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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 02:16 AM) As far as I'm concerned, the Indians have positioned themselves a little better to compete with the Sox now. Good one, Kenny.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 02:59 PM) I know, just kinda getting out in front of anyone that is. Yea - anyone who questions raBBit, bucket, or rock around here obviously haven't been around these parts very long.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 02:56 PM) Brian's White Sox source is legit. Questioning his source was not my intention.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) Guys, Brian said before Christmas. We have time. Does anyone else find it odd that raBBit is the only one reporting this three team deal -- and every other media outlet is shooting it down?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 02:42 PM) Welp. Things seem to have come to a screeching halt. Really thought something was going to happen this afternoon, even though the McCutchen part never made sense to me. I have no doubt several teams are trying for Q. Still really want Meadows. Is be fine with a lesser package like Meadows, Keller and Diaz to make sure we get Meadows. Basically take one less piece with the third piece also being a little less exciting.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 11:58 AM) I really am ready to get this trade over with. I'd like to have some new prospects to look over while on break. This.

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 10:44 AM) I won't continue with it. Keep in mind that I've literally been suspended from this site from saying "poop" too much. I'm no saint but rather am also firmly fixed in the idiot crowd. Of all things to take seriously in life - Soxtalk is not one of them, in my book at least.

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 10:12 AM) As far as the punching thing, I don't even remember saying that but I'm sure I did. I'd advise you to not take things literally though. I read a handful of your posts and like I said, pinpointed And I'm not an internet tough guy. I'm as self deprecating as they come. I laugh at myself as much as anyone. I'm an idiot. All of that I admit. But I'll be the first to defend myself when people are talking s*** about me on internet forums The way things go around here is if people continually banter and attack other posters, suspensions are given out. Dick should know that, I know that, you may not know that. Sad - scary... just like puppies being kicked. Not really but poop. Edit: the bottom line is most of us are losing are minds and need some trades to go down.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 09:56 AM) Haven't you been egging this entire thing on most of the morning? I am and always will be guilty of pushing pooptalk. Edit: eggtalk- not so much

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) If you have a problem with me why not say it to me on twitter instead of b****ing about me to other people on a message board? And my entire post wasn't me telling everyone how great I am. I called myself a "joke" for getting the scoops that I do and also said the gum video was embarrassing. Again, the people that I do talk to that read these message boards called you the same thing. I wouldn't have said that on here until I get messages from multiple people "dick allen is talking s*** about WSD on Soxtalk" Keep picking at the low hanging fruit with the gum though, but just an FYI I made fun of myself on the internet for it more than anyone else did, so you're swimming up stream with it So how about the white sox? It's Soxtalk guys... not gumtalk, or talks***talk, or f***youtalk. Hell, sadly it's not even pooptalk.

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 09:01 AM) Once I say a name once that's how I'll say it for the rest of my life, regardless if it's the correct pronunciation or not. It's a big problem I have and I wish I could fix it. Dems da breaks. Also, it's not insecurity. I just don't like people making assumptions about me when they don't know the first thing about who I am or what I do. And I'll chime in here and there from now on I guess. Dats the s***. Some people here take this place seriously - others, not so much. I remain fixed in the latter and suggest you stay in that group as well. It's like a microcosm of twitter. You do you and f*** anyone else that's not on board. Don't waste air -- or just make poop jokes instead.

QUOTE (gosoxgo2005 @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 08:16 AM) Hey Dick Allen. I've perused these message boards very sparingly over the last like 8 months or so. Recently a little more. I try to avoid message boards because they're all the same. It took me like 3 days of reading these boards to immediately pin you as the internet know it all dick head. I mentioned it to others who read the site and they confirmed my suspicions. I didn't and probably wouldn't have seen your messages today cuz I haven't read these boards since the Sale trade and was pointed it out by people who do read them. And for the record, if you knew anything about what I do online, which you clearly don't, you'd know that I myself and the medium I write for is satirical in nature, and that I shouldn't be getting scoops, let alone having people like Jon Heyman, Buster Olney, Ken Rosenthal, etc. use me as a source. Those are the big shot journalists we make fun of. People who are antiquated in how they approach writing, breaking news, etc. All of the news that I break is exactly that - a joke; that said I do have legit sources in the organization with both players and FO. That said, I'll keep getting paid to be an internet tough guy and work with the White Sox a few times a year to coordinate parties at their games. Got 600 people out last year for one game alone and they handed me $3000 in $100 bills. They reach out to me, because they know I put asses in seats. And Brian is my guy, as are James and Aaron, and though I fibbed to them saying Brian didn't know the package that he just tweeted about, I was the one who brought this exact trade scenario to his attention. He just confirmed it with his people. Sources are boooooone dry. PS - I've told the WGN story a billion times. I was rushed there from work and it was 1000 degrees out. I was nervous. I laughed at it too. It was embarrassing but I embrace it. There's a reason I'm on TV, gonna go on the radio today, etc. Poooo-Ig Wish you'd post more - minus the dick references and insecurity based hootananey. ( you're right thou, it is a message board. ) Poop

