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QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 08:25 AM) I think Hi8is needs to be more characters... We have no such player on our roster, diarrhea mouth. Who is this anyway? My cell went through the wash last night and all my contacts are missing. The wife did it again. Urhhhg. Yahoo! -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 08:16 AM) Ian Anderson, Sean Newcomb, and Patrick Weigel. I'll give you our Garrented Rate naming rights deal and our half built bling bling JayZ boat for this package. w00t -Rick Hahn

-Mass text to all GM's Bacon Bits... -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:39 PM) Apparently it's not as good as what you're smoking if you think you can sign Cespedes to a 3 year deal. Everyone needs a lil Minute Maid in their life. I'm going to offer you a stellar package and an absolute steal of a deal: Francis Martes, Kyle Tucker, Daz Cameron, Derek Fisher, and one of David Paulino, Colin Moran and Anibal Sierra. Heavy hitter based packaged (since you can't develop hitters worth a f***) with a future ace at the top. DAP, Jeff Luhnow Dave Dombroski just tried to sell me on some new inventive Irish hammock hot dog fad going down in Detroit. So at least you've come up with a somewhat coherently sane offer in comparison. Who's Colin Moran - related to Captin Morgan by chance? Tell me more. We told Jay-Z that we'd give him a yacht with a solid gold mast in exchange for Cespedes on a lifetime contract. Like our chances there. Peace, -Rich Hahn

QUOTE (South Sider @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:19 PM) No, but I might want Chris Sale or Jose Quintana and Nate Jones. But I also might want Verlander or Archer. I'd be interested in discussing all potential avenues of improving my club. I'm sure that you can strike up a conversation with Avila and Silverman. Warning with Verlander thou... his entire offseason fitness program consists solely of whipped cream and Katie Holmes. The dudes on the decline man and you know it. Kenny's talking to A-Rod in the other room. He might not allow me to move any of the three guys you mentioned until he's got a hard NO. You're free to give me an offer and I can run it by him thou. That asshat wants me run everything by him. Don't get too drunk tonight. -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (South Sider @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:17 PM) Naturally, we all want the Sox to win the trades. But for some of us it may not be as difficult to role play as you might think, ChiliIrishHammock. We all know that whatever happens in our simulation, none of it is real. I can roleplay Dombrowski and intend to make the best out of the Red Sox situation, even if I'm a White Sox fan. Your ideas are certainly not discounted, however, but I think it'd be cool if several people capable of role playing in this fashion from this site played along. Dude... Dave... do you have multiple personalities or something? I have no clue what or who you're talking about. Is a ChiliIrishHammock a new style of hot dog in Detroit or something? Wow. Take some psyc-meds and call me in the morning when you can have a serious discussion about your roster. -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:13 PM) Not to highjack your thread, Request denied. This is what it is. s*** or get off the pot. I'll go to Jerry and get you banned from Down Arrow Park for life if you post this crap again. Boooya, -Rich Hahn

QUOTE (South Sider @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:39 PM) I'll snag Dave Dombrowski of the Red Sox, kind sir. Good idea, this should be fun... I would recommend holding off on trade talks until all major GMs are taken: Copelella, Avila, Silverman, Cashman, Rizzo, Zaidi\ Edit: and maybe making trade talks private? IDK how serious you want to be about this. Dave... come on bro. Are you kidding me? I'm transparent as f***. You're just trying to get me all alone to yourself to manipulate me. Nice try. Poop, -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:18 PM) She's fantastic thanks for asking! How's Daddy Kenny doing? "Intranet" is all secure now. Damn interns spying from other teams coming into to work for us (sneaky Cardinals). Let's get down to business. We want to put the Houston Astros over the top in the American League. We have some interest in your jersey chopping ace. What's it going to seal the deal? I can't get that asshat off my back. He wants me to sign Cespedes, A-Rod, and try baiting Randy Johnson out of retirement. Congrats on signing Reddick and trading for McCann. That other starter you signed is awful, what were you smoking yesterday man? Kenny won't let me talk Sale until I've exhausted his above agenda. I've got clearance to hear out offers thou. Disclaimer, it better be an improvement from that garbage you offered last July. Tony Kemp and your stadium naming rights... seriously? Fist Bump, -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:17 PM) If Puig becomes a mid 20s 6 WAR CF again you'll get a better return than Calhoun and Lux. Truth. Thanks for the correction.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:10 PM) Agreed but Puig is intriguing nonetheless because if we can rehab him and get him to be the superstar he can be, then that's a jackpot for the Sox. We could also move him if we don't like his antics and he rebounds his value. Even if his potential is realized I doubt you could find a better return than Calhoun and Lux.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:07 PM) I'll take Jeff Luhnow of the Astros Game On Hey Jeff! You get that hacking s*** cleared up man? We really should talk shop but I don't want any of our discussions going into that horribly unprotected intranet system of yours. How's the wife? Tiddlywinks, -Rick Hahn

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:57 PM) If Dodgers (w/o Puig): Urias, Bellinger, DeLeon, Alvarez, Calhoun, Lux This is the better dodger package.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:49 PM) This is fun I like this role playing It gave me an idea actually.

