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Him and Alexei doing the victory jump is one of my all time favorite things as a Sox fan. They did it all the time and it was so fun to watch their joy together. Dude busted his ass and always gave it his all. Hustled as hard as anyone. I'll miss him plenty. I'll remember back before Sale became CHRIS f***ING SALE and was merely Chris f'in Sale, Eaton was one of the pieces talked about to target in a trade with the DBacks. Then we got him for Hector Santiago.

QUOTE (beautox @ Dec 8, 2016 -> 02:05 AM) I think its possible to pair him up with Frazier and get Bellinger, Barnes and Lux If he's paired with Frazier, getting Bellinger and Lux would be awesome. I'd target someone like Will Smith, assuming players like Diaz and Calhoun would be immediately unavailable.

QUOTE (Ro Da Don @ Dec 8, 2016 -> 12:34 AM) I agree with Cameron, I've been saying the same thing for weeks. Most likely nobody elite, but should be able to get some nice talent for sure. Jones for two top 100 prospects would still be pretty sweet. The Ken Giles return would be like Willie Calhoun and Gavin Lux from the Dodgers.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 10:38 PM) I'm surprised nobody on the board agrees with me that he's too wild. His style of pitching is way too funky. The way he separates his arm and holds the ball out is bizarre at best. Why can't Coop fix him? He has a fastball that moves. No one agrees with you because most of us pay attention to facts.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 10:44 PM) Especially considering you are going to want that anchor type of veteran to come in and provide stability and credibility to attract other free agents. You absolutely want to target at least one guy like that. I think with Moncada now here, Abreu will be staying as an elder statesman and assume a Konerko role. Could help with recruiting if he produces.

Wowzers.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 09:19 PM) Why would PIT say no to that? It's not that they said no, it's that the Nats got Eaton instead.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 09:06 PM) The Law take was that the nats foolishly messed with Giolito's mechanics; Lopez is a high end reliever; and Dunning has light mileage on his arm, has 3 pitches, and could start in the chicago by September. If Giolito's mechanics are what people think is the issue, no better place than the Sox. They'll give Lopez every shot to start. QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 09:09 PM) Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 37s38 seconds ago #Pirates believed Tues nite were on brink of dealing McCutchen to #Nationals for Giolito and Dunning That would have been a dumber move.

http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-white-so...abreu-white-sox Moncada excited about playing with Abreu, makes me figure he's gonna stay.

QUOTE (TRU @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 07:33 PM) You have multiple posts in here so far saying you know nothing about these prospects, your opinion is meaningless in regards to these trades based off that alone. You don't even know anything about what we got so how can you have an opinion one way or the other?.. You wont find anyone not named SS2K5 who doesn't think the Sox KILLED IT with the Eaton trade. The guys on MLB network are floored the Nats gave up so much. Just got a ESPN push notification "Jim Bowden says Adam Eaton deal "Was a very lopsided trade" in favor of Chicago; Praises Lucas Giolito" The Sox have the #1 overall prospect (Position Player) and the #3 overall prospect (Starting Pitcher).. Unbelievable there is a single complaint out of anyone at this point in time.. TWO TRADES IN, f*** And my guess is Quintana - who has value between Sale and Eaton, Frazier, Jones, Jennings, Robertson and Melky are all gone soon.

QUOTE (daggins @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 07:29 PM) I think some of it depends on if they sign Chapman. If they sign Chappy and then pivot to EE, they could be good again in a hurry, in which case Q makes sense. Amusingly, trading Sale to the Red Sox would boost Q's value to the Yankees.

I keep seeing the arms we now have with Rodon, Giolito, Kopech, Lopez and Fulmer. And something in the back of my head believes that Alec Hansen still has the highest ceiling.

QUOTE (Blackout Friday @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 06:25 PM) I want to see Q to the Yankees for Frazier, Torrens, Rutherford, Torrens (not to be confused with Torres). Wait, what?

I both agree and disagree with SS2k5. Prospects are definitely more valuable now and harder to get. The big thing is that the Shelby Miller trade and the explosion in contracts have made it so that bargain players and elite are commanding more. So like, prospects were once worth $.50 and elite players worth $2. Now prospects are worth $1 and elite players are worth $3 (this is all hilariously inexact math). The Sox are just the most top heavy team ever so they can cash in.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 06:07 PM) If not Bregman, they had better clean off Houston's next five top position player prospects. Really they need Bregman worse than ever. Agreed.

QUOTE (gosoxtim8 @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 05:59 PM) so bruce levine saying the nationals will put adam in center insead of right https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/status/806639448448499712 And suddenly, they devalue Eaton.

QUOTE (Baron @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) Who? But best match I see is Cubs write for Sports Mockery

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 05:50 PM) Need position players including outfielders, Right now 2017 outfield is Melky/Shuck/Avi G. Tilson

Well, I just woke up for a nap.

Well, I just woke up for a nap.

Holy s*** I just woke up.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 02:03 PM) Heyward still has way more upside than Eaton ever will because of his athleticism and tools. Eaton's maxed out and I would guess GM's aren't going to be fooled by WAR numbers that are inflated by RF defense. People keep bringing up his WAR, but he's still a guy that finished 19th in MVP voting and will probably never be higher. You aren't going to give up the farm for that. Heyward showed us what he is maxed out in his season with the Cardinals, which is basically Adam Eaton.

QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 02:00 PM) I'm specifically responding to the repercussion Q mentioned for Lawrie or Anderson. I didn't hear Sale saying I'm Chris freaking Sale, you cannot cut me or suspend me for my actions. My point was Sale got away with a lot of s*** that is unacceptable because of his talent. Obviously sports provide superstar treatment, but people need to stop acting like its excusable, because if one player does it and it's insane, it's insane for all players.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 01:45 PM) That makes a lot more sense. If you take Turner off of the table, a deal isn't possible. But if you start tapping into what the Yankees have to offer, that changes the equation. It's the only way it makes sense. Q+Eaton without Turner on the table isn't happening unless the Sox pull in Giolito, Robles, Lopez and way more.

QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Dec 7, 2016 -> 01:36 PM) That's not the story. He cut up the jersey because they weren't comfortable to pitch in, it would affect his performance. He complained to Brooks Hoyer and the FO but they won't listen. Sale felt that the management was too focused on marketing and jersey sales, not winning or the baseball game itself. He rebelled and cut up the jersey. To each their own, I don't think I, or other fans, need to hate or hold a grudge on him for this. It was on the calendar for months. The apologists for that episode are ridiculous. If Anderson went nuts and did that he'd have been sent to AAA, someone like Lawrie would probably get cut.