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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 05:52 PM) I guess Dodgers traded Dee Gordon and Dan Haren for one of Marlins top prospects (top 50 pitching prospect in baseball). Presuming he still counts as prospect despite making 7 or 8 big league starts a year ago. Heaney is a stud and Haren won't even play for them. Not a good move by the Fish

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 12:42 PM) I understand that value-wise, but I don't see why the Rays would want Quintana is they're trading Longoria. I would rather use minor leaguers, but if Quintana were the centerpiece I would think it would have to be a three-way somehow. Same reason they acquired Smyly for Price, less risk of busting, multiple years of control.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 17s17 seconds ago Source: #Angels sign LHP Scott Snodgress to minor league deal that includes big-league invite. He was non-tendered by #WhiteSox.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 12:26 PM) You're not going to convince the Rays to trade Longoria if they don't already want to. If, if for some reason they are considering dealing him (forget adding Myers) for strategic reasons, would a package of Anderson, Danish, Montas and Hawkins get you in the door at least? It would be a starter, but would probably need some sweetening. It would also wipe out the Sox farm system... Maybe? I would think Q would have to be included for them to do it. We know that a Q-Bruce swap was discussed earlier in the off-season so you know Hahn is at least open to that.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 10:45 AM) That's true. Sox just seem to have a thing with Castro. Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 15h15 hours ago Have heard from multiple people about how much "Rick Hahn loves Jason Castro". Trade candidate. #WhiteSox #Astros Yup

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 10, 2014 -> 10:26 AM) They obviously feel like they can get something for him. Agreed. I don't think they planned on him being on the White Sox on Opening Day when they tendered him. He will go sometime this winter.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 01:59 PM) http://grantland.com/the-triangle/white-so...eff-samardzija/ Can't stand seeing "above average inning's eater" on the Q part, while waxing poetic on Samardjiza. "trading Reed for Adam Eaton" Also this. Whoops.

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisMLB 30s30 seconds ago I like Semien, don't love the trade for @Athletics. @FlavourDigital: Is Semien that good? Or is 1 year of The Shark not valued that highly? I think generally consensus is the Sox "won" this trade. I think people will be harsh on this package because it doesn't have star potential, but I believe the guys going back to the A's will contribute at minimal cost. Which is exactly what Beane seems to be looking for in Oakland on his limited payroll. Though I am not going to lie I am thrilled the Sox were able to complete this deal without having to include Anderson, Montas, Hawkins, Danish, Adams, etc etc. You could argue that Ynoa has the highest ceiling of any of the prospect in the deal.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 01:52 PM) Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 12m12 minutes ago Samardzija said he's been adamant about being a free agent. Also says if it's right it's right. If right numbers are there, extension poss. I have a feeling things are going to be all righttttt

According to the mlb.com prospect list, the Sox didn't give up a single guy in their top 20. Haha

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) per Levine Phegley goes too Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 6s6 seconds ago Six player trade confirmed by Source Four players to Oakland Ravelo , Phegley Simien Bassett for Samardzija and Minor league pitcher I like it. All guys who are essentially blocked in the White Sox organization. The Sox traded from depth to do this deal.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 09:54 AM) Lots of days off, skip him a couple times. He pitched 122.2 innings last year, between college and the minors. Not sure exactly how hard they want to push him, but I would say 160-180 would be realistic.

I'm amazed in this day and age the 3rd player hasn't been leaked yet. Sox and A's front offices are sealed tight.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 09:48 AM) The Sox are clearly going for it in 2015. If Rodon is one of the five best starters at the end of Spring Training, he needs to be in the rotation. If not, then he needs to start at Charlotte and be on the same schedule at the Sox' #5 starter, so he can be brought up whenever he surpasses the #5. The problem with that is isn't going to be able to jump from 120-140 innings to 200+. Starting him in the bullpen or easing his workload in Charlotte would keep him fresh for the 2nd half of the season.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 12:34 AM) He could just be piggybacking the ESPN tweet. And more than likely is. Trayce is his colleagues son

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 12:11 AM) Mother f***ing SportsCenter.....I was SOO happy Danish was not included. f***sticks. He retweeted a fan saying he's happy Danish isn't traded. I believe now he's not. Or at least hasn't been told

Danish could be just being a super nice guy and congratulating the White Sox on acquiring Shark for him. He seems like he's that type. But it would definitely change my opinion of this deal. Semien and Danish is too much IMO

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 08:23 PM) Gregor scared me there until I got to the end of the sentence. Man. Shouldn't scare you…I would love that deal for the Sox. I am nervous it will be another top 10 prospect in addition to Semien.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 08:18 PM) Nick Capra told me during Instructs that Tyler Saladino, recovering from Tommy John, would prob be most ready at SS behind Alexei of course https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/542141026782048256 Kind of scary…depending on how much you like Saladino. Hopefully Anderson doesn't go bust

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 3m3 minutes ago Beane hints #Athletics likely to make at least one more move in next day or two. Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 2m2 minutes ago Beane confirms #Athletics targeting young shortstops in deals. After the Passan tweets…seems like Semien for Shark is agreed upon. What is the holdup?

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 07:52 PM) Jeff Passan @JeffPassan Sources: If the White Sox do deal for Jeff Samardzija, return would be Marcus Semien and prospects. A's would slot Semien in at shortstop. Wite's fears confirmed….

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 07:41 PM) FWIW: Per @BiertempfelTrib , #Pirates tried to acquire Jeff Samardzija and John Danks, but there was no match. #MLBNHotStove lol wut

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 03:50 PM) I think both will rebound from different injury scenarios. However, I think Masterson will be cheaper. Yeah I am frankly surprised more people aren't interested in taking a flyer on this guy as a 4th-5th starter/justification for keeping Rodon down until he hits super 2 status. Did Paulino traumatize you guys that badly?

I am trusting Rick Hahn has the long term picture in mind here because three things scare me about this potential deal. 1) Cost of the talent going to Oakland. Obviously hot debate about Semien's future but if Anderson is going back I am not going to be happy. Would be Semien plus others even if Anderson isn't included. 2) Would he sign an extension with us? This is key because then it would lock up Sale/Q/Shark/Rodon for the next four years. 3) Finally, what is the price of said extension? If he wants 120 million plus, I would agree with the other posters who are in favor of just going out and getting Shields/Scherzer. If Hahn can navigate those three things, give minimal value in terms of players and sign him to a reasonable extension, I would be ecstatic about this move. However, that is a lot of uncertainty.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) masterson has meetings with white sox, red sox, marlins maybe cubs and more. kc, sf & minn also in. http://t.co/HwPeSd9zTj https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/542050439089225728 Would love to see this happen.