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All parties to this trade should be happy. Duke is happy to get out of the White Sox mess and go to a classy organization that has a genuine chance at a wild card berth this year. His salary stays the same through 2017, and he has a chance for playoff money. Tilson is happy, because he likely gets to play in the Bigs for the first time, and he will at least get the major league minimum and start accruing service time. Sox brass is happy, because they save several millions of dollars. Hahn is happy, because no one can say he did nothing. He probably keeps his job. SoxTalk is happy, because we have something to talk about.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 31, 2016 -> 07:05 PM) Duke is just another body. He's nothing special. The outfielder we got obviously is a bust to this date or St. Louis wouldn't have traded him. This will probably be his final chance to be a starter in the bigs. Let's see Tilson play first. We'll probably have that chance real soon. I wouldn't be surprised if he is ranked ahead of both May and Engel, at least this year.

Who goes down when Tilson shows up Tuesday? My guess is a pitcher, since we have 13 now. Fulmer.

Two, count 'em, two high rated Dodger prospects are held out of their minor league games, fueling trade rumors....

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2016 -> 09:57 AM) I know you are "New" here, but honestly, with the arrogant commentary that goes with your point makes it hard to read. I know you probably have a point somewhere, but it is so lost in agenda and name calling, it loses its meaning. It was a bit over the top. Enough just to say he (Adolfo) is overrated. Moving him to Kanny was still the right move; he can't stay in Rookie Leagues forever. This is his third year in stateside pro ball. Might as well keep playing him every day.

Florida paper reported that Sox had two "High Level" scouts at Tampa/Yankee game Friday night.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 10:00 PM) Kahnle is pure garbage.. time to trade him for some scissors for Sale.. Just saw an article on PurpleRow.com talking about Yency Almonte, the pitcher who we traded for Kahnle. Back to back shutouts for Rockies Class A team.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) Excuse my ignorance but what is the significance of this? This is what it takes to fool White Sox mgt.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 04:06 PM) Same guy also has on his Twitter that Blue Moon may be the best beer in the world.....sooooooo yeah he knows diddly squat What is the best beer these days?

What is the deal with Shields? Can he opt out next off season? If so, then Sox can offer him a 1 year QO at approx. $16-17 Mill? Which, if taken by him, the Sox will be on the hook for the entire amount and Pads are off same hook? Then, if some team signs him, Sox get draft pick?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 28, 2016 -> 10:25 PM) Can you summarize for us out of towners who can't watch the post game interviews, please? Sale loves his teammates. They really stood behind him. He wants to pitch.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Jul 28, 2016 -> 07:23 PM) Welp looks like another 1 run effort by our offense. At least it's not a shutout ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Our third base coach almost made this a shutout.

Curbelo at # 7?

Trade value going down.

I think he meant perennial all stars, with others being solid MLB players.

Bosox have sunk $64 Million into Moncada. Complicates it for sure.

Anibal Sanchez for the Tigers. 5-11. 1.64 WHIP. On a 3 game losing streak. Vs Don't know? Sale? Pitching shirtless? Quintana? 8-8. 1.13 WHIP. Tigers handled him last month. Tune in later for update.

Wonder if Robertson was ever discussed with Cubs prior to their trade with Seattle

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 08:09 PM) Surprised at how many Red Sox fans on Son of Sam Horn realized it would take Moncada+ for Sale and how many were cool with that. Seems like most their fanbase will be happy as long as they don't lose any of the three B's in a Sale trade. Betts, Bradley, and ?

Matt Boyd (1-2) vs Chris Sale (14-3, 1.01 WHIP) First Game Thread for the oldest SoxTalk member. Concession game for Detroit? Or showcase game for Chris? Please let Sale finish what he starts this time.

I woke up this morning with ESPN's Mike and Mike, with Buster Olney on as the guest. Buster talked in detail of Sox trading Sale to either Boston or Texas. Then I went back to sleep.

Now the Charlotte Knights will fall apart.

Was anyone warming up in Sox bullpen when Lind crushed that ball? Today's Managers are very reluctant to replace their closer when game is on the line and the closer is obviously struggling. Especially RV.

I wondered why he did not play yesterday -- now we know. Pretty sure Sox will give him chance at CF next year if he does okay at Charlotte.

I have a different slant on the HRD. I don't like it; I don't watch it. Therefore, it doesn't exist. Kinda like the tree falling in the forest with no one around. Makes no noise. Now, Southsider's Batting Average Derby might be more compelling to watch.