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QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Aug 24, 2015 -> 09:09 AM) I really hope you're right about Samardzija not being with the Sox next year. As LDF pointed out, Buehrle will cost the signing team a comp pick. Imo, not worth it for a pitcher that turns 37 before opening day 2016. For some people, we should do everything to sign Buehrle regardless of long term ramifications. I love Mark, but come on.

You can trade Q for Arenado, but I ain't throwing in a farm with him.

Avi in extra innings with the bases loaded = walk

Damn. Thought that was gone.

That sounded really bad, but looks like Adam shrugged it off.

Well hot damn.

Welp.

That got out in a hurry.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 04:30 PM) I agree, I wouldn't give up that kind of package for Arenado, but with the White Sox having so many "Decent but not great" infielders and the Rockies always needing pitching there might be a deal that could be done there. It does need both teams to do something they don't want to do - the White Sox giving up Q and the Rockies giving up their young stud, but both teams do have needs that could match up here. Q + Saladino? = Arenado might be the basics of something that makes sense to me. The Rockies give up their stud 3b but get back a stud starter, and the Rockies get a guy who can defensively handle 3b or SS and fill one of the infield spots they gave up? I'm note 100% sure I'd do that if I were the Rockies GM but I'd sure sit down and do the numbers on it. I think Q+Saladino would be a fair deal for both sides. It'd suck to see Q go, but Arenado is worth it.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 04:13 PM) To be fair, 2013 was Arenado's age 22 season. He is just now blossoming offensively. I do understand Quintana's value, but I assume the asking price on Arenado will be very high. And the asking price for Q is very high.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 02:19 PM) The ESPN predictor has Sale 7th. The list in front of him is kinda neat: Dallas Keuchel Sonny Gray Zach Britton Luke Gregerson Mark Buehrle Chris Archer Chris Sale lol at that list

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 02:11 PM) Of course on a day Davidson faced a future good major league pitcher, he goes 0-4 with 3 ks. Not sure what it means, but Viciedo is hitting .316 with Charlotte. Single and walk today. The prodigal son returns.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 22, 2015 -> 12:49 PM) Wow, I didn't realize Alvarez has a career .419 OBP. That's crazy. He has incredible speed too. Only at high-A though, must be due to defense. Nah, it's because this is his first full season of pro-ball after not playing for so long due to the Olympics. He's got good defensive tools and he prides himself on defense, so he's been frustrated this year by the errors. He says they're mostly mental.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 21, 2015 -> 01:22 PM) I think they have the best shot out of any team though. Bogaerts and Betts would start the deal off and add 4-5 more players after that. Nah, Dodgers or Cubs have more bullets.

Sale untouchable, Rodon and Q near untouchable, Fulmer can't be dealt. If they decide to resign Shark, dangle EJ, Montas, Danish and others on the trade market.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 21, 2015 -> 09:02 AM) Kurt Brown (drafted before Bonds), Joel Skinner, Joe Borchard, Josh Fields, Brian Anderson, Jon Rauch, Daryl Boston, KW, Chris Snopek, Mike Caruso, Scott Ruffcorn, Jimmy Hurst, Jeff Abbott, Jeremy Reed, Lorenzo Barcelo, Danny Wright, Jim Parque, Jason Stumm, Kris Honel, Felix Diaz, Arnie Munoz, Miguel Gonzalez, Jerry Owens, Poreda, Royce Ring, Matt Ginter, Keenyn Walker, etc. Caulfield'd

Good matchup.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:42 PM) I've learned to not doubt Chris Sale. He's got a shot. This holds true, especially after that Cubs game. I think he has a shot to break 20 this year.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 03:39 PM) Which is why Hoiberg should have stayed at Iowa State. Rose is the kind of guy who gets coaches fired quick. Of course I do. But I realize it's not going to ever happen. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 03:46 PM) Then you never have the right to say "Your value of yourself is inflated." to anyone and mean it in a negative context as you just did with Kenny Williams. Ding ding ding. Same for Bill Self. QUOTE (shipps @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 03:52 PM) I dont recall there being a slew of different coaches who were fired "quick" while coaching Rose. VDN two years, defied front office. Thibs five years, defied front office. DERRICK GETS THEM FIRED QUICK. But nah, Greg just has an irrational dislike of Rose because he suffered two major injuries and earns a lot of money that he got for being the youngest MVP ever. QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 08:14 PM) It's almost time for a Chris Broussard meme. MY SOURCES TELL ME THE LEAK IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 02:35 PM) Robin should buy some books and learn how to teach fundamentals in spring training, then. Kenny sounds like the worst executive a team can have. Please leave, Kenny. Go to Hollywood and be a model or something. Your value of yourself is inflated. But you want Ozzie back.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 11:13 AM) I don't blame Kenny Williams for our inability to develop position players. I'd fire Buddy Bell for that. +1

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Aug 20, 2015 -> 02:37 AM) LOL - then let's relentlessly question "how they work". Their "how we work" approach has been devoid of any results for a decade now. It's been a disaster, and nothing from the recent past creates any confidence in the near or long-tear future. We need new ownership, folks - it's as simple as that. Otherwise, until then, we'll get yet another round of the KW/KH failed way to get us into the playoffs. Where have we heard this nonsense before! Our Southside franchise has no hope for survival outside a more frequent and expected return to postseason play. Jerry Reinsdorf has proven unable to provide the Sox fan base that most minimal of expectations. How do we lift ourselves as Sox fans above this malaise? I feel we're doing the Sox' work for them - soliciting their expertise. Let everyone figure it out for themselves! Do you ever not include Jerry Reinsdorf in a post?

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Aug 19, 2015 -> 04:24 PM) There are a relatively finite number of humans on earth with a shot at being an average-or-above major league third baseman in 2016. If not Hanley, who could/should the Sox plausibly get to play there and upgrade the offense next year? I'd honestly rather Saladino.

Really excited to see Heidenreich in AA.

Beckham vs. Gillaspie feels a lot like Nix vs. Getz