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I didn't know there was so much hatred for Rondo. People on twitter were like furious over the signing. It doesn't really matter but the Bulls got better at C and PG and this deal doesn't really hurt them next summer. What did people think they were going to do? Should they have given Tyler Johnson $50 million? I mean for christ sakes.

I would love if they could trade for Josh Reddick. Play him in RF and move Eaton to CF. Ajax as 4th OF and Morneau DH. This team would be much better vs RHP.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 08:36 AM) Didn't realize Moore signed elsewhere for a reasonable deal. Bulls moving every enjoyable piece of their franchise. Financial champions. They didn't want to go 4 years and I don't blame them.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 03:15 PM) Not sure how you say that's a narrative when it's so plainly observable in instances like these. They've had every opportunity to exploit the loopholes of the J2 system and they haven't. They had such an advantageous position this year and got outworked by the f***ing Padres, Braves, and Athletics. Sure, there are doing better now than before when they didn't sign anyone but none of these kids are blue chippers. When will they sack up and go after the Maitan's or Yadiel Alvarez's of the world? Them not being blue chippers is a stretch. All of these kids are 16. We have no idea who is good and who isn't. You criticizing them for not going over is fair. They just haven't done it.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 02:13 PM) Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB 3m3 minutes ago View translation #WhiteSox sign SS Lenin Sosa of Venezuela for $325K @MLBPipeline FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 22m22 minutes ago Henderson Caraballo was signed for $350k per @JesseSanchezMLB. DPL ‏@DPLBaseball 2h2 hours ago The @whitesox get a bunch of talent in Acosta, Mieses, Coma, Caraballo & Herrera! The White Sox bonus pool is $2,937,500.00. Rick Hahn said that there are 9 signings. 1 large expenditure. I'm guessing Guerrero is the big one unless they are going over. Guerrero- $1.1 million Cosma- $450,000 Mieses- $428,000 Caraballo- $350,000 Sosa- $325,000 Currently have spent $2, 053, 000 of the $2, 937, 500 in the pool. This doesn't account for Acosta or Herrera whoever they are. Bienvenido Rojas ‏@bienvenidorv 4h4 hours ago J2: White Sox firmó al PZ Héctor Rafael Acosta,por US$ 75 mil.

Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB 3m3 minutes ago View translation #WhiteSox sign SS Lenin Sosa of Venezuela for $325K @MLBPipeline FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 22m22 minutes ago Henderson Caraballo was signed for $350k per @JesseSanchezMLB. DPL ‏@DPLBaseball 2h2 hours ago The @whitesox get a bunch of talent in Acosta, Mieses, Coma, Caraballo & Herrera! The White Sox bonus pool is $2,937,500.00. Rick Hahn said that there are 9 signings. 1 large expenditure. I'm guessing Guerrero is the big one unless they are going over. Guerrero- $1.1 million Cosma- $450,000 Mieses- $428,000 Caraballo- $350,000 Sosa- $325,000 Currently have spent $2, 053, 000 of the $2, 937, 500 in the pool. This doesn't account for Acosta or Herrera whoever they are.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 12:58 PM) It really is. I wanted them to get one of the top ones. Hell the As are cheap but seemingly find a way to get a top one all the time. Do you know that those top guys are better than Josue Guerrero though? Which of their games was your favorite?

Piece on White Sox prospect Amado Nunez http://www.minorleagueball.com/2016/7/1/12...-arizona-rookie

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 10:14 AM) I've spent the past few days rebuilding them in my head and on MLB the Show. I traded everyone expect Rodon, Eaton, Anderson. You can only do three player deals in this game so obviously I'd want more for Sale but getting a young impact bat and 2 of their top pitching prospects is a good start. Obviously this team would take its lumps but the future would be very bright. Sale, Jones to LAD for Joc Pederson, Jose De Leon and Grant Holmes Quintana, Robertson to BOS for O; Jackie Bradley Jr, 2B Yoan Moncada and OF Andrew Benintendi Abreu to STL P Alex Reyes, P Luke Weaver and C Carson Kelly Frazier to NYM 1B Dominic Smith and P Marcos Molina Melky Cabrera to TEX for SS/3B Josh Morgan and P Ariel Jurado Didn't trade Lawrie. Kept him because he's still young and playing well for us. Just want to see how everyone on here would do there's (I realize it's not actually happening but I'm doing this for curiosity and entertainment). If you are playing a video game, why don't you just keep the White Sox awesome players and add more players?

