12094...eadline-preview Comprehensive trade deadline analysis. Despite putting some hope on the field this season, Hahn's efforts seem disappointing at best for a fourth straight season. That doesn't mean the team couldn't turn it around however, though it would take some substantial moves. Those arrows just might not be in Hahn's quiver anymore. To worsen matters, the White Sox's run differential is in the negative and suggests a win-loss record closer to 41-42. But the trade deadline is less about doom and gloom and more about making bold moves, granting hope, and overcoming adversity. CONCLUSION: While the White Sox seemed poise to purchase at the deadline, staying put could also be an option. The addition of Morneau could help what ails them. Morneau just began a rehab assignment on his way back from a series of concussions that nearly forced his retirement. Further, Austin Jackson could help the outfield down the stretch, but that seems to be only in long-term plans and might not be worth waiting around for. Instead, the White Sox could use some of their prospect depth to help now. Carson Fulmer is their best remaining prospect and is likely untouchable. Their other top-100 prospect, Anderson, has made himself entirely indispensable on the major league roster. The White Sox could still use some of their shallow farm to improve their bench situation though.

I'm guessing Mukasey is a Republican and served under a Bush...? In June 2003, Democratic New York Senator Charles Schumer submitted Mukasey's name, along with four other Republicans or Republican appointees, as a suggestion for Bush to consider for nomination to the Supreme Court.[22] On October 14, 2004, citing U.S. Supreme Court precedent, Mukasey reversed his September 2002 decision and dismissed a case in which plaintiffs in twenty consolidated actions sued the Italian insurance company Generali S.p.A. (Generali), seeking damages for nonpayment of insurance proceeds to beneficiaries of policies purchased by Holocaust victims before the end of World War II.[23] In so ruling, Mukasey gave deference to "a federal executive branch policy favoring voluntary resolution of Holocaust-era insurance claims."[24] He was also a Rudy Guiliani supporter. Hmmm....no agenda. 81st United States Attorney General In office November 9, 2007 – January 20, 2009 President George W. Bush Preceded by Alberto Gonzales

http://heavy.com/news/2016/07/alton-sterli...censored-watch/ If those officers end up still being acquitted, good God Greg might be right about the US falling apart....

We're also managing to up Carlos Beltran's trade value, haha. All-Star Carlos Beltran, future HoF, etc. 20 hits. Not easy to give up that many.

We're also managing to up Carlos Beltran's trade value, haha. All-Star Carlos Beltran, future HoF, etc. 20 hits. Not easy to give up that many.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 5, 2016 -> 09:00 PM) Caulfield, what? There were also a number of concerns about Fulmer and Danish having the ability to make it to the big leagues as starters when they were drafted. Sale, Fulmer and Burdi...all quite obviously (of course, Tyler was a lesser draft choice). Just wonder how many times they can go against the grain or conventional scouting wisdom??? Even Rodon has lots of mechanical issues that PTAC has been on top of since the first moment he was drafted, and which have proved to be pretty prophetic (so far).

UH-OH

You'd have to trade Q/Eaton and at least one more major piece for Mike Trout. It would leave the White Sox in the exact same situation the Angels are in....top heavy team in terms of talent but not enough from #6-25 on the roster to make a run at the playoffs.

You'd have to trade Q/Eaton and at least one more major piece for Mike Trout. It would leave the White Sox in the exact same situation the Angels are in....top heavy team in terms of talent but not enough from #6-25 on the roster to make a run at the playoffs.

http://raycomnbc.worldnow.com/story/323712...ntity-confirmed LINK/S?

Morneau had just two at-bats again tonight, with a K. Then pulled again for a PH. They seem to be taking it very slow and carefully with him. Assuming he'll be ready soon might be too aggressive, albeit hopeful. At the very least, he's got to prove he can make it through 4-5 AB's in a game.

If you trade Frazier OR Melky, there's pretty much zero chance to compete next year. Stopping in the middle of rebuilding, then, would make no sense. Then you're going to still keep Robertson in that situation? Why? If some of the minor league starters make progress, you can live without Shields easily enough...and I'm not sure how trading Lawrie makes sense unless they think Saladino's going to put up the same or better numbers and you can actually get something better for him than what the Sox gave up for Lawrie. It's kind of MEH...half-measures, no clear direction again.