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QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 17, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) Chris Sale to the Cubs for Schwarber, Javier Baez, CJ Edwards, Corey Black, and Gleyber Torres. Sox hang up so fast on that deal. No Bryant, Russell or Soler? No Sale. Anyway, I see Samardzjia to Toronto for Jeff Hoffman and Max Pentecost

Yeah, I do Shark+ for Puig due to his character issues, not Q+

And now onto Danks!

Since they're playing the Royals, I can't get MLB.tv working, so I can't see what's going on. How's Saladino looked?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 10:45 PM) I can't believe some of you want one of those plastic homers to work Sox games - one of those guys who enunciates every word in a clear, concise, fake Wink Martendale voice. Chicago is special cause it has had Harry, Hawk, guys willing to tell it like it is. Some people just want our franchise to be dull as dirt. Many of you got your wish when the colorful Ozzie was replaced with dry, boring Robin. Now many want some boring announcers. Please keep Hawk forever. And Stone as well. Doesn't want homers. Wants Hawk. Pick one.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 08:31 PM) Love the fact that Micah's SB success rate is increasing at a higher level. He's not running like a loose cannon like he used to, and hopefully better techniques and getting a better read on opposing pitchers also play part in it. Carlos Johnson would be the ROY. Shame we can't combine them.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 07:27 PM) I don't think he is being showcased either. But you can look at it another way. A team in contention may be reluctant to give up a top prospect( 1-3 in their system) for a 2 month rental. But trading a top prospect for a 2 month rental plus a young pitcher a couple years away may be more palatable. If I'm sending out Shark and Montas I want a Top 10 prospect. No point in trading a comp + Montas for just any org's 1-3

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 16, 2015 -> 03:06 PM) My wife, who finds baseball to me the single most boring sport in the world, doesn't mind listening to Farmer and DJ because once an inning they make us crack up. So all of your opinions are invalid. Farmer and DJ are so weird together that it works. Hawk and Stone, opposite problem.

I've learned to not doubt Chris Sale. He's got a shot.

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