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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:43 PM) Huh? the DBacks are buying? I know I was busy today but when did that happen? Apparently they want to acquire Chapman and immediately extend his contract past 2016, it wouldn't be a win now move. The tweet I read said something about their new TV contract giving them extra money too.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:12 PM) Throw strikes Carlos Against a patient team like the Yankees, he can quickly find himself in trouble if he can't throw strikes

Here is a detailed forecast for fantasy purposes, which makes it seem like the game probably gets in after a long delay, but no guarantees. https://rotogrinders.com/threads/thursday-w...ortheast-764676

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 01:45 PM) http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/...veals?CMP=fb_gu Let's just say I wouldn't want to be swimmer or boater in next year's Olympics. Diarrhea builds character!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 01:31 PM) The more I read about this, the more it seems like the whole thing was a publicity stunt by the Mets. Show the fans you really, really, really wanted an offensive upgrade, and then flunk the physical. I could see that, especially with all the "cheap" comments coming from the fanbase. Blame it on health, not money.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 01:26 PM) The trade makes more sense from ATL's side now that we know the Dodgers are picking up Arroyo's tab. So basically, ATL got Touki in this deal as well. It is pretty crazy MLB lets the Dodgers throw their dick around like this. Like I said before, the Dodgers hired two of the smartest front office minds and gave them all the money in the world, instead of the pennies they had in Tampa and Oakland. Be afraid National League.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 09:22 AM) I don't want to be a wet blanket, but this 7-0 run has come against two really, really awful teams. I want to see the Sox take a series from Tampa or NY before I get too excited. Scoring 6 runs each against Bauer, Carrasco, and Kluber is pretty impressive. Yes, Boston's pitching stinks, half their players are disinterested, so it is a little less impressive, but they still are handily beating them. The other team in town got swept at home by the worst team in baseball, so you still have to beat those really awful teams. I do agree that the stretch against NY, Tampa, and KC will help determine if I am ready to buy in 100%.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:40 AM) This trade market has really made it seem like people dont value their prospects anymore. I thought the last few years GM's were holding onto them like gold. Now they are emptying out their systems for rentals and vets It seems like any prospect who is good enough to play in MLB gets called up immediately. It's the other guys who still need seasoning that are getting traded.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:34 AM) Big overpay there, never that enamored with Moss. They have been starting Dan f***ing Johnson. Until game 162, I have no issue with an overpay for an upgrade, even if it's just Moss. And unlike the White Sox, they will be smart enough to shield him from LHP.

Per CSN: The White Sox have outscored opponents 16-2 in the first inning in the past five games, trimming the season-deficit to 74-43.

This type of trade is what happens when you give the smartest minds in the game the largest payrolls to work with.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 12:46 AM) Since they're starting on a Thursday, one would guess that's 4 games at Minny. Bad luck for the White Sox here, no Felix Hernandez in a four-gamer. JA Happ vs. Hughes T. Walker (rough last four starts) vs. Milone Montgomery (also rough the last four after dominating) vs. Gibson Iwakuma vs. Pelfrey Yankees FRI-SUN Rodon vs. TBA Danks vs. TBA Samardzija vs. TBA Most likely scenario, Twins split and the White Sox take 2/3. Twins leading by 2. However, with how hot the Yankees are (yes, so are we) and Rodon/Danks both going, anything's possible on the positive or negative side. About the only thing we can predict ahead of time is that Samardzija will go 7+ innings for the 10th or 11th straight time. When is the last time a weekend of baseball played out according to the most likely scenario?

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 09:17 PM) I want pierzynski The decrease in defense and clubhouse issues wouldn't be worth the slight increase in offemse.

https://twitter.com/SophiaSaid/status/62656...1956103168?s=09 This might be the funniest thing I have read all week

Now Flores is batting, WTF?

Flores is still in the game for the Mets...

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 01:31 PM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 2m2 minutes ago Manhattan, NY padres have interest in cubs power prospect javier baez. teams have talked. http://cbsprt.co/1Kz17Ac There are new people in the Padres front office since the Rizzo/Cashner deal, right? Don't want the Cubs making a blatant steal again

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 01:55 PM) The Royals are getting stomped by the horribly slumping Indians. Hopefully that sends KC into a tailspin and the Sox can come back and take the division. Yea, wishful thinking I know. Left handed batters and Jeremy Guthrie just don't mix

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 01:23 PM) Laroche for Alvarez makes to much sense. for us, but still. Yeah, because Alvarez doesn't have a 2016 contract, LaRoche does.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 11:14 AM) Florida. Well said.

Castro was double switched out last night due to his suckiness, so I don't think his absence today means much trade-wise.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 11:41 AM) I do get the feeling that the Sox are going to pull off some crazy trade along these lines that will have us saying... Wow didnt see that one coming! Someone we probably havent even mentioned yet. With Kenny in charge, I would guess Ichiro Suzuki!

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 11:03 AM) Odd that the Dodgers would trade for another outfielder when they have so many already. Latos makes sense but Morse? Maybe the Marlins forced them to eat Morse's contract in order to get Latos? He could be a DFA special soon, LA is made of money.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) anthony fenech ‏@anthonyfenech 41m41 minutes ago White Sox will be buyers at the trade deadline, I'm told. What about the August 31 waiver deadline?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 08:33 AM) Thompson is hurt. Leury is unfortunately likely. I'd rather see Kottaras or Micah if he's ready. Kottaras would allow Soto to DH vs. lefties without fear of losing the DH position due to Flowers injury.