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QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 02:13 PM) Do we have any reason to suspect that Anderson knows the details of the potential trade? It always seems to me that players are caught off guard when they are traded. Could it be that he is just getting himself all worked up because he keeps seeing his name mentioned? Probably the latter. But I have a crazy conspiracy theory that even though Beane keeps publicly denying it he would grant a window for an extension, the players in the deal are agreed upon and the Sox have been off the record negotiating with Shark. Which would explain the smoke, the hold up, and the cryptic tweets.

Tim Anderson ‏@TimAnderson7 22s23 seconds ago I Was Taught To Be a Man, Stand On My Two Feet Like a Man. #Ready4unexpected f***

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 01:34 PM) But of course, just signing James Shields for comparable money while holding Alexei makes us even better than that. Maybe Hahn and the White Sox just like Shark more long term than the current free agents and the prices they are going at? Crazy idea I know. Let's say Shark signs a 5 year 110 million dollar deal with us, the Lester bidding is going into the 7th year and 150 million plus and god knows what Scherzer is going to get. I haven't heard much about Shields admittedly.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 01:32 PM) Milb take on what package required for acquiring samardzija and cole hamels. http://m.milb.com/news/article/20141208103419720/ "White Sox: Micah Johnson, Trey Michalczewski, Nolan Sanburn" I think I would be OK with that deal considering I do not think Hahn would acquire Shark unless he was very confident in resigning him.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:49 AM) Semien going to Oakland makes a ton of sense and I hate it because Semien is probably my favorite young player in the system right now. Better than Anderson though...If Anderson is involved I will not be pleased.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 10:03 AM) The White Sox will know before the trade whether they can lock him up or not. Samardzija has all kinds of links to Chicago which I am sure the White Sox are aware of. I think in the end he hated being part of a rebuild at Wrigely and that was as big a reason as any for not signing long term. I hope you are right. Otherwise a deal for him wouldn't make a lot of sense with what Hahn has been preaching.

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 5m5 minutes ago The San Diego #Padres looming as the most likely destination for #Dodgers Matt Kemp, offering Yasmany Grandal and one other player to LA Looking like Kemp is going to be gone. Grandal was another rumored target.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:36 AM) I have a lot of family who are Tigers fans and every single one of them hates Coke with a passion. I think every bullpen needs at least one guy to irrationally hate all year long. Even relievers that have excellent ERA's can seemingly give up tons of runs if they allow inherited runners to score and any failure is magnified by the situation.

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:27 AM) If they are pursuing both Robertson and Gregerson, I could see them offering Webb or even Petricka in a trade. I don't think so. The bullpen was just bad last year and we have a lot of meaningful innings to fill.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:26 AM) @Ken_Rosenthal: Per @GeorgeAKingIII, #WhiteSox pursuing Robertson. Sources say they also like Gregerson, who lives in Chicago. Just $64.8M committed in ’15. @Ken_Rosenthal: Also, per sources: #Astros offered Miller 4 yrs. #WhiteSox were one of several teams reluctant to offer him 4. Would they go 4 on Robertson? Yes to Luke Gregerson. Would cost substantially less than Robertson without the draft pick compensation.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago Also, per sources: #Astros offered Miller 4 yrs. #WhiteSox were one of several teams reluctant to offer him 4. Would they go 4 on Robertson? Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago Per @GeorgeAKingIII, #WhiteSox pursuing Robertson. Sources say they also like Gregerson, who lives in Chicago. Just $64.8M committed in ’15.

fifty million over four years for a bullpen arm? And giving up our 2nd round pick? I like Robertson fine and all, but at that cost, I would pass.

Would love to see the Sox acquire Zimmerman, but I would have the same concerns as a potential Shark deal. He would demand a haul in return and he's a free agent after the 2015 season. Though I would be more comfortable locking him up for 4-5 years than Shark.

Only the White Sox could have two rumors on the same day which would send the team in two complete opposite directions for the upcoming year lol.

QUOTE (peppers312 @ Dec 4, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) listen, let's just squash EVERYONE'S dreams. we're not get Scherzer. if we're didn't give Chris Sale a max deal, there's NO WAY in hell Hahn & Co. will pony up the ~$25M Scherzer will be asking. It doesn't sound like it is "EVERYONE'S" dream to get Scherzer, far from it actually. Addressing the Chris Sale contract, I am not saying we are acquiring Scherzer, but Chris checked his ego at the door when he signed that deal. To take it a step further, he conceivable signed that deal with the hopes that we had enough payroll flexibility to sign another ace.

Nate (Chicago) How many WSox prospects do you expect to be in the top 100? Klaw (1:23 PM) I think I said four in a post about the AFL or a chat around that time. No fewer than three. From the Keith Law chat today. It's easy to guess on the three, Rodon, Anderson, and Montas. Any guesses on the possible fourth? Micah Johnson? Spencer Adams?

It makes sense to kick the tires and and even make a reasonable offer but no way Sox are paying him 180-200 or waiting until ST to sign this guy. I would prefer we dip into the second tier of starters.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 01:07 PM) IMO, if we're willing to spend what it takes to extend him, go sign Shields, keep the player we'd trade, and sacrifice a 2nd round pick that is much less likely to be a contributor. Yeah you get a guy who is older, but you keep the high minor league player and frankly Shields has for much of his career been a better pitcher than Samardzija. Right, normally I would shy away from committing 4-5 years to a older pitcher but in the Sox case it would align nicely with our window to contend. If the price and years get outrageous for the top three SP, go a guy in that second tier. I would be fine/excited for a more modest deal for Masterson, Hammel, McCarthy, Maeda, Anderson, or Volquez.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 2, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I don't think we want to see the White Sox trade for Samardzija. I really don't. Beane typically asks for and gets the moon for his players. He certainly didn't get haul for Josh Donaldson. But I agree with you, after thinking about what the cost would be in players and their years of control combined with Shark's impending contract status, I think the Sox would be smarter to look elsewhere.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 1, 2014 -> 10:01 AM) If he isn't that great, why would any team give up much to get him? He's old, he's falling apart, but he should net a really good prospect. How does that make any sense? I think the argument in moving him is his value is high right now and people fear his play (and trade value) will decline towards the end of his contract. There are several teams looking for a shortstop this off-season and if someone is willing to overpay....why not?

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 1m1 minute ago Other teams say the Padres have gotten more aggressive in marketing catcher Yasmani Grandal in trade discussions. Yes please.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 10:30 AM) I see a comment under that about Sale from a Red Sox fan. What is their obsession with Sale and how did it start ? There haven't been any rumors involving Sale at all. Probably when he became one of the best pitchers in baseball. Since Red Sox fans are generally smug and unrealistic about their team.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 10:28 AM) I'm nervous that the white red may win the sweepstakes. BREAKING: THE SOX HAVE ACQUIRED SAMARDJIZA…..COLOR UNDETERMINED…PINKISH? P.s. Sorry for those who read the first few words and got excited.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 30, 2014 -> 10:19 AM) Peter Gammons @pgammo · 20h 20 hours ago With the White Red, Red Sox, Rangers, others talking Samadzija, AL GM says "there is no way he will sign and not go to free agency." What would an AL GM know about his plans for free agency unless it's Billy Beane? Technically he can't know. EDIT: Though it would be classic Billy Beane to be that source.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 29, 2014 -> 04:32 PM) Rangel Ravelo totally seems like a classic Billy Beane success story. I could see all three of those guys having success with the A's, but not essential to the Sox future.