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Oh look Jon Morosi pushing another Chris Sale trade rumor article http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/chicago...santiago-120813

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 9, 2013 -> 07:00 AM) Then no. That doesnt mean he is going to get it...he would probably have resigned with the Dodgers already if that is what they were offering

Apparently he is looking for a 3 year deal

The Diamondbacks could empty out their farm system and I would still be wary of trading Sale

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 8, 2013 -> 08:00 PM) maybe if you add Holmberg, Eaton, and Bradley. Homberg is part of the Reds now(trade this offseason)....any trade for Sale would include Bradley. Anything less and the phone should be hung up.

I think we'll definitely have another catcher on the roster by the end of the winter meetings

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 8, 2013 -> 04:33 PM) So explain me the rules for Tanaka. Maximum bid is 20 million, and whatever teams post that bid, Tanaka gets to choose where to go? I really hope Hahn makes a move for this kid. All the teams that tie in the posting bid will get to fight for his services. So basically any team that wants him will more than likely have to go the max on the posting bid.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 8, 2013 -> 03:13 PM) I see this as nothing towards the Sox. Mariners wouldn't be interested in any of our pitchers unless their calling for Sale. With Price on the market, I would assume Walker and Franklin would be key pieces in that deal. Never liked the idea of trading Walker even for Price

Some insight into why he released http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgersnow/l...y#axzz2mdUBTGu6

Funny thing is I've actually seen a few people praise us for this move...more pen help isnt a bad thing. I must say though(off topic)....Jesse Crain's market is pretty dead.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 4, 2013 -> 10:04 AM) Granderson is an already implied signing Then figure out a way to reacquire Youkillis

Welp cant say I didnt smile a little when I heard the news. Welcome back Paulie.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 03:22 PM) VERY interesting... You'd have to figure Miami is only interested if he was a bargain, thus making you wonder why we didn't get involved further. I remember asking Dan Hayes at the start of free agency if we had interest in him. The answer was lukewarm interest....always wondered why it wasnt more.

Marc Topkin ‏@TBTimes_Rays 1m As of now, anyway, Lobaton is still with #Rays. https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Exactly. Nobody is going to be thrilled with a guy like Lobaton but it does make sense in the context of what Hahn is trying to do. QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:50 PM) Yep, it gives you someone that can face tough righties and not have Flowers or Phegley severely over-matched in those situations. Agreed with all of that....it would be nice to see some competence at the plate from our catcher. Not a huge name but a guy that can get the job done while we search for the long term answer.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:48 PM) I'd rather re-load considering we're 1/3 of the way there after getting Abreu and Garcia and have a helluva pitching staff. Seems to me there were guys out there to re-load with. I'll stop now. I'll just conclude by saying it's been a disappointing day as a fan for me. Seriously when are you not dissappointed?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:43 PM) I never said he did? How about you check the thread title that holds the misinformation? Thats what I was getting at....wasnt really directed towards you

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 02:36 PM) Marc Topkin says the three way trade between TB-CIN-AZ is now official. So anything with our Sox would be after the fact. He said nothing about this being part of the 3 way trade in the first place

Well one thing is for sure....the A's are definitely working the trade market...hopefully we can get Jaso from them sometime soon

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 11:52 AM) Still plenty of catchers the Sox could trade for. Certainly....just not hearing an update besides the Flowers resign has me just a tad bit worried.

An update from Bucket would be really nice.....doesnt look like we're getting Salty(Marlins & Twins)....what's left? Kurt Suzuki?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:19 AM) I'm sure he could play and he might put up a .950 OPS or he might put up a .750 OPS, but he would more than hold his own. That would have been nice last year too

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 09:12 AM) Flowers who are too good for AAA I wouldnt say that

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) I'm amazed that people wanted to the Sox to bring in JP Arencibia and then are irate that the Sox brought back Flowers. This is the ultimate in "who cares" signings. If the dude sucks, he'll get DFA'd. This signing is merely to insure that they have 2 MLB catchers on the roster. Who are the people that wanted to bring in JP Arencibia and irate that Flowers was brought back? I merely threw out the idea that a swap could take place but thats it. Not surprised he was resigned.

QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Dec 3, 2013 -> 08:44 AM) what the hell does that even mean? He's getting closer to signing