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QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 02:42 PM) and?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 02:07 PM) Not a bad post, but in a debate, you would lose because of the Robert signing. That was a big-buck signing. I am sure it is easier for the owners to stomach a rebuild if they are saving money in the process. Your post is interesting as didn't the Miami Marlins do what you suggest after winning it all and they never really started spending money again, did they? But as far as this just being a salary dump. IF that was true and I don't think it is true (it is a nice part of the rebuild for the owners, though, making it less painful if they are making tons of $$$), then this rebuild would totally prove interesting. Cause if their sole purpose is lowest possible payroll, then as the young guys advance and make the minimum possible dollars, the Sox would have to dump all of the ones who pan out as they near free agency. Interesting post, but I think the Robert signing proves they want to win. Because they didn't have to get involved with him if they wanted to only reap huge profits. They still would be seen publicly as a team rebuilding step by step even without the Robert $$$s being spent. Good post.

And if Quintana pitches in the World Series, I will wear a White Sox Jose Quintana #62 black jersey and pull for him every pitch. He's one of the bright spots of being a fan the past few years and was the perfect successor to team leaders like Buehrle and Konerko. As fun and talented as Eaton and Sale were, they were embarrassing sometimes as team leaders.

Yeah, really don't care about the Cubs winning the World Series. It happened and isn't special anymore. Now, if Q pitches like he does and somehow turns in a HOF career and gets his number retired on the North Side, I'll be a bit bitter (but still very happy for Q). If Eloy turns in a HOF career on the South Side and Cease is an All-Star, I won't care at all. My ideal world still sees us bringing back Q in the Lester role in 3 years, the savvy vet to lead a young team to playoff glory.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 01:51 PM) What happened to Holland? #HUGWATCH

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:56 PM) BA didn't have him as one (yet), but BP said he just missed their recent top 50 update. I think he'd be a huge get and probably fills a bigger organizational need than Soto. If Hahn could swing Kieboom + Luzardo, I'd be one happy man.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:50 PM) There were a few rumors, but nothing by anyone who knows anything. Some people just made the leap because of the timing. If you believe raBBit, and who knows, anything could have happened since yesterday, but a return that isn't too exciting certainly wouldn't indicate that we were open to taking on Panda. Yeah, if we were taking back Panda then I'd need it to be Dalbec/Chavis, Johnson and Lozada or something along those lines.

QUOTE (FT35 @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:34 PM) Unless they find that he's pregnant. That would cause a more significant pause such as this. That was unexpected

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:29 PM) I was talking to an Astros fan buddy of mine and he truly has no concern about the pitching staff. He said that they can hit their way out of any deficit. I pointed out that in the postseason it usually comes down to the stronger pitching staff and he seemed to believe that that rule wouldn't apply with an offense like theirs. He wants them to stand pat. It makes zero sense and, as you say, we've seen time and again the team with amazing offense come up short in the postseason. Hell, Astros fans forget about 2005 already? Watching the Astros blow this will be extremely satisfying after how they perceived Q.

Definitely prefer Ockimey, Hernandez,and Lozada to Ball and Cosart and I think that would be the consensus. Ball does seem like a classic White Sox reclamation a la Humber.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 09:23 PM) He has potential "stars" in Moncada, Eloy, Anderson, Robert, Abreu still and Burger in the every day lineup. Maybe Avi as well. I forget the name of the guy but I thought we had some top catcher in the minors as well. Kopech and Rodon and Cease project to be stars. The Sox figure to draft a projected star next May since this team figures to lose a ton of games the rest of the way. Like you said, the development part is ahead, plus they figure to get another top prospect maybe 2 for Robertson. There always will be potential problems with defense and bullpen, but Hahn looks as if he is off to a good start (on paper). As fans I guess it would be very awesome if the players I mentioned do become stars and worry about defense and bullpen and buying a veteran starter or two to complement the rotation. Collins us the catcher. His defense is light years ahead of where it was expected to be, his power and walks are there. Average is missing.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 04:04 AM) This is also fantastic https://twitter.com/sc_phalen27/status/885615491208925184 Perfect

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:25 AM) Twitter says Ockimey, Hernandez,and Lozada That'd be great for Frazier QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 12:33 AM) Remember when baseball players were named Mike, Dave, and Steve? Who? What? I Don't Know?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:41 PM) Rick Slattery??? Devers and Groome!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 11:32 PM) If that doesn't make you horny, I don't know what will. Wetbutt23 showing up

Guessing time: Jalen Beeks and Trey Ball, because left hands and Heads.

God damn do I love Q.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 10:06 PM) He struck out...so get the hugs out of the way and lets do this Fitting sadly.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 05:10 PM) Siera Santos‏Verified account @SieraSantos 8m8 minutes ago Rick Hahn just sat down to address the media. Looked around and joked that we needed to "wait for wetbutt23"... #WhiteSoxTalk Amazing QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 06:09 PM) My only take on this is that this is a good nickname. Tbh thought you started this when I saw the title.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 05:57 PM) I'm just worried that he won't be the same after the surgery. Isn't that always a risk? Serious question... did Stephen Strasburg ever return to phenom status after his TJS? Three time All-Star since his TJS

I agree with Greg, strange as that sounds. Trading Rodon or letting him walk would be a failure. If everyone hit their ceilings - Rodon Kopech Hansen Giolito Guerrero The rest serving as trade bait or high end relievers.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 10:16 AM) Fit all top 100 prospects that we have. You madman.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 05:07 PM) That one would make a lot of sense. I'd love to somehow nab Fox.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 12:48 AM) Re: "in case he internets" While I'm sure he has visited Soxtalk before, (it's really quite common for FO people to check message boards to gauge fan satisfaction, and Soxtalk in particular is the first result on Google) Merkin or some writer also said that he has a Twitter account under an alias that he apparently uses regularly. I've always wondered which account it is. Jason is actually Rick Hahn.

Why is it such a forgone conclusion Rodon is gone considering the only long term deal we have right now is Tim Anderson?