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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 31, 2016 -> 09:36 AM) Freese and Jaso are old veterans, neither of whom is very good. Bell was very productive for the major league team last year. He was a top prospect, so he has the pedigree. They are trying to win, so why would they give that up? Asking for them to include Bell is as pointless and trade-killing as asking for Mookie Betts was last July (okay, not as silly as asking for Betts, but it's the same problem). Or dare I use another analogy - as pointless as including Trayce in a trade for Frazier, when you had no center fielder to replace him (yes, Bell is better and has the pedigree Trayce lacked; and the Pirates have some sort of backup; but it's just not a move a contender will make). What would/should the Pirates offer that the both teams would say yes to?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 31, 2016 -> 09:23 AM) The Sox should accept any of those, with the Astros trade a tad iffy. The Yankees would say no. The Braves would say no. If they actually in position to contend they might say yes, but they aren't. The Astros should say yes; and I think they would had they not overpaid/traded so many prospects in the last 2 years. They still might. The Pirates would say no (due to inclusion of Bell). The Sox may need to trade Rodon at some point, but definitely not yet; let him blossom first, and plenty of time for that. I agree with all your points except the Pirates. Due to the inclusion of Bell should have no reason saying no in acquiring a talent like Quintana because they still have Freese and Jaso at 1B. Pirates would need to trade 2 of Meadows, Glasnow, and Bell if they aren't trading Keller or Newman in the deal. They keep those 2 and their top prospect in Meadows, while the Sox get 3 MLB ready guys now and a lottery ticket. If no Bell, then Glasnow, Keller, Newman, and Diaz.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 31, 2016 -> 09:08 AM) IF the other teams wouldn't be willing to do something like that, then Q probably stays honestly. I agree. In particular, the Pirates. If their fans find out they don't do that deal, they would riot. Also, I think the Braves would accept that deal as all those guys are 2-4 years away.

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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 09:40 PM) Having watched him a few times now, he's a legit high 4 star and would be best player in Illinois class I think. Have no idea where he's been the last 3 year. Unreal Groce hasn't been in to see him so they haven't offered. Parham was at the game yesterday and Groce and Ford were there today. Saw a tweet that a guy caught Groce said wow after Smith put a dude on a poster for an and 1

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Rasmus, Storen, and Worley (only if Q is traded) are the ones for me.

Which trade would you accept for Q? Do the other teams accept these deals? Q to the Yankees for Frazier, Rutherford, Kaplielian, and Sands Q to the Braves for Albies, Maitian, Soroka, and Toussaint Q to the Astros for Martes, Tucker, Fisher, and Stubbs Q to the Pirates for Glasnow, Bell, Diaz, and Escobar

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QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 05:45 PM) Here's the thing. Rondo was brought in for pacing reasons and Hoiberg wanted him. Rondo also helped get Wade to Chicago. GarPax needs to go before anyone else, but it won't happen. They sold the rest of the squad as good up and coming talent. They passed on Harris and Nurkic (not to mention Zach LaVine) for Doug McDermott. They passed on Giorgiu Dieng for Tony Snell. Mirotic and McDermott are in their 3rd year in the NBA, Mirotic played professionally overseas and McDermott was a 4 year college player IIRC. They are still as inconsistent as 8th men on good teams are. Thing is, they're supposed to be the 3rd and 4th option. Mirotic will have his excellent 3 weeks of terror, as will McDermott, and people will be fooled again into thinking they have anymore of a future than which is true - they're average players who are supposed to be shooting specialists, but they can't shoot that great from 3. Yeah, they all suck besides Jimmy

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 05:26 PM) Robin Lopez thinks he is his brother. 2 rebounds in 19 minutes. And Rondo, 11 minutes played -20? Hey Gar, have you figured out why he took your money? Robin Lopez is the least of the Bulls problem. I actually think he's had a nice season. The signing of Rando and Wade still remains a joke just like the Bulls organization.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 02:38 PM) With Torres about to be in MLB's Top 3, this is the closest deal in value to Sale. Quintana for Gleyber Torres (Moncada), Blake Rutherford (Kopech), Miguel Andujar (Basabe) and Nolan Martinez (Diaz). I imagine Yankees say no, so you'd have to sweeten it with Robertson, while eating half his salary. Would 4 seasons of Quintana and 2 half-priced seasons of Robertson equal Sale? What would a Braves and Pirates deal look like then?

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 01:29 PM) I can't see ATL trading for him after basically saying "he's not Chris Sale". Whatever reading you have of that, a weird thing to say before trading for him. Albies, Maitian, Soroka, and Touissant?

QUOTE (RockfordJim @ Dec 30, 2016 -> 12:37 PM) Just saw this. Sorry if its already been discussed. http://sportsmockery.com/2016/12/mlb-insid...cago-white-sox/ That's an awful trade for the Sox. Pitt gives up Bell and Diaz for Q? Not a chance. Yes they get rid of Cutch, but still crazy to me.

Supposedly, this is the last game Alshon will be a member of the Bears. This is such the wrong move if the Bears do this.

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QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 07:18 PM) My guess for rest of offseason: Trade Q Trade Robertson Put Jones in as closer, Trade Jones at deadline. Can't move melky for more than a salary dump. Sox need to make decision if Frazier return is better than a 2nd or 3rd round salary allotment. Agreed with this. Frazier and Melky are prime deadline deals that I can see having more value then than now.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 06:52 PM) I think Jones is going to be more situational. I agree with the premise, but not sure it's going to happen this off-season. And the amount of relievers available at the deadline will sort of determine his worth as well. With all that said, you are right that Jones should have a ton of value. Agreed. He has a good 1st half, with his stuff, his contract, and how cheap he is. Teams with good prospect depth could be looking to unload the farm for a guy like Jones. QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 06:54 PM) Frazier way too low. Right now, I'd put him #4. Agreed. Frazier still has value and I think could net a low end top 100 prospect.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 06:44 PM) Liking where this is headed, and I actually appreciate the front office not rushing this. This move is just as important as the Sale and Eaton trades, this is last MAJOR trade chip they have in the war chest, they need to hit another HR. Exactly. Although, I think Jones could be a huge piece to deal too.

QUOTE (Tony @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 04:54 PM) I mean, for a "bridge" deal the money is still high, but it buys them some more time for the cap to hopefully go up, Hossa to retire, or figure out a way to kill Seabrook and Kruger, ha. Figure Kruger will be gone in the expansion draft.

Discussed with one of my friends who is a huge knowledgeable Cubs fan. Asked him who he would give up for Q and Jennings and he said Schwarber ++

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 12:35 PM) Man that Angels farm system is in bad shape. That is one team that should seriously consider a rebuild. They have 0 parts to move outside of Trout. Calhoun, maybe. Richards, coming off TJ. Simmons, how much are teams gonna pay for defense like they did? They don't have much of a team at all. Trout is keeping them relevant.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:40 AM) Talk of 2018 is crazy Talk of 2019 is best case rebuild scenario, everything that could have gone right for the Sox does 2020 - 2023 if we are not competitive, the rebuild has been a failure QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 28, 2016 -> 10:41 AM) Again, I find this pretty realistic. I agree with this timeline.

Missing OF Caleb Gindl that the Sox signed a couple weeks ago, and I'm pretty sure the Sox resigned Marcus Lemon. Other than that, looks great.