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QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 12:40 PM) I dont have a problem at all with Kopech's attitude. He's a pitcher not a politician. Dont you want him to be obsessed with fitness and competition? His attitude wouldn't be a problem if he had a clean record. He was suspended for 50 games for a PED in 2015 and then missed time last year when he broke his hand on the face of a teammate. His off the field attitude is directly impacting his on the field performance as a pitcher.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 11:35 AM) There's no way Glasnow is still the #2 best RH pitching prospect in baseball. Apparently he is

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 10:36 AM) And notables included Keller from the pirates, also rumored. Potential Sox targets for Q are #2 Glasnow, #5 Martes, and just missed Keller.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 11:09 AM) https://twitter.com/MichaelKopech5/status/342759612740669441 I'd prefer if he had a goal of lowering his walk rate.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 15, 2017 -> 11:37 AM) Crossing my fingers here. http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2016/...ng-marco-paddy/ Wow great catch. These J2 signings are completely far before the deadline so perhaps Sox already have him locked up.

I do still believe in Fulmer but the White Sox didn't do him any favors last year. It was obvious he was uncomfortable in the bullpen role last year and was overthrowing. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do this year as a starter where he has previously excelled.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 13, 2017 -> 01:43 PM) Right now? Top 5 After a Quintana trade we should be #1 I would say we are behind the Yankees and Atlanta for sure...maybe Pittsburgh and thats about it.

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 9, 2017 -> 06:14 PM) Really great stuff. I'm not a batting expert by any stretch, but if the worry on Moncada is that he comes to the majors and fails to make consistent contact, would the White Sox be wise to encourage him to bat from the left? Thanks for the kind words. I thought the same thing, but when I asked around, experts and scouts seem convinced his righty swing still has a lot of potential. Almost all his power numbers came from the left, but I was told he still has tremendous power from the right.

QUOTE (southside guru @ Jan 9, 2017 -> 12:15 PM) I heard from a Phillies fielding guy that Moncada can't play the middle. Body looks the part. but the hands don't work! My bet - he's heading to 3b of the OF Several scouts have indicated he lacks fundamentals there, but he does make highlight reel plays so its just a matter of consistency. He was passable at 3B when the Red Sox put him there, but some believe he would be utilize his speed in CF. It will be very interesting to see what Sox do with him.

I also should mention I firmly believe Jake Peter and Brian Clark will be effective big leaguers, though their ceilings are probably utility guy and 7th inning reliever, respectively.

Good post. I know you guys like Eddy, but Adam Engel is a no-brainer for me here. He is a freak athlete and has extremely loud tools who has shown he is capable of putting it all together in short bursts (2015 AFL MVP). The White Sox played with his pre-swing mechanics last season and it kind of set his production back, but he has an extremely high ceiling if it clicks for him. My interview with video is below if you want to check it out. http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2016/...iew-and-videos/

