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When it's only pitchers coming back, it really runs the risk to blow up in their faces, but come on, this is exciting stuff.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 12:33 PM) If I remember right, tomorrow is usually a non-event for news, so either stuff picks up later today or tonight or the meetings will end up having been very quiet. That said, I think we see a few more moves before Christmas. I also think if the Sox plan on moving Q, they would move him pretty quickly (as by and large the same suitors for Sale would be in on Q and we'd have presumably already done a ton of vetting on those lists, etc). Yes, it really ends tonight. The Rule 5 is first thing in the morning, and then everyone leaves.

Nobody thought Sale was bad in the clubhouse with teammates. He just hates authority.

A's guy, Bill King.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 09:32 AM) I will be shocked if Q is still on the Sox come midnight Houston just makes too much sense.

Hahn on MLB Network talked about Kopech being part of the front of the rotation with Rodon someday. No mention of Q. It's going to happen, just a matter of when. You would think they established names available with Sale, so they can get a deal done sooner than later.

Announcement in about an hour of who wins.

Hope more moves happen today, but it's just a matter of time for a lot more. The next few weeks should bring a lot of new names.

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/806495829603287040 Makes sense. Yankees or Dodgers probably.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 02:13 PM) Conveniently, the White Sox have a manager who speaks spanish. Hopefully if he's here for 5-6 years, he'll also be able to communicate with the media and the fanbase too.

Searching to see if Moncada speaks English, I found this quote from 2015: https://twitter.com/ScottLauber/status/620677149800972290 Anyone know?

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) I could see them busting out the '76 throwback unis when Boston stops by the Cell in May. My favorite post of the day.

Ages of 2017 season: Moncada, 22 in May Kopech, 21 in April Basabe, 20 Diaz, 23 in May Going to have some patience here too. 2019 or bust.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 01:48 PM) I'm glad your elbow held on long enough for us to get some good value for you. Amen. And I'm definitely rooting for him to stay healthy and be a Hall of Famer someday, but could you imagine if they didn't move him, and he got hurt next year? I'm very happy with the timing of this deal.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 01:21 PM) I do agree that it shouldn't be retired and this era is totally unforgettable. However, it's not because of Chris Sale. Yeah, I mean he's the most talented pitcher in Sox history, but he was also here in an era of Sox history that I just want to forget and move forward.

Before anyone suggests it, no, he should not get his number retired...ever. In fact 49 and 23 should be on new players backs in February. Good luck to Sale, but that era of Sox baseball is completely forgettable.

Happy with the return, but I wish it was to an NL team that could face a certain team.

I'm totally cool with it.

Can't be unhappy with this trade right now. Now keep going... Red Sox at White Sox May 29-31

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Dec 6, 2016 -> 10:00 AM) Exactly. Was thinking the same thing! I edited the earlier one. One was already traded this year.

Be careful getting the right Basabe. They're twins with the same first name. actually, one of them was traded for Ziegler already, so we're good there.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 5, 2016 -> 10:47 PM) I'd be SHOCKED if something happens before Wednesday I think Sale goes tomorrow, and maybe 2-3 more moves before Thursday morning.

The Sox want to trade Sale, and there are multiple teams that can offer multiple pieces. Hahn is creative. They'll find a way, hopefully Monday so they can move on to the rest. December 8th is Thursday btw. Poop.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Dec 3, 2016 -> 01:06 PM) I am figuring it will be a lot of talk with nothing major happening. If Sale isn't traded by Wednesday morning, I agree. There's got to be a Sale trade out there that's acceptable. Get it done.

I've always liked the match up of Sale and Frazier to the Dodgers for a package of prospects. The Astros are going to hang on to Bregman, and the Sox are going to settle for quantity over quality. Hope I'm wrong. After that, Melky and Robertson seem like good candidates to go, with Quintana, Abreu, and Eaton as longshots.