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QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 02:37 PM) Red Sox should have traded for Chris Volstad if they wanted to shut this offense down.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 02:33 PM) I haven't read the stories. Can somebody summarize this for us? Sox have little to no chance of signing this guy because "............." I am 'assuming' it's cause we just spent all that dough on Robert and aren't allowed to bid much and we can't even compete in the ballpark $$ wise. Is that correct? If this is the case ... wouldn't it have been smarter to go for this guy instead of Robert? Isn't this guy pretty much a can't miss pitching/hitting star?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 02:50 PM) It wasn't me who questioned the guys I mentioned. I was talking about posts on Soxtalk. I've already read some 'concern' about Rutherford, Collins, Lopez and Burger. And of course Fulmer. And Rodon bless his soul is a ? mark now cause of injury. I'm not the one expressing the concern. I'm feeling concern after reading the post or two wondering about those guys. I really should introduce you to my ex-wife... are you in the market for romance?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 02:33 PM) Some good stuff in here. It is very good news to see Cordel is back and playing. http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/257...g-in-instructs/ Funny, I just posted this link to another thread of yours. I think Cordel may be a sleeper.

Some new tidbits from an article today, White Sox bias edition: http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/257...opicId=27118146 Also includes some nice little pieces on Cease.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 01:53 PM) Astros pouring it on now. Mercy! Holy hell batman.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 02:04 PM) I hate the Dodgers for the same reason I don't like the Red Sox and Yankees minus the actual winning of titles lol I could absolutely see that for anyone living outside of Southern California. Hell, I'm a native from the So. Cal and have never actively rooted for them. With the choices available this off season and considering they haven't won since the 80's - this year happens to be the rare season where I'll be passively rooting for them.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 01:53 PM) They're not one of the teams that is constantly talked about by national media, they've massively helped the White Sox rebuild thus far, and their opening round opponent is the Cubs. They are essentially the perfect storm of White Sox fan support. Thanks. I'm surely rooting for them to dismantle the Cubs but after that I'd much rather see either NL West opponent represent in the big dance. Well, on second thought - I suppose I'd rather see the Nats than the Diamondbacks.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 12:51 PM) A little late to this thread but here's my ideal October AL: WC-Yanks win DS-Astros in 4/Indians in 3 CS-Indians in 5 NL: WC-Dbacks win DS-Nats in 3/Dodgers in 4 CS-Nats in 6 World Series- Nats in 7 What's with the Nats love on this board?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 02:51 PM) Cabrera's is the big one... another 6 years and $184 million for a guy who was worse than a replacement level player this year. Man... when ya put it that way ?

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Oct 6, 2017 -> 11:23 AM) AJ is pretty good on the broadcast. Just came here to say the same thing. The Astros / Indians ALCS is gonna be a hoot.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 12:19 AM) This is the best, most comprehensive overview of the slim potential that has been written... anywhere. You've even swayed me from "no chance in hell" to "99.998% there's no chance in hell"... And I was firmly fixed to that two one hundredths points. What the hell am I thinking??? There's no chance in hell!!!

QUOTE (ron883 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:52 PM) Ready to eat some crow greg? He may never eat a slice of humble pie but I guarantee years and years of more and more circular logic still to come. Promise.

QUOTE (Quin @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:55 PM) "SALE IS A BUM. WE TRADED PROSPECTS FOR THIS GUY? FIRE HAHN. FIRE KENNY. FIRE SOUTHPAW." Southpaw is indeed, lame as f***.

QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:56 PM) In some respects, it’s warranted. The Red Sox didn’t acquire Sale to record 300 K’s in the regular season. They acquired him to be their ace and No. 1 ace in the playoffs. When you don’t even give your team much of a chance on the mound, you’ve failed, big time. For sure - totally agree. I don't envy Red Sox fans and hope that for the next 6 years Kopech and Moncada just flat out KILL it and both become annual all-stars.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 3, 2017 -> 10:40 AM) I remember most all posts and here's one of the reasons I'm not a rebuild guy. In various threads I've read some concern about Lopez, Giolito and Rutherford and Burger. So far haven't seen anything much negative on Moncada and Eloy who are generally regarded as stars. We know Rodon is now iffy at best with the injury. Somebody was saying Polo now looks like the key piece in the Yankee trade. Folks, this is why I hate rebuilds. Reality sort of sets in saying some of these acquisitions may suck. Not trying to be a dick, these are posts from respected posters I'm quoting. Young players are gonna take their licks and have various issues to overcome. They do call it "development" for a reason and 99% of the time player progression is not linear. What's the gripe with Burger? He had a respectful debut. The only real disappointing season was Rutherford's lack of power. Even his season wasn't a total bomb. I'm confident that both of them will see vast improvements next year... and add Collins to the "likely to improve next year" crowd. Lopez and Giolito both excelled late in the season so much that they forced their ways onto the major league roster. Urg... I don't even know why I continue to speak logically to you about anything related to the rebuild. Here, let's try something new: Juda kopa leekey tradun zabetduc za, za!!! Smooch smooch wink wink honk honk smack smack.

QUOTE (South Sider @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:43 PM) Helps make the Sox look a little smarter in dealing him, as bittersweet as it is to say. I'd be very disappointed in a performance like that from Sale had our Sox actually made the postseason with him. Good lord - can you imagine the near suicide watch levels of disdain that would be going down if we experienced that. Eek.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 08:17 PM) I was browsing for prop bets on the odds he would bean someone after the 3rd dinger ?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 08:10 PM) He's a spaz that over-throws when the adrenaline flows, he misses his spots and gets hit hard, with experience and late season throttling, this may be avoidable. It's hard to tell how much is mental or physical, the total package just comes with this kind of pitcher. He absolutely lacks the composure of Randy Johnson - imagine if he could develop that poise and maturity... Mercy!!

So - uh - is it really possible that he's deemed an unrestricted free agent? I'd seriously cream my pants if we picked him up for just cash. Jebus!!!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 07:19 PM) The underhedline on this post is kind of classless. Sale is still a great pitcher. He did get hammered today. Anybody watch it? What was the problem? We saw some rare bad Sale starts with the Sox as well. Stuff happens. Take a look for yourself...

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 06:45 PM) Not really, it just continued the sad and unfortunate trend of Chris Sale performing poorly after the month of August. You're both right... because, subjectivity rules.

Indians v. Astros - coming soon.

Wonder how he would have pitched if he had thrown all year on his old program. Hope we get to see him pitch again this series.

Sorry Sale but I sincerely hope that you leaving our Sox turns out to be one of the best moves in franchise history. Peace out hommie.