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 5, 2017 -> 08:28 AM) Yeah, I don't necessarily agree with all his points. And yes, Kopech's issues are seemingly fixable. Chris isn't saying they can't be, just that he needs substantial work to get there. And as you said, he's seen him in person five times, which is five more than I have. I should also point out Chris's opinion of "4th starter" is vastly different from what I and many others would consider. He believes that true #1's are "generational arms" and #2 are elites, and "mid-rotation" guys are basically what most would consider #1 or #2 starters.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Jan 4, 2017 -> 02:26 PM) Are you at least going to claim to have "sources" to support this info? How can you possibly claim to know that the deal was a player short if you have no idea what any other team offered, or what the Sox asked for from Boston? The Sale deal was only light a prospect like Devers to fans on a message board who were unrealistic to begin with. The hyping of our assets is getting out of hand. I haven't seen a single publication call our return for Sale anything short of fair, with some saying it was a slight overpay on Boston's part. The reality of the situation now with Quintana is that there only a handful of organizations that can afford to pay what we are asking for and if they simply decide not to, we aren't getting it. If that is the case, Hahn has a choice to compromise, or keep him. Hahn has done a good job assessing the whole market, dropping some leaks on rich farm systems (HOU/NYY/PIT), and hopefully he can get something done.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 4, 2017 -> 10:04 AM) Yup, pretty nuts IMO. I'm a huge fan of both Stephens & Call. Also, no way in hell Michalczewski doesn't make the top 20. His prospect status has definitely soured, but he's still a more interesting prospect than several guys on his list. Good call, I forgot about Michalczewski. He had a disappointing year, but still young enough with tools to put it together.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 3, 2017 -> 06:30 PM) His list has been published FYI. He has Michael Ynoa at #13 and Dylan Covey at #14 over guys like Jordan Stephens and Alex Call...wow.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 3, 2017 -> 01:33 PM) I am not as familiar with Sickels but judging by him keeping Glasnow as the Pirates #1 despite his showing I think you are right 3 Bs - Basabe, Adams, Hansen? Probably Burdi instead of Basabe. But the bottom half of the top 10 gets pretty interesting so who knows.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 3, 2017 -> 01:28 PM) I highly doubt Pittsburgh would be willing to offer a Glasnow, bell, Newman and Keller package for Quintana. No team can clear out that much future talent for one player, even Quintana Exactly. I would be happy with three of those players in a deal for Q. I was just illustrating that they could easily pull off a Quintana trade without Meadows.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 3, 2017 -> 01:24 PM) Well yea...I suppose the Pirates could gut their entire farm system and pick up Quintana but realistically speaking a 3 or 4 player return modeled after the Boston return that didnt include Meadows would be a no-brainer for the Pirates. I don't think a team like the Pirates can really afford to "gut their entire farm system" like a Boston or Washington could. I would guess they would try to restock it partially with a Cutch deal, but nobody seems willing to pay that price either. So we wait.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 3, 2017 -> 01:15 PM) Right. If the Pirates could acquire Quintana without Meadows he'd already be on the Pirates. Its nice that somebody in the media seems to be reporting it but it isn't difficult to surmise what the Sox are asking from Pittsburgh. I think the Pirates could acquire Q without Meadows quite easily (Sox aren't turning down Glasnow/Bell/Newman/Keller) but its a game of chicken figuring out how those remaining pieces fit. I think the Pirates are trying to unload McCutchen first and that pursuit is holding up their offer.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2017/1/2/14...grade-breakdown Grade A: One Grade A-: One Grade B+: Four Any guesses to who these six are?

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 04:26 PM) That Rodon trade is horrible. Plus, Rodon is going nowhere . I think the Pittsburgh deal is worse...Jones and Abreu to Pittsburgh and we don't one of their top 3 prospects?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 01:39 PM) Albies, Maitian, Soroka, and Touissant? I like it. The longer Pittsburgh/Houston/NYY screws around, the more I think a dark horse like ATL makes sense.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 01:16 PM) Right that's why the Sox have the Pirates on the phone. I wouldn't be shocked if the Braves are silently lurking as well, waiting for Hahn's demands to slip a little bit. I agree with the Atlanta bit here. When I talked to Chris Cotillo, he mentioned that Atlanta was firmly in the Sale sweepstakes, but believed they are a better fit for Q. Ozzie Albies/Kevin Maitan headlined package with an upside arm or two intrigue anyone?

Talks between Dodgers and Twins have apparently all but broken down because Dodgers don't want to include much more than Deleon.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 03:26 PM) The Kahnle trade was pointless from the get-go (Sox had several Kahnles), with little to gain at the cost of an interesting low-level minor leaguer with upside. Shields trade was similarly nonsensical. Hahn should wish he had every trade from 2014-2015 back. I defended the Shields deal at the time because I thought he had something left in the tank (lol nope) and knew Johnson and a LatAm lottery ticket wasn't a steep price. Johnson is who we thought he was but Tatis Jr looks interesting which could be bad. But still, at the time, it was defensible considering the situation.