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QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:01 PM) If he got into it with Kenny/Hahn or one of the other execs he has to go. Not maybe. He needs to leave. It might motivate the FO to get it done. But they aren't taking a lesser offer.

Maybe they can spin it as a positive. He's so fiery that he loses his s*** when someone tells him he can't compete.

God if this is about Drake again i'm gonna plotz.

Damn, I didn't think i'd be right about him being a dip again. This team is screwed.

Yeah he totally cussed out someone and is being benched.

Well the tarp is coming on the field. Maybe they didn't want him to start and then have to stop after an inning if it keeps raining. Just looking for non-trade explanations.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 04:37 PM) What about his source? His source "can't let this one leak." I uh, don't know what to think. Not ready for this.

Or maybe he cursed out KW again and is being benched.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 04:29 PM) FWIW Morosi is saying Sale is NOT sick https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/756979418241769472 Lots of information and misinformation out there. If he isn't sick, there's definitely a decent chance he's traded.

He might have the flu, or he might have the "flu". I still take this as them being serious about moving Sale, or at least posturing that way. They're also punting on 2016, but I guess that was given.

I just take this as precautionary. But it also means that they have accepted sell mode. So while I don't think a trade is close, its moved from maybe 5% to closer to 15-20%

Orioles get - Zach Duke WS Get - RHP Ofelky Peralta, LHP Tanner Scott Texas gets - Chris Sale, Melky Cabrera WS get - OF Nomar Mazara, RHP Luis Ortiz, 1B/OF Joey Gallo, RHP Ariel Jurado, SS Yeyson Yrizarri Boston gets - David Robertson WS get - C/OF Blake Swihart, LHP Trey Ball

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 10:14 AM) #SFGiants also checked in on cashner but their need is more bullpen. Dodgers seem to be aiming even higher. TB guys? Sale? https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/756868048234119168 Dodgers were linked (lightly) to Quintana, but they have also been pushing for Archer, who makes a lot of sense for them.

Yeah lets get silly with this analogy - the Sox can sell their 50 million house and drive a Neon and wear Haggar slacks for two years, then blow all the saved cash on Bryce Harper just as the CDs (prospects) they bought this deadline mature!!!! Its a bonanza!

Check the trade winds, yo. It's gonna be the hot spot for the next 9 or so days.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 07:35 PM) The Dodgers are light on position player prospects, so they might have to get in a third team. I dunno, Verdugo and Barnes plus one of De Leon or Urias and i'd say let er rip.

If the Sox trade Sale I might have to devise some crazy physics experiment to check if i'm still in the same reality as I was before the trade.

I think they've gotten the best offers they're going to get. They aren't going to trade him.

Yeaaahhh... not sure how much I trust this "source".

So yeah, Sale isn't getting moved.

I didn't realize swihart was on the 60 day dl. Not sure he is tradable as is. Trey Ball has been really bad and probably doesn't have an MLB future. I see now you meant as one of the A-ball guys. That would work. He is a huge lottery ticket.

Swihart + a couple A ball pitchers.

If I had to guess, probably Swihart in the deal.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 07:30 AM) I do know one thing, most fans want this rebuild/ new direction. They are tired of being 'mired in mediocrity' as Hahn mentioned. Personally, I feel the KW/Hahn duo should have no business running the rebuild. They are the ones to put the organization in this position, why should us fans be patient with them for another 4-5 seasons? I want a rebuild. I just do NOT want Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams running it. So my question for Soxtalk Nation is: Is there any chance in Hell, JR actually fires all three at seasons end? (Hahn/KW/Robin) No. Robin's contract is up, and while I believe he won't be brought back, i'm really not sure what to think wrt the Sox anymore. Hahn and KW are probably safe. Part of their fate is likely bound up in how the trade deadline goes.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 09:33 PM) Name someone you would like to replace him. If you say Avi, I'm blocking you. Dude, he even said in the post there aren't better options. That is the failing of this Sox team - no depth whatsoever.