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QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 03:48 PM) I went straight here assuming there was no Dunn thread. My question was how much out of shape was he in regards to past years? No one really knows, I remember people saying he's looked much 'bigger' with the Sox, others saying he looked exactly the same as Washington. What we do know is that Adam Dunn does not work out or 'pick up a bat' until Spring Training. Apparently this has changed this year.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) He is a MLB writer for the USA Today. Other writers also reporting White Sox strong on Cespedes...

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 01:59 PM) I'm sure this has been touched on many a times before but...How much out of shape was Adam Dunn last year? I remember reports saying he was, but I dont remember how much. Also any early reports on if hes actually getting himself into shape? The fact that Robin wants to play him in the field more should make him work on that a lot. If Dunn is any kind of threat next year which is very very possible if he comes in in shape then that 12-1 odds makes some sense. We've had the same problem 2 years in a row by not having a DH worth a damn, lets hope the big donkey changes that and puts up even a .220/25/70/.330 line. It's been reported that Adam Dunn has been working out this offseason. Also, you might want to peak at the Adam Dunn thread below, fwiw.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 01:07 PM) I'm going to root for him. He's not a bad guy. Doesn't make excuses. He takes it on the chin. He had a bad year and he knows that. He wanted to come here to do great and help the team win. I appreciate that. Now if he was a jag who pointed fingers and made excuses, then I wouldn't care for him. This.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 08:55 PM) Derrick Rose for 95M DOH! Of course. Nice.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 08:49 PM) JR spend 160M today WOW What else he buy? A 40000sq ft house in AZ?

@k0na's list of followers now inclues Merkin, Cowley etc. Somone should tweet Cowley with bloggers with laptops in basement remark.

Cowley saying what some of you said here, that there wasn't a market for Danks so they locked him up and teams know what they will have to pay now. Cowley also adds that he still might be traded, also when last talked to Danks, John was in trade mode, and this had to go down very quickly.

Also going with Quentin being moved. Viciedo time.

danks and white sox agree on $65M, 5-yr deal. looks like some fan had it first. lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEYMAN

QUOTE (Jake @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) Can we recap which trades he has broken before? It's been posted but here we go. Peavy not sure first/second or both? Jackson/Hudson Teahen/Frasor

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 05:03 PM) Someone tweet it to Rosenthal...I'm sure he'll make a few calls and be on it by tonight. Done about 3 hours ago.

QUOTE (heirdog @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 03:09 PM) I asked k0na if it was 5/$54 and he first said "I can't confirm or deny at this time dude" and then later said "how about this, one of those numbers is right" So now we have all the clues...3/$54 or 5/$75...it's like price is right. 3/54 would make sense from JR's philosophy about pitcher's contracts.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 02:36 PM) Why make an insultingly low offer when you know there is no way to get close to what he would want just for the sake of doing it? Eh I guess you're right, not sure whats more insulting, low ball or not present one at all. My opinion tho.

Mark just got slightly less amount of money. There was no way they will bring him back, he's not 25 anymore. The only beef I have with org is actually not actually having ANY offer for him.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 02:22 PM) As is right now, The Sox are probably the 8th best team in the AL.. I sure hope KW sticks with the game plan of rebuilding the Sox. Wouldn't this move pretty much mean complete opposite.

HAHA! Love it.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 01:57 PM) CQ body is made out of a glass. The faster he is gone the better this team will be.. Oh geez. Say it to his face.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 12:28 PM) Between Sergio and M-56, the White Sox have already lost 5 WAR. It would take legitimate seasons from Dunn and Rios to make up for that, just to put the team where it was last year. Are you taking into account the WAR Serigio's and Mark's replacement players would contribute?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 12:29 PM) Because we have 5 guys in the OF who deserve playing time as it is, and he's the closest to FA. He absolutely needs to be moved for whatever the best return possible is. If that's given away with someone taking on his salary, fine. The reason I got confused because given away means for nothing.. yes for best return possible!

Do it!

I'd like the Cespedes move if we were to trade Quentin. Viciedo-Cespedes-Rios/DeAza or DeAza being the 4th outfielder. Not sure what are we even arguing over here, there's still place for Viciedo in the OF.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 20, 2011 -> 04:20 PM) According to Knobler and a few others on MLB radio.. The Sox are very interested in Cespedes now. All I'm seeing is Sox but Red ones..

Cuddayer > Rockies. Kubel > Diamondbacks. /thread.

Dexter finale thoughts?