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QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 18, 2014 -> 01:30 PM) Mounted Memories Jason Castro Houston Astros Framed 15'' x 17'' Collage with Game-Used Baseball Swatch (#'d to 99) Mounted Memories Jason Castro Houston Astros Framed 15'' x 17'' Collage with Game-Used Baseball Swatch (#'d to 99) What in the actual f***? Maybe if we sign Tanaka, Castro happens.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 18, 2014 -> 08:29 AM) Okay, this is weird and probably means nothing, but my email in-box this morning from White Sox.com had a bunch of new items to buy. The usual stuff, coats, a Luis Aparicio collage, a Jason Castro collage - A JASON CASTRO collage? How weird is that? Screencap?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2014 -> 12:34 PM) I predict that whoever he signs with, it gets out that the Sox were his #2 choice. "When it came down to it, the White Sox were my first choice, my second choice, and the third."

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 18, 2014 -> 12:21 AM) I don't understand what you mean by "If you continue hacking"...? Basically, if you keep on hacking computers even after the main storyline is over.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 10:44 PM) Is it just me or have dicks and balls been discussed in every topic this week. This is a f***ing White Sox site. If you're looking for a place to chat about the sex organs, gtfo Welcome to America!

I'm still waiting for a Star Fox game. Also, AC4/Watch Dog spoilers:

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 02:33 PM) This board has changed a lot in a few years. I love the Bobby love! Remember when I almost got suspended over my Bobby love? People telling me to give it a rest, et. all? I don't think anyone hated Bobby, he just wasn't a $10M closer anymore.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 04:41 PM) The Sox have shown that they can be a good home for a Japanese player. If the money is close, that could be a reason to pick Sox over Cubs. Sale and Coop are two other big reasons.

I guess something that is interesting is that the Sox weren't even an after thought going in and are now one of the favorites while still have the least smoke and mirrors surrounding them.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 02:16 PM) Of course. He hasn't been correct yet about Sox stuff. But he's due. But Phil Rogers said to always bet the streak!

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) Basically you're saying Sale, Quintana > Rizzo & Castro IMO, because none of those other players have established themselves as indispensable core pieces. And I would agree with saying that we'd have the better outlook because we have the pitching, and this game is built on pitching. I'm not sure about Rizzo being like Viciedo either. Viciedo has a ton of ability and may become an All-Star caliber player, but Rizzo is a 1B who walks and fits somewhere, Viciedo just took a big step back OTOH & we might want him out of the OF at some point here. I'd trade Viciedo straight-up for Rizzo, Cubs wouldn't though. A) Yes, but if we're tossing in prospects, I still take the Sox. B) Rizzo slash line last year: .233/.323/.419 Viciedo slash: .265/.304/.426 So Rizzo walks a bit more, Viciedo hits and has more power. But both were bad but at least Dayan has the injured excuse. Dayan is one year older.

Gordon becoming a multiple time MVP award winner and perennial all-star. Sox needed to hold onto Humber and not capitalize on him.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 01:00 PM) I am still not convinced the Sox are going to be in it at the end. What I am convinced of is that they are going to make it seem like they to drive his price up. That is why KW leaving incognito mode makes sense. Let it sound like the market is going to be really deep so that you can get the Cubs or Yankees to seriously over spend. If the Sox were to sign Tanaka, there is a lot of pressure on Hahn to upgrade the roster this season. That would mean getting a C and an established 3B so the team could compete. Davidson is your 3B. Catcher is your last remaining hole if they signed Tanaka.

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 12:59 PM) I hate the Cubs as much as the next guy, but they aren't in as bad a shape as everyone makes them out to be. In 2015 they could easily field a monster lineup with Rizzo, Castro, Baez, Soler, Bryant, Alcantara, Almora, and Olt all in the mix. I know a lot of those guys aren't major league proven, but their top four prospects (Baez, Soler, Bryant, Almora) all have all-star potential. Their farm beats the hell out of ours so I am not convinced selling our future is as big an advantage as everyone makes it out to be. Just stating a probable unpopular opinion. I'll take our rotation and MLB talent over their farm EVERY day. Sale, Quintana, Johnson, Garcia, Semien, Abreu, Davidson, Eaton, Dayan, Jones, Webb >>> Rizzo, Castro, Baez, Soler, Bryant, Alcantara, Almora, and Olt. Remember when Josh Vitters was a can't miss? Or when Castro was the best thing ever? Or Soto? Rizzo is basically Viciedo on the North Side. My guess is two of Baez/Soler/Bryant/Almora either never make the majors or never amount to anything.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 08:06 AM) why did you have to go and do that

QUOTE (Downtown518 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) Jesse Sanchez ‏@JesseSanchezMLB Source tells me clubs have not heard back from Tanaka & nobody knows where they stand. Most had about 60 mins to make a case. No visits. https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/status/...225081196171265 This, combined with the tweet about a team bombing and KW's statement, is making me feel that it might not actually be just about money. This gets more and more intriguing as it goes.

I feel like if the money is pretty close between Sox and Cubs, Tanaka NEEDS to pick the Sox. 1) More MLB talent that is ready to produce 2) Less pressure behind Sale 3) Forms a scary rotation that can shock in October 4) Coop

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 09:16 PM) No idea how legit this is from twitter, but she does say she has someone that knows Tanaka personally. She's stating Tanaka to the Yankees on Monday https://twitter.com/nflnbainsider That Twitter is fake. https://twitter.com/michelleyutv

QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 08:49 PM) Sacramento currently has the 8th worst record in the league and has been playing better since the Gay trade. We have a shot at getting that pick this year Maybe the Bulls get 3 firsts this year and can package to move up since Thibs is the anti-tank.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 08:36 PM) I'd always be interested to see what people think justifies a contract of a certain amount. Say we signed him for 20 a year.....what numbers does he need to put up for that? What does Kershaw need to put up to justify 30? Can he? Just playing devil's advocate, ya know. Will Tanaka need to win the Cy Young to more or less justify the contract that he's going to get? Well, 1 WAR = $5M, right? So he'd have to average 4 WAR per year. Pitchers who had a 4 to 5 fWAR last year: Derek Holland 4.8 Doug Fister 4.6 James Shields 4.5 Mat Latos 4.4 David Price 4.4 Jon Lester 4.3 Jhoulys Chacin 4.3 Hisashi Iwakuma 4.2 Jose Fernandez 4.2 Cole Hamels 4.2 A.J. Burnett 4.0

I loved Buehrle's

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 08:09 PM) Why would he take 10/100 like you mentioned, when he could get more money for less years...and then sign another huge contract if he does well? Oh, the 10/100 was a joke. I expect he'll get around $18M/year I'm saying if the number is around that (18M), would it be smart for the Sox to add deferred payment to the end of the deal?

Legitimate question: If the Sox did a Bobby Bonilla type thing that paid Tanaka $2M for 10 years after his contract was over, would that be a smart or dumb move?

Sox sign him for $10M a year for 10 years. All other teams get pissed.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 07:45 PM) I would be stunned if it's not the Yanks, Dodgers or Cubs. Thing is, if the Cubs want to be dumb and give him something like 5/120....then I hope they get him. White Sox will come in and just swipe him from all.