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Guys, Headley is untouchable. Stop intentionally sabotaging this thread by mentioning untouchable players.

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Nov 10, 2012 -> 02:32 PM) Hunter would be a good stop gap until the next wave of Sox OFers are (hopefully) ready. He would be a good stop gap, but it's going to be hard to root for someone I hated for so long.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 10, 2012 -> 08:48 AM) If it isn't realistic, and you know that, then it is an intentional waste of everyone else's time. Classy. Yep, ya got me! It was just a big plan to spark a debate about who some people would like to see on the team vs. others. Nothing getting past you and your investigative skills. Foiled again!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 10, 2012 -> 08:42 AM) Ah, so when discussing possibilities of upgrades for the Sox, we all should just name the top 5 prospects and players at their positions. Got ya. Sure, go for it. And you won't see me crying like a baby about it either. Is my word gospel or something? Did I just print this in a book you just purchased? I don't know why some list I made up is such a big deal to you and others. Maybe just ignore it instead of starting some petty argument? It's a novel idea, I know.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Nov 10, 2012 -> 02:53 AM) So Miguel Cabrera would not be a significant upgrade in your opinion? He makes too much money, plus he sucks on defense, plus it means we'd probably have to play against Sale in our division.

QUOTE (IowanSoxFan @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 06:36 PM) I'm not buying this "info", why in the world would De Aza be one of the four players on the entire team team that is on the trading block? Because De Aza is a rather mediocre player. I'd take an upgrade if one presented itself.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 11:15 PM) actually Joe, you did. When they it was said that most of them except Maybe Gyorko were untouchable, you responded with "LOL, no". Not "well this is a list of players i consider a viable upgrade" Calm down when you make dumb lists. Yeah, "LOL no" as in there are no untouchable players except Mike Trout and maybe Bryce Harper. It's not a dumb list, it's an opinion of what I'd consider a significant upgrade. Didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 05:39 PM) If you think we can acquire ANY of those players, save Gyorko or MAYBE Seager, than you have been playing too much Nintendo baseball. I mean, seriously, try to come up with a realistic trade scenario for ANY of those players that doesn't include Chris Sale. My god you people are touchy. I didn't say we could acquire any of them, I said I those are the guys we could get that I would consider a viable upgrade I would be happy with. Calm it down a notch.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 04:43 PM) What do you mean "Lol, no" Your list is ridiculous and totally unrealistic for so many reasons it isnt even funny. You managed to name off top prospects, arb controlled young really good players, inter division rival top prospects, and one of the best fielding third basemen of the last 5 years and act like they are just readily available. Im sorry man, but prepare for disappoint I didn't say any were readily available or in any way likely. I said those are the only players I'd be happy with getting to upgrade 3B. Calm down.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) Lol, everyone on that list is untouchable except MAYBE Gyorko. Lol, no.

To add to the list..... Mike Moustakas Chase Headley Jedd Gyorko Adrian Beltre Ryan Zimmerman Hanley Ramirez Pedro Alvarez David Freese Brett Lawrie Edwin Encarnacion Anthony Rendon Nolan Arenado Kyle Seager There you go. There are about 13 players that I would consider significant upgrades at the 3B position. Any stop-gap or fringy 3B would disappoint.

Man, The Killing fell, and fell soooo SOOOO hard. I can't believe that "kick in the nuts" resolution to the Larson case.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 08:43 AM) Who is this miracle 3B you speak of? "Miracle 3B"?? I don't know what that means, but 3B I would consider myself pleased with acquiring..... Mike Moustakas Chase Headley Jedd Gyorko Adrian Beltre Ryan Zimmerman Hanley Ramirez Pedro Alvarez David Freese Brett Lawrie (Going to class, let me edit this with more soon)

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 12:04 PM) ESPN "Sources" say that the Rangers wont go past 3 years for Hamilton Completely reasonable.

One interesting thing I heard today from an interview with Hahn was that he mentioned these GM meetings could set up for a couple 3-way trades in the coming weeks for the Sox. Odd he would specifically mention 3-way deals, since those are pretty rare. I would love to know what deals he is pondering.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 8, 2012 -> 11:26 PM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 3B is #chisox area of focus, and they're talking to youkilis. They loved him in clubhouse. Indians, phils in mix. Bleeeh. Youkilis would be alright, but I really want them to put their foot on the gas and find a longer term replacement, who can be a vital weapon.

Well that was obvious.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 8, 2012 -> 05:20 PM) Not necessarily, but certainly possible. It depends on whether the deferral causes him to lose more money than the contract he ultimately signs this year. Don't forget he is also saving tax money. I can't imagine inflation would cost him more money than tax free money + new contract.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 8, 2012 -> 04:33 PM) Yeah, I understand that...where I raised an eyebrow is that the League will allow him to essentially be drawing two full salaries in a given season simultaneously...but I suppose the deferral makes that technically untrue. That's what I was saying from the beginning. Bay wins out big in this deal. He gets MORE money for being EXTRA terrible.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Nov 8, 2012 -> 01:03 AM) Apparently a Boy Meets World is in the works that would make Corey and Dapanga(sp?) the parents and Ben Savage and whoever played the actress are both willing to reprise their roles. I guess Corey will be a teacher and his daughter will be in his class. It probably will be horrible but I do miss that show. You miss the show and you thought her name was "Dapanga"??? lol. It's Topanga, and the show will be called Girl Meets World. And I am pumped. I grew up with BMW and loved it. I wonder if Shaun Hunter will be back, or Eric, or Mr. Feeny, or Chet Hunter's ghost! And damnit, I want me some Minkus!

Rangers have strong interest in Justin Upton (obviously to replace Hamilton), but do not want to give up Andrus or Profar. I figure with the 3B need, the DBacks would be trying for Olt anyway.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 7, 2012 -> 11:01 PM) What was your message to her on FB? Did u ask her out or something? Nah, I just told her she was really pretty and seemed like a cool chick when we were talking at the party. Told her I wanted to get her number, but we were having too much fun playing beer pong at the time, and she left before I could get it. Then asked if she was talking to anybody, and if she was, that was cool but I would kicking myself if I didn't at least ask. Blah blah blah. She is actually mutual friends with like 11 people on facebook, one being my cousin, so I mentioned after she replied back that I might run in to her again sometime since she is friends with my cousin. She asked who my cousin is, and that's where we stand right now. I'm not expecting anything but friendly conversation. Hopefully she asks my cousin about me and my cousin puts in a good word! (we all go to the same school).

QUOTE (Cali @ Nov 7, 2012 -> 09:24 PM) This is obviously a practice trade to see how Hahn and the Padres GM like each other. Then Headly comes to the South Side in December It's honestly not a bad strategy to work up a rapport with a GM early, and then look to make deals later, especially since a lot of guys may not know Hahn yet.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 7, 2012 -> 07:09 PM) Hmm, you need pitching and have a big third base prospect getting blocked by Headley..... That's what I've been thinking, but Padres fans seem to think Jedd is destined for 2B, so Headley isn't going to block him at all.

Girl finally responded on Facebook. Said she is "talking to someone" right now, but thought my message was sweet and she hopes to see my around at that person's house again. Oh well, I gave it a shot. I remember there being a guy that was touchy with her while we were playing pong, but I didn't know if maybe he was just drunk. Either way, glad I asked at least.