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QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 7, 2016 -> 01:43 PM) I heard Sam Hinkie is available. I'd rather have Hinkie than our management group. At least Hinkie has a vision and a plan.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 8, 2016 -> 08:58 AM) Wouldn't Miguel Gonzalez be the most likely candidate to replace Latos/Danks? Absolutely. He's the next man up.

This guy runs some hitting facility and tweeted this to Jon Heyman. Canyonside Cages ‏@DavidRing4 19h19 hours ago San Diego, CA @JonHeyman ⚾️Talked to James Loney Padres, White Sox, Angels, Yankees & Tigers interested. Has family in San Diego and they need hitting.

This is a pretty solid move for the White Sox. Pretty PR savvy.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 09:05 PM) I'm going to try to figure them all out. Chris Sale (CWS), Carlos Rodon (CWS), Jake Petricka (CWS), Tyler Saladino (CWS), Nate Jones (CWS), Trayce Thompson (LAD), Josh Phegley (OAK), Marcus Semien (OAK), Chris Bassitt (OAK), Mike Morse (PIT), Chris Young (BOS), Chris Stewart (PIT), Boone Logan (COL), Brandon McCarthy (LAD), Gio Gonzalez (WAS), Carlos Torres (MIL), Clayton Richard (CHC), Hector Santiago (LAA), Gordon Beckham (ATL), Daniel Hudson (ARI), Addison Reed (NYM) I was doing it in my head and missed Richard, Logan, and Torres. Damn. Is Ryan Sweeney out of baseball?

Sam Hinkie has resigned as GM of the 76ers. Makes sense. Colangelo was hired as Team President and he's most likely bringing in his son Bryan Colangelo as GM. I would have left to if I were Hinkie.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 02:21 PM) Was listening to Rush Limbaugh in the car and he said exactly what I said recently!! He laughed and said, "Bernie has won, what six of the last seven? Five of the last six?" and all you hear from the media is how Hillary is about to wrap it up. The media is hilarious. The story should be Bernie kicking her ass of late and nothing. My gosh ... why does the media want her in office so badly? They refuse to give Bernie his due. Because he has no chance. He's not winning. Hillary will receive the nomination.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 03:41 PM) He's just mediocre. A 3.76 xfip, average fastball is 93 MPH, and over 3 walks per 9 innings last year. He is what he is. Has some decent movement that makes up for lack of pure velocity out of the pen but walks way too many guys and doesn't miss enough bats to be a high leverage reliever. I'd use him against RHP before Duke, but I'd probably rate Jennings as a little better just because he misses more bats. They both have issues with walks. Patrick's Hits/Walks to K rate is really bad. He doesn't strike anyone out.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 09:49 AM) So I think Avi should sit today. I don't have anyone to play for him though. They decided not to take anyone who hits RHP on their bench.

Interesting that David Holmberg is back in the organization.

