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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 02:43 PM) Yes? (Would Robertson's total salary or 1/2 salary count against their luxury tax value? That might be important to know. Hell, they could rig it so the White Sox pay his entire 2018 salary and the Yankees pay his 2017 salary). If it's only Robertson's half salary, it would be a great get for the Yankees.

With Torres about to be in MLB's Top 3, this is the closest deal in value to Sale. Quintana for Gleyber Torres (Moncada), Blake Rutherford (Kopech), Miguel Andujar (Basabe) and Nolan Martinez (Diaz). I imagine Yankees say no, so you'd have to sweeten it with Robertson, while eating half his salary. Would 4 seasons of Quintana and 2 half-priced seasons of Robertson equal Sale?

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 02:25 PM) If I only do number 8 is that bad Extremely.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 02:16 PM) First time I've seen names from the Yanks in talks for Q. https://elitesportsny.com/2016/12/30/despit...must-stick-plan Interesting.

If you're reading the Quintana thread, it's clear we've all gone insane. So a couple minds at SoxNet decided to throw together a list of things Sox fans can do while waiting to see where Q lands. http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2016/12/8...quintana-trade/

It's a Phil Rogers proposal. I wouldn't worry about it.

Brett, you going to touch on Congress not doing their job at all?

Let's get back to Quintana discussion, or this thread will start anew.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 07:37 PM) I thought I was the only one here who likes Coats. There are dozens of us! Dozens!

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 04:46 PM) Thanks shipps. Also notable: gleybar torres now his #2 prospect in baseball Yankees, you should get Quintana.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 04:49 PM) um... someone asked me. Literally, called me out by name, because he knew my view of him was a little different than that of others (ask me about Spencer Adams and I'll go the opposite direction and be a negative contrarian). So I spent 20 seconds typing a response. On a discussion forum. About a player who is likely to be part of the 2017 team. If you only want to discuss the Moncadas of the world, that's fine. They deserve more attention, and they get it. But role players and bench guys are also part of the picture, because no one has a 25-man team of Moncadas. About 40 players, give or take, will "count" in any given year for any given club. And the reason I brought you in is because you've got some of the best insight into the org and predicted Coats not being a write off years ago. If you think he'll be useful, then I agree till proven wrong.

Or Donald Trump not going to intelligence briefings.

QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 03:41 PM) Or bakeries that refused to make cakes for gay people. Or Republicans in Congress not holding a hearing for Garland.

QUOTE (RockfordJim @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 04:01 PM) No offense, and I'm sure he's a fine young man, but why would we even waste oxygen discussing somebody who is hopefully a Ross Gload? I mean, if I had a son who was a major leaguer like that, I'd be really proud, but frankly I doubt if I'd spend any time touting him on a message board rather than talking about the players who will actually count. Because cheap, quality backups are nice to have.

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 29, 2016 -> 02:59 PM) I seriously had no idea this existed. Matt.

Reynolds' last words were about how he missed Carrie and wanted to be with her.

The fact that Carrie Fisher's mother basically died of a broken heart is incredibly depressing. RIP Debbie and Carrie and condolences to their family.

Well, that was weird.

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 08:59 PM) What dude no other trades yet. Patience is a gift.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 04:15 PM) Damnit Hi8is

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 03:38 PM) I want Quintana to the Pirates, not only because I like their prospects best but their fans seem to have properly grasped Q's value better than anyone else. Yeah. He'd be appreciated there.

@ChrisRongey What I'm gathering from Twitter is Yankees fans have no idea how good Jose Quintana is.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 03:12 PM) Can we not be bitter towards teams who decide not to give us what we're asking for? It's perfectly reasonable to decide not to give Francis Martes, Kyle Tucker and Joe Musgrove for Jose Quintana. Eh, Law that offer was light and I'd agree. To me it's because the Astros are like the Braves and don't view Q as a front line starter.

Good for Houston. They can be content with losing.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 27, 2016 -> 03:13 PM) It was mentioned on MLBN this morning that Basabe will be in the top 100 when it gets updated for MLB.com Well how bout that.