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QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Mar 5, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) As of today, I am hoping we stay away from Turner. The tools are loud, but the pitchers seem like safer developmental bets with similar upside. As time goes on, i feel like its less and less likely that we draft Turner. I could honestly see us taking Jackson over him.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 3, 2014 -> 09:34 PM) I would guess only about 10-20% of the posters here would have been REALLY upset had Beckham been non-tendered this off-season. Nobody is happy with how he performed from 2010-2013, vis a vis our expectations that were largely set in place by his draft position, comps to Jeter and strong rookie season. Moustakas is still more highly valued in the Royals' organization because of the position he plays...it's much easier to find a 2B than a power-hitting 3B. Also, the resurgence of Pedro Alvarez's Pirates career has demonstrated the value of being patient with younger players. I think that's contingent upon who would have replaced Beckham at 2B. Even if the Dodgers are interested (which would be dumb after 4 ST games) we won't get anything for him that will solve our problems.

awesome job by semien hitting behind the runner on a hit and run... was textbook

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 3, 2014 -> 12:47 PM) Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 1h Per @baseballpro, #WhiteSox are 18th in majors in under-25 talent and have 21st farm system. Seen as system on rise though patience req. I think thats a number that we could easily improve upon if a few players play the way they should.

hopefully all of them perform the way that they should, which will give us many options for games as well as the trade market

booo no abreu

sad to hear. any other details?

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Mar 2, 2014 -> 11:37 AM) Law has an insider article noting that Beede is on track to be a top 5 pick. More and more I think that we will end up with him.

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Feb 26, 2014 -> 09:12 PM) Three jerseys -- pinstripes, black and the 83 style. Nothing special for Sundays only. Starting pitcher makes the call, right? so the grays are gone?

I think a lot depends on how much they believe in Semien and how little they believe in Beckham

Some bits on international prospects would be nice since we are likely to be high spenders this year.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 24, 2014 -> 04:36 PM) One thing that does stand out in that list to me, is there are really only a couple busts. And Sleeth had injury issues. Bottom line for me is, the #4 pick has a very good chance of getting you a useful major leaguer, and a small but significant chance of getting you more than that. Chances of a bust are about 20%. Exactly, where as a 15-20 pick probably has around a 50% bust rate. No draft pick is a slam dunk (exception strasburg, harper etc.) but being #3 gives us a much better chance of getting it right

Maybe like a "big board" in terms of ST performances or stock? Something like a power ranking type thing for younger players (or could do all). I know ST performances don't mean much, but could be fun to see. Was just trying to come up with something unique.

Buerhle hands down

Longoria and Buster Posey

I really hope Hawkins has a rebound year. If he can return to his previous self, that will do wonders for our system. I think Trayce is going to flame out, but I hope I'm wrong.

Welp, the one at-bat of Turner's that I watched, he looked pretty bad but then ended up flying out to the wall. He made a great play in the field though.

There is absolutely no way Paulie is not the starting 1b on opening day as well as the final home game of the season. Abreu can DH 2 times.

Both of those guys are monsters....

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 11:18 AM) Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 1m Konerko on A. Garcia: He can be average & power, he can go out & hit .260 w/ 40 HRs. He really has potential to be monster in this league. Oh paulie, stop getting us excited.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Feb 7, 2014 -> 06:04 PM) I hope he signs with either KC, Minny, Cleveland, or Detroit. Yes. Let's see OUR hitters send his mediocre stuff out of the park, not other hitters sending it out against us.

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Feb 4, 2014 -> 11:54 AM) Sometimes you can add talent to your core by trading non-free agents like, say, Addison Reed and Hector Santiago. And receiving players who both have higher ceilings.... Santiago and Reed can, and have been replaced.

QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Feb 4, 2014 -> 10:03 AM) Ceiling for that core IMO is the Oakland A's of the last 10-12 years. Might make some runs but no World Series. Lots needs to be done adding complementary pieces as well as a few stars and maybe another superstar to have a legitimate chance at greatness. Oakland never had a pitcher of Sales' Caliber.

When Jason Dellaero (sp) was supposed to be a great player but then couldnt hit the ball out of the infield

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 28, 2014 -> 12:05 PM) Is he counting Jose Abreu as part of the system? You don't count him and it looks a lot worse. No he didn't.