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QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 23, 2016 -> 02:02 PM) Has anyone seen a release about a move of bringing up Erik Johnson? Because they brought up Kahnle to serve as the 26th man Interesting to see Frazier and Cabrera as the 3-4 hitters with Abreu hitting 5th this game. They'll send someone down after the game and recall Johnson. Matt Purke is my guess. Should be Sanchez though.

QUOTE (Lillian @ May 23, 2016 -> 01:46 PM) I'll be disappointed. A high school position player just seems like such a gamble, as well as a long wait for any contribution. I really want Collins. He's 19 from a College Prep school though and would most likely be the best player on the boards if they land him. Would be an excellent choice in my opinion.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ May 23, 2016 -> 01:18 PM) Where's our gamethread? SouthSideSale needs to create it

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 23, 2016 -> 12:46 PM) FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 10m10 minutes ago Curious of who the #WhiteSox could take with their first pick in the #MLB draft? http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2016/...kenny-williams/ … I'd be all for Blake Rutherford. As would I :

Tommy Kahnle has been activated as the 26 guy for both games. They need to make another roster move to activate Johnson for the night game though.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) Because he's already 33 years old and is due at least $40 million through 2019. Unless he came very cheap, I want nothing to do with him. He's due the prorated amount this season plus $13.5 in 2017 and $13.5 in 2018, with a $1 million buyout for 2019. That is what pitchers cost. I'd rather have Santana for a low prospect cost and take on the contract than someone like Teheran where they'd definitely be trading Fulmer.

The White Sox don't need Chris Archer or Sonny Gray. They also don't have the pieces to get something like that done. It's unnecessary. They need a solid #3 or #4 starter. I suggested Ervin Santana because he won't cost much in terms of prospects. I think the Sox can acquire help without giving up Anderson and Fulmer but it's imperative that they take on salary for either the starting pitcher or hitter that they acquire. Should cost less in terms of prospects then.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) Yeah, no. Santana is a horrible idea. Why is he a horrible idea? He has a 3.50 FIP and he'd be the Sox 4th starter. He'd also come very cheap most likely in terms of prospect cost.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 23, 2016 -> 09:21 AM) Pitchers who might be available (based on their teams) Tyler Chatwood (COL) Jordan Zimmerman (DET, if the Tigers fall out of the race) Masahiro Tanaka (NYY) Julio Teheran (ATL) Dan Straily (CINCY) Rich Hill (OAK) Drew Pomeranz (SD) Marco Estrada (TOR) Erasmo Ramirez (TB) JA Happ (TOR) Jimmy Nelson (MIL) David Phelps (MIA) James Shields (SD) Fernando Rodney (SD) Ryan Buchter (SD) Ervin Santana (MIN) Fernando Rodriguez (OAK) Jeanmar Gomez (PHA) Daniel Hudson (AZ) Nathan Eovaldi (NYY) Also Pineda/Nova/Sabathia Fernando Abad (MIN) Ryan Madson (OAK) Ricky Nolasco (MIN) I want Ervin Santana from the Twins and Will Smith from the Brewers.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ May 23, 2016 -> 08:20 AM) I would suggest a more open/revolving door with Charlotte for the Sands and Sanchez spots (I like Sanchez - he may be a regular in time - but we already have an extra infielder - need the spot to audition bats). Saladino should play at least equal minutes with Rollins. I agree with this. I'd almost rather have Leury than Sanchez because Leury can play the OF and steal a base. Saladino should be the starter and Rollins should never face another RHP all season. Rollins can start at SS vs LHP. My question is: Would Rollins be better against RHP if he just hit right handed instead of batting lefty? He hit 11 homers from the left side last year compared to 2 right handed but he had a wRC+ of like 115 vs LHP I believe.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 23, 2016 -> 12:45 AM) Draft will be 2 weeks from Thursday. Is there a legit possibility that Ray falls to 10? Would be a cool story if he did. I don't think he gets past the Brewers at #5 honestly.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 23, 2016 -> 02:03 AM) At least wait for them to lose two in a row, something they haven't done all year, before mocking them. Personally, I'll be pissed if it's not Cavs/Warriors in the finals. He plays for the Sixers. That's about as empty as it gets. He's gifted offensively. Defensively? Not so much. So much of what Philly does from here on out is at the mercy of Embiids health. Disagree with this. If Ben Simmons is a superstar, which I think he will be, they are fine.

QUOTE (Lillian @ May 20, 2016 -> 09:31 AM) Perhaps I've gotten the wrong impression. It just seems like most posters here think that he's "untouchable". Any time a trade proposal is made, which might have to include Anderson, many nix it immediately. It doesn't make sense to trade him unless you get a player with multiple years of control in return. Not untouchable but he's not going for some rental or 2 year guy with a big $$ commitment.

So we have seen and heard about the Sox linked to OF Blake Rutherford and Corey Ray ( for obvious reasons) so far. Also linked to Wisconsin Prep SS Gavin Lux and Georgia RHP Robert Tyler. Has anyone seen anything else?

I don't understand how Kansas City wins playing this style of baseball.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 22, 2016 -> 02:19 PM) This team could desperately use Semien's 10 HR at SS and Trayce's production at CF. Would you rather have Trayce Thompson or Todd Frazier? Semien can't play SS defensively. Saps all of his offensive value.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 22, 2016 -> 02:17 PM) Problem is all the other free agent offensive players they have brought in have been horrific offensively. Happens far too often with the Sox. You're right. Everyone is terrible and should be fired. I'm out fellas. Can't ruin my Sunday on this board. Not sure when it turned so bitter and stupid. Used to be the best place on the internet.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 22, 2016 -> 02:15 PM) He has shipped off some good players, his FA's have sucked. He negotiated some great extensions w Q and Sale but totally failed to capitalize on them. I don't really think he's given up anyone that "really matters". Semien? Okay. Trayce is a decent OF but it netted Frazier in return. The same guys on here that b**** that they have no prospects and don't invest in the system are the ones that are mad she they trade away the supposed s***ty prospects that they never had to begin with.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 22, 2016 -> 02:14 PM) Isn't that on Hahn? Sure. We knew the team that was built with the funds provided though. Their best player has sucked all season. I'm laying the blame squarely on him until it changes.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 22, 2016 -> 02:13 PM) Hahn is probably the biggest part of the problem. Explain.

Rodon has given up 1 run through 4 innings and people are criticizing he, Hahn, and Ventura. This offense is and has been an issue. Lay the blame where it should be laid.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ May 22, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) Where's the fire with this team? They seemed to be having a lot of fun earlier in the year but I haven't seen much of anything lately. Mentally, it seems like they are really feeling it, too. Teams look lethargic when they don't hit. They don't lack fire. They just can't get on base.

QUOTE (ronkark @ May 22, 2016 -> 01:46 PM) Behind hitters, deep into counts... what new In his defense, pitchers on this team have to be perfect lately or they lose. It's tough

This is a cool idea but it's a bit down my list. I'm reading Jeff Passan's The Arm currently and I'm reading Men Amongst Boys by Jonathan Abrams next. Then I'll get to it. Cool idea though.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 22, 2016 -> 07:51 AM) #Saladinofor2spot Abreu should stay in the #2 spot. Saladino should be playing though. His defense is too good to sit him and Rollins shouldn't play vs RHP. 1. Eaton RF 2. Abreu 1B 3. Cabrera LF 4. Frazier 3B 5. Lawrie 2B 6. Avila C 7. Garcia DH 8. Saladino SS 9. Jackson CF