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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 30, 2014 -> 04:07 PM) Do you enjoy watching the White Sox lose? Trading Alexei makes sense in one scenario - we get a ML ready SS, plus a major league ready SP with mid-rotation upside and a B level prospect or two. You only trade Alexei if you cannot say no. Without Alexei, next year looks much more grim - with him, and a few off-season acquisitions, this team is a contender. Isn't that what we're all here for? I don't see the White Sox contending next year, so perfectly reasonable to sell high on an aging asset who has likely peaked.

I'd hope Alexei is being dangled in the Yankees Danks talks. He would slot just fine in their gaping 2B hole.

If there is indeed a PM out I would be most appreciative if someone would forward it to me.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 30, 2014 -> 06:15 AM) As of right now the Sox are the 11th pick. Not that I support losing in any way, but the Sox can truly benefit from being in that bottom 10. Another first round pick AND some decent FA signings and we will be in much better shape next season. I absolutely support losing in this situation.

RE: Danish. Josh Norris ‏@jnorris427 5m @stoltz_baseball 87-92 Josh Norris ‏@jnorris427 4m @stoltz_baseball 87-90 last inning, but the changeups and slider were unreal.

Josh Norris ‏@jnorris427 2m @johnmanuelba You're missing a show. Danish is FILTHY Josh Norris ‏@jnorris427 3m Tyler Danish has oh my god good stuff tonight. Hellacious movement on everything. #WhiteSox

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 5m Hasn't been much chatter about #WhiteSox leading up to deadline. Not many scouts here. One said: "It feels like I'm the only one here."

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 06:15 PM) He is not listed as a top 20 of updated Yankee prospects on MLB.com He's likely exhausted his rookie eligibility. Thus not a prospect.

From BA's hot sheet chat: Can't say I disagree really.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 27, 2014 -> 06:32 PM) Talk about a bounce back season. What a year he is having. Hope to see him replace a traded Alexei in the immediate future.

I really hope Alexei is being discussed. Pretty much the only player with decent value they would move.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 26, 2014 -> 11:48 AM) I believe I'm on the list, but if not sign me up for Rock's Rumors. Seconded. Very much appreciated.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jul 26, 2014 -> 10:56 AM) s***, that's a nice haul for Boston, considering Peavy's poorness. Escobar had a terrific 2012 and 2013 and Hembree should be a really nice reliever. Indeed. It really seems like a seller's market. I hope Hahn has something in the works with Danks/Alexei at this point.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 08:22 PM) MLBTR: Cardinals Working on Deal with Pierzynski Hooray! Anywhere but Chicago!

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Jul 19, 2014 -> 07:24 AM) Even though the Angels system blows that is a nice haul they got for Street. I'm fans of Lindsey, Alvarez, and Rodon. Shocked they gave up that much plus more Pretty nice haul for a reliever.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 4m #astros made 3 offers friday, the 2nd w/30 mins to go, the 3rd, at $5M, w/5 mins. aiken side: no counters. he just said no

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 6m Scary Astros possibility: If Nix wins grievance to pay agreed-upon $1.5M, Houston 17% over bonus pool, would forfeit next two 1st-rd picks.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 04:47 PM) Not sure how that works (I'm guessing you're correct), but I don't mind either way having a protected or unprotected 1st round pick. Odds are very good that the Sox will not sign someone requiring draft pick compensation next year anyways, and if they do, I can pretty single handedly assure you that we as fans won't give a rip because we will either love or hate the signing itself. Top 11 will indeed be protected because of this.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 1m #astros made multiple offers to aiken to try to bridge the gap. offered close to $5M. there was said to be no counteroffers. Reply 3 Retweet Favorite

The Stros are going to have one hell of a draft allotment next year.

Evan Drellich ‏@EvanDrellich 53s “We tried to engage Casey Close three times today … there was no interest” — GM Jeff Luhnow tells the Chronicle Reply 3 Retweet Favorite

UCLA or JUCO time for Aiken. No Aiken, Nix, or Marshall. Silly Astros. You f***ed up.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 01:48 PM) Braves are releasing Uggla. I'm waiting for the Caulfield thread about picking him up.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) Let's get Aiken with our savings on Quintana and Sale He's not going to be a free agent.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 18, 2014 -> 12:06 PM) I'd love to add Wieters. Why? He just had Tommy John surgery, he's a free agent after next season, and he's also a Boras client. All good things.