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This is certainly interesting that a mystery team has emerged but I don't think its the Sox like others have said. Hahn has said that they would go after him if he were to bat lefty, but I don't know if I like that excuse because if your scouts think he's good enough to play LF, you can go the cheap route in FA for a lefty bat (LaRoche). On top of that, Tomas comes with no draft pick compensation. And still have assets to trade for a right handed starter or another offensive piece.

Well deserved even though its 4th.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 12:39 PM) Take a look at his Minor League Stats. He consistently gave up a lot of hits. I'm not impressed. Doesn't look like he's be much better than Noesi. His WHIP was 1.4 this past season. A bit high.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) They'll be done tomorrow. The GM Meetings are always typically quiet. QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) They ended yesterday afternoon Well that's odd lol. But back to Alexei, I really don't think we trade him unless Wheeler or Syndegaard is coming back in the trade. Unless Montero and a couple more interesting pieces are involved. Alexei is a key part of the Sox success and has been a mainstay at SS for sometime now, the young players will need to look to him for leadership and guidance other than Sale and Abreu.

Just off topic question real quick, are the GM meetings still going on until tomorrow, like an all week thing or have they finished?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 10:48 AM) We are 100% done and there is a chance ILL and others could add some guys so I think overall the Big Ten could improve. I think the only player left on Illinois' radar is Marcus Lovett. Unless Murray reclassifies to '15.

Another poster said he would offer John Ryan Murphy, Brady Lail and Abiatal Avelino.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 10:39 PM) True , I forgot. And how he mentioned that maybe he could end up somewhere else too Yeah but he did say is that he wants to win with the White Sox. I wouldn't be too worried about that because Sox still have control of him for 2 more years and 3 more years of arbitration. So 5 total years, which would take him to 33 years old.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 10:34 PM) Sorry if this is dumb/been discussed already, but should we worry about trading alexei and viciedo and the effect it'd have on abreu? Just wondering because the whole Cuban thing and him mentioning when he won Roy how having both has really helped him, etc (with him having the opt out etc) Abreu did address that when they interviewed him when he won ROY. He says they were a crucial part but he said he understands that its a business.

Went on the Yankees board to see what they would offer for Alexei, one poster suggested JR Murphy and Shane Greene for Alexei. What do you guys think?

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 10:03 PM) I understand everyone's concern about dealing Ramirez but if they can snag Syndergaard or Wheeler they have to make the trade. While I disagree with the premise of their Cuddyer move, I don't think that Sandy Alderson is an idiot. Cuddyer isn't going to be the only thing the Mets do this offseason. Cuddyer alone just doesn't make any sense. Get them to overpay. Exactly. The Cuddyer move is a win now move. They will make more trades/signings this off season so they can compete for the division next year. Wait for them to overpay just like Jimmy said.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 7m7 minutes ago Tigers acquire Anthony Gose from Blue Jays for Devon Travis. According to baseball america, Travis was the Tigers #1 prospect. They traded their #1 prospect for Anthony Gose lmao.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) Montas and Rondon have to go on or they will be exposed to the rule V draft. Saladino would have already been on if not for his injury. I agree that Montas should go on because someone would use him as a bullpen piece in my opinion. But, I think there is no way someone picks up Rondon.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 09:42 PM) Montas 3 IP, 7 hits, 4 er, 1 bb, 2 k Final AFL line- 3.52 ERA, 23 IP, 22 H 10 BB, 19 K Rough outing. Walks are a little high, but he is striking out a little less than 1 an inning as a starter. Not entirely bad.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 08:05 PM) I guess. Pretty amazing Cervelli has played professional baseball for 10 years, and he has just over 2000 PAs. He doesn't play a lot. Yankees get back lefty reliever Justin Wilson.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 07:52 PM) Cervelli to Pittsburgh. Back up plan that they can't resign Martin?

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 07:53 PM) I don't think they let Fernandez go. Ravelo, Jaye, Montas, Rondon, and Saladino will be added. No way they add Jaye. He hasn't proved himself above AA yet. Saladino is interesting, but I don't think we have to worry about him because of his injury.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 07:33 PM) The first question is who do we have to add or risk losing to Rule 5? Well that was my question, who's eligible for the rule 5 draft that we would need to protect? Isn't Ravelo and Montas eligible?

Players that I think will be out righted off the 40 man: Ronald Belisario Raul Fernandez Jared Mitchell

Next Thursday is the deadline to protect players from the Rule V draft. Who is eligible to be had in the Rule V draft for the Sox and who do you guys think will be protected? Sox current 40 man roster is at 36 right now.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 07:07 PM) what kind of pitcher is wheeler profiles to be. a #1 or #2 or #3??? #2-#3

Yeah no chance on Harvey. Just a thought, if the Mets are set in stone on making the Mets having Montero the center piece of a Ramirez trade. Would Montero, Molina and Reynolds be too much for Alexei? My reason behind Reynolds is that he could hit, but I'm not sure if he can play a good SS though. This would still make Semien/Sanchez expendable for trade also.

Bruce Levine @MLBBruceLevine · 9m 9 minutes ago White Sox and Mets talks still fluid on Alexei Ramirez

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 16m16 minutes ago #Padres are reportedly willing to listen on starters Kennedy, Ross and Cashner. Story via @Brian_Baker_: http://sbnation.com/e/6969326 Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 8m8 minutes ago Among possibilities #Braves are considering: Trading a reliever for a back-end starter.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 10:40 AM) He certainly has some flair Wow. That's power you just can't teach.