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QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:23 PM) De Aza, Rienzo, Carlos Sanchez enough to get Grandal? I agree, adding Grandal would make me VERY optimistic for 2015. I would think so. MLB LF'er, close to ready MLB #5 long relief guy and a future SS.

QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:22 PM) I hope it would be Dunn honestly. I like the idea of Viciedo DHing and De Aza playing left and being flipped in June/July to a team that needs a left or center fielder. Edit: Paulie and De Aza would platoon in this situation I guess? De Aza against righties in left with Viciedo Dhing and Viciedo in left with Paulie DHing against lefties? I agree, still way to early to give up on Viciedo. With a good year, he can easily be part of the core.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:21 PM) There was also a "They're still trying to move Dunn, De Aza" blurb early in this thread. Levine I think. I'd guess 3 of De Aza, Dunn, Gillaspie, and Keppinger aren't with this team opening day. What I hope is De Aza, Dunn and Keppinger is gone What I expect is De Aza, Gillaspie and Keppinger to be gone Either way, I'm excited to see what else Hahn has up his sleeve.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 03:18 PM) I guessed the wrong Arizona CF though. And Salty can't happen. If Hahn can somehow manage to get Rosario or Grandal. This off season will be an easy A for me, if it isn't already.

With the recent additions of Eaton and Davidson, does the change our outlook on the draft? Go after best pitcher available?

I just hope we can keep Gillaspie and find all ways to get rid of Keppinger. Love what Hahn has done so far.

Love this trade. This is a great haul for Reed.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 16, 2013 -> 10:02 AM) If the Sox could get Middlebrooks for Alexei I think it would've been done already. I think Boston would say no to that. He is exactly what the Sox are looking for. I know a lot of people aren't thrilled with him but that's what happens when you shed payroll for youth. I've thought all along that 3rd base would be one of the last positions the Sox try to fill since Gillaspie hit 14 HR's last year , is LH and shows a good approach at the plate. If say he can hit 20 HR's this year , continue drawing walks , raise his batting average , improve his OBP to around .330 and improve a little bit with the glove that would be solid. I do agree about Gillaspie. He was a rookie last year. And at times he was very very good with glove, then struggles hit him. I wouldn't mind seeing a platoon of Middlebrooks and Gillaspie only if Keppinger is gone.

I actually had him in mind when I kept hearing Lobaton and Jaso's name. I think he would be a great addition. I'd do Rienzo straight up for him.

QUOTE (coco1997 @ Dec 12, 2013 -> 10:00 AM) Very curious to see if we have a new starting third baseman by the day's end. Brett Lawrie please.

Chris Cotillo just tweeted that the Giant are looking to add a left fielder very soon. Tonight maybe. De Aza?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 05:58 PM) I'll just go ahead and post my spitball trade here, instead of the winter meetings thread, since this isn't a rumor, just an idea..... Jays-Sox-Mariners. Sox get 3B Brett Lawrie and SS Chris Taylor Mariners get CF Colby Rasmus and P Scott Snodgress Jays get 2B Gordon Beckham, RP Nate Jones, IF Carlos Sanchez, C Jesus Montero, and P Edwin Diaz For those who don't know who Chris Taylor is...he was a 5th RD pick by the Mariners in 2012, and was just named their minor leaguer of the year for 2013. He was drafted as a glove-first SS with great speed, but since then he has dramatically improved his offensive capabilities. In 2013 across A+ and AA ball, he hit .314/.409/.455. He stole 38 bases in 43 attempts. He hit 11 triples and 8 HR, and he walked 84 times to 117 Ks. He is 23 years old and would be a great fit to take over for Alexei, especially if we trade Alexei next offseason. I would love this. Looks like even value too.

Corey Hart and Logan Morrison both to the Mariners

Here's an idea. If Corey Hart signs with Seattle, how would you feel about us going after Montero and Seager as a package? Viciedo or De Aza plus?

QUOTE (dayan024 @ Dec 11, 2013 -> 09:40 AM) Chuck Garfien ‏@ChuckGarfien 55m Are White Sox done dealing at Winter Meetings? Rick Hahn: "You never know. How about that? It’s not a no." Good. Get a third basemen or catcher

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 10:16 PM) People seem to forget that in his one almost completely healthy year, Viciedo went 25/78. Even 2013 wasn't bad, 14/56 I believe, and he missed significant time. Sure, his defense sucks, but we didn't sign him for his defense. I agree. I was gonna say the same thing. He is still only 24. Some players take time. With better hitters around him now, he can definitely put up monster numbers. In no way the Sox and us as fans should be giving up on Viciedo.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 08:51 PM) One beat writer says 'team wants to get a catcher at WM.' One inside source says 'team wants to leave WM with a third baseman.' Just get both!!

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 05:46 PM) Highly doubtful but possible for a game-changing deal. Do they prefer what side the third baseman hits? Cost controlled third baseman that come to mind are Brett Lawrie, Nolan Arenado. Can you not give names?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 05:18 PM) Told Sox still hoping to leave meetings with a significant upgrade at 3B. It's getting real. Lots of names exchanged. That is what I like to hear. But do we trade Quinatana then? Do you know what names have been exchanged?

Well like previously mentioned, he would be a good fit in Baltamore. They have a weak farm system, but I can see us going after pitching in any De Aza trade

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 03:20 PM) Right now on paper we are doing a better job. What do you think we can expect the rest of the week at winter meetings from Hahn?

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 02:07 PM) WTF where are the 2 PTBNL coming from? Both from Angels. One to each team. They said that they would have to wait after the rule 5 draft

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 10, 2013 -> 01:30 PM) I'm waiting to hear what the finalized deal is...something keeps telling me that there is more. I'm still hoping Kendrick is involved

Deal isn't official right? Not yet?

If we're giving up a good prospect then Kendrick better be coming back in the deal.