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QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 19, 2014 -> 02:11 PM) If true, I suppose the Sox are look to spread their money out. Perhaps the Sox go after the Guerrero clan? Could mean the Sox already have deals in place so their money is already allocated. Suppose we will find out. I think the Cubs already have a deal in place with Vlad Jr.

Ben Badler's latest doesn't even mention the White Sox as 8 most likely to sign Moncada: http://www.baseballamerica.com/internation...avorites-watch/

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 19, 2014 -> 01:19 PM) Rodon should be a starting pitcher with the Sox the moment that he is one of the five best starting pitchers available, regardless of whether that's April 1, June 1, or September 1. Disagree. When you hire Scott Boras, that thinking goes out the window. Your idea does a disservice to the franchise.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 19, 2014 -> 12:19 PM) I think it depends on Danks this off season. If the Sox somehow manage to trade Danks and Rodon performs well in ST, then I think he will be the #4-5 starter. If not, he starts in AA or AAA. I don't think there is any way that Rodon starts with the major league club because of service time.

God there are 2 people that think he should be in the bullpen? Those are bad thoughts.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 19, 2014 -> 12:15 PM) If it were up to me, he would start at Birmingham and go from there. I agree with this. I'm pretty sure he'll be starting for the White Sox at some point in June though for sure. Rodon pitching out of the bullpen is a terrible idea.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 19, 2014 -> 08:35 AM) Isn't one of the reasons teams are blowing through their limits is because they all know an International Draft is near? Probably so. There is a large incentive though in doing it DA. If you think the class of talent the following year isn't as good, I think it makes sense to go nuts and then sit out a year. Something I wish the Sox would do.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 07:57 PM) Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago Sources: #Athletics in serious talks with free agent Billy Butler. First reported: @CoverThoseBases. Robert Murray ‏@RobertMurrayMLB 4m4 minutes ago Source: Billy Butler agrees to three-year, $30M deal with the #Athletics. $5 million signing bonus.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago Sources: #Athletics in serious talks with free agent Billy Butler. First reported: @CoverThoseBases.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 06:28 PM) I'm not giving Alexei away. Pay with good prospects or we keep him. He's an all star SS at a good price Urias, Seager, and Pederson will be off-limits for Alexei. The question is basically whether or not they can get a pitching prospect better than Chris Anderson from a different organization. The White Sox really liked Chris Anderson in the draft when they took Tim Anderson. Just a thought.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 18, 2014 -> 01:51 PM) Yeah, I can go for this. A little steep, but that's the market. Let's make a trend and sign another failed starter who's been great out of the pen (albeit in a small sample size) in Hochevar. I've been with you on this since you first mentioned it. They've liked Hochevar in the past IIRC as well.

Not sure what everyone is angry about here? It's a slight overpay but it's free agency. If he continues to pitch similarly to how he pitched last year, it's actually a bargain. This hinges on him not regressing but last year he would have lead the White Sox bullpen in K/9 and FIP. (He has a FIP of like 2.80 since becoming a reliever). He would have also been 2nd in BB/9, ERA, and WHIP. It's a huge upgrade. Stop thinking about Zach Duke the failed Pittsburgh starter.

Anyone think they may have something else to announce later as well? What's the point of waiting to announce it?

Zach Duke had a really good year last year. Curious to see the $$ but I love it.

I'd much rather have Jon Lester on the Cubs than an AL team like the BlueJays. Can't believe others don't feel the same.

Levine on The Score this morning mentioned that Sox are still talking to Andrew Miller's agent. Expects whatever deal he gets to be in 4 year $35-$40 million range. He also mentioned Montas as a late season bullpen option.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 17, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) I'm not sure what "action" you are looking for, but no one is getting in trouble on Soxtalk because of their posting grammar. I mean have you read a Jason Gage post? Haha my post was poorly written too. I meant "action" as in the White Sox doing something so it's not just hypotheticals anymore. I don't expect anyone here to police grammar.

Sorry for being snobby but I'm having trouble with all the grammar, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes lately. Some of these posts are flat out tough to read. I hope some action happens soon.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 16, 2014 -> 11:32 AM) If Hahn can somehow pull off signing Miller, that would be amazing. The comments underneath are interesting, what about Bastardo from the Phillies. He's an interesting arm to look at too. I don't even need Andrew Miller. I'd be happy with Zach Duke. Real happy.

Nightcrawler is great. That discussion kind of ended. Did anyone see it?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 07:42 PM) Cubs and Rangers are out unless it goes past June or July 15th, the "reset" date. He could decide to sign with the Cubs and sign after next year's signing period starts.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 12:37 PM) I got a little elaboration out of him during his chat today, regarding Gordita Chrunchela: It wasn't just you. There was a ton in there about the Sox today: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/kiley-mcdan...hs-chat-111414/ Comment From Eminor3rd Many of us White Sox fans are cautiously optimistic about Rangel Ravelo as an underrated guy. We feel like the hit tool is scarce enough that it could carry him even if he doesn’t develop a ton of power. You seem to be a bit lower on him than a lot of us, though. Could you elaborate a bit? 12:19 Kiley McDaniel: Sometimes 1B prospects with average tools end up being good. Most of them don’t. When I don’t have a lot of evidence telling me that they’ll be good, I tend to lean towards them being ordinary, as do most/all scouts. If Ravelo’s wRC+ was 110 instead of 142 (admittedly a big gap), I don’t think he would’ve been on the list. But you can’t rule it out that he hits like that next year…then he’d be pretty far down the list of AAA 1B, with tons of them raking….then you have just another dude. Unfortunately for him, he has to keep proving it. Comment From Gabes You have Spencer Adams listed as a ’4′ Risk, but no mentions of issues with his delivery. Is the high risk just the result of him being a long way from The Show? 12:15 Kiley McDaniel: Yep, skinny high school righty isn’t a group you generally want to count on staying healthy…even when there’s no negative signs specific to the player. Also distance to the big leagues means a lot of stuff can still go wrong. Comment From Nick Do you think Michalczewski can stick at 3b? If not, what are the odds his bat can carry him at 1b? Kiley McDaniel: He’s at least average at 3B and should be able to stick. The White Sox list w/mode details: http://www.fangraphs.com/bl… Comment From Nick How patient do you expect the White Sox to be with Montas as a SP? How patient would you be? 12:27 Kiley McDaniel: I would guess they give him all of next year in AA then pull the plug if he doesn’t show improvement, maybe for the MLB pen in september if they’re in the race Reading your ChiSox write-up, their theme seems to be “Athletic guys, raw tools, no feel to hit” as evidenced by Mitchell, Thompson, Hawkins, etc. Is this the result of just betting on the wrong raw, toolsy dudes or a failure of the development system? Kiley McDaniel: Looking for upside when a while back they didn’t. This is what happens when it sometimes take a little longer Comment From Guest Trea Turner or Tim Anderson? Kiley McDaniel: Anderson – more upside and proven at higher level, but it’s not by a landslide Comment From Nick Do you think the White Sox will ease Rodon into MLB as a RP? Kiley McDaniel: Nope, I would bet in rotation by June 1

More recent article on Moncada from Kiley McDaniel at Fangraphs: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/yoan-moncad...-the-offseason/

I put it in the Dead Celebrity thread too but Challenge Fans: Diem Brown died of cancer today at age 32. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/artic...tle-cancer.html

Not a terrible huge celebrity but: Diem Brown from The Real World/Road Rules Challenges died of cancer today at 32. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/artic...tle-cancer.html