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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 10:15 AM) How many teams throughout MLB history have had 4 lefty starters? We need to trade Jose Abreu because no team with Jose Abreu has ever won a pennant.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 02:43 AM) I'd be all for trading 2-3 of our lefties and bringing Mark back. Or like I said make Danks a lefty reliever. Teams with four lefty starters DO NOT win pennants. lol greg

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:27 PM) There is so much wrong with this that I don't even know where to start. 1. Why would the Sox want Castro or Ross? 2. Even if they did want them, why would they trade Q or Rodon for them? 3. Who is Hannemann? 4. The Cubs and Sox won't be making any blockbuster deals any time soon. It's green bro

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 11:49 AM) Quintana would instantly become their #1, plus I'm sure Sox would add some top prospects to go along with it. They aren't exactly going anywhere with that pitching staff. But they create a hole as big as the one they fill. I'm sure they want Quintana, but they're going to want to trade prospects, not other stars they already need.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 03:57 PM) this was just announce on MLB trade rumors. Ah-seop Son will be posted next week. does anyone think the sox will enter a bid??? Yes

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 09:38 AM) Brewers, Reds, Cubs, White Sox, Twins Reds or Cubs would be bonkers. I'm surprised we're still not eliminated, but what do you know? Gotta be Brewers, Twins, or White Sox.

I don't know why you guys are saying that the Brewers and Phillies don't make sense -- this is exactly that type of upside play that rebuilding teams SHOULD make. It's really no different than us getting Abreu. The guy is only 29. If we can cut LaRoche, the Phillies can cut Howard.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 7, 2015 -> 10:29 PM) All of the top-polling candidates for president do that intentionally and it doesn't seem to affect their standings with the American populace. In fact, it often enhances their status and they usually never get called on it. Somehow my preference for a GM who was at least a varsity (starter) athlete at baseball, basketball or football was turned into my desire to have a combine with 40 times, bench presses, squats and verticals...but whatever. So I'll ask again how many GM's have led their teams without ever having been a varsity starter in a major sport in high school? Ok, this has to be a joke post. You are trolling us at this point, right?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 6, 2015 -> 05:57 PM) Fair enough. But I also hope we don't have to read a stream of constant criticisms of White Sox fans as a primary excuse for why their team is being run so poorly. Basically, the idea that we should still loyally go out and buy tickets just because of 2004-2006 even though we're now a full decade removed from that time period. Or that we have to adhere to others' conceptions of what is the model or ideal Sox fan. For example, Lip has faced a lot of criticism here for speaking out honestly or in a "dark cloud"/pessimistic way. The idea we have to always be optimistic is equally annoying. If you follow Sox baseball at all, you know he's a true fan. And that's the only thing that matters, or should matter. So, to summarize, I'm happy to praise the front office when they do something well, such as Abreu, Eaton or Rodon. On the other hand, Hahn hasn't provided many reasons for us to trust his baseball instincts, especially as it relates to the coaching staff (or we simply have to believe KW is meddling in every organizational decision and Hahn is willing to accept the same scenario that just drove AA from Toronto). At any rate, the clock is ticking. Back to our topic. It's got nothing to do with your opinion, it's that you are hijacking EVERY THREAD with it. Like we can't f***ing talk about Alexei Ramirez's option because "JR-conspiracy-futility-88-years-scouting-f***-Dayton-Moore-intradivision-record-RObin-Ventura-whatever" Just add a disclaimer to your signature so that literally every thread can have text slobbing on the Royals, but we can tune it out and pretend it isn't there.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 6, 2015 -> 01:42 PM) Absolutely not. No, No Maybe No On a side note; I didn't think anyone could be as smug as Keith Law, but Cameron smug trumps Law by a mile. I disagree very strongly. Cameron is just an awkward dude who is accustomed to people calling his opinions s***. I used to think he was smug, but I've read/listened to a TON of his s*** over the years, and I think it's more of an unintentional lack of grace. Also -- in Cameron's defense (I know, I know, I sound like a fanboi), his self-appointed task was to force himself to choose a destination for every significant free agent. He wasn't claiming that this is what the Sox SHOULD do, rather matching up prices and players with perceived needs and front office tendencies. Cameron actually is FIRMLY in the camp that the Sox should blow it up and trade everyone. I don't agree with that opinion, but this article clearly doesn't reflect his RECOMMENDATIONS, instead they reflect his GUESSES. Edit: Wow typos

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 6, 2015 -> 01:26 PM) If we were to spend $40 million this off season, we would target at least one higher end player. I still think our big move this winter will be via trade. I agree.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 6, 2015 -> 12:42 PM) How old is Howie Kendrick? It seems like he was with the Angels forever. This reeks of Orlando Hudson. I'll pass. Only 32, somehow. I thought the same thing. Dude hits, though.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 5, 2015 -> 04:47 PM) I dont know, the Mariners are in a tough spot in needing to contend right now without a lot of pieces. Their payroll is already at $95 or so without him, so not sure they want to throw almost $16 MM at him next year. You're probably right, as even the Angels are looking to offer David Freese a QO, just seems like a bad situation for them. He'll command a three year deal in the neighborhood of $16m easily -- no chance at all he accepts the QO. Remember that no one has ever accepted the QO, and he's not really a borderline case. David Freese, now that one seems a bit risky.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 5, 2015 -> 04:06 PM) I'll be very interested to see is Iwakuma gets a QO tomorrow. If he doesn't, he would be an interesting 3 year deal guy which would allow the Sox to trade Q. He will.

