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QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 30, 2017 -> 10:28 AM) That contract would be perfect. Sure, but why would he sign that? He'll probably get 2 years and $40M the next 2 seasons. So he's effectively getting 2 guaranteed years at $20M per. Security? Sure...but I think he'd do better in FA in he doesn't fall flat on his face the next two seasons.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 29, 2017 -> 04:01 PM) It is interesting to see people coming around on the idea that the window really isn't going to be there for 2019, but more like 2020 or even 2021 in this case. I am hopeful that the Sox are competitive in 2019, but I'm not turning down a good return for Abreu or Avi in hopes of that.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 29, 2017 -> 03:56 PM) Why does that turn you off when it's more control than we have of Jose? I certainly understand wanting to hang onto Abreu but this seems like an odd reason to be turned off by JBJ. I'd rather use our last great veteran trade piece to improve on our next core of players, not a guy who is going to be an impending FA next time we're good.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 29, 2017 -> 03:50 PM) The Red Sox would have to include JBJ in any deal for me to even consider them as a trading partner. Honestly, I’d probably need JBJ + Chavis and I would throw in a lesser prospect to offset some of that cost. Don’t think the Red Sox would do that though, which is fine since I don’t really want to trade Jose unless I’m overwhelmed. Only 3 years of control on Bradley turns me off a bit. But I suppose JBJ + Groome or Chavis + interesting flier or two could work.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Nov 28, 2017 -> 01:44 PM) Is there some sort of rule where they have to wait til this week to non-tender players? I would think if they non-tendered anyone, it would have happened to make room to protect prospects on the 40. My thoughts exactly.

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Nov 16, 2017 -> 12:38 PM) Also I said in another thread, I want to keep one spot open because I kind of want us to go after Nick Burdi on the Twins. He is injured and might be out for the year, so we wouldn't need to put him on the 25 this year, but he could be mlb ready and healthy for 2019, and he throws absolute gas. He would be another 80 grade fastball Nick Burdi has value though. The Twins almost got Jamie Garcia for him (while injured) this past deadline, but the Burdi portion of the deal fell through due to medicals. I think they'll trade him before they remove him from the 40 man.

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80 grade FB. M's 8th best prospect. Nice move.

Add Jimenez, Guerrero, Peter, Gillaspie and Adolfo. Remove: Hanson, May, Putnam, Infante, Beck and Alburquerque. 6 spots open. Would consider a few others for sure. Adolfo very unlikely to get taken, but I am OK removing any doubt. He needs to keep guys like him in our system.

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QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 02:09 PM) I think the White Sox say no since they are looking to trade for prospects. Interesting proposal though. Agreed. 3 years of control on Bradley for 2 on Abreu. Bradley may be a tad cheaper on an AAV basis, but 2nd and 3rd arb years won't be cheap. I don't hate the idea, honestly...but I'd probably prefer to get a couple top 100 types instead if that is on the table (may not be).

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 12:33 AM) Yeah, I just think Clarkin was a pretty weak second piece. I know he was a pretty high pick a few years back, but I’m really not optimistic about him staying healthy or ever amounting to much of anything. We should have been able to do better IMO. I think it’s pretty clear that our front office felt it was better to use all their secondary pieces to land that one last blue chipper in Rutherford than moving guys piecemeal & bringing in a couple second tier prospects. I'm just not convinced Rutherford is really a blue chipper. Obviously hope I am wrong there.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 07:17 PM) Yea, thought it light, too. Should have split those guys up. Anyway, like the thoroughness of your plan, and the intent of your trades - young player for young player. Like some of your moves more than others (I wouldn't give anything of value for Swithart, e.g.) I think we need more pitching that most people do. It was a Florial or Andjuar away from being a fine deal. For the first time, Hahn sacrificed talent to dump salary. Frazier had no value and Robertson had little surplus value. Both turned out well for Yankees who did very well in that trade.

This plane he was driving is nuts. Google Icon A5.

Sox claim Daniel Palka from Twins. 26 YO 1B/OF. Numbers are nothing special.

I'd prefer to keep it at 30, but do admit that expansion would at least be entertaining to watch. I was too young to appreciate it last time it happened. I am definitely for evening out the schedule though. I think every team should play each team in the other league 3 times. Rotate home/away each season. 14 intra-division games (7 home / 7 away) and play one 3 game series home and away against other teams in same league but different division.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 01:20 PM) Curious as to why everyone want to punt Alburquerque? I know he isn't Kenley Jansen or anything, but he has been fairly effective and the Sox aren't exactly dripping with bullpen options. 1.1 seems like a fairly small risk to me. Could probably get him cheaper. I guess it comes down to which direciont the Sox want to go. If they basically hold pat, they're not going to be pretty bad again, and may as well let younger guys that are a part of the future get time in the pen. If they actually want to try to cobble together a squad that may have the chance to hang around .500 past the deadline, I would agree that having another veteran in the pen at minimal cost can't hurt. But I'd also expect them to shoot a little higher the Alburquerque if that is their plan.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 12:35 PM) They could have sent him down at any point this year, but didn't. It also doesn't mean that he won't rebound next year, and he will be given the chance to do so. I agree, but the point remains. Towards the end of the year, Tyler was one of the "vets" on this team. They weren't optioning him for Jake Peter. I wouldn't be surprised to see them give him another chance, and I also wouldn't be surprised to see them give it to Peter. What I think happens is Peter is added to 40 man, and Tyler gets one more chance. Peter is likely gone if he's not protected - probably not a top 10 rule 5 pick, but someone will nab him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 12:31 PM) A 24 year old who couldn't take time away from the same Tyler Saladino coming off of a back injury. Great point. The Sox weren't going to cut Saladino last year.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 10:33 AM) I am going to guess out of this list the Sox protect Eloy, Gillaspie and Polo. Cordell is already on the 40 man roster so doesn't need adding. Guerrero will and should be added. He could be our 5th starter to begin the year.

Assuming there is space, I'd just protect Micker. If there isn't, then you roll the dice.

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 02:51 PM) So on my count of the 40 man including only guys who we control for next year, even if they are on the DL, I have 34 guys. Putnam and Tilson are on it, Soto is not. That is correct. 33 + Tilson + Putnam - Pelfrey.

I still think the trade was a player light. Sale is that good.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 4, 2017 -> 02:31 PM) Soto as well. He doesn't appear to be on the current 40 man (at least the one posted on whitesox.com).