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QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 03:01 PM) Bernstein is such as a$$. He asked JS what he thought about not being with the Cubs because of how good they are going to be in the next few years. He has his nose so far up Epstein's rear it isn't funny. Dude, he has fully dipped into the Cubs kool-aid. For being a self-professed Sox fan, he sure doesn't act like one. He knows nothing about our farm system, but fluffs theirs to no end despite no major league results. Watch, the White Sox win another World Series within the next 5 years and the Cubs get close, but never win one with this group of prospects.

No thanks, start him in the minors til June and then have him replace Danks in the rotation

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 07:49 AM) If they do disappoint, will you join me in calling for Robin Ventura's job? Depends on why they disappoint. I'm of the thinking that the manager doesn't make that big of a difference in the outcome of a team. I mean, Ned Yost just went to the World Series. If there are clear managerial mistakes made, then yes, I will call for his head in the fashion that I am currently calling for Trestman's.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 9, 2014 -> 07:37 AM) Eh, still don't like it and fully expect the team to disappoint, but I'm a lot less annoyed with actually trying to win than throwing in the towel like we did last offseason. That post is so full of fail

CL Robertson SU Petricka SU Duke RP Putnam RP Webb RP Garcia RP Guerra

Just want to point out that even if the White Sox dont get Samardzija extended and this ends up being a one year deal, the comp pick will be a higher pick than any of the players traded to the A's. Pretty huge coup. Regardless, hope they get something worked out so this rotation can be in place over the next 5 years.

@matthoeppner: Jeff Samardzija has a 0.47 ERA in four games (2 starts) at US Cellular Field. #WhiteSox And with that, I'm not wasting any more sleep. See you all tomorrow.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 10:22 PM) Semien, Danish and Trey is a lot. Ya, not liking the looks of that

Bucket/Rock, can we go to bed for the night or will this end up happening in the next hour?

I love that the package for Hamels would have to be "ridiculous", but the package for the younger, better Sale was no sweat lulz. Betts, Swihart, Owens, & Marrero get you 5 minutes with Hahn maybe.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 07:04 PM) I really think that this is the first offseason where we're beginning to get a true feel for Hahn and his style of "play". Kenny Williams was pretty easy to read and Hahn seems to be better at holding his cards. A couple weeks back, he stated in an interview that he expects the White Sox to be pretty much associated with every name on the board. That's what we're seeing. Hard to read and gives him leverage in trade / FA talks. Bomb. This. I could see something coming from left field this week and all this just being a smoke screen for it.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 06:13 PM) Alex Rios Lulz

Have expected the Sox to make this move all along, makes too much sense

Please do it

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 02:24 PM) Bill James 2015 handbook ranks John Danks the #111 starter. A guy the Sox supposedly need to pay to get rid of at just about any cost. Justin Masterson is ranked #105. Yup, I have no interest whatsoever in Masterson

If Anderson is traded, it better be for someone like Sonny Gray.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:49 AM) Semien going to Oakland makes a ton of sense and I hate it because Semien is probably my favorite young player in the system right now. Despite everyone s***ting on him all last season, I think he is going to turn out to be a really nice player

QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 11:41 AM) Per Jeff Passan, Moss to the Indians is done. 2b prospect Joey Wendle to the A's Beane just giving players away this offseason

Anyone else think he is a perfect fit for the White Sox? In the right age window, bats lefthanded, solid defensively in both right and left. Doesnt offer the pop you'd hope for from a corner outfielder, but I'd forego some of that to improve the outfield defense.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 09:14 AM) We could probably sign both Gregerson and Phil Coke for less than Robertson over 4 years and not have to give up the draft pick either. This team has too many holes to fill to be spending top dollar on a closer. Why on earth would anyone want Phil Coke in their bullpen? That's the equivalent of wanting Belisario back.

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Dec 8, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) Well, I may be way off base, but if we do get another front line right hander for a starter, what good would it do, if we are just going to go through what we did last year. We are not going to have a Baltimore Orioles rotation from 1971 that will have a total of 71 complete games. I do believe that Petricka and Putnam experienced growing pains, but still will not have the (&*&%^&'s) to be able to be "lights out" "Game over" closers on a consistent reliable basis. So, if if overpaying someone like DR is not done...the what confidence will fans have if we go into games with a lead late in the game and still have second raters at the end?. Then the question begins.......Do we really want to win with "just hoping" with some "grit your teeth and bear it" "get by-ers" or do you want to help solidify the rotation by giving it a lights out back end? If not Robertson, then who else for 3-4 years to go along with the starters that are locked up for years to come? Could it be Montas?? If so, if winning NOW is our objective...how long do we wait on him? Don't know much about him, so maybe someone can shed some light? I think it's entirely possible that Montas is ready by next year with a strong 2015 campaign, possibly even September if they are playing for something. His value is greatly increased if he can stick as a starter though and give us a solid 4-5 guy.

I wouldnt mind this move all that much. If he is putting up roughly 2 wins per season, that equates to a $12 AAV anyways, so 12.5/year over 4 years isn't that far off market value. Fact is, there is value in getting someone that can lock down games at the back end. We dont need to be taxing Sale or Q by going 8 because they dont have a bullpen they can depend on. If a stronger bullpen allows for Sale to stay healthy, I think an addition like this is pretty invaluable. They could go after KRod too and keep the pick, but I would almost prefer Robertson.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Dec 5, 2014 -> 03:02 PM) I would trade Chris Sale for David Ortiz. That dude's a really good hitter.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Dec 5, 2014 -> 02:51 PM) I really hope the Yankees lose hard. My buddy (Yankees fan) was just saying how much he hopes they resign Robertson now. It blew my mind....20+ million AAV between two relievers.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 5, 2014 -> 02:41 PM) Andrew Miler- Yankees- 4/36 Cheaper than I expected