So... I've got this guy named Chris Sale. Anyone heard of him? He too can be yours if the Price is Right. Let the games begin, -Rick Hahn

Here's the idea folks. You claim one of the below GM personas and we then continue on fictional negotiations. The role playing continues until the discussed trade asset is liquidated in reality. "Trade Talks" begin immediately once you have selected your GM role. You conclude your communication by signing off with your chosen GM name. The only rule is, no personal attacks between GM's. You can attack the idea itself. Claim your GM by posting a welcome message in that name or by engaging in a trade negotiation under that name. The list below will be updated as other posters begin to participate. Edit: Once a trade has been agreed to, the Soxtalk community who isn't taking on a persona has an opportunity to collectively act as Commissioner. If the general consensus is that the trade is too lopsided, the deal falls apart. Rick Hahn ( hi8is ) Dan Duquette Dave Dombrowski ( South Sider ) Mike Chernoff Al Avila Jeff Luhnow ( SouthSideSale ) Dayton Moore ( Dayton Moore ) Billy Eppler ( Soxnfiner ) Terry Ryan Brian Cashman ( Eminor3rd ) Billy Beane Jerry Dipoto Matthew Silverman Jon Daniels ( ChiSoxFanMike ) Mark Shapiro Dave Stewart John Coppolella ( John Coppolella ) Jed Hoyer ( Y2Jimmyo ) Dick Williams Jeff Bridich Andrew Friedman ( SoxPride18 ) Michael Hill David Stearns Sandy Alderson Matt Klentak ( TheFutureIsNear ) Neal Huntington ( QuickJones81 ) John Mozeliak A.J. Preller Bobby Evans Mike Rizzo ( steveno89 ) Katsuhiro Nakamura ( SCCWS )

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:30 PM) Frazier, fine, but they are downgrading immensely from Springer to Melky, especially defensively. I'll call Atlanta, Boston, New York, LA, Washington, and about 15 other teams with my 40 home run hitting third baseman and Cy Young caliber starting pitcher then. You've got an opportunity here to get an ace who can carry you into the World Series and a proven power bat. Throw Marisnick out in center if you want defense but it's really not my problem. Call me when you're ready to deal - my assets might be around still.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:09 PM) Now they are created a SECOND hole to replace. I just so happen to have this Melky Cabrera or Todd Frazier guy to offer you.

If I'm Hahn, the ask for Huston is Bregman, Springer, +++

QUOTE (JoshBBR @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 03:49 PM) The Braves system is loaded. There are a couple people that suggest the Braves don't have upper echelon pitching in their org and thats a lie. I love a lot of pieces in that org. I also see a trade not involving Swanson as a possibility. Something like Albies.Fried.Riley would be a great return and a win for both teams in my eyes. I honestly think Fried could end up the #1 SP prospect next season if he can keep the mechanics clean and goes about obtaining better conditioning in the offseason (showed serious fatigues after 4th most outings). Tall LHP that can throw 97 with a devastating curve. Both get 75-70 grades from me. Welcome to Soxtalk Josh.

The astros... because, f*** it.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 09:10 PM) Him and Eaton together in that outfield and at the top of the lineup.. Make it happen Hahn! Without considering any other movement - 2017 would look like this... CF - Incarte RF - Eaton 1B - Abreu 3B - Fraizer 2B - Swanson LF - Melky SS - Anderson C - unknown DH - unknown Quintana, Rodon, Gonzales, Shields, Fulmer or pitcher from braves trade Make a s*** ton of more moves and keep it coming. Fills two holes for the rest of this decade and gives us some more depth in our farm. Would be a good start.

Incarte and Eaton would be a sick defensive pairing and a nice 1 / 2 in a lineup for peanuts until what, 2021?

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 06:54 PM) Sox prospects in danger of being lost per MLB.com: Chicago White Sox (6) 6. Adam Engel, OF 10. Jordan Guerrero, LHP 12. Jacob May, OF 14. Courtney Hawkins, OF 25. Luis Martinez, RHP 27. Nick Delmonico, 1B/OF Sox have the 40-Man set at 38, so you have to figure two of those guys will be added before Friday. Interesting. You'd think they would want to protect more than two of those guys.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 05:11 PM) He's not a good hitter. He's a throw in like a Swithart on the RedSox side. Behahahahahahhaha - dude hit like 295 with an obp of 350 or something with around 20DRS and what 20 sb at a premium CF position. Yea... f*** that throw in. ????