Chicago White Sox

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 08:41 AM) That's why I advocate trading him. His defense is not good and we got what I believe is a career year offensively out of him. And he clowns it up too much. If I'm hero worshiping, Heywars in right Thompson in center Avi in left. I just don't see Heyward as an elite bat. I still can't comprehend your hatred for Eaton but love for Avi.

The more I think about it, I'm all for giving Thompson a look in CF, sliding Eaton over to LF, & moving Melky to DH. We'd still need to add a strong two-way player for RF and dump LaRoche, but that would greatly improve our outfield defense vs. last year. Just have a bad feeling Avi is still in the plans for RF.

Maeda would be an interesting addition. As raBBit mentioned, he wouldn't cost a draft pick and would allow Hahn a ton of flexibility this offseason. He'll be a popular free agent, but definitely a guy we should make a run at.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) Such a great hire. Love this move. Agreed. Wish we would have made this type of hire from the get-go with Robin.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 10:38 AM) I think Quintana + can get Arenado. Why would the Rockies want Quintana? Trading Arenado is a "blow it up" move for them.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 09:16 PM) It's neither of these things. The QO pick was a possibility after the trade happened but ultimately, it was decided that the QO pick would be more valuable than trading Samarzija in July. The deal was always a season of Shark plus a QO pick (short of injury). The upside was potentially locking him up to a long-term deal (at a below market rate) or trading him at the deadline for prospects, but getting a QO pick was always part of the floor. And right now, it's the most important of the deal for us, which is why saying we got "fleeced" and not acknowledging that part of the deal is very misleading.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:27 PM) Not to be a smart ass but seriously, look up the numbers yourself. In short, Phegley posted better numbers than Flowers. Bassitt posted better numbers than Samardzija. Ravelo is 23, healthy and going into his first full season at AAA and he has high AVE/OBP potential. Considering the Sox have a lack of hitting in the farm, I wouldn't mind a young player with that potential, even if that player doesn't deveop power. Semien, Meh, I can live without Semien but imo and I said it at the time of the trade, Bassitt and Ravelo were the players I didn't like parting with. Then there's the fact that all four of the players the Sox sent to Oakland are under control for years to come and the Sox are left with Ynoa and the memory of one s***ty ass 2015 season from Samardzija. The Sox got fleeced so bad, Oakland should be brought up on charges and the Sox FO sent for psychiatric evaluation for being so stupid. It was like Steven Hawking making a trade with Forrest Gump. You missed the most important part of the deal for us which is the 1st round pick.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 08:41 AM) I don't see how it can be Minnesota when they have Mauer/Sano/Plouffe at 1B/DH/3B Plouffe can be traded for value with Sano moving to 3B. Makes a lot of sense if they believe in Park's bat.

Down to Sox, Twins, & Brewers. Given reports on his defense, I'll say us or Brewers.

Daniel Kim is a legit baseball commentator in Korea, so if that's his real Twitter account, maybe there's some legs here (if you ignore the "Blue Socks" part.

If the Pirates are actually out, then the Astros or Sox are the favorites IMO.

Busted Onley quote on twitter:

