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Danks should overpay his agent. Stone said Danks should have another 2 mph on his fastball next year, etc.

Hawk keeps chattering about Konerko coming back in 2014. Actually, it would not surprise me.

Not easier to watch yet, especially when they continue to bring Troncoso in with the game on the line. Don't get it.

Mike Marjama of Kanny sure has been hitting lately. He should move up to W-S next year with Ravelo to B'ham.

Does Bristol have the worst record in baseball? Again?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 08:00 PM) Um, 2010 Gold Glove winner at SS. Raffy Palmiero won a GG at first base when he was a DH. Players win on past reputation. Jeter in 2010 is proof.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 13, 2013 -> 08:18 PM) But not sexy or exciting.... He is an exciting prospect. He's just 21 and he improves every year. Big jump to AA next year.

Speaking of first basemen, Justin Morneau was put on waivers.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 11:11 AM) His value increases though when he gets some protection in the lineup so that he gets more good pitches to hit. Dunn gets lots of good pitches to hit; he just misses most of them.

L. Garcia listed in the paper as officially traded from Tex to CWS.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 09:49 AM) I think he means their being here would make him more comfortable. It really doesn't matter. In the end, what really will matter is cash money. Doesn't take long for the Cuban defectors to understand the elements of capitalism.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 11, 2013 -> 11:05 AM) I agree and it wouldn't be the worse thing to have him here next year either Disagree. Each of the last three years Dunn has started poorly. Really bad this year. What makes you think it will be different next year? If we have a chance to purge him, do it.

It still blows my mind that MLB allows these guys to be free agents with this kind of bidding war.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 10, 2013 -> 11:14 PM) You're not right YET. He might go to another organization and turn into Bobby Bonilla. Bobby Bonilla> Who gave him away to Pirates? Can't remember. Is he still getting paid by the Mets?

Back to McCann.. His salary this year is $12MM.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2013 -> 12:44 PM) I've got to figure someone will grab him for the minimum. He fits on a big league roster, esp. if you're weak at DH. Like the Sox? Not sure if that anti semitic rant from a year or two ago would be a deal killer.

I think some of you are a bit ambitious thinking that McCann will be signable. Why wouldn't the Braves be very aggressive in signing him? Because they have Gattis in reserve? Maybe that's all it takes, but Braves are loaded with cash, I would guess, so I will expect them to do their best to keep McCann. They don't have anyone else in the high minors to replace him. Plus, he is a local boy and been with the org. since day 1. It would be great to get him, but my guess is that 2014 will feature Phegley and Flowers.

Just saw that the Phillies DA'd Delmon Young to make room for Casper Wells. Wonder if anyone will pick up Young...

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 07:56 PM) Yep.. no need to make a deal if the prospect isn't right. At this point I would much rather bank on those supplemental draft picks. I am sure he will at least be a type B free agent. When, in 2015 draft class? Geez, I don't buy green bananas.

I never cared for his strikeouts, but about three yrs ago I was at a Rockies/D'backs game, sitting in the front row behind D'backs bench. and saw Reynolds openly sassing (for lack of a better word) his manager, CJ Hinch. I just didn't care for it, even tho I did not know any background.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 01:36 PM) No big deal, just his 5th team this year. Seattle -> Toronto -> Oakland -> Chicago -> Philadelphia How many more cities can he call home this year? Casper Wells might not make the Hall of Fame, but his suitcase will.

Who comes up, Tekotte or Garcia? If it's Tekotte, he sits on bench; if it's Garcia, he plays.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 8, 2013 -> 12:28 PM) Mark Reynolds DFAd by the Indians. He's probably the best 3b FA next offseason. You gotta be kidding. Gillaspie is better.

Hawk was just talking about some of our prospects. Besides Semien, he mentioned Webb, Garcia, E Johnson.

QUOTE (beautox @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 08:28 PM) really looking forward to semien, garcia and wilkins getting a sept call up Semien and Wilkins would have to be added to the 40 man roster first. If Sox do that, then they are really serious about having one or both compete for a roster spot in 2014.