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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 08:04 AM) If they can afford him and still throw money into the major league team, that is the only way they should consider him. Of course they can afford it They almost threw 100+M at Tanaka last year in addition to their other signings. Rick has expressed a few times that more money is available for the right player.

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 09:31 AM) It's probably going to take a while before he gets cleared What's OFAC and how long does clearance usually take?

What the f*** am I thinking - we didn't even attend his showcases. Highly doubtful - with Abreu really being our only wild card here. /me stops drinking koolaid.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 03:37 PM) This is certainly interesting that a mystery team has emerged but I don't think its the Sox like others have said. Hahn has said that they would go after him if he were to bat lefty, but I don't know if I like that excuse because if your scouts think he's good enough to play LF, you can go the cheap route in FA for a lefty bat (LaRoche). On top of that, Tomas comes with no draft pick compensation. And still have assets to trade for a right handed starter or another offensive piece. It's also a situation where the contract could be somewhat backloaded so we still have a large pool of money to be used for 2015 in trades / other FA signings.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 07:22 PM) Don't recall this being posted. Talks about the potential for a Sox/Dodgers trade. http://lasordaslair.com/2014/11/09/alexei-...rtstop-dodgers/ Thanks for posting this. For everyone who's yet to read it.... Here's the hi8is cliff notes:

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:15 PM) Yasmani Grandal has always been my guy and Rosenthal tweeted this morning that WhiteSox have been interested in the past. We had been rumored to want him in the draft before he was selected before our turn. Our interest goes back far.

QUOTE (spiderman @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 03:10 PM) I'm waiting for the day when a GM says the plan is to spend foolishly. We'll see what his definition of wise is once the White Sox show their cards. The wait will kill me.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) Ben Badler ‏@BenBadler 6m6 minutes ago Big day for international scouts tomorrow. Every team flying in to Guatemala to see a showcase for Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. BOOM!

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 02:36 PM) Good. Wait to get blown away Patience and contract negotiations continue to be Hahn's staple traits.

Hahn is to tomatoes as KW is to meatballs. They're both ingredients of a winning dish. There, something complementary - it's not rocket science.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 07:28 AM) I don't even want to correct the title or original post Spelling and grammar go far out the window when you're a sleep deprived father to an eight month old.

Fill in the blanks: Rich Hanh is to _____________ as Kenny Williams is to _________________. Your selections can be factual, comical, senseless, or down right out in left field. I'll go first with an obvious one: Rick Hanh is to patience as Kenny Williams is to rapid trading like a speed freak turned GM.

More here at full article General / breaking / rumor type of stuff here please. Thought having a consolidated place would be nice moving forward.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 5, 2014 -> 08:49 PM) You're maybe thinking Carlos Gomez? Well, I certainly win the duh award of the day for that mistake

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 09:58 AM) If the are going to use Anderson to get a starting pitcher, I would hope that starting pitcher is better, younger and more cost effective than Samardjiza. +Infinity

I want nothing of his arrogance on our team. If he proves to be another AJ type case where only the opposition dislikes him due to his fire then so be it. The gamble is too great for me to endorse.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Nov 4, 2014 -> 07:27 PM) This is too good. I'd actually be down to take a flyer on him - provided it was cheap.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 01:12 PM) the player I am really waiting for is Jose Fernandez and he would look great in a sox uni. any other signing are secondary to him. this is not to include int'l fa signing. Hopefully he's still alive - the Cuban defection process is curaaaaazy.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 03:57 PM) Just noticed that catch he made it the outfield.. then looked like he kicked the dude on purpose coming back in the field. Looks like a douche, but who am I to judge.. Ever think of it this way: He's in a game and makes a fantastic catch falling into the stands. His adrenaline pumping, the guy also knows there's a runner potentially out to dry or tagging up. He is 100% focused on getting up and putting the ball back into the infield. He accidentally pushes his feet off a fan in the process of getting caught up in a moment.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 2, 2014 -> 05:56 AM) don't put up with the agony. kill yourself. Very wise advise - metaphysicaly speaking, of course.

Damn. My offseason Soxtalk obesssion is already in full swing.

Michael Taylor went the route of free agency. Try not to cry - I'm trying my best as well but failing miserably... The world will never again be complete.

Yup - it's that time of year again... Where a single post on mlbtraderumors causes three seperate citations across three different Soxtalk threads. Oh... The agony.

If the chips fall as MLB Trade Rumors projects - the 2015 White Sox will feature Victor Martinez at DH, Colby Rasmus in LF, and Luke Gregerson as an anchor to the pen. The Cubs would be adding Lester, Masterson, Russell Martin, David Robertson, and Jake Peavy. Um... yea.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 30, 2014 -> 08:40 PM) here is another one. http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft If Bickford is available at 8 - we sure as hell better be taking him.