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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 6, 2012 -> 06:38 PM) If he's thinking of Floyd as a #2 or better its either for his AA team or he needs to be attending AA meetings. He might not be a #2 or better, but 4 WAR pitchers don't grow on trees. Gavin is a valuable commodity. He's one of the few Sox players I feel that people consistently underrate.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 6, 2012 -> 06:29 PM) Okay, fair enough. Just some of those comments sounded a bit "flip" when you're making pronouncements based on such limited winter league ball action. It's really the same thing with ST, too. Wilson Betemit would have been the AL MVP the other year when he destroyed ST pitching, but he barely made it through 1/5th of the season in reality. He isn't basing things off just 10 IP though. Jhan Marinez was awful with his walks last year. 6.5 BB/9 is pretty bad. Infante wasn't great either (4.32 FIP). I wouldn't write off either of them, but let's not pretend these are can't miss guys.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 6, 2012 -> 06:21 PM) He's drawing conclusions on Infante and Jhan Martinez based on about 10 IP of winter ball. Give me a break! Ridiculous. This is why people who comment on baseball in internet forums/boards/websites but have never watched any of the players mentioned perform should be forced to write a disclaimer at the bottom of their articles. Maybe one of the pitchers was working on adding another pitch (like Santiago) or focusing on specific areas of his repertoire. Of course, in most winter leagues, if you don't perform, you quickly find yourself off the team, as they take the competition very seriously down there and have no tolerance for non-performance or "development" innings. It's the equivalent of saying Santiago's a lock for the bullpen based on an outing or two against the weakest Twins' line-ups of the season last year. You aren't too familiar with larry are you? One of the most well informed people regarding White Sox prospects that I know. He has his sources and connections and is not even close to some random blogger. He knows his stuff. You might disagree with his assessments and that's fine, but I would stop there.

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz...8?new_post=true Rosenthal says AA has inquired about Gavin, but the article basically says he asks about everyone.

brBoiler2013 Brad Rogers Gavin Floyd heading to the jays. #bluejays #whitesox #forrealthistime 42 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply eh?

QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 10:10 PM) That is a kick in the groin if that is true, we need to temper expectations, no way we get that high. I'd prefer the Sox go after Soler instead.

Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald says (on Twitter) that the Marlins will withdraw from the Cespedes derby if his price tag exceeds $60MM.

QUOTE (chisox2334 @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 09:39 PM) The purdue guy just making up crap. I believe farrellball guy has this one. I think the deal be McGwire and lower prospect Just a hunch?

QUOTE (chisox2334 @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 09:05 PM) This guy has more credentials than that other guy. Most likely McGwire and lower prospect Which guy? Yourself?

QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 08:53 PM) So is this dead? Maybe. I'm waiting for someone more relevant to debunk it though.

I'll give it until tomorrow.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 08:27 PM) For now Pretty much.

deckmcguire Deck McGuire “@seancole22: @AndrewStoeten how come @deckmcguire is tweeting like he has been traded?” I haven't been. People have been spreading rumors! 3 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 07:49 PM) What kind of cookies? Shortbread that will be dipped in chocolate ganache.

Time to make cookies while constantly checking Twitter.

FarrellBall FARRELL BALL #Breaking: Gavin Floyd has been traded to the #Jays. Specifics and press conference time will be announced soon.. #FarrellBall 34 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply Maybe?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 06:13 PM) The players will know minutes before the world does these days. I hope the world knows soon. I'm a slave to Twitter until it happens.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 05:15 PM) Gotcha. Thank you fine sir! No problem. I mean his AAA line looks nothing like the rest of his hitting career. I'm not optimistic about him. He sure can field though.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 05:11 PM) Didn't he just hit .370 in Vegas in limited action last year? Yep, but many think it a fluke combined with the PCL effect. Dude didn't make BA's top 10 either.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 05:07 PM) What about Hechavarria....is he still considered one of their better prospects? Eh. Many don't think he will hit. Top 20 prospect, but not near the top. Sickels has him at 18 as a C+, borderline B-.

Surprised no one has mentioned Jake Marisnick. Probably untouchable, but I think he's going to be a stud.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:53 PM) This makes a lot more sense No kidding. I'd be happy with McGuire and Cardona like suggested.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:46 PM) is this guy a fan or Toronto writer? Some random guy claiming a source about 48 hours ago.

FarrellBall FARRELL BALL Haven't heard Drabek's name in any of the conversations though... More like, McGuire and low level prospects for Floyd.. #Jays #WhiteSox 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

FarrellBall FARRELL BALL They're close, but nothing is done though. #FarrellBall RT@AndrewStoeten More Twitter Rumour Fun: Guy Claims Jays Are Acquiring Gavin Floyd 1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply