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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.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 28, 2012 -> 09:18 PM) I tuned into the game late. Why did Floyd only go 5? Numbers look good in the box score. 5 walks, lots of pitches for 5 innings.

Sox could not beat Bristol, let alone the Rays.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Sep 26, 2012 -> 09:49 PM) When was the last time Youk hit a ball hard.? He was hitting .230 something when we got him; he still is.

Sox pitching has given up 12 walks so far.

QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Sep 26, 2012 -> 09:29 PM) Yeah, I'm not too upset because: (1) no one expected much; and (2) since about August 1, this team has been -- honestly -- one of the most boring teams I've ever watched. I'm serious about that, and I've been a Sox fan for 35 years. There's something about them that I haven't been able to put a finger on. It will get worse next year, IMO.

Royals have won the last nine games started by Guthrie. That will probably change tonight. I wonder what the odds are that Sox will finish 8 games behind tigers...

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 07:06 AM) Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka De Aza is first #WhiteSox leadoff man with 4+ hits in a shutout loss since Wally Moses (4-4) in 14-0 loss vs DET in gm 2 of 5/24/42 DBH I remember Wally.

Noticed that Scherzer has one blue eye and one brown eye. Never saw that before.

Biggest win of the year.

QUOTE (CyAcosta41 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 05:16 PM) Not at all. I understand that going into the game on 9/13, we're in first place, a game up on the supposedly mighty Kitties. So-called experts aside (most of whom are horrible baseball analysts and afflicted with the traditional East Coast bias), I personally thought the Sox would be a 6-12 game over .500 team. And that's what they are. It's a pleasant surprise (and just a a wee bit of luck) that this sort of winning percentage is keeping them in this year's pennant race. I think it's possible to be pleasantly surprised that we're still playing meaningful baseball, but still be disappointed that injuries, player decisions, inability to play competitively with the Tiggers and THE ROYALS(!!!), and various other factors have us with a one game lead (pending tonight's Sale-Verlander showdown) instead of the 6-8 game lead that we might have had. I understand that the .399 hitting Konerko, with power, was not going to be here all season long. But if we had statistical average Konerko this second half instead of "injured Konerko," then we'd have a bit more cushion than we currently have. We'd also have a bit more optimism that we're capable of the kind of winning percentage we're likely to need to win this thing in this final 20-game sprint. All things considered, great that we're in first right now, but things would look a lot brighter IF we had a non-injured Konerko, a non-injured Dunn, non-exhausted #1 and #2 starters in Sale and Peavy, and a manager who recognized that the time for experimenting with AAA and AAAA players is over and you should win this thing or lose this thing with your big league roster at this point of the season. Love the heart that this team plays with, but whether through injuries, roster decisions of the GM, or playing-time decisions of the field manager, we're frequently undermanned on the field right now. What, you don't like Hudson and Olmeda??

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Sep 12, 2012 -> 07:54 PM) So, I was out driving, but Gavin was cruising and up 1-0. How'd they get the 3? I hear driving in the City is tough because of all the picketing. Love those unions.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 11, 2012 -> 07:54 PM) You aren't a history buff are you? The Sox breathed some life in them twice recently, both times they went into a skid. I don't like Gavin Floyd, never have, never will, so I won't bet $1000, but I will bet you $1000 the Sox make the playoffs. I know a bookie.....