QUOTE (beautox @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 11:00 PM) Looking at the remaining teams mlb trade rumors have listed i find it hard to believe its not between the Sox or Twins. Phillies - In a complete rebuild and Park is 29, it doesn't match up with their efforts at all, and no DH. Brewers - Similar situation to the phillies and have Lind, again no DH. Reds - Votto and should be looking to rebuild and trade off assets soon. Pirates - Makes sense on some levels and more inclined due to the success of Jung-Ho but they have a great looking switch hitting prospect at AAA named Josh Bell who could start the year at first for them. Cubs - Rizzo. White Sox - Makes a lot of sense, could rotate with Abreu at DH, remove LaRoche from the equation entirely keep the draft pick from the QO and still afford the club alot of roster and payroll flexibility going forward, peak matches up with the rest of the core. Twins - Mauer isn't going anywhere, they have no reason to move Plouffe even with the emergence of Sano, and Sano can DH and rotate around the diamond, in addition to Sano still needing work on his defense. I can see them bidding if they plan on moving Plouffe and putting Sano at 3B but that doesn't seem very twins like to make a move just for the sake of making a move. Astros - at first base alone they have a glut of talent that they need to give playing time to sort out(Carter & J. Singleton) in addition to a great looking prospect in AJ Reed and solid DH options in whoever they decide not to go with at 1B and Evan Gattis. In addition to that Jed Lowrie could move across the diamond or strictly to DH with Moran coming on strong. Its not out of the question that by June both Reed and Moran are the Astros every day corner infielders. Nice summary. The one thing that makes me think the Sox are a potential fit is our complete lack of power hitters in the upper minors. We basically have a huge question mark in Hawkins and pretty much nothing else of significance. Therefore, we'll need to add some power from outside the organization. If Park can be a legit threat at DH, that gives us a bit more flexibility to go defense-oriented at other spots.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 10:39 PM) With Josh Bell almost ready in Pittsburgh, I'll guess that it's Colorado for Park. Good point on Bell, signing Park would force Pittsburgh to move Josh or one of their young OFs. Seems like an unnecessary risk to take for a team with limited financial resources.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 10:45 PM) I don't think he would have have been fired if it wasn't for Maddon becoming available. Right? That's correct.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 10:40 PM) Bleh. Wasn't this guy the Cubs manager a year or two ago? He's better than Mark Parent by default, but it don't see how he's a huge improvement. What exactly are you expecting for a bench coach hire? Not sure how the Sox could do much better, especially considering Robin's lame duck status.

Renteria would be a very strong hire if this indeed happens. Thank you Nationals for f***ing up the Bud Black hire.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 10:23 PM) If Pirates get him I will take Alvarez off their hands. Horrible defender, will make $8M+, and is a free agent after next season. Don't see much upside, short-term or long-term.

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) If the Pirates didnt win then it gets interesting Did you read that somewhere?

Only unconfirmed teams are the Phillies, Brewers, Reds, Pirates, Cubs, White Sox, Twins and Astros. Pirates have to be the favorites IMO, but the Astros, Twins, Brewers, & Sox remain possibilities.

Unconfirmed Teams (9): Phillies, Brewers, Reds, Pirates, Cubs, White Sox, Twins, Rays, and Astros. Can safely rule out the Reds & Cubs. I'd also assume the Phillies are out due to Howard. That leaves the Brewers (if they move Lind), Pirates, White Sox (if we move LaRoche), Twins, Rays, & Astros.

I'd be incredibly surprised if Shark signed with the Cubs. Seems like he left on bad terms and at this point you'd think he'd like to get a fresh start outside of Chicago. Having said that, money talks and Theo may see him as an under-valued asset on the free agent market.

Per mlbtraderumors: That's 13 clubs that are still posibilities. How many of these teams actually need a 1B?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 07:29 PM) No it's not. The names would be Bogaerts and Betts or they'd get hung up on. 100% agree. You only trade Sale if it's for a franchise-altering package. And if Blake Swihart is the best piece you're getting, then it's clearly not that kind of package.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 04:22 PM) Personally, I think they are just a bit high. I'm going to go with 4/30 ($7.5 mill annually). Again, that's just my opinion. QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 04:23 PM) Kang got 2.5 for 4. I don't know why you'd offer him a lot more than that. If he asks for 40 million, tell him he can go back to Korea, lol. I agree 5/$40M seems way too high, but we also saw how the Cuban market changed after the Abreu signing. And I know it's different because of the posting system, but teams aren't going to completely disrespect these players in negotiations if they feel the Korean pipeline is important long-term. This guy should get considerably more than Kang. I'll think he gets $6M per year on top of the posting fee.