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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 24, 2016 -> 03:57 PM) Last I heard he was destroying the ball in Japan. Haven't checked in a while though. Yup - didn't realize he went to Japan. .310/.401/.592 with 10 2B, 13 HR and 35 RBI in in 174 AB. Its the Dayan we had all hoped for!

Just curious - anyone know what Dayan Viciedo is up to this year?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ May 24, 2016 -> 08:03 AM) Avila is a real problem at catcher. Outside of drawing some walks, his bat is completely useless. Whether it's Lucroy or a lesser option, we desperately need to add another catcher IMO. Agreed. Time to let Navarro take 80% of the ABs. Avila can catch Sale and thats it IMO. The dude's only plan at the plate is to walk, and if that doesn't work, he's pretty much an automatic out. His ABs are hideous.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ May 23, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) He's due the prorated amount this season plus $13.5 in 2017 and $13.5 in 2018, with a $1 million buyout for 2019. That is what pitchers cost. I'd rather have Santana for a low prospect cost and take on the contract than someone like Teheran where they'd definitely be trading Fulmer. This.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 23, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) Because he's already 33 years old and is due at least $40 million through 2019. Unless he came very cheap, I want nothing to do with him. I bet you could get Santana for next to nothing prospect-wise. The Twins would be happy to save the doe. And realistically, Santana is worth what he gets paid ($13.5M per year). Just look at last winter's FA market for starters. I am not super in love in Santana, but it'd be a nice move and decent way to spend LaRoche's $. Team still needs another good left handed stick, though.

I don't think we'll see him until September, and I am fine with that.

QUOTE (Dunt @ May 20, 2016 -> 12:09 PM) I dont know, caulfield has been here awhile Haha, Touche.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ May 20, 2016 -> 11:53 AM) I know it's not representative of their fanbase as a whole, but as someone who frequents /r/baseball (Reddit) and Fangraphs a lot, their fans in both communities have become absolutely insufferable over the past year (and this started happening well before the World Series). I don't doubt they're a bunch of idiots (most fan bases are) - but when trolling some other teams message board, you can expect to be treated with some disdain.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 20, 2016 -> 11:34 AM) I'm starting to hate their fans. Because you, a white sox fan, decided to go over to their message board and start talking s***? By the way, how do you have the time to do that? C'mon man. Whats the point? A Royals fan would be received the same way if the roles were reversed. That said, fu** the Royals!

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ May 19, 2016 -> 02:04 PM) A 3/4 type starter is the only hope of a playoff. ???. Cmon now.

QUOTE (joejoedairy @ May 19, 2016 -> 12:19 PM) I think we should make an offer for James Shields. Price tag is a little high but its only two more years after this one and perhaps SD could throw in a couple million. I'm thinking an offer like Sanchez and EJ and maybe another lower level prospect. Is that enough? The Padres would give the Sox James Shields. If you're giving them Sanchez and EJ, they need to pick up more than "a couple million".

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 17, 2016 -> 06:26 PM) We're almost to the point where we can field a team of former Sox prospects. Trayce Thompson OF Micah Johnson 2B/OF Montas (granted, he's injured) Chris The Dragon Devenski SP Gio Gonzalez SP Marcus Semien SS Daniel Hudson Closer Chris Young OF Chris Carter 1B/DH Josh Phegley C Chris Large Mouth Bassitt, SP That team would be a mediocre in the Pacific League. Gross.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ May 16, 2016 -> 08:40 PM) He's probably attainable for sure but I doubt they would take a token Soxtalk offer of: Beck/Johnson, Sanchez, other random guy for him. I bet they would. Bully Burns is a mediocre baseball player.

QUOTE (raBBit @ May 16, 2016 -> 02:23 PM) "In all probability, it's conceivable, that much like any of the other 29 teams, we are going to use the resources at our disposal to exhaust any plausible form of an upgrade in one way or another all things considered." Well done! I laughed.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ May 16, 2016 -> 11:36 AM) We'll know a lot more by the middle of next week or in about 10 days won't we? Mark Not really.