QUOTE (Dunt @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 11:19 AM) Jerry just finding new and exciting ways to do things on the cheap. This front office is such a f***ing joke. They have done a solid job on the international market lately and have quietly had some really good drafts. I know it doesn't fit the narrative though.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 2, 2016 -> 11:09 AM) Thanks. But I wonder why. That's more than some top 20 guys got. It's because the rankings are nonsense though. Go look at the bonuses. Some guys in top 10 get 700K and guys in the 30's get $1 million. It's very subjective. I mean, Adolfo was #2 prospect according to MLB and not in BA's top 20. Amado Nunez has been studly so far and wasn't a top guy. Nobody knows.

The Bulls do have to spend about $17 million to reach the salary floor. I think they'd like Rondo on a 1-2 year deal but he obviously wants more years. Bulls will be adding players. No idea who and I'd be willing to bet it's on the short term side.

I wanted to the Sox to sign him strictly for the jokes honestly

Bulls met with Rajon Rondo today. Bulls are supposedly interested in Dwyane Wade E'Twaun Moore went to New Orleans for 4/34

Fangraphs writeup on one of the White Sox INTL signings: 24. Luis Mieses, OF, Dominican Republic (Video) Mieses has big-time power projection at a lean but well-framed 6-foot-4 and a natural, low-ball, power-hitting left-handed swing. It’s a corner-only body and skillset but there’s enough arm strength (55) to play right field and he should add at least a half grade there as he matures. He hasn’t shown the ability to square up balls in game as regularly as scouts would like to see from a corner-only prospect but Mieses just turned 16 at the end of May and is one of the younger players in the class, so there’s more tool projection here than on most of the other players. We’re probably talking about 55 or 60 raw power at maturity and as long as Mieses improves his contact skills to a fringe-average level we’re talking about a useful big leaguer.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 11:54 AM) That would be reserved for Mirotic on this board. Noah won a DPOY. There is no season of his career in which he was the best defensive player in the NBA. He has the award though.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 11:40 AM) They currently have 4 available outfielders Eaton Shuck coats Garcia They can't send him down until they are sure Cabrera is healthy, even then having only 4 outfielders is tricky. i don't think they can send him down until Jackson is ready. At that time it will be who is more effective, coats or Garcia. The bigger question is who they send down when Morneau is ready. The infielders are: Abreu Lawrie Anderson Frazier Saladino Davidson With the way the bullpen is being worked due to the starters pitching short games, I'm not sure they can send a bullpen arm down. I'd send him down and bring Leury Garcia up. At least Leury can steal a bag.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 10:18 AM) Those two years where Rose was out, Noah put the team on his back. Those teams had no business finishing where they did. Noah was, when healthy, one of, if not, the best center in the league (please note, part of that is because the league doesn't have many quality centers). Star defender, excellent rebounder and excellent passing big men (one of the best ever). Yes, outside of his passing, the rest of his offensive game was weak. He is a great passer. How many supposed Defensive Players of the Year got worked by Nene in the playoffs though?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 10:19 AM) 3 spots lower. This is so hilariously false. He was underpaid on his last contract when he signed it. He's a great passer and energy guy. I don't like paying guys $10 million that can't score though.

Noah is probably the most overrated Bulls player ever, right? I mean he was a fan favorite but he always made a lot of coin for what he provided.

Many on this site and over at Future Sox care way too much about strikeout rate. It's like people constantly focus on it and ignore the positives with guys. It's always, "Yeah but that K rate". Kris Bryant had a 30% K rate last year in the majors and was consistently in the mid 20's in the minors. Matt Davidson obviously isn't Kris Bryant.

I thought Saladino got traded when I saw the thread title....

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Jun 21, 2016 -> 12:19 PM) This season, yes. Prior to this season, his numbers would make him a #2 on a lot of teams. This is a false statement.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 08:48 AM) I know we have spoke on this at nauseum, but does anybody else find watching the games at home a little bit boring? All those homers yesterday and I just kind of watched them.. when Hawk is out there I am screaming stretch! at the TV How about a 3 man booth?? I know that time with his kids is the reason hawk doesn't want to be there... so not plausible, but I really do want his calls , but not his banter. Leave that to Benneti I think the broadcast is refreshing actually.

QUOTE (kingranch @ Jun 30, 2016 -> 05:34 AM) Jordan Stephens has thrown 5 straight quality starts with a 1.74 ERA in those starts One of the most underrated prospects in the system. Should get some Top 10 consideration for preseason list.