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I put the question mark there because we don't know if it's real, but this tweet just happened... https://twitter.com/mblakeharrison/status/413678153962250241 The tweeter is from Kentucky, and so is Downs. And the move would make some sense considering it's just Veal and Leesman, and other non-roster guys.

Viciendo? What is this, 2009?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 18, 2013 -> 01:59 PM) There are a lot of teams who will have interest in De Aza. Just because you don't like them, greg, does not mean that they do not have value. It will be interesting to see what the Sox get for him. I really don't see them getting more than a mid-range prospect, or a run-of-the-mill bullpen arm.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 18, 2013 -> 03:45 PM) Baltimore just traded for David Lough from the Royals. Did they just get their left handed OFer? Giants get Morse. Running out of teams for De Aza? If the O's were looking at De Aza, they aren't now.

I'm ok with one more year of Viciedo just to see if he improves. I don't think he will, but this is the year to find out.

QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 18, 2013 -> 09:42 AM) Yeah I read that too...pretty ridiculous. Also getting tired of people I talk to trying constantly convince me that Jack Morris should be in the HOF. I'm just glad the debate will be over one way or the other. Too negative.

This guy thinks Maddux will be the only one to get in. http://baseballpastandpresent.com/2013/12/...ction-forecast/ Personally, Frank is already a Hall of Famer. It's just a matter of time. So I'm hoping this guy is right, just to show how flawed the process is now. If Maddux is the only one to get in, it will force a change. It just has to.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 18, 2013 -> 08:39 AM) Brief summary after please? I'll link the podcast later.

Hahn on the Score now.

Including your dog on your Christmas card picture and naming them with equal billing to the kids... I can't be the only one who thinks this is weird....and kind of a diss to the kids.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Dec 17, 2013 -> 07:59 PM) Mitch Williams is my least favorite guy on that network. He talks out his ass on many occasions. He's painfully dumb. He and Harold Reynolds are just so stupid.

http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...strikeout-total Davidson doesn't like to strike out. Nice to know he's not aspiring to be the next Mark Reynolds.

Terry Doyle is coming back on a minor league deal. https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/...067637120200704

If I remember correctly, players with arbitration cases up in the air stay away from Soxfest.

I'll trust they do the right thing with Semien, but for now, I'm hoping they can turn Beckham or Alexei into a catcher (by trade). I just think Semien is going to be ok wherever they put him in the middle of the infield. And if he needs more time, bring up Elmore or give Leury time there. Who knows, maybe Micah Johnson will be knocking on the door by August too.

Jairo Asencio was supposedly signed by the Sox too, and now he's going to Korea.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:35 PM) Thanks Rock, good to hear. Love me some Tank, especially as a part of the Sox Core. I'm really excited for this teams future, amazing what a few months of Rick Hahn magic does. And he's probably not done: From Merkin, quoting The Coop: White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper not talking about closer on Dec. 17. One reason: "I don't think Rick is done." But what does he think about it today?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:18 PM) With the recent additions of Eaton and Davidson, does the change our outlook on the draft? Go after best pitcher available? If there's an obvious guy to take at 3, they should take that player no matter what position. Quite frankly, I trust the White Sox when it comes to pitching. So I hope it ends up being an #1 starter talent that will be behind Sale in 2016.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:08 PM) Also worth throwing out there for those who don't think Rick Hahn is his own man... What part of this last six months has seemed like Kenny Williams at all? That thought crossed my mind the last couple hours. This is Hahn's team.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) This trade has the 100 percent Soxtalk seal of approval. Damn it, Davidson is going to suck. Even if Davidson turns into Morel, it's still a good move today. He's a top 100 prospect with good power at a corner position traded for a good, but not great closer on a team that just lost 99 games. The trade is good today. Now it's up to Davidson to play.

Gillaspie should go to the Marlins and be a guy that fills in at 1B and 3B, and get a decent amount of playing time.

I really hope they find a spot for Semien in the middle of the infield. Turn Alexei/De Aza or Beckham/Viciedo into a catcher, plus whatever.

QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 4m As the roster is constructed now, I wouldn't say Davidson is a lock for Opening Day. But certainly a huge part of their future. Things Scott Merkin says not to offend anyone.

Hector Santiago, Addison Reed, and Brandon Jacobs for Adam Eaton and Matt Davidson...a starting CF/leadoff man and a power hitting 3B....both under team control for 5 years. Great job by Hahn.

Digging it. Hahn has a plan, and he's sticking with it.