Signing him would ensure that he's still able to create more losses for the White Sox.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Nov 5, 2015 -> 02:47 PM) Do you think they'll give Beckham a Qualifying Offer? lol

QUOTE (Ballz-n-Strikes @ Nov 5, 2015 -> 02:47 AM) This team needs to be blown up. Trade Q and get BIG offensive pieces. If that doesn't work, dangle Sale. We need to score runs to win games - this team is completely incapable of that. The fact that Q isn't regarded like Kershaw is...is your evidence. I'd argue he's better. And that's not even our BEST chip. Fire everyone. GET THAT FARM BUILT UP with smart picks (we've been decent at this lately in upper rounds), and dump the trash (Alexei, Danks, LaRoche).... Sometimes you have to pay someone to get the garbage off your lawn... So do it. It's not going to kill Jerry to send a few bucks to get rid of ineptitude and life-sucking death. Get a mgr...even look at Ozzie. When he's not being a tool; he happens to be an excellent mgr. So many things wrong with this team.... You would not seriously argue that Quintana is better than Kershaw. Also, what good would it do to trade Quintana for "big offensive pieces" if the gola is to "blow it up"?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 04:40 PM) Can you imagine having an infield of Olt or Beckham at 3B, Saladino at SS, Sanchez or Micah at second and Abreu at first? With all due respect to Abreu, that's by far the worst infield in baseball 2016 and one of the worst in Sox history. No, why are you imagining that? It's November 4th. Why would that be the plan?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 4, 2015 -> 12:25 AM) Sox need a power bullpen. Move Danks to the pen as the loogy. Robertson is an OK closer. Let Nate try to be the Sox version of Herrera until he fails, which I believe he will. Sox need gas in the bullpen. There's no reason to trot guys out there like Duke and Petricka and Webb who we know simply can't cut it. The first two sentences on this are signature-able.

I wouldn't be surprised either way, honestly.

MOAR EVIDENCE THE SOX CAN NEVER WALK AWAY FROM A PLAYER THEY ALREADY HAVE

QUOTE (Jim Busby @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 02:33 PM) We Needed a Latin Hitting Coach - Maybe it is time to get RID of the General Manager. We need Baseball People to run this Organization not College Graduations who are great BSers Based on the capitalization, that's a very long title for a research paper.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 09:57 AM) He seems to be a guy that is next to trouble a lot as well. There is no question he is inconsistent, but has a ton of talent. He was pretty awesome the last month and a half. If he played to his potential, and his defense at SS isn't so bad advanced stats-wise, he could be a steal. This is one where the Cubs don't appear they could get back anywhere near his potential in a trade, but it also could be addition by subtraction. If they were giving him away, I think I would take a shot. Same -- the contract isn't bad either. It's basically Alexei Ramirez money for a few years. As a buy-low, I'm involved for sure. But as a centerpiece to a Quintana trade? Gtfo. I don't think there's any question he's available this offseason; I'd be surprised if the Padres don't make an aggressive play.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 07:26 AM) Quintana/Adams for....the steal deal of the century (love those 4-6 for 1-2 plans they come up with) mlbtraderumors Cubs get a solid pitcher in quintana and a potential stud in spencer who has a ways to go before making his MLB debut seeing as he’s only like 19 years old (at LEAST 2 years away…. more likely 3-4). Sox get the young position prospects they DESPERATELY need. They get a better SS in Castro over having to keep worse Alexei Ramirez…. regardless what Sox fans say. Castro’s down year this year is not too far off a typical Ramirez year. They also get a HR masher in Vogelbach who has superb plate discipline to play 1B/DH with Abreu. They get a solid hitting catching prospect in Zagunis. They get a gold glove in waiting in Almora who scouts say could hit about .280 or better and develop into a 20 HR hitter…… especially playing in US Cellular. And I’ll throw in pierce johnson as a toss in. Projects to be a 3-4 starter if he pans out. Cough up 1 ML pitcher and a pitching prospect for 4 players who could address almost all the Sox weaknesses on offense within 2 years. It at least gives you positional prospect hope. Looked at the top position prospects the Sox have listed on their website……. it’s pretty ugly. This hypothetical trade is more than fair imo. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/offs...hite-sox-6.html

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 3, 2015 -> 12:22 AM) With all due respect, some of the veteran board members can back me up that I've been a Grandy guy in the past. I back greg in this. He loves every player that Hawk loves.