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FWIW Robin just said LaRoche will have to earn a spot in the lineup in Spring Training. Possible someone else takes DH.

At the second town hall meeting and Hawk is singing the praises of Garcia now.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 29, 2016 -> 06:39 PM) Since you are there, do you agree than Hahn implied he was working on a deal earlier today? Someone tweeted that I don't get the sense he's close to anything but I do get the impression he wants to add someone before the start of the season.

Sounds like they expect Anderson to force his way onto the team sometime this year.

First question is a fan asking about Fowler, "We are interested in guys who will make us better."

Town Hall just started and Stone asked Hahn what the likelihood is that the roster going into Spring Training is the roster they're going to go with. Hahn says he feels like there will be additions.

The biggest issue with the OF market and Avi that I have is that they dont have much hope outside of this year to improve the OF if Avi fails again. The next two years FA class is abysmal and they just dont have the prospects to trade for a significant upgrade, you're most likely going to need Fulmer and Anderson as everyday players in the next year or two. The market came to them on a silver platter and they seem to want to stand pat and convince the fans that Avi will magically turn into something that he probably isn't.

I honestly don't think they know how much the fans dislike/know how bad Garcia is. The fact that they're propping him up via beat writers and having him call people to get tickets is almost insulting.

Merkin keeps banging the Avi is going to be better this year dead horse. Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 8m8 minutes ago Chicago, IL Garcia has a definite plan this year. When asked what it was, he smiled and declined to elaborate. Has a quiet confidence about him. Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 10m10 minutes ago Chicago, IL Garcia admitted to playing too big last year. Wants to be a viable base stealing threat this season. Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 11m11 minutes ago Chicago, IL Garcia looks to be in great shape. Said he's benefited from just focusing on season prep and not playing winter ball Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 11m11 minutes ago Chicago, IL Todd Steverson traveled to Miami recently to work personally with Avisail Garcia.

McGee going to the Rockies with others.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal Sources: #Rays on verge of trade with #Rockies. EDIT: For Dickerson @KenRosenthal: Sources: #Rays getting Dickerson. Expected to send multiple pitchers to #Rockies. Others possibly involved.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 28, 2016 -> 10:24 AM) I'm getting anxious. I'm afraid we are not going to get anyone. I can't deal with another Avi season. I agree with you, I just don't get the feeling they're going to get anyone else. I really, really hope I eat those words though.

Eaton and Fowler at the top of the order means lots of baserunners for Jose. That being said I'm really beginning to believe that they're going with Avi and don't think they'll sign Fowler.

Thank god this is finally over.

whitesoxdave ‏@barstoolWSD Hearing Sox are out on Yo and turning attention to Desmond, I wish I loved anything as much as the White Sox love signing Nats cast offs

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 21, 2016 -> 09:50 AM) I know it is just some dude, but i cant resist posting it here: https://twitter.com/chisox2727/status/690197432303484928 Not legit until its at a Starbucks.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 11:36 AM) How do you know? Reversed image searched his profile picture and found the real guy who's picture Bauer is using.

As if there was any doubt, you can ignore "Jake Bauer" and his report. They guy is not who he says he is.

Ok, something is officially up. Brian Bilek ‏@ChiSoxraBBit To those asking: I can't even get a respond to a text or email. Take that how you want. #WhiteSox

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 11:04 AM) I have no idea what eyes would mean. I am too old at the ripe age of 33 to know what eyes mean to the kids these days. It generally is a surprised emoticon.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 20, 2016 -> 10:55 AM) Source: #WhiteSox, Yoenis Cespedes Finalizing 4-Year Deal with 1 year option and opt-out after 2nd year. https://mobile.twitter.com/JakeBauer21/stat...852481816416256 I saw this as well but the guy has 2 followers. I don't buy this for a second.

I just want this to be over.

Bob Nightengale The Washington #Nats and Houston #Astros, each who had expressed interest in Justin Upton, may now turn their attention to Yoenis Cespedes.

The most frustrating thing about the three year talk is their refusal to adapt to the modern market. It just seems smug to me at times. Granted I would rather not tie a ton of money into one player but when you constantly say you're going to go for it, then go half way and say "hey we tried." It's a little insulting to the fan base. Especially when they way they've been operating hasn't brought any excitement in quite a while.

He gets an opt out after 2.