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Did any of the Sox prospects play Winter Ball and have any type of respectable showing?

I received a southpaw "pillow pet" from my kids for Christmas, the first time in my life, no shirt, sweatshirt, jersey or jacket....... Merry Christmas everyone.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 24, 2011 -> 01:58 PM) Go with an OF of Cespedes-De Aza- Viciedo. Rios rots on the bench or gets shipped for another bad deal. Could not agree more, we are beyond the point with him where we are forced to play him.........

Ok, I will be officially devastated if KW does not sign this guy, it will be the same kick in the gut as when Tori went to the Angels.

When is it anticipated that he will be declared a free agent?

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Dec 23, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) If we are in rebuilding mode, could our chances be enhanced by offering him a guaranteed start on the major league roster? (similar to what we did to sign Sale). Good point and that is probably our greatest bargaining chip.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 23, 2011 -> 01:37 PM) Even if he doesn't start at the big league level for whatever reason, signing him clearly makes our organization stronger, given the dearth of talent we have on its way up. However, I will admit I said the same thing about Fukodome about 4 years ago and I'm so glad I was disappointed the Cubs signed him.

Maybe it is just the mid-season blues, but I'm starting to really want this guy......

Could this be an extension that has been agreed to by another team?

That is really surprising, but it would make sense if we start dumping salary though. Remember we offered Fukodome over $50 million to sign with us.

It is telling that Danks went on the record about a clubhouse matter, just another signal, after turning down two contract extensions that he is gone.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 13, 2011 -> 03:39 AM) Jose Mijares seemed to be the most interesting one to me, especially if Thornton is eventually traded. Agreed. But he will get some interest, no way do I want Ohman to be the primary set-up man or first LH out of the pen.

It's one thing to read Phil Rogers rip this trade, but on the Score right now, I have never heard him be so critical......................

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 04:38 AM) I wouldn't doubt it if we discussed something like this with the Reds: Chisox send: Q, Danks, Thornton Reds send: Grandal, Alonso, Baily, +2 pitching prospects If that trade was on the table, KW would have accepted it, that would be a haul.

Rogers always talks up one guy per year at this time to promote his Baseball America White Sox top 30 list........like Paulo Orlando or Gomes.......

This is a new name from Phil Rogers, anyone ever heard anything on him? http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break...,0,227889.story

Remember when most of us were so happy that Reds took Alonso instead of Beckham in the draft, we were all shocked.......is that still the case?

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 26, 2011 -> 07:46 PM) Especially that future Cy Young winner, Hudson. Man, what a pitcher that guy is! The Sox could use a pitcher like that. Don't forget Holmberg as well..........

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 26, 2011 -> 01:58 PM) Why? Right now, we have 5 legit starters and more relievers than we have room for, in addition to a couple borderline guys like Stewart and Axelrod who are long term who-knows, but the hitting talent in our org is completely bare. Solid point, but by the time the season starts, I believe we WILL NOT have 5 legit starters and that we will be hoping for one or two unproven guys to perform and would like to get a couple of those future options filled if we trade Danks and/or Floyd.

Alonso is tempting, but I am only for trading pitching for pitching..................

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 16, 2011 -> 02:32 PM) Haven't heard anyone mention this, but Danks makes sense in Cincinatti, and Grandal/Alonso are burning holes in Jocketty's pockets. I don't know where we'd stick Alonso, but Grandal would be nice. KW was every high on both of these guys when they were drafted, your logic makes some sense.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Nov 13, 2011 -> 12:39 PM) Sox need to trade Danks. He seems intent on testing free agency. Field offers for as long as you can and take the best one. Agreed, let's just hope he goes to the NL thought, but take the best offer.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 22, 2011 -> 08:32 PM) ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers Frank Thomas contributes this rumor: Mark Buehrle will follow Ozzie to Florida. That would be great for #marlins, awful for #whitesox. 27 minutes ago I don't see JR letting that happen, if the money is the same and Buehrle goes to Florida then it is on him...........I think Buehrle stays or there would have been more trade chatter this year.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 7, 2011 -> 06:01 AM) After thinking it over some (and doing some research on Robin..) I love this move. Ridiculously underrated as a leader. Amen, could not have said it any better. Sweet Swinging Robin, have high hopes for him.

At least at this point, it looks like the pick is protected if KW signs some free agent.......