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MLBtraderumors also suggested this idea in order to keep Gattis and put him in the OF with Betancourt catching. Since, both Upton and Heyward are in the last year of their contracts and still young, they could be hot commodities on the trade market. I think Heyward makes the most sense because he's a left handed bat that plays excellent defense, and whose power numbers can climb in the Cell. But, I think Upton would have an absolute field day at the Cell. Put him behind Abreu and that is a scary, young, and in the prime of their careers 3-4 combination. Of course, if either were to happen, I would want an extension. I think I would offer both 5 years around 80 million.

How would people feel about Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, especially if both were to sign an extension?

MLBtraderumors.com mentioned that Toronto has been getting calls for Adam Lind. Mentioned the Sox for one team that could be interested. Thoughts?

Thomas said he wanted to win a National Championship his freshman year and wanted the #1 recruiting class......come on man..... Under Billy Kennedy (A&M coach), they are 50-49 overall, 19-36 in conference, haven't finished higher than 9th in the SEC and no NCAA births. LOL

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 21, 2014 -> 11:12 AM) Yep. And I keep saying I won't get invested but I do. Illinois bball is easily my #1 sport. They were a good to great program from the time I was a kid up to the time I was out of college. I've seen the mountaintop twice and like a heroin junky I need more more more. Same man. Thomas can really bring back Illinois with the guys already committed.

Jerry Meyer tweeted out last night saying he's hearing its between Texas A&M and Illinois with A&M leading.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 06:51 PM) It may be a little too silly to think about, but screw it, trade DV to a team in the comp rnd and for their pick. I will be happy. That actually wouldn't be a bad idea, if worse came to worse.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 05:12 PM) I enjoyed this: Lol this is great.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 01:05 PM) How has everyone liked van Riemsdyk? He's been pretty good. Wouldn't be surprised if he's in the top 4 next year and replaces Oduya. I think next year the D pairing will look something like this: Keith-Seabrook Hammer-TVR Vet FA-Johns Rundblad

ET said the deciding factor probably will be who will win when he's there. Illinois might have the best roster with that.

Semien getting a vote is awesome lmao.

Well I am 6-1 now. Made another trade. Traded Eddie Lacy and Vernon Davis for Ben Tate and Martellus Bennett. QB Aaron Rodgers RB LeSean McCoy RB Ahmad Bradshaw WR Julio Jones WR Dez Bryant WR Emmanuel Sanders TE Martellus Bennett FLEX WR Mike Wallace DEF Lions K Dan Bailey Bench QB Alex Smith RB Ben Tate RB Isiah Crowell WR Josh Gordon WR Malcolm Floyd TE Jason Witten TE Dwayne Allen

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 09:52 AM) My Current Top 10: 1. Carlos Rodon LHP: Should be everybody's consensus #1 prospect. 2. Tim Anderson SS: Will be a top 50 prospect on many lists. 3. Francellis Montas RHP: #1 starter upside, relief prospect floor. Will be on many top 100 lists. 4. Micah Johnson 2B: 80 speed, LHB at 2B. Defensive and injury issues but very high upside. Will be on top 100 lists. 5. Tyler Danish RHP: Had a very impressive year. Many think he could end up in bullpen because of pitching motion. 6. Courtney Hawkins OF: Bounced back this past year. Birmingham will be an interesting challenge. 7. Spencer Adams RHP: 2nd rd pick. 49 K/5 BB in short season. Top of rotation starter upside. 8. Matt Davidson 3B: Horrible season. Still a very high ceiling though. 9. Trey Michalczewski 3B: Very important season for Trey's prospect status next year. 10. Carlos Sanchez INF: Not a terribly high ceiling but very solid MI option. Just Missed: Micker Adolfo, Rangel Ravelo, Chris Bassitt, Cleuelis Rondon, and Chris Beck. This is probably my same exact list too.

Also, if Bears fail to make the playoffs and under 500, Trestman's seat will be extremely hot and the end of the year. And I think Bears will be 3-6 after these next two games.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Oct 19, 2014 -> 07:16 PM) Long blamed fans for not making enough noise when Miami had the ball on 3rd downs. Which is pathetic. Fans have a right to boo when they overpay for tickets and the team (0-3 at home) does not do **** when expectations were so high.

Every fricken main event whether its on RAW or Smackdown is really p***ing me off. It's either a crap match, or a really good match that is disqualified by the authority (Rollins, Kane, Orton). So dumb. It's sad that the WWE has to go to its old stars to make a main event like the Rock. I think another poster mentioned this, but they are not developing anyone new and exciting. I think Ziggler can be a guy, but the WWE keeps screwing him over. Daniel Bryan's career could be finished and CM Punk quit. Dumb. Even dumber is that Lesnar isn't even in the building 80% of the shows. They took it away from Bryan because he's not that, yet Lesner hasn't been on the show for a month and probably won't fight until January.....