Shuck started at 1B for Charlotte today.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 12, 2016 -> 03:16 PM) Because there's nothing inherently terrible/bad/negative with wanting to get better? What team is completely satisfied with where they're at...? I hate that argument, that we should just be contented and that looking for ways to improve and make the team even more competitive is a bad thing? Or even worse, that we're not supporting Sands/Carrol/Sanchez/Erik Johnson/Saladino if we're talking about trading or replacing them? It's kind of like that old axiom about "supporting the troops" but not in general being for war. Just because you're thinking of ways to get better doesn't mean you're a "bad" fan or whatever. Just like those folks who don't want to see war after war bristle when they're called "unpatriotic." There are always two sides to every coin. I don't have a problem with getting better, I didn't say I am completed satisfied with where we're at or the roster as constructed. I made a post regarding a few roster moves earlier in this thread. What I said is - I don't understand why the Cubs need to be mentioned every other post.

Don't get why the Cubs have to come up every other post here. Who cares?

I'd go with DFA Sands, bring back Shuck. Option Carroll, bring up Ynoa until Petricka comes back. And I'd be looking hard for a super utility guy that can play the OF well and can play the IF if needed. I don't know how good a guy like Kelly Johnson is in the OF, but he'd be the general type of guy I think the Sox need. Doesn't have to be a sexy move. Then when we acquire our big LH bat later this summer, you either send Shuck back down or DFA Johnson (or the like).

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ May 10, 2016 -> 03:55 PM) Total Kenny deal. Thank God he doesn't run trades. Yah, cause KW traded away so many future all stars.

Yah, Lincecum is exciting in name only. I'd take a flyer if he were cheap, but someone will overpay. I wouldn't mind cycling through options until the Sox find one that sticks (including waiver claims). Obviously not as ideal as going out and getting a legit mid/back of rotation guy, but they still have time to do that. Acquiring one of those now is going to cost more than it will in a few weeks.

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ May 6, 2016 -> 01:26 PM) so the 25 man roster is at 24. Will they announce someone before tonight's game? I know replacing Johnson isnt totally necessary yet, but an extra bullpen arm for 3-5 days??? You'd sure think so. May as well call up someone on the 40 man we've optioned already this year. Ynoa?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 6, 2016 -> 09:13 AM) I really, really, really hope the Sox lock up Lawrie long term. The guy is the prototypical dirtbag player that the Sox have lacked for years. He fits the personality of the team to a tee. I don't know if we need to lock him up, but he'd been a welcome addition. I love his fire, and it is definitely what this team has lacked the past few years. Love that he leads the team in walks - that OBP has always been one of his major weaknesses, and the concerns about his glove were certainly exaggerated. Dude can throw some leather.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ May 5, 2016 -> 10:57 PM) And the answer is Trayce Thompson, Avisail Garcia, Marcus Semien. What is name 3 players out-hitting the "elite" Todd Frazier, Alex. But please trade 4 more young players for another proven veteran, Kenny Hahn. Even though it is a proven counterproductive strategy, it gives fans temporary succor and allows them to "dream again" Just go away. You're such a broken record.

QUOTE (daggins @ May 3, 2016 -> 03:30 PM) This might be like a lot of seasons where the 5th starter is a patchwork of what is available. Unless Johnson or Turner establishes themselves quickly, or if Miguel Gonzalez doesn't have a broken face, we could be riding the merry go round all year. Surprised this happened this soon, but he has looked finished all season. I like Danks, and I wish all the best for him. His baseball career is probably over. Color me shocked, but clearly, the Sox mean business. Johnny was one of my favorites from 09-13, but he just couldn't bounce back. Surprised to see them just outright DFA him before giving him a go in the pen, but it was the right move, money be damned.