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It really bothers me to see Hawkins struggling. Question, did the Sox start Hawkins in high A or was he ever with Kannapolis?

Lindstrom had made a nice pitch in on Miguel Cabrera. And Thornton had a very nice 8th inning today too that I'm sure scouts liked.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 02:17 PM) CC Sabathia was traded for Matt LaPorta, Rob Bryson, Zach Jackson, and a PTBNL. The only player who turned out to be worth a damn was the PTBNL - Michael Brantley. That was for a half of a season for CC. Sale under team control for 6 year's, and is 24. So yes, If the Sox were to trade Sale, he would require a package doubled what the Haren trade was

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 11:54 AM) Guess who is 28 in 4 years and still under control? Chris Sale And Santiago will be 29 and Quintana will be 28. Could be a very very good rotation then.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 11:49 AM) That Frasor trade, which already provided value in getting money off the books, is looking pretty darn good right now. Jaye is doing pretty well too. Just looked at his stats too this season. Jaye, I could see having a ceiling of a back end type of the rotation guy. I am impressed how he is pitching though as of late.

Very good article. Honestly, I do like Reed a lot as our closer. His ERA is a little inflated with giving up runs in non save situations and 2 of his blown saves are because of the defense letting him down. With that being said, I can definitely see Webb coming up once Lindstrom, Thronton and Crain get traded, that if he continues his success in AAA. Going forward, we might be seeing Axelrod in the long relief role, Castro replacing Lindstrom, Webb replacing Crain and a young LHP to replace Thornton (I don't know if we have that in the system, Rodriguez?). But things could get interesting.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 10:21 AM) On MLBN for those outside the Chicago area and not stuck at work. It'll be interesting to see how well Phegley catches Sale.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 09:27 AM) I believe you can only acquire pool money for the current season as the "slots" aren't established until around February. You can not trade money, you have to trade slots. Oh ok. Thanks for the clarification.

If not get anything of significance for Thornton, how would you guys feel about getting international pool money for next year? Could very well be a possibility.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 10, 2013 -> 06:21 PM) 100 percent agree....he did however mention Peavy going forward btw. Honestly, even better. With those 5 healthy, with a competent offense, at the very least the team will be competing and that's what we as fans can ask for.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 10, 2013 -> 06:11 PM) Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1m ... the nucleus under control for a while going forward that is going to help us compete." Hahn did not talk about trade rumors and such Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1m "We do feel that you have to start with the pitching. You are going to compete in this league with the pitching and we do feel we have ... Expand Reply Retweet Favorite More Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 1m Interesting quote from Rick Hahn in a brief meeting with the beat writers a few minutes ago. And it goes: https://twitter.com/scottmerkin Sounds like Rick Hahn is ready to sell off the entire team....(sarcasm) But Hahn is right, build around the pitching. Sale, Santiago, Quintana and Danks in his last 4 starts all have done excellent this year. They just haven't gotten any run support. They haven't even hit arbitration yet and are on and will be on team friendly contracts. The Sox trade a few pieces this year like Peavy, Rios, Alexei, Thornton, Crain, Lindstrom and get some valuable prospects back and the team can be relevant again in a couple years. Then with that money, go after some free agent bats in the upcoming off seasons.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 10, 2013 -> 05:05 PM) From Jim Bowden at ESPN. This is speculation, not rumor: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-office/post?id=7103 Honestly, if that's all we can get for Rios AND Alexei then count me out. You know once it gets closer to the trade deadline, teams will get desperate. Only reason I say this is because if this whole Biogenesis operation is true and players to get suspended. The Rangers are a team that takes a hit and would be very desperate for a right fielder, and Rios is the best available. Wait for that and make a team overpay. As for trading Sale, for me it has to be an absolutely ridiculous deal with my 2 teams I would trade him to are the Cardinals and DBacks. Sale & Alexei to Cardinals for Adams, Wacha, Wong, Martiniez, Taverez, Tilson and Piscotty Sale & Rios to the DBacks for Skaggs, Bradley, Eaton, Davidson, Owings, Holmberg, Lamb and Chafin. It would take a lot, but teams would not deplete their systems for this.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Dec 22, 2012 -> 04:36 PM) Floyd for Markakis. Move Rios to LF. Move Viciedo to 1B. Trade PK for prospects. That would be terrible. Viciedo at 1B is not a good idea. Sneaky deal, Hahn will land Upton some how

Well on mlbtraderumors, it also states that there has been discussions around Justin Upton for Alexei and others. I would jump all over this. Trade Rios+ Thornton. End up saving money.

Sanchez to Tigers. 5yrs/80mil. What teams are looking for pitching?

Rios and Thornton to the Phillies for Tommy Joseph, Roman Quinn and Maikel Franco makes too much sense right now for both teams. I would do it.

Rangers missing out on Upton and Grienke. A combination of Floyd and Rios is looking good to the Rangers for some GOOD prospects.

I could see that. Gregorious is gonna make or break this deal for them I believe.

Well the 3 team trade is official. Reds get: Jason Donald and Shin Shoo Choo DBacks get: Didi Gregorious, Tony Sipp, Lars Anderson Indians get: Trevor Bauer, Bryan Shaw, Matt Albers, and Drew Stubbs. Good deal on all ends in my opinion.

I was just about to post that. Their talking Choo for Stubbs and Gregorious. And if Gregorious is part of this deal. Heyman and Morosi are tweeting that its all but certain that Asdrubal Cabrera will be traded. Very interesting. I feel like the Sox aren't doing anything...

I'm only 20. My dad's side of the family are all White Sox fans. My grandpa who now lives in Arizona would tell me all these stories of the teams he grew up with. He would also take me to spring training games in Arizona when they would play the Cubs. When I was little and the Sox game came on, I would go grab a big spoon out of the kitchen and pretend to use that as a bat and mimmick the White Sox hitters lol. So ever since I really understood baseball, I have been a White Sox fan all my life and I love it. Going on 21 years of being a fan.

I believe if the Rangers miss out on Lohse and/or Sanchez, the Sox could be good trading partners. Floyd for Olt and others?