I think I'm the only one that would rather pay the $20 and park in White Sox lots.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 02:07 PM) i disagree with this, he was on B&B this past season and they had him research names that he thought were going to be stars and were misses, and he came back the next week with a good long list. He does hold his opinion in high regard, but you have to imagine that it is an inherent trait in a good scout, to have a big ego about what they do. My only fault with him is he really feels that the intangibles are more important than measurables. Try disagreeing with him on twitter. I guarantee he calls you an idiot because you never spent a 1st rounder on Rex Grossman.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 12:22 PM) Gabriel is pretty connected to this day. I actually find his articles extremely enjoyable. This guy was successful at what he did and was in the business a long long time. If you follow his tweets this off-season, he's had a good amount of insight into Bears moves. I'd believe what he says over a lot of other items. When he says there are no current legs, I'll buy it. Please note he said "NOW". My guess is Pace has made a call and got the price and he told the Jets to call him when they come to there senses. I imagine the actual list of potential suitors would be relatively small, given that I presume not a ton of teams have the cap space at this point in the off-season to make a long-term deal with Wilk work. He's an asshole though. He should be a valuable resource for the many young guys interested in the draft. Many people "scout" players and create their own websites and draft guides. Gabriel talks down to most of them like they are idiots. There are many Greg Gabriel's littered throughout the league which is why there is still a ton of antiquated old thinking that leads to teams being bad year after year. Greg Gabriel has never been wrong before. Just ask him.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/04/mlb-...onus-slots.html The White Sox have close to $10 million to spend on the draft.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 10:10 AM) FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 20h20 hours ago Charlotte: Tim Anderson, Jacob May, Chris Beck, Jason Coats, Matt Davidson FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 20h20 hours ago Birmingham: Carson Fulmer, Trey Michalczewski, Tyler Danish, Adam Engel, Courtney Hawkins, Jake Peter, Omar Narvaez FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 20h20 hours ago Winston-Salem: Spencer Adams, Jordan Stephens (skipping a level) FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 20h20 hours ago View translation Kannapolis: Johan Cruz, Seby Zavala FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 1h1 hour ago The White Sox signed 1B Marcus Davis to MiLB deal. 2013 24th rd pick by Padres, last at A+ in 2015. Per @MattEddyBA . FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 24m24 minutes ago LHP Jordan Guerrero and SS Eddy Alvarez will both be in Birmingham. FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 23m23 minutes ago 1B Corey Zangari will be in Kannapolis, so the Killer Z's will remain together. FutureSox ‏@FutureSox 11m11 minutes ago RHP Thad Lowry will be in Winston-Salem I love that Fulmer, Danish, and Guerrero are in the AA rotation together.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 08:53 AM) Just checked, and you are correct. I'll update the article. Though I think I'll call him Anibal, haha. Did you happen to notice the other headliner in that trade heading to Miami?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 07:56 AM) Our Brian Bilek did a really nice overview piece looking at depth for major league roster slots - who is available to the big league club from the minors that are at or near major league-ready. It includes some comments he got directly from Rick Hahn and Nick Capra. Here is the article. Some good and bad in terms of depth. Catching seems to be the biggest red flag. The Sox have a ton of bullpen depth.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 07:56 AM) Our Brian Bilek did a really nice overview piece looking at depth for major league roster slots - who is available to the big league club from the minors that are at or near major league-ready. It includes some comments he got directly from Rick Hahn and Nick Capra. Here is the article. Some good and bad in terms of depth. Catching seems to be the biggest red flag. Jacob Turner was traded for Animal Sanchez. Not Cabrera.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Apr 2, 2016 -> 11:49 PM) Navarro, offensively, is a huge offensive upgrade. Avila is really an offensive downgrade, but I'm sure Navarro will become the everyday catcher by June. Avila is not a downgrade offensively. He has power and walks a ton.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 07:10 PM) Would you do this: Bears trade 11th pick to the Jets for Wilkerson and the 19th pick. They have pick #20 but yes. That's the type of trade Jets would have to make. They don't have a ton of leverage. Trading Mo is tricky because they want something in return and new team has to pay him a king's ransom.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Apr 2, 2016 -> 02:22 AM) David Murphy still doesn't have a team. Going with Shuck over Murphy is dumb.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 02:27 PM) Well yeah. Sands would just take Melky's spot in the lineup. Whether at DH or an outfield spot. It's definitely rotating. I highly doubt Melky platoons with anyone. It's pointless to have Sands and Garcia on the roster. Doesn't make any sense. They need a left handed bat really bad.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 02:25 PM) Guessing they'll give Avi every day at bats with Melky/Sands platoon. Melky won't be platooning either.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 02:16 PM) http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2016/04/j...e-sox-25th-man/ Sands is the 25th man. Not April Fools. So they don't have anyone on their bench that hits well vs RHP. Doesn't make sense. Also means Avisail Garcia will be playing every day. Gross.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Apr 1, 2016 -> 12:19 PM) But it's my understanding that the state/city aren't asking the teachers to give up their pensions, they're asking teachers to contribute a little more to help cover the costs, like 3-4% more. I agree that it sucks that the state/city is poorly run (insert "it's your fault for continuing to elect the same democratic machine into office for the last 40 years"), but it is what it is. Other people are also losing out on money, are being taxed/fee'd more, and/or have to contribute more of their paycheck for their retirement. Teachers, especially the CPS union, seems to think they're the only ones. Also, this is a few years old, but CPS teachers get paid a lot, even before you take into consideration the benefits. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/how...-teachers-make/ And who cares if they don't get SS? If I even get SS it's going to be way less than the 80% or whatever of your last salary for life. Fair enough. I don't complain about my job though because I teach in the SW Suburbs and my job is awesome.