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QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 28, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Ahhh, over my head, but that is a funny movie.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 28, 2015 -> 11:25 AM) 98 days until Sale vs Gray That's not too long of a wait

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 28, 2015 -> 10:38 AM) A Garcia/Parra platoon in RF would probably be OK offensively, but it would still be a big disappointment if it meant we're not getting one of the Big 3. Defensively it would probably be just as bad as previous years in that position.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 28, 2015 -> 06:10 AM) I think that I understood the post. I believe that he is trying to say the we could use a short term upgrade in the outfield, but that Hahn is reluctant to make the kind of long term commitment, for which the players are asking. Perhaps he could have written it more clearly, but it didn't deserve to be characterized as; "didn't make any sense". It seems as though you may have just demonstrated his point, about being severely criticized when posting on this site. It is true that some of us are too quick to try to belittle other posters. It would be so nice to see fellow Sox fans being a bit more civil toward one another. We should note that the posters on this forum are still much more polite than most bloggers on the Internet. Some of the stuff you see is just hard to comprehend. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Oh good lord Lillian. This is the internet. If he cant take criticisim after he contradicts himself then for sure any message board is going to be an issue for him.Cristism is part of making yourself a better poster. If he cant take it then so be it. This forum is extremely civil. Let not act like it isnt.

QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Dec 27, 2015 -> 09:59 PM) Sorry, signing them to long term contracts like they are asking for is probably not the answer so Rick wants an out because we currently could use their services as they are an upgrade over our current options. Posting on this site is really miserable. Every post is followed by a jerkoff comment. So much for adding something to a stale conversation. Your post didnt make any sense. Your talking about them not being the answer then signing them. Why throw resources in the toilet if your not sold on them? I dont see how standing pat in the outfield is a good thing. Too many issues with Garcia to fix that it's probably extremely likely you'll be looking for his replacement during the deadline assuming your still in the race.

QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Dec 27, 2015 -> 09:44 PM) Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe says Alex Gordon wants to stay on KC but realizes they won't pay up. He also mentions Upton's market is slow because teams are worried about his effort and lack of passion. At least with Cespedes you don't lose a draft pick, although he might get the most $ and years. I'm beginning to think that none of the big 3 are the answer for our White Sox. I think Rick knows that and is probably pushing for mutual opt out clauses after a few years if he is going to sign any of them. If none are the answer why go through the trouble of signing them? That makes no sense.

He rejected an offer that may have not been made yet? Yeah ok

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 10:59 PM) Well, the good news is that this process taking a while isn't hurting the sox at all. Just us. But also enjoy it since after this we are done til march Atleast there's plenty of other sports stuff going on between then. Plus we have lots of highlights to watch now.

Well...I'm going to keep my hopes down like Todd Frazier. Being surprised is much more fun.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 06:36 PM) Not with a pick attached... If they sign Gordon. Might as well try to get another guy with a pick attached.

My response to that is bleh.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 11:05 PM) I have no problem with any of that. Especially the part where the Royals eat it. They are going to eat it next year anyway. Meet Scott Boras. I'd rather take a player away from them and get the ship to start sinking.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 09:50 PM) I also wonder if Casey Close is using the Sox as leverage against the Royals. Not saying that's the case at all, but I wonder... I'm almost positive that's going on in most negotiations(but that's not to say that they arent willing to accept the White Sox's offer). But the Royals are in a weird place right now. They are about to have a ton of talent hit free agency in 17 and I believe 18 as well.

QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 09:46 PM) @Joelsherman1 reporting that the #WhiteSox talks with OF Alex Gordon are "very real" on MLB Tonight. Ofcourse they are. It doesnt make sense to stop now. Just like stopping after you add Lawrie doesnt make any sense.

Didnt Dan just say a few weeks ago that the team might not add anyone after Lawrie? Them giving up Shark's draft pick wouldnt make his drum beating articles over them not doing that look good.

You cant have Garcia in the the lineup playing crap defense and swinging away at garbage. My main focus would be improving the defense in the out field. For all the good they've done. You just cant have that black hole on the team. I guarentee they will be looking for his replacement at the deadline if they do roll with him out there.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 02:19 PM) Would help defensively. Get rid of LaRoche and move Melky to DH. Just a thought I'd like him as a backup on a cheap deal like what De Aza got. But that's doubtful to happen.

QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 02:17 PM) Bring back Rios...? *dramatic music* Funny enough I was thinking about that yesterday. Right until I looked at his defense. He was much worse last year than I thought.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 02:08 PM) Sign Austin Jackson too and move Eaton to right? Jackson's minimal help right now

I fear if we dont give Gordon a pretty enticing offer he wont pick us over the Royals. Although the good news is in 2017 the Royals look like they are going to have a pretty good purge of talent.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 12:02 PM) Oomph personal attacks. You got me. Seriously isnt there another forum you can troll?

I mean it seems like we can pretty much count the Tigers and Angels out of the running. Maybe Baltimore.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 11:28 AM) When the Cubs signed Zobrist, did anyone mention his defense dropped by 25.9 dWAR. Of course not I did on Twitter that night. Big mistake. Apparently the prospect that he can play 7 positions outweighs the fact that he wasnt good at it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 11:17 PM) Or he is just writing what his bosses are asking him to write. I dont doubt that. But the information they are giving out seems to be a little iffy. But atleast Dan replies to people asking questions.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) Dan Hayes: Don't think #WhiteSox will wind up w/ high-profile FA. Won't rule anything out. But they prefer trade or FA w/o draft pick attached. I like Dan...but so far he's been a little bit off with what's going on. He forgot Cespedes(he corrected himself later) doesnt have a QO offer attached. Plus I told him Rick Hahn said in an interview I believe it was on MLB Radio that he was talking to free agents with draft picks attached. Nightengale said they were discussing OFers like Upton. Even Merkin is kind of changing his tune on this. I dont think they really know what's going on.