Bananarchy

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 11:31 AM) Let's strive mightily to win the game because it's more fun to win then lose Even if it is worse for the team.

There is a legitimate argument to be made that this rebuild is going so well that certain players in the minors are too good to leave down there. Yet Greg thinks this rebuild is a bad idea. If you're not a prospect guy, you're NOT a baseball fan. Sorry, but a lot of prospects become MLB players and the White Sox have successfully stockpiled so many that it's hard to fathom none of them panning out. The White Sox have the best minor league system in baseball based on raw AND top end talent. This rebuild is going swimmingly. It's almost go so good, the White Sox will only have one shot at a really high draft pick as guys like Moncada, Lopez, and Kopech can't be held down for much longer.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 11:25 AM) They settled on the Sale trade when they probably didn't need to. If Moncada is Robinson Cano nobody cares, though. I felt that way at first, as well, but Kopech looks better than I thought he would be (the deal was kind of presented as MONCADA++). The last part is pretty much key. Moncada could alone make the Sale trade far and away the best. I really only considered return, but when you consider what the trades cost, Eaton's trade gets honorable mention to me. If one of those guys pans out, I'm happy with that trade.

Most experts in baseball seem to think that, among rebuilding teams, the White Sox have done the best job situating themselves for future success. Unlike other organizations in rebuild mode, the White Sox are in the enviable position of having a system with the most top end talent. I don't care how you justify the trade (if you want to go simply based on return, fine. If you want to deduct points for player lost, fine). Which do you like best?

One, if not both of these guys will be on waivers if they don't make the non-waiver trade deadline.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 10:46 AM) I don't believe in anything supernatural at all. But MLB jerseys for prospects is about the jinx-iest thing I've ever even heard. Jinxes are for Cubs fans.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 18, 2017 -> 08:25 AM) Saw one Moncada #10 jersey in the LF bleachers Sat night... His tees have been for sale for a while

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 11:43 AM) I am not suggesting that Hahn did NOT have other choices. To the contrary, I am stating that he did. One of the choices was to not make that breathless trade with Epstein and to simply wait to trade Quintana. Epstein became desperate to deal for a starter. The return was not overwhelming. No one can say that Quintana would have had any less trade value this week than he did last week...including to the cubs. Quintana will not win a World Series for the cubs but he may put them in a good position to get into the play-offs. Chalk up one big win already along with the emotional turn around of the team after getting that shot in the arm. Go ahead and root for the cubs . I guess the rest of us will wait for 2019 when There is no evidence to suggest the White Sox were entertaining better offers.

I can't believe I read all the poll options. Good luck taunting the Cubs faithful.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 09:22 AM) This is the most valuable contribution Cody Asche can make to this team. If any change occurs, it should be to honor our official TANK COMMANDER, James Shields. Hawk referred to Samardzija and Sale as the "Captains of Attitude" in 2015. In his honor, I will refer to Shields as the "Captain of Tank"

QUOTE (MDWhiteSoxFan @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 06:31 PM) Would be cool to have a tribute to Q up there. I get that, but 1) He's not dead 2) He's not on the White Sox anymore 3) He's not dead

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 08:02 PM) I spoke with several Sox and Cub fans around town today and to a man, every cub fan liked the trade and every so fan was madder than he11. Why make a trade that helps the cubs...in any way shape of form? Hahn had other alternatives. Welcome to 2017. We don't care about the Cubs. Stop living in the past. Every White Sox move is about one thing: the White Sox.

Our farm system would go from 1-3 to 30th. No joke.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 03:35 PM) History has shown us that the Sox are getting more than expected for big ticket items. Just saying. That and that Hahn is willing to wait. So while we're all excited about moving more talent for prospects, we might have to wait a week or two.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 04:14 PM) So you guys have gone all season to this point without watching Sox games? I couldn't do it. I honestly have had few chances to watch, honestly. I took a month off and it was tough.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 03:38 PM) MLB.TV available for 39.99 rest of the year, I gave in and bought. Go Sox. Thanks for the update. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on that. The possibility of Moncada is tempting.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 03:58 PM) I'll go with no. I'm suspect of the coaching and development in the farm system. To my knowledge this is still the stagnant part of the organization. The farm development staff is so new you have no leg to stand on with this argument.

Thanks for being the best pitcher in baseball no one paid any attention to. Good luck on the North Side. I hope Avi launches one against you.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 11:53 AM) Now the tank can truly commence. I doubt we hit number 1 overall, but dang, we're set for a nice pick next draft.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 12:45 PM) That would be bad publicity for the Sox No it would not be bad publicity. Come off it fathlum

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 12:13 PM) I think 2020 is when we hit .500 again. World Series if we hate .500 as a team har har. I get what you're saying

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) Hahn coming on ESPN 1000 now. His response for trading with the Cubs is on the money. They're not going to take less to not trade with the Cubs

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 12:02 PM) Perhaps not quite top 25 talent, but if the Sox decide to move Abreu, they'll get a really nice return. The Yankees should most definitely be interested. At this point, I say f*** it - trade him. Tank hard the rest of 17 and 18, and be ready to put a respectable product on the field in 2019. Not really sure what Abreu accomplishes on this team at this point. I'm not sure I buy this, but I'll accept the "We like his leadership in mentoring the young guys"

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 11:57 AM) Sorry, had to have a giggle at that. Hopefully we'll be able to add a Jameson to that future OF. Fun for all the alcoholic's! I think the general consensus of the "Tank for Beer" movement is that "Seth Beer" is a placeholder for "best available for the white sox"

Cubs fans are struggling to accept the fact they are in Win-Now mode.