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Would Fraizer and Upton be feasible with Laroche still being on the team? Clearly Avi would have to be a part of a deal (which I really don't want to do but if you can get Upton then do it). Also Are people starting to warm to including Anderson in this package?

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:35 PM) I would be extatic! Who plays SS for that team? Saladino and Sanchez being the Utility guy? I think we'd be fine with that. Saladino would play a great SS for us and you'd think his offense would improve after getting his feet wet last year. But who knows Alexi may still be in the fold for cheap, you have to think on a comfort level Chicago has to be a big selling point for him. It's all he's know basically, Chicago and Cuba.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:34 PM) Would y'all be content if Hahn ended the meetings by trading for Frazier and signing Upton? I'd be happy with that I think. I'd shipp my pants.

If we sign let's say Upton, and then sign Murphy to play 2B, do we lose the comp pick plus our second round pick? I didn't realize Murphy was that good of a contact hitter. I Heard on MLB he only struck out 38 times all of last year. But wouldn't want to give up two picks.

QUOTE (asindc @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:15 PM) Please dude, punctuation! Sorry, I was typing on my phone after having a few at the bar.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:06 PM) Get Upton and Frazier and subtract Avi and LaRoche...I'm legit excited about this team for 2016. During Hahns last update earlier this evening he said they were talking and Jerry is the one who tends to be aggressive been trying to find the post but that makes you think they may indeed be working on something larger the fact that JR is even involved. And I doubt he'd be involved in Brett Lawrie discussions.

QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:04 PM) @chuckgarfien White Sox would like to add a power bat in middle of the order. Let's make it two Ricky, and let's do it by the end of the night mmkay thanks.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 09:02 PM) Oh really? Lower value? Would you like to compare numbers? Does Lawrie play 7 positions like Zobrist? Is Lawrie a switch hitter like Zobrist? Has Lawrie EVER had a better season than Zobrist Maybe not, however Lawrie is 26 and has 9 more years to prove the same value that Zobrist has or hasn't got. It took Zobrist to 35 to be rewarded for his value. Let's just be thankful we got someone who could be something of value for basically minor league fodder.

I hope he goes to high sox full time. Not enough White sox do that on our team.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:54 PM) Interesting... Gonna happen would love to stick it to two rivals by signing a royal hater in Lawrie, and then trading for Fraizer from under the Tribe. These two plus a Gordon, Cespedes, or Upton, in particular Upton because of his age, is an amazing step in the plan. Hope Ricky keeps working the phones and gives us something juicy tonight. Rabbit you hearing anything else you've been dead on bud.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:49 PM) I meant to say it's more obnoxious in the game. I might have worded it weird the first time. No I gotcha, it makes it hard to pick up the ball or at least follow it.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:45 PM) When he dips the bat forward I don't think it's that obnoxious as it is in real life. It's kind of annoying to play with haha Agreed

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:38 PM) True. He wore 13 in Toronto and is part of his twitter handle. Already nerded it out and tried him out in the Show.

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:35 PM) Heyward Age 26 Cespedes Age 30 Out of those three I think I rather have Upton. If Gordon is in the discussion I'm not sure if I rather have him or Upton more. I'm just stoked we got this guy. And the last time the A's traded a 3B he turned out to be the ALMVP. Here's to history repeting itself in '16

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:36 PM) Avila and Lawrie can rock/paper/scissors for #13. I think Lawrie wears 15

I can't help but think of the scene in bad boys anytime I heard Lawries name.

QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:22 PM) Isn't Lawrie the likely 3B? Yes but I think the fact he plays both positions well defensively and really becomes a plus bat playing second. I think the move gives us the flexibility to continue talks with the Reds of we want and have the flexibility to move him to second.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:19 PM) Rick Hahn to speak at 9 p.m. tonight https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/674775162122801153 Well that may be it for the meetings, at least we got something done and it's a heck of a start. Hope we can land J Up and/or Fraizer or the Japenese 3B

https://www.instagram.com/p/_FUVdkN8EF/ He's fired up to be in the South Side.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:09 PM) Shoutout to RaBBit here. Called this back on Thanksgiving. Upton next? First domino of hopefully a few moves. Hopefully tonight. Well know if Hahn comes out and comments on the trade or waits. If he waits he's still working something.

Guess everyone can stop the b itching. This costs us basically nothing and we get a chance at a 26 year old right at his prime for a position we desperately need and gives us flexibility of we still add a 3B. And who knows we may

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 9, 2015 -> 08:04 PM) Why would they acquire Frazier unless Lawrie goes to second base? That's my hope. Not going to happen but I still think we need a SS or 2B.

Nice. Next domino to fall.... Frazier... Then the big one right after midnight J Up to the south side for 6 years 115

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser Sounds as if #Athletics will announce Lawrie to #WhiteSox soon. 21 7

Hell maybe we are trying to get both of these guys.... Frazier for 3B and Lawrie at 2B and the Lawrie things is predicated on the other. I mean it's not reasonable but possible. I just think their is too much smoke since late last night we are getting Lawrie but we are still working on something. You are also not hearing any other teams in on Lawrie.