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QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 10:33 PM) We just acquired another top 50 OF prospect, I think this signals Avi is as good as gone. Interesting. Think he's too old and too close to FA? Just cash in now like Kahnle? I wouldn't be opposed.

QUOTE (TomPickle @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 10:28 PM) Don't disagree that Kahnle as the potential to net you more than what it looks like the Sox will get in this deal, but I actually think his value would have been higher next year's deadline. Had he kept up his current performance the rest of this year and the first half of next year he would then elevate into more elite reliever deals we've seen recently, even if it was with one less year of team control. I think it's worth it to get ~85% of his potential value now rather than having him get hurt or turn into a pumpkin. Fair enough. Yea this deal all depends on which side of the pumpkin you're on.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 10:19 PM) It's not outrageous to want one more good piece when you're trading two very good relievers and taking back some money as well. I'm not going to flip out if the last piece isn't a top talent as I'll be thrilled to have Rutherford but overall the deal would feel a little light to me. It's possible that some people overvalued Kahnle or Robertson but it's also possible some of you guys are undervaluing them, who knows. Like I said, I'll be thrilled to have Blake but overall not going to be thrilled about the deal. Excellent take. I think some of us believed Kahnle to be worthy of grabbing desperation talent on deadline day. Welcome aboard Blake- please make me look dumb. Clippard, go f*** yourself

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:50 PM) If it's one more I'd prefer Andujar and he makes more sense since he's part of their 40 man issue. Either is legit i feel like. Wish we could not get the pitcher and get both Florial & Andujar

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:47 PM) This guy basically makes or breaks the deal. Well said

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:47 PM) This guy basically makes or breaks the deal. Well said

QUOTE (ChiSox1917 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:45 PM) If only one more it's got to be someone in the Yanks top 15. Hoping for either Florial or Andujar, but wouldn't be too surprised if it was Mateo Mateo would piss me off

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:36 PM) Wow to get Rutherford for a rental that's not that great, closer we had no use for, and a middle reliever having a career year? Total steal. Nice work Hahn Totally get this point of view. But looking at it like giving away 3 above average MLB regulars for a kid in A ball seems scary. Need to see a little deadline desperation piece added.

Jerry Owens was terrible, just terrible.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:33 PM) Man, I agree with the first part. I would have never traded both Robertson and Kahnle for Rutherford. Especially if we are taking back Clippard. Yes seems light AF

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:19 PM) Probably doesn't help that he can't hit a ball off a boat into the f***ing ocean either but yeah Lol have you ever tried?? The f***ing winds out there man

QUOTE (gosoxtim8 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:17 PM) so who going our closer now since robertson and kahnle are going to be gone? Dont think we're going to need a closer this season man

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:13 PM) I'm just here for the record. Ah i see you over there by the tank

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:13 PM) They just traded Robertson, an underwhelming 3B and a reliever who has had 3 good months for a top 40 prospect + more. I feel ya. Just wondering if Kahnle was better to hold for a deadline haul. In Hahn I trust.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:12 PM) Remember when Todd was a healthy scratch? Clarkin Shmarkin is my opinion for the record.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:08 PM) Just ran Todd Frazier's expected BABIP through a calculator and his xBABIP is .284. That would mean (assuming a similar split between types of hit, slightly weighted towards singles) a batting line of .264/.375/.546. That's a lot more of a valuable deadline piece than he looks now, simply attempting to remove luck. Don't know how I feel about a Rutherford headliner. It's coolfor a DRob or Frazier trade, but including Kahnle too? Kahnle is the guy you hold until 11:50 on trade deadline night for absolute pillaging.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 09:08 PM) Just ran Todd Frazier's expected BABIP through a calculator and his xBABIP is .284. That would mean (assuming a similar split between types of hit, slightly weighted towards singles) a batting line of .264/.375/.546. That's a lot more of a valuable deadline piece than he looks now, simply attempting to remove luck. Don't know how I feel about a Rutherford headliner. It's coolfor a DRob or Frazier trade, but including Kahnle too? Kahnle is the guy you hold until 11:50 on trade deadline night for absolute pillaging.

QUOTE (SonofaRoache @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:59 AM) I get that scoreboard watching is fun, but in all honest picks 1-5 are a crapshoot anyway. From 2002-2014 there were four guys that lived up to the hype. I don't care where we draft, as long as we find the right player. I feel ya. I think position really helps if there are some generational guys at the top. Hopefully that is the case.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) Gambling on the odds that you're going to luck into 3 drafted superstars in a 4 year period + have a HoFer sign a below market value contract with you is a ballsy bet. Yea but the alternative sucks. Never winning it all. Might as well try to become the eastern warriors and wait it out.

Nice job sir! Super excited about this absolute freight train of a team you are developing. Get a good a good night's sleep- you earned it. But don't sleep in tmrw because we expect you to get back to cutting nasty deals.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 08:07 PM) It doesn't matter but the thing is there's no reason not to do it either. Yea and I really like Micker nestled between those two. Should see some nice pitches. Does anybody know the scoop on Jake Elliot's stuff? Seems like his inning load is consistently 1-3 IP. What's the thinking behind that?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) The blood of his penis! Absolutely! Best post in years

QUOTE (Username @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 09:57 PM) Apparently his velo has bumped up to touching 94+ as of late. With his control and advanced pitchability he could really take off if he keeps striking people out. Good Lord the farm system is getting stacked

I want Brian Mundell from the Rockies more than any other player in MiLB. The best part is he would be a secondary piece. Please Hahn. 50+ doubles last year. Crushing this year.

So do you all think the Sox leaked the "Quintana is moving soon" bits to get the 29 other GMs to grab their nuts n get to work?