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 08:15 AM) I mean, in the most literal sense right now all they are getting is "keeping" meadows. So either the return for Cutch outside nats was MUCH less than we know or something else is going in from sox or yanks to pirates. It's "complex".

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 08:12 AM) I think what you're not taking into account is the fact that situations like Lawrie's non-tender are fluid. As an insider, all you can do is report the information that is confirmed to you. I wouldn't call Dave "irresponsible" for having a bad piece of info every once in a while. I just like the way he says Pooo-Ig ( Puig ) Oh - and in that wgn segment, he looked similar to how I did after a night of college drinking. That is all I hope he breaks 18 more trades or signings this decade.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 23, 2016 -> 07:38 AM) Internet tough guy (apparently he read something here and wants to punch me in the face, I'm pretty sure he would whiff) might either be buying a comb, or perhaps starts gum chewing lessons today. His source is drying up, and his 15 minutes of fame are coming to an end. http://wgntv.com/2016/06/20/dave-williams-...on-sports-feed/ I love how he says Puig ( Pooo - Ig ) [ dude is insufferable on that show ]

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 11:28 PM) The Pirates are just getting bent over here. True. I clearly need to go to bed.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 10:43 PM) The rumor that describes that Pirates as "working hard" on this trade makes me suspect that they may be working on a three team transaction. There are so many more possibilities if that is the case. For example, the Sox could include other players with Quintana, perhaps Robertson and/or Melky or Frazier, and get a prospect haul plus McCutcheon in return. The Sox could then trade Cutch to the Nationals for Robles. Or the Yankees might be involved with the Sox and the pirates trying to make a transaction. I just thought I would try drive us even more crazy as we wait for a deal to be announced. That may just be the most insightful speculation of this thread yet! White Sox Get - Glasnow, Robles, Bell, Newman, Severino, Freese Pirates Get - Quintana, Fraizer Nationals Get - McCutchen, Robertson Edit: Does Washington even have room for Cutch after adding Eaton? Guess they do... Turner to SS -- Harper in LF / Cutch CF / Eaton RF ( Sox / Nationals / Pirates should just hire us miracleon35th )

QUOTE (New Era on South Side @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:58 PM) Do we have any rumors or any meaningful conversation or do I have to read since page 174? It's been the equivalent of Soxtalk masturbation.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:42 PM) As much as any of us. We're all just bored and making s@#t up with maybe a little educated guessing. Soxtalk - my preferred choice of affect regulation™

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:38 PM) I think there are more teams because the price isn't as high. Well, that's one way of speculating about it. My speculation is that Q's price started just a tick below Sale's and now with all the interest is at an equal place. What the f*** do I know thou?

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:30 PM) The problem for the Astros is even if they decide to now acquiesce to the Tucker-Martes-Musgrove demand the Pirates or Yankees are both in positions to easily beat that deal. The cost for Houston now likely either (a) includes Bregman or (b) 5 prospects of the Sox choice. The market for Quintana after appearing to stagnate for almost two weeks has now exploded. Pretty much every team that is even thinking of contending in 2017 is picking up the phone. The Pirates and Yankees flat have better pieces than Houston to offer, and if one them becomes a truly motivated buyer there is almost nothing Houston can do (short of Bregman) to get Quintana. This is likely all speculative bulls***... just like the 400 posts preceding it... my posts included. Oh the joys of message boards.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:27 PM) Sox teasing. Exactly.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:23 PM) I've been traveling all day, anything new? Or just still a lot of speculation? About 400 posts of bulls***. A wasted day. Lots and lots of cock teasing.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 05:17 PM) If encarnacion signs with Indians, I expect the Astros to come crawling back. Why do you think an Indians signing of Encarnacion incentives the Astros?

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 04:35 PM) Just a feeling but I don't think Pirates will give up Newman. I'm guessing Glasnow, Bell and Hayes is the structure of the deal I don't take that... if they don't wanna give up Meadows it's Glasnow, Bell, and Newman or bust.