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I'm holding onto the delusion that the holdup here might be contingent on the Sox getting something done with an outfielder, either via free agency or trade.

QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 10:44 AM) Meh I say like Mike Olt play it out at 3rd Matt Davidson and Mike Olt righty/righty platoon!

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 29s30 seconds ago Virginia, USA Let me clarify from before: White Sox aren't trading Anderson or Quintana

A possible name to keep an eye on....when I visited Winston-Salem in August I talked to several scouts from different organizations who LOVED Trey Michalczewski. The Winston-Salem roster was loaded but Michalczewski was the first name I always heard.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 8, 2015 -> 02:48 PM) What if the Sox were the mystery team? Would have to empty the system to get in the conversation. If the Marlins don't think Seager and Urias from the Dodgers is enough, Sox couldn't match that unless they included Rodon/Q.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 8, 2015 -> 09:09 AM) Rick Hahn on MLB Network Talked about "untouchables", Chris Sale, Jose Abreu, and Jose Quintana Interesting note, while Hahn was talking about the untouchables he said "Carlos, err... Jose Quintana". Rodon is not an untouchable? Or maybe he has Cargo on the mind? Rodon has to be pretty close to that group. I am sure he would be the 4th name and was likely on Hahn's mind.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 10:23 AM) How in the world does this make Rick Hahn look bad? BTW, December 3rd is the day season ticket deposits are due. At least the first installment. He said "I want your definite plan" and Rick Hahn "could not give him (a plan)" on what direction they are going in. Instead of saying "we," he specially said Rick Hahn does not have a plan when being prompted by his boss. I understand it's semantics, but it certainly doesn't make Rick Hahn look good. EDIT: Kenny's comment will generate a lot more buzz than it actually deserves, but I just found it off-putting he would specifically mention Hahn and not address as the front office as a whole.

QUOTE (daggins @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 10:06 AM) Less disconcerted by the comments than by the fact this sure looks like KW throwing someone under the bus again. This. I understanding anything said publicly this time of year is just noise/misdirection, but why make Rick Hahn look bad in the process?

That is not reassuring at all....

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 09:27 AM) I'd love Andrelton Simmons, but the Braves are asking for one of Matz, deGrom, Thor, and Harvey. I'd figure the Braves would at least ask for Rodon and Anderson and that is way to steep of a price. We'd have to be at least in the discussion if we are floating Anderson +. Scouts drool over Anderson's tools.

Thank goodness Engel is already a White Sox because KW would be scrambling to acquire him if not.

For some perspective from a guy in the industry, Keith Law just posted his top 50 free agents list and Alexei came in at #47. He said that it was smart the Sox declined his option, and it could create a buy-low opportunity for another club and said he would give him a one year deal at 3-4 million. FWIW

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 29, 2015 -> 10:35 AM) oops thanks for catching my mistake .... wrong plaer. it was I think you meant 2B Jake Peter, who played one game at third, two in the outfield, and three at a customary second base. My guess would be the Sox are seeing if he could be a super utility guy moving forward.

Bummed watching the Royals win games in the World Series? Missing Sox baseball? Check out how several top Sox prospects are doing in the Arizona Fall League and abroad in our first offseason recap. http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-strong-in-afl/

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) Was 2014 really an underachieving season? We had just lost 99 games the year before and didn't know what to expect from Abreu and Eaton, and with the rotation we were running out there it was pretty clear it was a rebuilding year. OK so three straight years? 2012 was the last time I remember feeling good about what Ventura was doing.

Dodgers lose in a game 5 of the NLDS and then can Mattingly while Sox announce Ventura back after second consecutive underachieving season...

QUOTE (Dunt @ Oct 13, 2015 -> 03:09 PM) Engel with a BB and a SB so far in 1 AB Good start!

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 10, 2015 -> 12:20 PM) He makes the distinction because there is actually a Winston team, seperate from Winston-Salem. There is? I know there is a Salem Red Sox team in the same league.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 02:05 PM) We will be doing seasons in review for each affiliate. We already did one for the AZL club. Here is the Charlotte Knights season in review post, going over some highlights and key players' performances. Good stuff Matt! Nice job on Ethan Wilson, what an amazing guy!

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...-1-of-playoffs/ recap posted. Go Dash!

QUOTE (Dunt @ Sep 9, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) Did anyone happen to read the Keith Law blurb on Spencer Adams yesterday? Yes, posted about him in comparison to what he said himself over in the Winston-Salem interviews thread.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 8, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) FWIW, this is the exact same thing the Sox did with Chris Sale and his slider. Funny you mention Chris Sale and his slider, because Keith Law called Adam's slider "below-average." Which I think is what he thought of Sale's slider early in his career.

Thanks all for the kind words! The whole experience was a pleasure, these guys were all class and very enjoyable to talk to. Also, as a follow-up on what Spencer Adams said about his delivery, ESPN's Keith Law noted when he scouted Adams recently that he is now pitching from the third base side of the pitching rubber as opposed to the first base side like he did in high school. Law says that is better for his deception but worse for his arm, as he is coming across his body more and "cutting himself off." Concerning, but sounds like J.R. Perdew and Spencer are aware of it and it is something they are working on.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Sep 7, 2015 -> 09:31 PM) @philgrogers: White Sox 3B Trey Michalczewski, 20, finishes 2nd in Carolina League w/75 RBIs. A switch-hitter, he's driven in 171 runs in 318 pro games. Haven't read much on him. Anyone seen him or know about him? http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/trey-michalczewski/ http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2015/...and-adam-engel/ Happy reading!

QUOTE (Dunt @ Sep 4, 2015 -> 02:39 PM) The fact that Erik Johnson or Frankie Montas could be our worst starter in 2 years gives me all the feels The system is as stocked with potential starting arms as I've ever seen it. Fulmer, Montas, Adams, Guerrero, Danish, Beck, Jaye, Lowry, and Clark all could easily end up as starters in various parts of a rotation.