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Dele Alli signs extension with Spurs through 2021.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 10:16 PM) Let's see what Coker has. Still bad.

Kalisto beats Del Rio for the US title.

QUOTE (Saufley @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 07:32 PM) Now the Sox have to go that little bit further and get us that big bat, which can hopefully make it happen in 2016. Just getting back to the Cespedes topic. I completely agree, and like most said on this board, the acquisitions of Frazier and Lawrie mean nothing without another big bat in the OF.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 07:20 PM) Still it took 5 players to get those 2. Sox can't afford to keep trading out players to fill position needs. Yes, but when we did sell, it helped us make 2 trades this year that signals that we want to go to the playoffs and win a championship.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 07:17 PM) @JeffFletcherOCR Angels not one of the teams for Parra, but if Rockies get him expect Angels to take a shot at Blackmon. I was watching MLBN this afternoon and they had Tracy something on the show (forgot his last name). Hhe mentioned that the Angels like Blackmon, and mentioned Nick Trepano as a pitcher, along with some prospects heading to the Rockies in a potential deal.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 07:10 PM) Not expecting a star but can't even get them to be average player is an issue. Considering we got Frazier and Lawrie for Montas and Wendelken, amongst others, it all balances out. That's good scouting.

Adam Eaton approves of Cespedes. Jake Spiwak ‏@BeatsByDrSpi @AdamSpankyEaton @whitesox Maybe add Cespedes to the #SoxFest list too? ? Adam Eaton ‏@AdamSpankyEaton 8m8 minutes ago Adam Eaton Retweeted Jake Spiwak I would be down for that..

Detroit Tigers Buzz ‏@tigersbuzztap 18m18 minutes ago http://blessyouboys.com >> J.D. Martinez is recruiting Yoenis Cespedes http://buzztap.com/-5KYE5e

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 01:16 PM) Does this mean we won't be seeing an Avi Garcia trade? I heard that Everett will be giving a biblical lecture about dinosaurs. Micah Johnson was scheduled to go to SoxFest I believe. We know how that turned out.

https://twitter.com/IB_BlueJays/status/686613259194077184 Look at Cespedes' whip lmao

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 01:05 PM) http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_29370...cluding-rockies "There has been speculation that Parra, a free agent who began his career with Arizona, is seeking a three-year deal in the neighborhood of $24 million, but Mijares would only say that his client wants a three-year contract. Mijares added that he hopes to have a decision "within the next few days." If 3/24M is true, I am all aboard the sign Parra bandwagon! Somehow, I think he gets more than that though. QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 01:06 PM) Parra's going to get more than 8 million a year Yeah, I don't see how he signs for anything less than 10 million per year.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 12:58 PM) Best outcome for the Sox if the Angels get him, and the Rockies still trade CarGo to St. Louis. I'm worried that CarGo getting traded hinges on the Rockies getting Parra though. Parra to the Angels and Davis resigning in Baltimore would be huge for the Sox.

Jaylon Smith enters the NFL draft. I would still love him in a Bears uniform despite the knee injury. I think he can be a Luke Keuchley

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 12:23 PM) Curious where this leads to if CO signs Parra. I don't see the Sox getting CarGo but still curious to see where he lands. Also curious about the other two teams involved for Parra, whom BTW comes with no comp pick attached. I've been on the fence with Parra but at this point I prefer him over Fowler. Chris Cotillo hints that the Angels are one of the other teams, So, it's between the Rockies, Angels, and the dreaded #MysteryTeam,

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 12:10 PM) Angels rumored to be 2 of the 3 finalist for Gerardo Parra on a 3 year deal. Take that FWIW. Just posted that in the Parra thread.

Chris Russo says he wouldn't go past 15 million a year for Cespedes and Upton lol.

Thomas Harding ‏@harding_at_mlb 4m4 minutes ago Agent for FA OF Gerardo Parra says #Rockies one of 3 teams "in the mix," and he hopes for decision in "next couple days."

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:43 AM) new hitting coach Barry Bonds has been lobbying loud and hard for the Marlins to keep Ozuna. He thinks he can fix whatever is ailing him. I bet the Marlins listen to Bonds I did not know that, thank you.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) I like adding Fowler and improving the back of the rotation better than just adding Cespedes or Upton and nothing else. I am not convinced Saladino is the answer at SS but if FO is convinced then so be it. The FO obviously knows this. If they can land Upton/Cespedes, the FO could live with his bat because his defense is really good.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:14 AM) That's why I was hoping the Sox would sign him to platoon with LaRoche You just know if Raburn came here, he would get hurt, and hit 220 and be released mid season, go to the Royals, and continue to shell us.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 11:11 AM) I kinda think if they decide to sign Raburn, he'd be part of a platoon in LF possibly taking them out of Cespedes. Yes, that is correct. I think SS2k is saying that this could be the worst news because Raburn kills the Sox and he would still be in the division.

GM Jon Daniels of the Rangers is on MLBN now and said they aren't in the market for an OFer because it doesn't make sense financially and they have a lot of guys in the farm in case Ruggiano or Hamilton get hurt or aren't producing. Mentioned James Jones, Nomar Mazara, Lewis Brinson, Joey Gallo, and Jurickson Profar.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 10:00 AM) Tyler Collins, Maybin and Gose for 2/3rds of an outfield won't work. Maybin plays CF and J.D Martinez plays RF. Gose and Collins could always platoon in LF.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 09:59 AM) Sure, and while he hasn't and probably will not be the same player, he can still be a productive player, even if he moves down to lower lines. Personally, I'll take 40 y/o Hossa over Bickell any day of the week. Completely agree. He's still one of the faster players on the team and might be the best wing back checker in the league.