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LHP Justin Edwards caught on with the Rockies.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 6, 2012 -> 08:51 AM) Another of the signs of spring... http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/...-more-comeback/ What could possible compel him to just not retire. Most players don't attempt one comeback, let alone two... And what team would want to sign him after all his injury history when you could arguable get a pitcher half his age to produce the same results Prior would probably give a team?

Other than having a cool last name, this move is not of any importance, but the Sox resigned RHP Matt Zaleski. Even as a Charlotte/Birmingham filler, this make little sense to me. I already figure both of those clubs have full rotations.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 2, 2012 -> 08:09 PM) The good news is that this puts Ozzie & Mark even further away from the playoffs. I honestly wouldn't mind if Mark won again. But Ozzie can suck it for all I care.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 2, 2012 -> 08:27 PM) No. I thought he was added to the 40 after he was signed. Isn't that a major league deal? Maybe I'm mistaken.

Per MLB Trade Rumors, Cubs got Conception...

QUOTE (GREEDY @ Feb 1, 2012 -> 10:50 PM) Anyone pick up any game used merch? I have always been curious what that stuff went for at SoxFest. It's usually a little over-priced IMO. Or at least it was a few years ago. I haven't gone the past 3 years. But sometimes you can find some stuff hidden away. I managed to get a game used Juan Uribe bat for only $50. No cracks either, just a huge dent where a baseball hit the bat. Got it signed by him a year later.

QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Jan 27, 2012 -> 10:20 PM) Agreed, we have been speculating on this for a long time now........ It would be nice to know soon too. That would be nice if something could be worked out over the weekend, announce it at Soxfest.

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 27, 2012 -> 09:53 PM) Why would Oswalt go to Houston? Yeah, doesn't he know they're AL bound? LOL

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 27, 2012 -> 09:55 PM) From the way KW was talking, I bet we are going to sign Concepcion and Soler I'd be happy with just one, but both would be a huge boost to some young talent.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jan 26, 2012 -> 07:00 PM) He is close to signing, and some random on MLBTR just posted this..... "Definitely White Sox. Friend in the Twins front office says the Sox have been in on him forever." FWIW. Nice. Hope it's true. Another (promising) arm for the future.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 26, 2012 -> 03:17 PM) That wont get either of them IMO Works better us that way. I just hope if Floyd is traded we get some decent guys back.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 24, 2012 -> 05:06 PM) Their late bullpen looks better. They have Verlander, Prince, & MCab. But it's not like the rest of their team is anything special. They're not the best team out there, but they have a very above average team on paper (but at least those contracts will hurt them in the future). They really should run away with the division now, unless injuries strike and/or everything goes right for the Indians. And I would love if the Sox had guys like Boesch or Avila. Those two guys are only going to get better.

Unbelievable... Maybe he'll pull a Dunn? So much for not having Martinez next year...

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 23, 2012 -> 03:01 PM) Of the position players, I'd only give McPherson a shot at the roster. The Sox still don't have a back up 3B, so he could be the guy, unless you think Lillibridge could do that too. Dunno. Lillibridge at 3B... That scares me. Has he even tried playing 3B before? I think McPherson is the only real 3B we have that could backup Morel. I think Ozzie Martinez has played 3B too, but who knows if he's any good. This whole list is somewhat underwhelming. It'll be nice to see Thompson play, but he's still so far away.

Full list: RHP Brian Bruney LHP Leyson Septimo LHP Eric Stults C Damaso Espino C Hector Gimenez 3B Dallas McPherson SS Ray Olmedo OF Delwyn Young OF Jared Mitchell OF Jordan Danks OF Brandon Short OF Trayce Thompson RHP Jacob Petricka RHP Brian Omogrosso C Michael Blanke C Josh Phegley 1B Jim Gallagher 2B Tyler Kuhn

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 01:13 AM) BTW, if anybody saw the film "Moneyball" there is a not-so-subtle reference to Swisher ala "Jeremy Giambi" that was straight out of the 2008 White Sox clubhouse. Brilliant. Just watched it tonight. Totally reminded me of the Swisher situation.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 12:37 AM) I can't remember where I heard this, but I also heard that all season Morel was worried about losing his job, so he was just swinging for contact, trying not to strike out. Then in September, once he no longer had to worry about being sent down, he started to feel loose at the plate and swing normally. Maybe if Ventura can instill come assurance and confidence in him, September can be a thing of the future. I think Morel is the one player, aside from Reed/Sale, that I'm really looking forward to next season. His september was the lone bright spot to end the season.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jan 12, 2012 -> 07:37 PM) I'm okay with it. I'd prefer the Sox sign Soler. I'm starting to agree. Get the young kid that you can groom.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 12, 2012 -> 11:22 AM) Chicago White Sox Signed: C Hector Gimenez I was wondering when they would get that starting catcher for Charlotte.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 11, 2012 -> 09:41 PM) Ton of interesting stuff on Cespedes' comps: http://claydavenport.com/?p=97 Wow. Interesting indeed. Seems like he should be a solid MLB player if all those projections are right.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jan 11, 2012 -> 02:56 PM) Indeed. But that is perfectly fine. The depth in the system is awful. They need more signings like this. I'm very happy with it. I agree, it's nice to see a change.

At 17, I think it's safe to safe he's a LONG ways away from making a difference. At least the Sox are spending more internationally.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Jan 10, 2012 -> 09:59 PM) Cubs got Maholm. $4.75M. He thinks that the CuBS have a chance in the Central. lol! Garza is good as gone. Hard to believe they would sign him for "insurance." But I wonder why he would pick the Cubs over Pirates, probably for the money is my guess.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 9, 2012 -> 10:47 AM) Unsigned minor league FAs who were with Sox org last year Joe Bisenius Jason Bour Gookie Dawkins Freddy Dolsi Donny Lucy Derek Rodriguez Matt Zaleski Lucy retired.