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No clue where to put this, but John Smoltz just called Quintana a #3-4 type guy in the rotation.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 02:52 PM) Sign Upton. Sign Austin Jackson. Move Eaton to left. Cabrera to DH. Where does LaRoche go?

Quick question, if the Mets miss out on a big OF, I wonder if we can somehow pull off a trade for Zack Wheeler. Turning 26 and coming off TJ, not much room for him in that rotation.

Dodgers are in talks with Jake Odorizzi

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 09:53 AM) Maybe it's me, but it sure sounds like they will get a new RF I agree.

Outside of being a joke of an interview, they finally asked some real questions at the end. Saladino is the SS right now in all probability, with Sanchez competing with him. Have to be flexible if sign a big time FA and mentioned that they've done it in the past.

This is an embarrassing interview from Goff and Spiegel. ****ing dumb.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) I have faith in the Sox FO not being dumb enough to follow suit. Exactly, that's why I don't think Gordon will be a good fit because of his contract demands.

Sign Upton and possibly resign Alexei

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 09:08 AM) http://chicago.cbslocal.com/station/670-the-score/ Thank you sir

Is there a link provided where I can listen online?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:49 AM) Five obviously, but most teams prefer 4...and 3 would be ideal. Realistically, four's the shortest....unless they just have insane frontloading or a favorable opt-out after just two seasons. QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:58 AM) 3 I could see but I wouldnt do more than that for an outielder that turns 32 next year. A 35 year old Ben Zobrist just got a 4 year deal. Gordon will definitely get a 5-6 year deal.

QUOTE (daggins @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:48 AM) Eh, Shuck is cheap but isn't good. There's not much behind him, so more depth is better. Not talking about breaking the bank, but like, Victorino or even De Aza would be nice to have. I don't understand how you can say that Shuck didn't have a good season last year. He's the perfect OFer who is cheap. I'd rather have him over De Aza or Victorino.

QUOTE (daggins @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 08:29 AM) OF, OF, OF. A corner bat and, with TNT gone, a viable 4th OF are needed. Possibly SS depth, but not as important. I wonder what Rollins is looking for $$ wise SP depth is needed as well. J.B Shuck says hi. I think he did extremely well last season.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 10:53 PM) It entirely depends on money. If we are talking something like 5 yrs/$110M on Upton, and 6 yrs/$160M on Cespedes, then go Upton. But if it's more like 5 yrs/$130M on Upton and 6 yrs/$150M on Cespedes, then go Cespedes. Cespedes is better, but will cost more. Upton is cheaper, but will cost a draft pick. It's a seriously tough choice, but I'm going Cespedes for his defense/speed AND huge power. Upton is not a good defender. I'm pretty sure Upton grades out better than Cespedes defensively

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 10:25 PM) Dan Hayes: Don't think #WhiteSox will wind up w/ high-profile FA. Won't rule anything out. But they prefer trade or FA w/o draft pick attached. Him and Merkin have been saying that for 2 weeks now

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 08:58 PM) Would the White Sox pay Markakis $31.5 million for three years on the free agency market? That's the main point. And would it be enough of an upgrade to make it worthwhile (same with Fowler, Span, etc.) Probably not. Avi has little to no value right now, and the Braves would certainly not trade Inciarte straight up for Tim Anderson...not to mention the fact we'd suddenly have no SS or C of the future, essentially the two most important positions on the diamond. Markakis is worse than Melky.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:50 PM) I doubt it to be honest. Kim's contract is cheap plus Kim can play not LF and 1B so the O's still have a hole to fill either way. If they intend on using Kim at 1B it probably means the O's are even more "in" for one of the FA outfielders. Imo, I think they go after Gordon's left handed bat. Well they also have Trumbo.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:48 PM) Medlen and Capuano are the only test cases so far for double TJ surgery...the Beachy situation, right? Buehrle's been mentioned. Gallardo would probably be too expensive, and certainly wouldn't fit with an Upton/Cespedes/Gordon/Davis or even Ian Desmond signing. I could see Buehrle as well. In reference to the bolded, I think we would just be looking at depth guys that maybe had off years/injured that could be had for cheap.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:47 PM) Lets say the Sox sign Upton and put him in RF. They can't move LaRoach or Avi. Who would you rather see DH? Am I crazy to give Garcia most of the AB's at DH? Platoon them at DH.

Well the O's very well could be out on the big FA OFs. They just signed Kim

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:38 PM) Only if they don't improve RF, DH, SS and possibly add a veteran starter and/or reliever...in other words, no significant additions from here until ST. Whether it's the 2004-2005 or pre-2008 additions (Danks/Ramirez/Quentin/Floyd/Linebrink/Dotel), the White Sox and now the Cubs have shown that it's always going to be an equal combination of smart trades and youth/development/talent evaluation that makes for a winning organization. Obviously being in a position to select Kris Bryant and having the Astros pass on him for Mark Appel helped. Their offensive future wouldn't look nearly so bright without both him and Schwarber, as Baez and Soler have been exposed to some extent. The Arrieta pick up was obviously huge as well. I agree to an extent. I could definitely live with Saladino at SS because we surrounded the infield with guys that can defend and hit. I'm also fine with a platoon of Laroche/Avi at the DH spot ONLY if we get Upton. So really, Sox sign Upton, I'm perfectly content with the offense. In terms of starting pitching, I'd be willing to take some gambles on Brandon Beachy, Tim Lincecum, or Edwin Jackson

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:00 PM) Next offseason the FA SP market is terrible, Quintana might fetch more then if you want to trade him. If Sox are contending or are close, Quintana is not going anywhere.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 06:25 PM) One guy I wouldn't mind them looking at because he would be minimum and worked well with Coop is Edwin Jackson. I definitely agree. He had success here before. I could see Brandon Beachy and Tim Lincecum being good gets as well.

QUOTE (Saufley @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 06:07 PM) Back on the high! Half way done! Upton next! Thank you White Sox! Lol I love this. Let's get Upton!