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QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 10:28 AM) How is Kopech a dbag for throwing hard? It's not about him throwing hard -- it's his demeanor and attitude. Some humility will eventually do him good.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 09:28 AM) I'd prefer if he had a goal of lowering his walk rate. Yup. Dude needs some humble pie. I want him to be a bad ass but it's also already kinda hard to root for him.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 08:44 AM) Seriously. Is hi8is expecting him to be here this coming season or something? Nope - until he's traded he's on our team thou. He's just the next guy that came to mind - for obvious reasons.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 08:32 AM) I hope that's not his normal delivery. I've seen him do that for a couple years now in drills... someone more informed will have more insight but I suspect it's a drill to build drive towards the plate. Never seen it that pronounced thou. Crazy.

Have at it.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 08:15 PM) Astros started out with something of a bang as well this off-season... Ah yes - truth, you speak.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 04:55 PM) Take out the 2 Sox moves, and this is the lamest off season I think I've ever experienced. This... unless you're a Mariners fan.

QUOTE (FT35 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 11:28 AM) Get over it Houston. Geoff Blum happened...he even works for you now. It's a thing of the past and it's time to move on.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 11:21 AM) Fangraphs chat also gave us the Levinian Robles-for-Robertson swap. They are not gods of baseball, and they often are just making s*** up in those chats. Yea... that was retard.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 11:16 AM) from FG But I read here from many Soxtalk poster that there is no way to get more value than right now!

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 10:07 AM) I lean towards Bautista myself. I have little hope for Heyward's bat and for now his defense is carrying him but as that 6'5" 240lb frame ages his defense will drop off. Just thought I would ask to pass a little time and perhaps, some gas. The dude would be 42 by the end of that contract. Yuck.

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 10:44 AM) So a Sox leak to Levine followed by a 'Stros leak to Rosenthal. Posturing from both sides. They're dancing... awe, ain't it cute.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 06:20 AM) I'd rather have Bats at 2y $40m though. Also, Bats is the better player and has been all of Heyward's career. The age difference muddles their future but still, I'll take Bautista. The question was Bats at 6 / 150 or Heyward at what he signed for

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 06:30 AM) Something happens today or we sacrifice Kyle. But it's not Wednesday.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 10:08 PM) Riddle me this poop-meister. It's an all out fugly royale between Bautista and that contract or Heyward and his contract. Which poop do you choose good sir? Heyward. Younger, more tools, better D, higher chance at more value over the lifetime of that contract with a greater rebound chance. Nice question.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 05:50 AM) Levine was on the radio this morning talking about his article with about as much confidence as Levine can have. I think he may have something but I would love for one of the other national guys to confirm his report to make me really believe its as close as Levine thinks it is. When was the last time Levine actually broke a deal?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 09:46 PM) I have a feeling that something will happen soon. It seems like we've been reading this for months now.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 09:33 PM) Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB Source: #BlueJays have emerged as the front-runner for Jose Bautista. He's nearing a deal with the club. #Toronto @mlb 6 years - 150 million Book it. :

Have at it... every day leading up to pitchers and catchers reporting, I'm gonna try making a new thread for all projected 25 man roster spots.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jan 14, 2017 -> 09:57 PM) How does this thread get 10 pages a day when NOTHING is happening? Poop. Duh.

f*** this.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 09:06 PM) IMO, Hahn gets his man, Austin Meadows, or Hahn walks and Q is our Ace until July when the "market" for a top of the rotation pitcher by contending clubs will present a better environment for a trade. But Quintana's value will be lower then - haven't you read the 1,800 posts proclaiming so?

QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 05:19 PM) We all need something to happen or we are going to fall off the ledge. Rumors and lack of news are driving us crazy. Stay strong Hahn and hold out for right deal. I want the one premium prospect and hope the Yankees ultimately land Q. Stay safe if you are affected by this ice storm. Crazy? No way man. Not a chance. ( ya pompous arse )

He gets 1 hit all season... but it's a good one.

He's gonna channel the Adam's. .184 / .322 / .495 42 HR 96 RBI ( not )