Bananarchy

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:31 PM) Feels like this sabotages any potential trade (at least for the time being) uh...Why? It shouldn't matter.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:22 PM) We agree on this one. Feels weird.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:19 PM) Strong management wouldn't let it get to this. Drake Laroche never would have had access under real leadership, such that there would have never had to have been cut off. There are a lot of personalities in baseball. Deal with them. Seriously...

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) The uniform story is bulls*** FYI https://twitter.com/barstoolWSD/status/757004760323018752 I'm seriously sick of barstoolWSD.

QUOTE (daggins @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) So Rosenthal said he didn't want to wear the uni because it is uncomfortable, which I totally get. Those things look janky as hell. Honestly, I don't like them either. The current look is a modern classic. But that doesn't excuse vandalism.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:06 PM) Well considering he's been underpaid for a while... I guess they're even? He's not underpaid. he signed a contract.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:03 PM) Does everyone prefer Profar or Odor? Was thinking about making a thread about that fir hypothetical purposes of course. It's hard to compare them right now, as Profar has a much smaller body of work. Profar was a highly sought after guy who looks like he is finally coming into his own. I think the Rangers value Odor a bit more, but I would take either.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 07:03 PM) Honestly wearing torn up jerseys would be pretty awesome That would be hilarious.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:59 PM) I'm tired of Cubz fans like Jeff Passan sh_itting on the White Sox and hoping that they tank for 10 seasons then move the franchise out of Chicago. Give Sale and the Sox a break already. This is a young man in a competitive game where emotions sometimes boil over. Sale might have had a few drinks before the game and came in a little tipsy and combative. The entire Sox organization from the players to upper management have been under a lot of pressure this year. Lts of close losses and heart breaking games. Fans, especially cubz fans, need to back the eff off.

Dear Rangers, Please agree to send us Mazara, Profar, and Gallo for Sale. Please. Just hide the scissors.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:47 PM) Yeah ok...he's just stupid. I live around Rednecks that have better control of their tempers than he does. Yeah, I want to like the guy, but the multiple incidents with him are annoying.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 06:37 PM) Were the Sox supposed to wear throwbacks today? Maybe they told Sale that they couldn't. Based on reports of "really silly" and "omg lmao," it could be as stupid as that. The return of Kylo Sale

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) Sources: Chris Sale has not been traded, but White Sox are still talking with teams about him after scratching his start following incident. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/756986200456593409 Incident? What kind of incident, I wonder? http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/17131938...e?ex_cid=espntw

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 05:31 PM) Morosi says sale not ill Yeah, that sounds like BS to me, but who knows?

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) If Olney was correct and Sox already turned down a "King's Ransom" for Sale, then he will not be traded regardless of offer. I agree w that strategy. If the offers escalate as the deadline approaches, it could get to the point where Hahn has to move one of Sale or Q for the future of the organization.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 12:55 AM) My shiny new signature is better than yours and says it all... But seriously: what's wrong with saying poop?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 08:37 AM) How in the hell did Versteeg not land an NHL job? There are much worse players in the league than him, despite his flaws as a player. I'm inclined to feel the same way. Confused for sure. Maybe it's just his price? I can't believe it's much. QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 11:02 AM) I like your new avatar. Thanks! I appreciate it.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 08:08 AM) The problem is there aren't anywhere close to 20 teams that can provide us with what we need in a Sale trade. In fact, there are only a handful of teams and most of them are currently in a playoff race. In all honestly, now is the time to deal both Sale & Quintana, but I won't be upset if they wait until the offseason to move one of these guys. You know that, I know that, the White Sox know that, but even if there are 10 teams that want and can't land Sale, they drive up the price for the teams that can afford him.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 11:00 PM) There's no question in my mind the Red Sox are the best fit for Sale, because you don't have to get a piece off their major league roster. Moncada, Benintendi, Devers, & Kopech is an incredible start. Throw in a couple more B-level prospects and you have a deal too good to pass up. The idea of doing that PLUS a deal involving Q is instantly a giant step ahead for an organization.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:53 PM) Again, Hahn said in the offseason something along the lines of that you would hate to see someone you trade to the Cubs end up flourishing there. You would hate to see any player you trade to any team end up flourishing there.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:47 PM) I mean, Russell isn't Correa and Bryant isn't a "starting point" for Sale as he's one of the guys in baseball that's more valuable than Chris. I don't know why we have to go so far in either direction discussing a deal. I just wish we could discuss the Cubs as though they played in Spokane, because in reality they're just another team with assets they could stand to move. You wouldn't ask the Angels for Trout, you wouldn't ask the Astros for Altuve. For the same reason, you don't ask the Cubs for Bryant. It's just not productive, as no team would reasonably trade those two guys.

QUOTE (soxfan85 @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:40 PM) LOL!! You leave the "stupid" out of the discussion please. LOL!! He's that valuable to the Cubs organization and looks like a great player. Now, if you'll let the adults talk... PS: your idiotic avatar is a joke.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:33 PM) Injured DH missing his sophomore season after a downward trend to his rookie year for a HOF pitcher? Yeah, starts with one of the untouchables. You don't get an untouchable star like Sale. for an injured DH. Bryant is a non-starter as he's better than Sale. As far as Russell, that's like asking Houston to part with Correa. He's 22 and improving. He's not going anywhere. Schwarber, Baez, Contreras is more than enough to cover Sale. QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:33 PM) Exactly, someone like Schwarber would be harder to mess up, IMO. Doesn't matter, don't think Cubs would consider dealing Schwarber or Russell. They definitely won't because the Cubs value Russell and Schwarber too much.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 10:31 PM) He's the type of hitter though I'm not sure the Sox would help make adjustments during the early part of his career. A White Sox org flaw, not a Russell one.