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QUOTE (Douglas Rome @ Dec 27, 2014 -> 02:54 AM) you guys prolly don't spank your kids either. Most of these modern players are big spoiled crybabies and so rich they could care less. If I was manager, no facial hair, no jewelry, butch crew hair cut and if they don't like it they don't play. thanks, douglas Did you have a bowel movement today? Just wanna make sure everything's smooth down there, Doug.

Give me Zobrist or give me death!

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Dec 23, 2014 -> 04:24 PM) Nice. Who do you want them to be? Dick and Jane.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 20, 2014 -> 10:14 AM) Wow 4 teams I predicted to possibly win. I think either us or Oakland could be one of the teams since he can get at bats at second and third. Well, we're certainly in the running then.

Every time Jeff Samarjdza, David Robertson, Adam LaRoche, and the rest of our new acquisitions come up on my screen - I can't seem to reflect back ten years. I've said it before and I'll say it again now... this off season feels like 2004. Let's take a deeper look and see what the landscape looked like. 2004 Offseason: December 9, 2004: Jermaine Dye was signed as a free agent December 9, 2004: Dustin Hermanson was signed as a free agent December 13, 2004: Carlos Lee was traded by the White Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaíno. December 17, 2004: Bobby Jenks was claimed off waivers January 3, 2005: Orlando Hernández was signed as a free agent January 6, 2005: A. J. Pierzynski was signed as a free agent January 27, 2005: Tadahito Iguchi was signed as a free agent That's 8 new players moving from 04 => 05. 2014 Offseason: November 18, 2014: Zach Duke was signed as a free agent November 20, 2014: Onelki Garcia was claimed off waivers November 25, 2014: Adam LaRoche was signed as a free agent November 28, 2014: Tony Campana was signed as a free agent December 8, 2014: Rob Brantly was claimed off waivers December 9, 2014: Jeff Samardzija and Michael Ynoa were traded to the White Sox by the Oakland Athletics for infielder Marcus Semien, righty Chris Bassitt, Josh Phegley and Rangel Ravelo December 10, 2014: David Robertson was signed as a free agent December 11, 2014: Dan Jennings was traded to the White Sox by the Miami Marlins for Andre Rienzo. December 14, 2014: Melky Cabrera was signed as a free agent December 16, 2014: Brad Penny was signed as a free agent That's 11 new players moving from 14 => 15 I think it's likely that 7 or 8 of those players stick. About to land on an airplane - so you guys can beat this topic up... and I'll circle back another time when I've got nothing to do again.

Pretty amazing news to see walking down an airport terminal in flordia. I was like... "Um... So I gurss I could go to Cuba now."

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 11:22 PM) Excellent question 127 1+2+7 = 10 1+0 = 1 I have no clue what you're all taking about. He is the one.

QUOTE (wardo @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 11:10 PM) ...And again, call me crazy... Crazy.

To put things into a clearer perspective... Let's not forget where we're coming from when evaluating what we are now: 2014 hitting 2014 pitching

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 06:50 PM) ... get some idea if Rodon , Montas Danish and Adams will amount to quality starting pitchers . Those guys are the Sox best hope at continuing on a winning path... It's great that we even are having that conversation. I mean, when was the last time we had so many fringe to awesome starting pitching prospects?

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 04:06 PM) Hey guys, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mike, and I am a huge White Sox fan. Paul Konerko and Jim Thome are my favorite players. I didn't even know this forum existed until now. Well, I am very happy to be here and talk White Sox baseball with everyone. Thanks for reading and I hope I get to know you guys better. Put it on the board!!! YES!!!

I'm shooting high with 91.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 08:45 AM) To be honest...if we are competitive, I want Hawk calling the games. When we are good, he is fun to listen to. It is when we are incessantly bad that it gets more tiresome. +1

QUOTE (Tmar @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 09:09 AM) Wat Exactly.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 15, 2014 -> 06:57 AM) ...Max Scherzer... I'd had the same logic float through my mind last night... about an hour later - I did a 180 and am now against it. Think about the future implications... 1.) It could potentially limit us if we are looking to extend Sale / Abreu in a few years. 2.) It could potentially prevent us from extending Shark. 3.) We have a potential cost effective front line starter in Rodon close to coming in. 4.) Scherzer is likely going to be paid like an ace for 4 years of decline. 5.) The starting pitching market in 1 more year for FA is much more robust.

Is it April yet?

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 10:30 PM) Many more if you want to go by rumors and speculation. Who else has been speculated? Just bored and curious.

Actually- now that I think about it... f*** that. No to Max.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 09:59 PM) He's now the 3rd White Sox player who has been suspended for PEDs. 3rd active player... They've had others too. Ozuna Manny Even Rowand had some speculation

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 08:45 PM) Congratulations. You made my heart jump. Not good for a 64 year old ticker. Wasn't my intention Just wanted to let people know I'm a f***ing retard.

SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! SCHERZER! Just do it... Damn it!

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 06:31 PM) Hector Noesi (Sox): 4.85 FIP John Danks: 4.76 FIP Not sure I get why you're so high on Noesi, but hate Danks with a vengeance. Personally I like Noesi above Danks based on the strides I saw him make last year. Do believe Danks can still improve.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 09:08 PM) ... Ynoa. I was so amped to see we got him in the deal. +1

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 08:49 PM) Granted Gillaspie is ok at 3rd and Ok with the bat.............but geez if I was on a good team, would i really want a team mate with a personality of that that has the equivalency of a bowl of oatmeal?. Heck no. Show some friggin enthusiasm for others on your team. Leave the friggin "puss-face" at home and be a team member will ya? Lets face it, do either you or I like to be around someone with an attitude that sucks and never seems happy about anything? Then how much more does that go into effect when you have teammates that you play, gel with, and travel with for 6 months at a time and are around each other all of the time? If anything I would like to see him go if only for the sake of his Rosey O Donnell attitude to go bye bye. My take on his attitude is that he's just very cerebral, competitive, young, and hard on himself.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 14, 2014 -> 03:18 PM) melky is said to have had a 4-year offer. but he decided he preferred #chisox. 4-yr team is unknown. https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/544253839902535680 Astros