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So basically everyone has received qualifying offers. I cant decide if this is good or bad for the free agent market.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 04:59 PM) It'll be interesting to see the Cubs 2015 parade route compared to the Sox 2005 parade. They have parades for being slightly above .500 now?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 04:22 PM) If I could have any manager in baseball, it would be Joe Maddon. That being said, I still realize how little influence managers have. They basically acquired the best bench player in baseball. Yeah, he's the best at what he does, but what he does is pretty small in the grand scheme of things. I'll take Bochy over him personally. He's a top 5, but I have a hard time saying he's the best.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 3, 2014 -> 04:02 PM) If he wins the World Series, he will have the city eating out the palm of his hand. A lot of people already are. It's incredibly annoying already. I cant even count how many times I've heard him referred to as the best manager in baseball in the last week.

QUOTE (Real @ Nov 1, 2014 -> 08:15 AM) Or the Sox front office is awful at scouting hitting talent. Inb4 "BUT THEY GOT ABREU". Exception to the rule. Lolwut?

He'll be in AA next year, nothing left to prove in A+

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 06:13 PM) For some reason, I keep thinking Samardzija might be their main target this offseason. I'm not a fan, but could a deal look like Anderson, Beck and Viciedo for him? Haha HAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 12:43 PM) That's a higher price than I think I'd go for him, but maybe I could be convinced. He would be a good fit as you note, but it's not like he's underpaid for the production he gives by all that much, whereas Bassitt could be a contributor just about as useful as Lind next year. Slightly more reasonable than Bassitt since Recchia hasn't yet hit the AAA/Big league level. Gotta agree with you here. I would consider Beck, but definitely wouldn't consider Bassitt.

He is obviously going to LA. God that franchise is going to be scary.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 11:55 AM) How would people feel about Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, especially if both were to sign an extension? Not that enthusiastic about Upton, but I would love to have Heyward in RF

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 08:42 AM) Frankly, the only recent international signing of any interest is Adolfo. Anyone else is someone we just don't know enough about at this point. I say that because it's been only about 2-3 years since the Sox actually started spending significant money in that area again. Im interested to see if Alfaro can follow in his brothers footsteps

Still get goosebumps when I think about this game. That place was electric.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 17, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) mock draft 18. Toronto Blue Jays — Carson Fulmer, RHP Vanderbilt After being the closer for the first year and a half of his career at Vanderbilt, Fulmer made a smooth transition into the starting rotation as a sophomore. Over 10 starts, he posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP with 57 K/28 BB over 63 innings, holding opponents to a .192 BAA. He can dial up his fastball to 98 mph, and he adds a power slider that shows plus. His change-up is still developing and he has good command of his stuff despite the high walk totals as he is still getting used to the starter role. Like Brandon Finnegan last year, Fulmer will raise questions about his size (5’-11”, 195 pounds) next year, and many will question his ability to remain a starter. He has effort to his delivery but tones it down a bit when starting. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2015-ml...-mock-1-0/44039 but remember, there is a whole season of college ball coming up. anything can happen. also remember no one is wrong now. Same was said about Stroman

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:52 PM) I'm just saying it would get it done. I'm on the fence as to whether or not it's good for the team. Our front office would have to have reason to feel good about his medicals, of course. Agreed on all accounts. I would really need to know he is healthy to ransom the future like that. You are taking 2 potential Top 100 prospects, adding a bunch of money, and trading away other usable pieces. That could make or breaka franchise right there. I'm not opposed to going after CarGo at all, I just want the price to be right.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:33 PM) In order to get, you have to give. Adding CarGo and LaRoche is adding TWO quality left handed bats to a line up. Im saying no to giving up that type of package and taking all that money on top of it. As others have pointed out, CarGo is injury plagued and that is a lot for a guy that cant play 150-162 games.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 03:17 PM) I think it's a viable offer if you assume you're taking all the money off of their hands. Dear god no.

I know it doesnt fit the exact model that they've built their team with, but is anyone more inspired to spend money on the bullpen this offseason after watching KC's bullpen shut down people all year and be lights out in the postseason? Kansas City doesnt have a great offense by any means and their starters aren't all that special outside out Shields. What they do well though, is field exceptionally and shut people down from the 6th inning on. They dont have a ton of money invested in the pen because theyve developed all those pitchers besides Davis, but I think it goes without saying how important it is for the Sox to invest in improving their bullpen this year. I realize Miller and Robertson are going to be overpriced, but you need atleast one truly shut down guy out there next season or you can watch this team hover around .500 again. Get one of these guys to close, move Bassitt to setup, and have guys like Petricka, Putam, and Guerra battle it out for the 7th.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 16, 2014 -> 08:03 AM) After last night's game, Bassitt tweeted: "Oh bullpen how I have missed you" If he has a desire to be in the bullpen, why are the Sox starting him?

QUOTE (bear_brian @ Oct 15, 2014 -> 10:52 AM) The Orioles just declined the option on Markakis. He is not as good as Melky offensively, but would solidify our outfield defense and could hit second behind Eaton. Wonder what he will be asking? Please sign him and put him in RF and move Avi to LF

Im hoping our offseason is: 1.) Sign Russell Martin to a 4 yr contract 2.) Trade for a solid LF 3.) Sign closer 4.) Find a LH DH option

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Oct 14, 2014 -> 09:34 PM) Love the Moralas idea. 1B Abreu 2B Johnson/Semien/Sanchez SS Alexei 3B Gillaspie/Semien LF Markakis or Cabrera or Rasmus CF Eaton RF Garcia C Flowers DH Moralas Add a mid tier RH SP and a few bullpen pieces and BAM! That would be a much improved team with a payroll around 100M. I'd move Markakis to RF and Avi to LF and that defense would be much better

I really don't understand the obsession with Rasmus, dude is a train wreck

Does anyone else feel Carlos Martinezis shoos comp for Montas?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Oct 13, 2014 -> 10:31 AM) http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/white-...re-payroll-2015 That's a lot of spending money this offseason if true

QUOTE (scs787 @ Oct 9, 2014 -> 10:12 PM) Puig is one of the few guys I'd trade Q for all day. I'd even throw in Anderson and Danish if I had to. Good thing you're not the GM