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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 11, 2014 -> 10:09 AM) Draft won't clog the top. And the crowding problem is mostly about the infield - Sanchez, Saladino, Semien, Davidson to play 3 skill IF positions. With Wilkins at 1B. Once a likely trade of Beckham and/or Ramirez occurs, one or more of those guys will be in Chicago most likely, thus opening up playing time and allowing Ravelo to split time at 1B/DH with Wilkins. For that matter, Dunn may be traded too, and it is possible Wilkins also goes to Chicago. Do you think it's possible Ravelo would get the call rather than Wilkins if Dunn goes? Or do you get the sense they want him to hit for more power in minors?

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...tra-pitch-gems/ Recap posted. Very nice starts from Marin and Dykstra.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 9, 2014 -> 11:27 PM) Between Marcus, Sanchez, Johnson, Saladino, Anderson and Rodon the Sox don't really need another SS taking up space unless it's a blue chip prospect. Tell that to the Cubs who have 2-3 blue chip SS prospects. You get the best available player and let it work itself out, rather than trying to acquire need. If we were one piece away from a World Series thats one thing, but we need to most talent period. They could always be a trade chip.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 10, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) The interesting thing about that number is that you'd assume Boras was absolutely trying to get them into "forfeit the pick" territory, which would have been a fascinating (and terrible) precedent to set. That Boras has some stones, can't take that from him. I don't even think a ruthless guy like Boras would be pushing for them to forfeit a future pick. That is nuts, no team would ever do that. I am frankly shocked we offered that much. My guess is that Montes De Oca indicated he wasn't signable and we needed to get Rodon into the fold and create some goodwill with Boras.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 10, 2014 -> 01:48 AM) Man, that's really sad. And now I regret tweeting at her this afternoon asking if "her boy" was coming to Chicago tonight to sign. Whoops! I am sure it will be conflicting to root for her ex to succeed on her favorite team. Unless they ended on good terms, which is just silly. Who does that?

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...p-bats-quieted/ Recap posted. Not much to write about to be honest...

About damn time. It's done, it's over, and we got the #1 player in the draft in our system. Can't wait to track his progress through the organization!

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 9, 2014 -> 03:20 PM) Do we still have a shot at that #11 guy? Or does it depend on how much $$ is left after this signing? All depends on what Rodon signs for. If it's slot or barely over, we have a chance. Otherwise, nope.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 9, 2014 -> 01:15 AM) If this was a betting option in Vegas - I would have put millions on it. Soooooo how about you never visit Vegas.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 8, 2014 -> 01:24 PM) Have you looked at Jake Peavy's numbers this year? Yep. He's continued to decline like you would expect a 33 pitcher would. Which is exactly why I'd be pissed if Boston gets more in a trade for him.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 8, 2014 -> 01:40 PM) Wait the Cardinals were willing to trade Wacha for Peavy?? As I recall, it was a Peavy/Ramirez package that warranted those guys being discussed.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 5m The latest on a potential trade that could send Jake Peavy from the #RedSox to the #STLCards: http://sbnation.com/e/5645484 Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 3m As I reported last year, #STLCards discussed Wacha, Martinez, Wong in trade talks with #WhiteSox for Peavy: http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2013/7/28/4565...inez-wacha-wong … I'll be pissed if the Red Sox get a bigger haul for Peavy than the Sox did.

"Conquered" would be a stretch, but he has put up .249/.322/.450 line at AAA with 32 homers in 195 games. His BABIP this season is at .246, which is 50 points lower than his career average. I believe he'll settle in around .250/.320/.450 and provide 20-25 homers, which is about league average.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 8, 2014 -> 09:26 AM) Oh how benevolent you are Dear Great One. On another note, isn't it funny that a thread related to Beckham "news" has him mentioned... About twice in two pages? Pass the hot sauce please. It's more exciting to talk about a pitcher that would bring back an actual haul rather than a second basemen who is hitting .244/.298/.389. If Beckham's average was his OBP and his OBP his slugging, then he might have some real value.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...ash-to-victory/ Recap posted. Trying out a new format, trying to make it cleaner and easier to read. Let me know what you guys think.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 8, 2014 -> 06:59 AM) What can you trade for that puts your rebuilding in a better position without Quintana? Two top 10 prospects? I think I'd still prefer the 25-year old proven starting pitcher with the team friendly contract until 2020. I agree. He is more valuable to us than what it would take for anyone else to acquire him.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 09:00 PM) Hope the Sox keep their minds eyes open. I'd be willing to trade Quintana for, say, the package the Cubs were asking from Toronto for Samrardzija. If Samardjiza and impeding contract situation can get the Cubs a top 10 prospect in baseball at a premium position, I think Hahn has to at least be curious about what Q could fetch with his team friendly contract.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 07:16 PM) For some reason I got a SportsCenter alert on my phone about this, so it must be true. But Jose Quintana remains "unavailable." Good.

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...-hits-20-games/ Recap posted. Have a great holiday weekends you guys!

http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2014/...-like-its-2009/ Recap posted. There is a lot of exciting things going on! They didn't make the hot list, but Micker Adolfo hit his first professional home run and fellow international signee Luis Martinez did not allowed an earned run over five innings and struck out seven.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 09:59 PM) Henry Rodriguez walks the first two guys he faces, moves them to 2nd and 3rd with a wild pitch, gets a strikeout, walks the next guy to load the bases and gives up the game-losing single. I know it's a reclamation project and all that, but I'm sort of like what's the point, dude's always walked way too many and has taken it into overdrive this year - over 50 walks in a little over 30 innings. Sox trying to catch lightning in a bottle with good stuff. I like the strategy actually. It's AAA, who cares if they blow games.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 07:44 PM) Courtney Hawkins has been removed from the game....uh oh. PULL ALL OUR BEST PROSPECTS OFF THE FIELD! WE ARE CURSED

For those asking about Jacob May's power... Winston-Salem Dash ‏@WSDashBaseball 6m Jacob May DESTROYS a leadoff homer to begin the contest just down the road from his college (Coastal Carolina). 1-0 Dash, mid 1.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?c...mp;ymd=20140702 Notable starters: Jaye for Birmingham Danish for Winston-Salem Lowry for Kannapolis

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 09:21 AM) Well, now he won't for sure. He had an outside chance of making it to Chicago this year if you read between the lines of what Hahn and the company line was. Wouldn't surprise me if he goes down to the deadline day and then does AZL then AFL. He should have another 30 innings or so in the tank.