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QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) How about they just hire a professional broadcaster as the TV PBP guy? And then leave Stone next to him. It doesn't have to be an ex-player. Get a professional from somewhere. Someone doing post game work somewhere like a Wayne Randazzo or Mike Wills type. Was going to say just this. Someone who had training and skills to do the job correctly.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 09:24 AM) What a great article (duh, it's Rany — best in the biz). Sad though. Has the phrase "at least that ain't us!" ever been more apt? The Sox have done mini-versions of this — giving up prospects, draft picks and salary room for half-baked/superficial bad fits that went on to underperform — but never to this ludicrous level. Thank goodness! Right. Outside of getting Shark, no prospects were sacrificed and event then it was Semien (at position where they had, at the time, two seemingly MLB ready players), Bassitt (a swingman), Phegley (AAAA catcher) and Ravelo (spent time injured). If the Sox (somehow) get back into contention and Shark helps with a push, it works. It looks like they'll be able to get some nice prospects in this seller's market if they don't.

Ewww

The team is 7 runs above their pythagorean win-loss, illustrating just how good the pitching has been. http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/h...-into-the-race/

1) Flip for Lucroy. 2) Resign Shark in offseason 3) ??? 4) Profit!

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 03:04 PM) That kinda caught me off guard actually. Is he really bringing it like that? After seeing him live, yes. SoxNet coverage: http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/f...-double-header/

To start hopefully? That'd be exciting as hell.

QUOTE (BigFinn @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 11:19 AM) The Max Pentecost discussion arises from the fact that the Sox have no catching depth in their system. There are only a handful of real catching prospects available now, and Pentecost is highly rated and possibly available in trade. Texas has MLB pipeline's #1 catching prospect, Jorge Alfaro. But after Texas' recent skid, I don't think they are going to go off the deep end for the Shark. The Cub has Schwarber (MLB Pipeline #2), and he's not going anywhere. Tampa Bay has Justin O'Conner (#3), and Tampa Bay isn't going to sell their future for a 3-month rental. Same for Pittsburgh and Reese McGuire (#4). Hence Toronto and Max Pentecost. The Yankees have Gary Sanchez (#6), but MLB Pipeline suggests that he may need an attitude adjustment. Colorado isn't buying; they're selling, so Tom Murphy (#7) won't be available. Washington doesn't need pitching, so #8 catching prospect Jackson Reetz will continue to hone his skills in short-season Auburn. #9 Austin Barnes in the Dodgers organization is intriguing, and he may be available in a trade. #10 Chase Vallot plays in the Kansas City system, and I don't think Samardzija is going there in a trade. There are other catchers out there, Andrew Susac from the Giants could be a possibility. He's temporarily blocked by Buster Posey. But the Giants have been giving Posey playing time at 1B, and giving Susac playing time with the big league club. So a trade with San Francisco might not be possible. That leaves trades with Toronto for Hoffman and Pentecost, the Yankees for Sanchez and Jagilelo, or the Dodgers for Barnes and fill-in-the-blank if the White Sox want to get a catching prospect included in a return package for Samardzija. This list reminds me how much I want Jakson Reetz when they picked Fry last year. Then I feel sad.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) i know what you mean and i can see what you are trying to accomplish with this move. but i don't trust Pentcost value now. 2 surgeries on the same shoulder. i just don't know about that. the sox will or may trade, this team needs mlb or neat mlb ready players. Pentcost is now at least 1 yr behind in development. he will not or can not take short cuts in his training. that is too much of a risk to take at this time. That's why you're also asking for Hoffman. If Hoffman pans out, you can flip one of Montas/Hoffman/Fulmer for a position player.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 10:27 AM) Wrong. Correct. Whoops. Meant seller's.

With Toronto you ask for Hoffman and Pentecost. Seller's market.

QUOTE (InTheDriversSeat @ Jul 13, 2015 -> 01:20 PM) Like I said in my previous message, the original poster (Pete) is bringing his 9 year old son. Nobody is allowed inside 'Chisox Bar & Grill' under 21 years of age. That must be new, because I was going inside with my parents when it opened four years ago and I was 18.

Meet some of our colorful cast of characters as the Sox journey into the Wild West http://www.chicagonow.com/soxnet/2015/07/w...s-into-a-bar-3/ Enjoy everyone!

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 07:34 AM) Yea, but Harold Reynolds is a moron. +1

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) Quintana for Gallo? and Alfaro. Cause Mike suggested it and thus I will latch onto that idea. Unite the Alfaro brothers!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) Though I will say this much. The Ranger could be an interesting partner for the White Sox as they have highly rated prospects at bothy 3B and C. Could a Alfaro and Gallo package get the talks for Q rolling? That could be interesting. I could get behind this idea

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 15, 2015 -> 02:51 AM) Walsh, Lyons and Appling should be on some oldtimers list ballot. No offense but nobody besides Sox fanatics like most of us have ever heard of those guys. We did win a WS in 2005. Or people who have ever bothered to look at retired numbers, aside from Walsh and he's the best pitcher in team history.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) Ozzie didn't pitch Buehrle, Contreras or Jenks in the 2006 All-Star Game It sucks. It happens with pitchers.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) Ozzie didn't pitch Buehrle, Contreras or Jenks in the 2006 All-Star Game Note: I also wanted to see Sale pitch.

Hey Frank Thomas is on!

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) Ozzie didn't pitch Buehrle, Contreras or Jenks in the 2006 All-Star Game

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 09:35 PM) Swap Lyons for Collins and thats my list as well. Debated that, but Lyons gets in for the sheer length that he pitched for them.

Thomas, Walsh, Lyons, Appling Just because people weren't there for the past doesn't mean it should be ignored.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 14, 2015 -> 09:20 PM) If every team asked to keep their pitchers out of the game there'd be no game. Especially ones who are on 2 days rest. If Sale is that brittle, outlaw him from all future all star games. I certainly would never add him again if I was the AL manager/selection committee people. Ozzie didn't pitch Buehrle, Contreras or Jenks in the 2006 All-Star Game *Edited, accidentally typed Danks instead of Jenks

I'm sure they asked Sale beforehand if he would be ok starting in Kansas City and he probably said he'd prefer starting that game to try and get them back into things