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Keith Law ranked Spencer Adams as the #94 prospect in all of baseball in his 2015 top 100 list. http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/...0-prospects-mlb

It's the highest I've seen Anderson and definitely the lowest I've seen Rodon. "Chi Chi" Gonzalez and Albert Almora ahead of Rodon? Nope

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 29, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/...0-prospects-mlb White Sox with only 3 top 100 guys according to Keith Law. 12. Carlos Rodon 67. Tim Anderson 94. Spencer Adams I like how we go from being ecstatic to having a single top 100 prospect to now "only" having three. Keith Law has said Montas is a top 120 guy and I bet Micah Johnson and Danish are in some top 100 prospect lists. This is the best farm the Sox have had in years.

Sox have three guys in Keith Law's top 100 prospects, Rodon (12), Anderson (67), and Adams (94). I am surprised that Montas wasn't in there, as he has said previously he has top of the rotation potential. However, he was very complimentary on Adams, saying he "toyed with" rookie hitters and he could sit mid 90's on his fastball with two plus secondary pitches when it's all said and done.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 10:26 AM) Almost has to be Adams. Danish was the other name I was thinking, but Adams is ahead of him on most lists.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 10:20 AM) Wow, first top-half ranking of the system I can remember in a long time. lol Yeah I was shocked ha. He mentions that we acquired four top 120 prospects in the past 24 months, three via the draft and one via trade. It's say to safe the guy via trade is Montas, and two of the drafted guys are Anderson and Rodon, but any guesses on the 3rd? Adams would make the most sense, as I don't think he's very high on Danish.

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ll30farmsystems It's behind a paywall, but Keith Law ranks the Sox system as 12th(!) this year. A huge jump from 27th last year, he noted that the Sox acquired four top 120 prospects in the past 24 months and didn't give up premium guys for Shark.

I am fine with our current rotation and window of contention. I am sure Hahn is doing is best to keep Shark around with the current core and I expect him to do so. I am not interested in a one year rental which would undoubtedly cost several of our top prospects.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jan 16, 2015 -> 01:36 PM) Has nothing to do with an extension. This is like wite said a formality. They'll continue to negotiate I know, but previous extensions bought out arbitration years. I was hoping they could do the same since they were at the table.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 16, 2015 -> 11:00 AM) Where did you see he was the best prospect in the draft class? That list didn't include pitchers, which is who went off the board 1 through 3. Basically the 4th pick (1st position player taken) is currently ranked the top position prospect from that draft (where he was also taken as the top position prospect). Production has been strong to date as well. Don't see anything criminal in those actions. Whoops didn't realize it was just position guys. But he does say that is 15 of the his top 20, maybe Rodon but doubt anyone else from that draft class is above him.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 49s49 seconds ago Phoenix, AZ samardzija settles with chisox at $9.8M Damnit

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 16, 2015 -> 10:19 AM) Non-Moncada, but Schwarber being so high on that list is insane. I heard a lot of people saying that was a huge reach at the #4 pick and now he's ranked the best prospect in the entire draft class? He's an advanced college bat that feasted on younger competition, SMH.

From the Keith Law chat today...sorry to dredge up this thread but Oakland's recent moves have put Semien out and then back into the starting SS gig. "Kyle (Missouri) Could you breakdown the Escobar for Clippard trade? Klaw (1:06 PM) Meh. The problem I see is that Oakland is convinced Marcus Semien can be an everyday shortstop, and I don't think he can. Anthony (Cal) Do you think Seimen could play 2B and Zobrist at SS? Klaw (1:11 PM) Not really. I don't think Semien's bat plays every day. Decent utility guy but that's probably it." Ouch. Count Keith Law as not a fan of Semien...

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 08:00 AM) Here is the BP Top 10 White Sox Prospects list. Great depth in the write-ups. Rodon at 2, Beck at 6 are surprises to me. Also, they seem to think Sanchez has a higher ceiling and long term value than Micah Johnson. Chris Beck at #6 is interesting as well. 2015 will be a big year for him

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 01:53 PM) While his contract will always be a real bargain (provided he stays healthy), Sale's days of being "dirt cheap" are going to be behind him following this season. Still only 9.15 in 2016, 12 in 2017, and 12.5 in 2018. For a start of his caliber? Dirt cheap.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 11:04 AM) There is a legitimate question as to whether spending 100-120 million on Samardzija is the best use of Sox assets. Just have to see how things develop this season (2b, 3b, c) and with the highly rated pitching prospects. I'd rather spend it on him than Shields. Honestly not too many #2 starter types are available and in your lap like Shark currently is. Get it done Hahn.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 19, 2014 -> 09:26 AM) So like 6 years $105 million? 5 years $90 million? Something like that or more? I know he wanted Homer Bailey money before. 6 years $105 million. I think he wanted Homer Bailey money last off-season before his strong year. It wouldn't surprise me if the Sox have to pony up 20 million annual to get it done. I'm thinking in the range of 5-100ish.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 18, 2014 -> 01:47 PM) Yes. He spent his time on the major league roster, and is the full property of the Chicago White Sox. I'll be interested to see what kind of numbers he puts up as a full time catcher in Charlotte.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 18, 2014 -> 01:38 PM) Trying to sign everyone Assuming he will compete with Brantly on the lefty backup catcher job

ALL HAIL HAHN! THANK YOU FOR THIS MISSING PIECE FOR OUR 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP RUN! Seriously though, wtf?

The fact that the San Francisco clubhouse and organization would want him back after his suspension tells me a lot. His suspension really hurt them and if anyone has a right to feel betrayed it would be them. EDIT: I am not justifying what he did or taking a moral stand one or the other. Just pointing out that the Giants, who were directly hurt by his action and lies, saw it as a non-issue now so much that they pursued a reunion.

Wait, this is an actual serious thread and not a troll job? Wow. Ok well then my answer is no, I have no problem supporting the most exciting White Sox team since 2005.

QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 04:32 PM) Why does he need an alteration? His numbers look really good. What am I missing here? Lefties his him hard and his WHIP is very high for his ERA.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 11, 2014 -> 11:19 AM) http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=tago--001pet Holy project, batman. He has more walks than strikeouts LOL

Reserve splits eh...I guess that is fine since he can just take a whole inning rather than being a pure lOOGY. Great trade