QUOTE (flavum @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 09:03 PM) A top prospect with ties to Cincinnati? Of course the Sox will take Ian Happ. (kidding) Yeah nothing really about that profile excited me at all.

Top 51 from fan graphs. And others who missed the list. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2015-mlb-draft-top-51/

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 08:27 PM) furthermore, look at last yr draft. the 1 pitchers that was drafted what, 13 was not sign, b/c Rodon agent wanted all he can for his client. if there was a chance to have sign him, that draft would have been even better. Rodon was my #1 player on my board. With the chance of being an ace for many years, I would take Rodon 10 out of 10 and go over slot then worrying about round 2-5.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 08:24 PM) if I meant it as sarcasm I would have change the color. I really meant it. I also have to keep reminding myself, it is oct 2014. a lot can happen between now and draft days. players not listed may come blazing up the list while others may plummet or get injured. I completely agree. I'm interested to see the top 200 prospects for the 2015 draft.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Abreu is going to be 28 going next year, LDF suggested that the team should have a 1B prospect ready for 4 years down the line. Rangel Ravelo can. QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:45 PM) and why not. great strategy, come draft day. Sarcasm? Because it is logical.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) mock draft 18. Toronto Blue Jays — Carson Fulmer, RHP Vanderbilt After being the closer for the first year and a half of his career at Vanderbilt, Fulmer made a smooth transition into the starting rotation as a sophomore. Over 10 starts, he posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP with 57 K/28 BB over 63 innings, holding opponents to a .192 BAA. He can dial up his fastball to 98 mph, and he adds a power slider that shows plus. His change-up is still developing and he has good command of his stuff despite the high walk totals as he is still getting used to the starter role. Like Brandon Finnegan last year, Fulmer will raise questions about his size (5’-11”, 195 pounds) next year, and many will question his ability to remain a starter. He has effort to his delivery but tones it down a bit when starting. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2015-ml...-mock-1-0/44039 but remember, there is a whole season of college ball coming up. anything can happen. also remember no one is wrong now. I understand that, but those numbers while starting are pretty solid. You may be very right in the end, but the things he has problems with now can easily be fixable. Like toning down his delivery, durability is simple too. Honestly, he reminds me of Tim Lincecum when it comes to his delivery, size and make up as a pitcher. I'm pretty sure everyone here wouldn't mind a prime Tim Lineceum. Edit: Also, if he is projected a mid to late. Pick him at 8, save some money and get some players that will require to go over slot with next selections.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) Daz should be selected before he gets to #8 Ashe should be moving up in the list, interesting stuff Fulmer, a RP - CL who would pick a closer at #8? the sox still has holes to address. Buelher I just think his bread and butter in going to be in the pen overall I love discussing prospect and draft. good job. I do not see him as a closer. I see him the same as the Rodon path that we all thought (Sep. call up in the bullpen, then rotation the next season). I thought that, but obviously Fulmer is not as polished as Rodon is. But that was my reason behind Fulmer.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 02:02 PM) With all thing being equal, I would say take the position player because its a safer bet to reach the majors, and due to the current state of free agency where teams are signing their homegrown talent to long term extensions, elite position players are getting harder to come by in the market so its crucial to develop your own homegrown and give that presidence over pitching. I believe that good pitching can beat good pitching everytime, but pitching is the most overrated commodity in baseball. We are in what people are calling the age of the pitcher in this post steroid world, its important to yield a strong lineup. Kyle Tucker is the guy I want at #8, smooth and compact left handed swing, easy power and he has all 5 tools and unlike a lot of Sox prospects, his hit tool is his best tool. (I would love for the Sox to be able to draft Brady Aiken dont get me wrong.) I think the Sox have to start developing long term solutions at: 2B, 3B, C, LF, and 1B. I like what we have brewing internationally, we got a stud in Amado Nunez and we have some interesting prospects on the DSL team and I can wait till they come stateside. First, Sox have long term solution at 1B and his name is Jose Abreu. Second, Kyle Tucker is impressive, 6-4 175, he certainly can put on more weight to his frame. He runs a 6.7 60 which is pretty fast, and has been clocked at 89 from the outfield. As of right now, he is being mocked toward the middle to end of the 1st round. Lastly, there are 4 kids I'm looking at. Daz Cameron and and Ashe Russell as more long term. And Carson Fulmer and Walker Buehler, both these kids can possibly come in right away and help out the team. My 2 favorites are the Vandy boys Buehler and Fulmer

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 01:51 PM) you are right, don't get me wrong. i respect what you are saying. but.... what else is there to talk about? the wx? the sCrubs? someone kicking someone dog on this site? it is all fun. How about possible line ups for next season? That's what the thread is about.