DirtySox

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

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:42 PM) This has been said about a lot more proven players before and been very inaccurate... Especially since Gose hasn't turned the tools into skills yet.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:23 PM) Drabek didn't qualify because of his time in the majors I believe. Correct. No longer a prospect. Lost rookie eligibility last season.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 04:05 PM) Some guy now says Beckham will also be traded to the Jays along with Floyd for McGuire, Drabek, Gose and Wojciechowski That would be fantastic. But I don't buy it.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 03:48 PM) There were huge concerns about Drabek's off the field actions heading into the draft. Tons of rumors about bad stuff he was involved in. He was pretty good in the minors, but really struggled last year cause he tried to hard to develop a cutter. His control was brutal, but if you could get him and someone else for Floyd, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Much like Simon Castro, this is someone you couldn't have gotten last year. His makeup is questionable too. He kind of has a tendency to go Jake Peavy on the mound when he gets rattled. With the cursing, stomping around, and being outwardly upset. It then snowballs from there from what I saw last year.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 03:52 PM) I like the idea of getting one good/solid safe prospect plus a failed top 30 prospect in all of baseball in Drabek. Drabek has some tools and I have faith in Coop. Same. Deck is a safe prospect who should be a 3 or 4, and Drabek depending on who you ask has a 1 or 2 ceiling. Though he has his issues currently.