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QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 17, 2012 -> 08:50 AM) Didn't have to look any further than the guy right above Chavez. A Chavez/Keppinger platoon would be nice if you have to go through free agency. Keppinger vs. LHP had a .923 OPS in 117 ABs Chavez vs. RHP had a .903 OPS in 245 ABs Sounds like the perfect match....Combined they'd prob make about as much as Youkilis right? Adding Keppinger also gives you a pretty good bat that can play anywhere should someone get hurt. I texted Rongey during White Sox weekly and asked him about this possibility. Chris asked Merkin about it. Merk kind of said that Keppinger was a possibility and then started talking about Carlos Sanchez because he thought that's what Chris asked. No mention of Chavez. I think Merkin misheard the question.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 08:37 AM) johnson and reyes have injury history, and the reyes contract is brütal. Buehrle unfortunately is not a good fit anymore as the Sox already have 2 lefties. They actually will have 3 lefties in the rotation.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 08:37 AM) johnson and reyes have injury history, and the reyes contract is brütal. Buehrle unfortunately is not a good fit anymore as the Sox already have 2 lefties. They actually will have 3 lefties in the rotation.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 02:07 PM) Soooo, who plays 1B? Vmart and Fielder are both 1B/DH. I guess VMart is going back to catcher? He played there full time only one season in the last 5 years pretty much. Does that make Avila available? I think Martinez will DH a ton. 1. Jackson CF 2. Hunter RF Cabrera 3B 4. Fielder 1B 5. Martinez DH 6. Peralta SS 7. Avila C 8. Dirks LF 9. Infante 2B

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 01:08 PM) Josh Hamilton is to me as Ozzie Guillen is to Greg###. I'm just expressing my thoughts on the guy. That's fine as long as you are prepared to be disappointed. I just don't see the Josh Hamilton Story ending well. I hope that I am wrong.

I saw Savages in the theater back when it came out. Just watched it again last night. So violent and awesome. Never got great reviews and it won't be for everyone but I loved it.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:58 PM) well ya it's his fault for doing it but what I was saying is if he was not forced out of his support system with his parents then he wouldn't be spending hours in a tattoo parlor and making friends with these guys. He didn't know what to do with his free time when he was forced away from his parents so he had all this time on his hands that he ended up using in a tattoo parlor that lead him to the addiction. before having all that free time he was a family man, all his friends were family. Didn't his parents both die in a car accident? When did that occur?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 02:33 PM) Logan Morrison reportedly being shopped now. Interesting guy for the Sox I think. Morrison is a jackass. However, I always liked his skill set. As another poster has stated already though, he has to play 1B. Not really a spot for him on the White Sox currently.

QUOTE (59th street @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 10:17 AM) Miami went for it all BIG TIME last year and it failed so they refuse to continue with the same plan. Everybody predicted that half or more of their big named free agent signings would never be around to the end of their back loaded contracts. They would either win now and sell the team or blpow it up if it failed. this is exactly what is happening. News flash: Sports teams cannot predict the future so do not believe the hype. I won't even comment on the "honesty" of the northside ownership over the years, but we disagree. Do you like it more when the Cubs lose or when the White Sox win? Why is this about the Cubs? It shouldn't be.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 10:10 PM) Mark literally took a leap of faith based on Ozzie being in Miami. Now hes in f***ing Toronto. Yeah that kind of blows for him. He is owed $48 million over the next 3 years though and was not getting close to that deal anywhere else. Also, Toronto got a few players that would never consider Toronto long term. It almost feels like a hostage situation. Such a weird trade. Toronto has a massive payroll now. Wouldn't be surprised to see Buehrle on another team next year after the Jays underachieve.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 12:20 PM) The Indians could be shopping Cabrera, and the Cards are interested http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/pr...1cd7ac25d8.html Makes sense. Lindor is on his way. Cleveland never seems to get great returns lately though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 10:50 AM) Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale Teams interested in Jeremy Affeldt were told at GM meetings that he was off board and #SFGiants were signing him to 3-year,$18 million deal Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS #cubs sign scott baker, team announces. 1 year deal Baker is that type of buy low move that the Cubs will be making. They will load up on these types of signings and hope for success. Another busy trade deadline for Theo-Jed.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 10:18 AM) Main reason I don't buy it: OF is not a position of weakness. Viciedo-De Aza-Rios was a great OF for us last year. Furthermore, still have Dunn as the DH and Konerko at 1b, so not like Dayan would move to DH. Also, De Aza posted nearly identical numbers to Pagan and is three years YOUNGER and costs probably at least 1/10 what Pagan will be making next year. Is Pagan better defensively though? I wouldn't say that I don't buy it, just that it is unlikely. He will probably make more money elsewhere. It has also been reported that Sox contacted Torii Hunter. They may just be doing their due diligence. Maybe getting a 3B really will cost De Aza or Viciedo.

QUOTE (southside_hitman @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 05:32 AM) Chase Headley solves the third base dilemma and provides the Left Hand power that could be lost when Dunn gets moved. I would offer to trade Peavey back to SD and package Thornton and Beckham with him. On another front I would try to trade Dunn to some National league ball club with the goal of dumping most of his salary. Thorton must be traded on principle alone. Too many blown saves and his refusal to adjust his pitching style, And one shocker I would offer up for trade - Addison Reed. I think Nate Jones has better stuff and Reed may bring the trade value that other pitchers we have won't. I agree that Thornton should be traded. I also would not be opposed to trading Reed in the right package. What i don't understand is why you think dumping Dunn, Peavy, Thornton, and Beckham and getting back Headley equates to a better baseball team. Kind of puzzling to me. Dunn isn't getting moved. God I suspect I will be seeing blanket statements such as "dump Dunn on someone for salary relief blahhhhhhhh" all offseason and next year as well. Joy

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 09:27 AM) Story and breakdowns at link http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prosp...13/2614305.html Not great but some intrigue at least. Shouldn't be ranked 30th in all of baseball this year.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal Sources: Hunter prefers to play every day. Ten teams have contacted him, including #Dodgers, #Tigers, #WhiteSox, #Rangers, #Mariners. Anyone still interested in Torii Hunter in a Sox uni?

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 10, 2012 -> 11:49 AM) Ya that trade looks incredibly unrealistic. All the Padres get are Gavin Floyd and the Astros #12 prospect?? Not happening. I can see the 3 way deal Hahn was talking about being for Headley though just not that deal. Yeah the Padres don't get anywhere near enough in this deal. I have been one of Viciedo's biggest supporters on this board but if you can use him to get Headley, I would do it in a second. I just think they can get another OF. We have all mentioned that there are just not many guys like Chase Headley floating around out there.

Heyman and Rosenthal both have mentioned the last couple days that the White Sox are trying to sign Youkilis. Dodgers and Phillies also mentioned. With the Red Sox signing of David Ross, I would love to see the Sox go after Saltamacchia. He is reportedly available.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 11:32 AM) I'm not really guessing here either. I would be SHOCKED to see those two seriously on the block, it would be a super duper secret against all of the other discussions. Now I DO think we are after another OF'er, however thats because they are floating the idea of playing Dayan at 3B again. Do you think it's a decent name in a trade or an Ichiro type on the FA market?

Also, what does everyone think of rumor that Arizona is thinking of dealing Trevor Bauer? I know the main concerns are C and 3B but if they could get Bauer at a decent price, it's something I'd look into. He is really weird and has strange training methods but I think he's a future ace. I might be crazy though.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 11:27 AM) Yeah, the idea of us getting Moustakas is hilarious, Headley only slightly less so. As far as complete speculation goes, I like the idea of us moving Floyd and cash (and maybe some other prospect) to San Diego to get Gyorko. San Diego's moves indicate that they are moving toward contention (extending Street and Quentin, not moving Headley), and Gavin owuld KILL in Petco when lefties can't homer off of him. Gyorko is substantially worse than Headley, but would make a ton fo sense for the Sox. Anyway, I don't know if I'm valuing Floyd too highly, but that scenario, to me, at least seems somewhat plausible. You aren't valuing Floyd too highly but it's probably the wrong team. San Diego will probably play Gyorko at 2B if they keep Headley. Also, I don't think SD would want 1 year of Floyd at $9.5 million. Granted, that is a bargain, I think they want cost controllable arms with years of arbitration still coming.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 08:17 AM) Dump Dunn's deal if you can, free up cash Sign Victorino to replace DeAza with Floyd's salary Use Floyd & DeAza in deals for other pieces Sign Hafner & set up a platoon DH with Hafner vs. RHP & rotate PK/Viciedo/Rios/FA OF vs. LHP, to give the starters a rest while keeping their bats in the lineup If they dump Dunn's deal, then they might as well trade Rios, PK and anyone else that has value. Trading Dunn doesn't make you better. It leaves the team void of LH run producers. Yes I know that you suggested Hafner. If they trade Dunn they should completely rebuild. It's all a moot point though because unlike many posters on this board, I am pretty sure the White Sox front office wants to keep Dunn.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 9, 2012 -> 07:43 AM) Who is this miracle 3B you speak of? I agree on this. We have heard the exorbitant cost for Headley. Moustakas is a pipe dream. If Youkilis is willing to come back, that's the move I'd make. With Dunn and PK on this roster still, the Sox have to make an effort to compete. This would also give them some more time to find the long term answer at 3B.

Blue Jays Close To Deal With Maicer Izturis Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/blue...gDVsagMDXLT6.99

QUOTE (balfanman @ Nov 8, 2012 -> 07:42 AM) How long has it been since Young has played 3rd base? Would a trade for Young / or Beltre happen for say Rios and various parts? They are losing Hamilton right? So many questions but inquiring minds want to know. It has also been reported that Texas is chasing Adam LaRoche. That means Mike Olt is probably available. They don't have a spot for him to play.