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I'm really leaning more and more that IF the Sox go after someone it be Logan Morrison. LHB and if you listen to White Sox Talk with Chuck Garfien, they do a really good job of selling him as the best option available. Could be cheap, and doesn't cost a pick if they pick him up. Could also have some value at the deadline. Still... a part of me really wants to see them us the DH as a revolving door for everyone though and go into the season with what they have.

I definitely think 73 wins is pretty spot on. They are going to surprise some people with how competitive they are this season, but there's going to be a lot of "just missed" type losses. The bullpen is filled with complete question marks and could be a revolving door of dumpster fires all season. Plus with how young the rotation is, I would think we're going to see the likes of Volstad and co. again to finish out September. But that's fine, this year is all about development and hopefully graduating the likes of Kopech and Jimenez from the minors.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 7, 2018 -> 04:54 PM) Robert Murray‏Verified account @RobertMurrayFRS 1h1 hour ago Wasserman Media Group just announced they have “terminated” their relationship with Yasiel Puig and no longer represent him. As @ChrisCotillo said, an odd thing for an agency to do. Unclear what happened. Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago Wasserman’s decision to terminate its partnership with Yasiel Puig is behavior-related, source tells SB Nation. Unclear what exactly transpired. Wow. What a head case this guy is. Would love to know what he did exactly.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 6, 2018 -> 02:49 PM) Thanks but no thanks on Moustakas. Rather keep the draft pick and take my chances with Yolmer while praying Burger sticks at 3rd. Same here. Sox need to make the most of this upcoming draft.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 5, 2018 -> 08:29 PM) I agree. Kopech was #21 on the FG list in 2017. They also knocked down his FV change-up from a 60 to a 55. Did his change-up really regress? His present value on his control went from 30 up to 40. So he essentially didn't have his stock change in a year in which he did really good, if not great, in AA (walks an issue still), and also had 3 strong starts in AAA. I wouldn't necessarily take it as he regressed. A FV of 55 is still above average. Perhaps they felt they ranked him too high the year before and got a better look at him in 2017?

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 2, 2018 -> 04:03 PM) Hate to bust everybodys bubble but I talked to Scott Merkin at Soxfest. He claims as long as Machado wants to play shortstop the White Sox as of now have no interest in him. The White Sox like Tim Anderson at shortstop. So unless Machado wants to play 3rd base the White Sox have no interest in signing him to play shortstop.. I don't buy that. You don't consider yourselves out of this until Machado and his agent tell you "no" next offseason. It's way too early to consider them out of the Machado sweepstakes.

Infante still has 1 minor league option left. I would not be surprised to see him start the year in Charlotte. Farquhar is out of options, so I almost consider him a "lock" to make the team unless he completely implodes this spring. Out of all the arms invited to ST, I think we're going to see Cedeno break with the team. It won't kill Fry and Bummer to begin the year in Charlotte, plus they could both use a little more work, IMO. Should be a really interesting competition this spring. With the 40-man already full, you have to figure that currently there is only room for 1 guy to break camp (Rodon to the 60-day D.L.).

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 1, 2018 -> 11:22 PM) Don't forget Cleuluis Rondon, the fielding wizard who can't hit a lick (from BOS) He's no longer in the organization. Minor-league free agent.

Very nice pickup. Amazing the number of flamethrowers this team has assembled.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jan 31, 2018 -> 10:44 PM) And you forget about possibly our biggest bullpen arm of them all, Zack Burdi. And Hamilton. I think he'll be among the biggest surprises out of the minors this year.

It really makes little sense to add anyone to the lineup at this point. Sanchez, Delmonico, Leury, and Davidson really should get as many starting opportunities as possible this season. The Sox could be in a situation where there are a lot of guys at Charlotte with nothing much more to prove.

He was the Phillies closer back in 2016.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 29, 2018 -> 06:39 PM) Is that really something you can hold against them, though? 11-1 alone is enough for me to think they should be top-25 on this list. That dominance alone is so hard to replicate. I would've liked to see them in the 15-25 range. What Buehrle, Contreras, Garland, and Garcia pulled off in the ALCS alone should have got them into consideration. That will never happen in today's game with the way bullpens are utilized.

