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I saw most of the Rockies' games this, year, and, boy, do they need pitching. They also have three young infielders who can all play third very well and they can hit. They also have a new GM who is probably afraid to pull the trigger, but one of these three guys would most likely be available for pitching. They are all better than anything we have, including Morel and Youk.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2012 -> 08:49 AM) I'm guessing the number would have come in at about $75-80 million over those 4 years. No way he would have gotten that much.

Whether AJ stays or goes, it's his choice either way.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 26, 2012 -> 09:38 AM) Is that for ALL free agents? I thought it went by position? Position is irrelevant. Never has been. Why would it be? What if a guy plays three positions?

Wonder who the Sox Brass thinks is the better first base prospect --- Wilkins or Dan Black?

I'll believe in Hahn when he comes out and decries the Dunn acquisition, the trading of Gio (second time), the whole Swisher episode, and the idiotic trade with Arizona.

I just saw where the major league qualifying offer to 2013 free agents was set at a little over $13 Million. This is the amount we would have to offer AJ in order to get a draft pick. Not gonna happen.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 25, 2012 -> 11:02 AM) Link? I'm kickin' 80. What's a link? But, that interview was hilarious. I saw it on TV, also on the internet, either here or the Trib. Can't remember.

His best moment in 2012 was when he imitated Peavy in that interview.

Can you win it two years in a row? I guess not. Dunn might be eligible to win it again in 2014.

QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 20, 2012 -> 12:28 PM) These players have nothing in common Sure they do. They are all in sharp decline. Jones knows it and admits it, even if you don't.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 18, 2012 -> 07:50 AM) Salt River 12, Peoria 9 Wilkins: 2-5, 2B, 2 K, RBI, R Tr Thompson: 1-4, BB, K, R Ta Thompson: 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K Wilkins continues to do well down there. Taylor Thompson looking good so far too, 5 K vs 1 BB in 4 IP, and a GO/FO ratio of 4:1. I saw where the Reds' Billy Hamilton stole three bases in that game.

I think that Rios was adversely affected by Ozzie in 2011. No proof, just what I think. I was down on both Dunn and Rios in 2011, hated both acquisitions. But Rios has my respect now. He should be solid in RF in 2013. Dunn??? I said earlier that I can't think of any team that would take him. Still can't.

I don't know who Sox will go after in the FA market, but I sure hope it is NOT Josh Hamilton.

Sox announced some tinkering with the roster, including promoting/activating Anthony Carter.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 08:16 PM) The White Sox. I don't understand the love shown for Beck. Age is 22-23 with modest stats in Pioneer League.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 10:07 PM) Just so we get this clear Jake's option is $22M. Buyout is $4M. What were the Pads thinking of when they gave him that deal? Blows my mind.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 09:05 AM) No, it's based on the average salary of the top 125 players, which is something around $12M. It no longer has anything to do with the player's previous salary. Thanks for that info. However, I still think the Sox would/should offer AJ a deal at that amount -- whatever it takes to qualify. It would just have to be for one year, right? AJ would probably turn it down for a multi year deal elswhere; then we get the draft pick. I think. If AJ takes it, then we don't have to look elsewhere for another catcher. Could be worse.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 08:50 AM) Who are big market teams in the AL that need a DH? Baltimore? Boston? Boston still has Ortiz, who had a great year, albeit shortened by injuries. He played in a little over half the games in 2012. Baltimore?? Can't say either way. but it's unlikely they absorb a contract like Dunn's. If they had a choice between Dunn and Johnson, they would prob take Johnson.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) Under the new CBA, a qualifying offer has to be something like $12M, which isn't happening. Only player the Sox might get a pick for is Peavy. Hickory, are you sure about that? I know the new CBA changed the rules on draft picks from mid season trade acquisitions (like Youk), but for players like AJ, I thought it was still based on 2012 salary, which was in the $5mm range.

At least we can get a draft pick for AJ, right?? Make him a qualifying offer, which is based on his 2012 salary, and we get the pick, probably a sandwich pick between rounds 1-2. Although, I hope we do sign him. Can you guys think of any other compensatory potential draft picks that we can get?

Even tho Dunn had a much better year in 2012, is he really tradable? I don't think so. Who would take him?

I don't see the high ranking for Beck given his age (22) and stats.

If Dunn goes 0 for 11 in the Cleveland series, his average will fall below .200.

The White Sox remind me of out Ryder Cup team, and vice versa.