Dylan Cease told me at SoxFest he is dabbling with a 2-seam fastball in his repertoire. Still prefers the 4-seam, but will throw an occasional 2-seamer into the mix. Good to see he (or the Sox) are trying to get him another option other than the straight heat.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 25, 2018 -> 09:42 PM) Brewers insider claiming they are working on two trades. Santana to an AL team tomorrow and one other. I wonder if they are targeting Harrison on the Pirates for their hole at 2B.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 25, 2018 -> 06:55 PM) I doubt Braun would waive his NTC now. There's no incentive for him to. He might it he rides the bench. I can't see why the Brewers would play him with the OF they have now. They could try to flip him to another team, but that contract is an albatross.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 25, 2018 -> 06:45 PM) Trade Santana for pitching? Move Braun to 1B? I bet they have/find a taker for Braun. Free up $$$ for Arrieta.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 24, 2018 -> 09:01 AM) Doesn't matter. I don't care what it is. If you're employer has a policy and you fail it 3 times, you get what you deserve. Totally agree with this.

QUOTE (goldensox @ Jan 24, 2018 -> 06:38 PM) As the title states this will be my first time going (Sunday only) and I'm pretty excited. Realistically, what can I expect? I see certain times for photos and autographs with a limited number next to it. Should I just pick a line no matter what time and stick with that? Or will I likely be able to get multiple photo/auto ops? Do I have to pay extra for these? Do I need to bring items to sign or will they just be signing pictures they provide? Also, as a fat man will there be food? Thanks for your help! - Get there EARLY and have a game plan (and back-up plan). Sundays are usually the easiest day to move around, but lines will start forming for the later signings hours before it starts. Even so, you should be able to get 2-4 signatures with the different time slots they have that day. But you'll need to be prepared. - I don't believe you can get a photo-op and have a wristband for a autograph signing at the same time. Also players won't sign during the photo-ops, so don't bother asking. - The seminars are pretty fun, but know that if you attend one you will not have as good of an opportunity to get autographs. - Bring items you want signed. They also have items for sale from the White Sox themselves and also plenty of vendors if you can't find anything for a specific player. Players have pens, but if you bring a jersey or something that requires a sharpie, I'd recommend you bring your own marker so it writes good. - There is food (and beer) but it's nothing special. Go to Kitty O'Shea's if you're hungry afterward.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 24, 2018 -> 03:00 PM) Chris Cotillo‏Verified account @ChrisCotillo 40m40 minutes ago INF Juan Perez, formerly in Reds system, to White Sox on minor-League deal. Pitcher Donn Roach another likely CWS addition. More filler for Charlotte. Roach is an odd choice. Guy didn't exactly do that great in the KBO last year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 23, 2018 -> 07:09 PM) Seems pretty obvious and will likely be good for a few years and then completely fall apart. Theo will then just spend even more money to cover his mistakes. I get the Cubs kind of have no choice to go after him, but it would be something if this deal (+ Heyward) ends up preventing them from being able to extend Bryant or Rizzo.

Not sure, but I think the same Brewer guy from the other night just posted Darvish to the Cubs.

Adams had mixed results at Birmingham if you ask me. The velocity returned and the K/9 increased, but he gave up a ton of hits again and got lit up with HR's compared to his career norms. I know he's still young, but I really don't see much there other than a back end of the rotation if he's lucky. Much rather give the invites to guys much closer at making an impact and higher on the prospect depth chart.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Jan 22, 2018 -> 04:52 PM) Yeah, I just checked Braun contract and he has a no trade. He is someone who could actually play LF this year before transitioning to DH but it's hard to see him accepting that role moving from a contending team to a rebuilding club. I really hope he wouldn't end up on the Sox. I'd have a hell of a time attempting to root for that guy.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 21, 2018 -> 08:35 PM) Taking on Ellsbury contact is simply buying a prospect. We just spent $50M for Robert. What would you pay for a major league prospect with star upside? If it fills a need we won’t have to address in free agency, then the financial implications are somewhat negated. Plus we should have tons of payroll space in the next three seasons anyways. The thing I want to know is if we did acquire Ellsbury, do we actually play him in CF and hope to offset some cost down the road or do we simply cut him right away. He does have a no trade clause so I could them cutting him being a requirement for any deal. Ellsbury would never waive his clause with a demand to be released with the way the market has been this offseason. He's be lucky to field anything other than a ST invite.