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QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:37 AM) Same. It's too quiet. That means something is about to happen.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 08:17 AM) That would leave them with Verlander, A.Sanchez, Urias and mystery/mystery for their starting rotation. Of course, if they ended up signing the likes of Greinke or Cueto as a FA, then they'd immediately vault back into discussion as a playoff contender in 2016. You could also see them bringing back Rick Porcello for a "fixer-upper" contract (one year and option) in order to make another run at free agency like Justin Masterson attempted with the Red Sox. That would make sense if, you know, he didnt sign that massive albatross extension with the Red Sox.

Apparently our remaining SOS is equal to that of the Orioles, Jays, and Twins, so that's good: http://www.playoffstatus.com/mlb/americansosrg.html

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 29, 2015 -> 03:14 PM) Don't know his defensive stats but good one to throw out there rental wise. Down this year, but traditionally an elite defender. I will take the trade off though for a guy with a .883 OPS on the season though.

Get Gerardo Parra please. He would be the totally un-White Sox move, but he would be a great fit.

SSS wrote a nice article outlining some possible scenarios involving a Bonafacio DL stint. While my preference would be to try out Thompson to improve the team defense, Im thinking it might seriously be time to consider bringing up Erik Johnson and moving Danks to the pen. If this team is serious about contending this season, you cannot be trotting Danks out there every 5 days. Erik Johnson has given up 2 runs over his last 47 innings, it's time for him to start in the majors.

Minnesota presents a real problem for this division, but we have them in the established player department.

With the trade deadline nearing and today's MLB preseason top 100 list being released, I think it's interesting to take a step back and look at the AL Central. The Royals have set themselves up really nicely for a serious October run this season. Unfortunately for them, this move has emptied out their farm of all but one top 100 prospect. The Tigers, who have largely dominate the division for the last half decade, are old, expensive, and tired. They currently dont even own a top 100 prospect. Tough times ahead for Detroit, especially if they dont sell this season. Minnesota is good this season, but is expected to fade down the stretch. They also have a stable of excellent prospects (7 top 100) that should be making an impact in the majors soon. They could be very tough for the Sox again in the near future. Finally, Cleveland strikes me as very similar to the Sox in many ways. Excellent pitching, some nice position player pieces, awful defense, but largely an unfinished, underperforming product. In addition, they only have 2 top 100 prospects in their system. This leads me to the current state of the White Sox. For however painful this season has been, I dont think the Sox are in nearly as bad of position as we all think. The Sox should have a middle of the pack to upper third farm system with a potential of 3 early picks coming in the next draft. They have a young pitching staff locked up with some reinforcements on the way in Fulmer, Montas, and Johnson. They have some position players that are cornerstone players moving forward over the next few years (Abreu, Eaton, Melky). With some smart deadline and offseason moves, it's very realistic they can be a playoff team next season and the years following. Thoughts?

BUT THE WHITE SOX DONT HAVE ANY PROSPECTS!!!!!

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 02:54 PM) Never thought I would ever post this a month ago, but I really wish Sanchez was in the lineup. Seriously. Why is Beckham playing?

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 01:08 PM) No it wouldn't and there is a big difference between Pentecost and Pompey. Quintana and LaRoche for Edwin Encarnacion, Daniel Norris, Aaron Sanchez and Max Pentecost. That trade would be something

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 10:32 AM) Do you not recognize Avi's tools/potential? Do you not know he is 23 years old? Not specifically you but so many on here act as if Avi is a closed case bust already. I don't get it. Sorry that everyone isnt Mike Trout an immediate superstar. His SLG%, wOBA, wRC+, ISO, and UZR have all decreased each season in addition to his K% increasing. He is a -1.7 WAR player over the course of his first 851 ABs. Where some people still may see potential, I see someone that doesnt make adjustments and is getting worse.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 10:24 AM) Well, Middlebrooks f***ing sucks, so that's probably why Have you watched Avi play?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 09:38 AM) If you offered Avi for Middlebrooks, SD would take the trade. Hahn is the back up QB here. An assumed star based upon nothing. You believe they would take it based on what?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 08:35 AM) Now, Avi has his warts, but you would have to think he is worth a bit more than Middlebrooks. He is actually half a win less valuable than Middlebrooks as of today.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 08:16 AM) Buckets info was a bombshell. Not sure what to think anymore. Hard to have a healthy organization without a healthy front office. Writing has been on the wall all season, if people didn't know there was tension after what Kenny said a couple weeks ago, they certainly know now.

Flowers is hot f***ing garbage

I really enjoy that Cubs fans have gone from "holy cow, this is fun! Should they trade for David Price or Cole Hamels for their World Series push?!" to "Guys, we knew these rookies were going to struggle, the playoffs are still a year away" in a matter of a week.

CarGo's home/away splits are so bad, no way I am giving up good prospects to get him.

Man, looking at Q's numbers, I think he is actually getting better...

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 01:54 PM) He's already pretty much at 3 WAR this season already, and had over 5 WAR last year. Ya, I meant it more as a "if he got hurt today, he's a 3 WAR a season player", but I completely agree he will likely be worth between 4-5 wins before the season is over.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 01:43 PM) Question; Is Quintana worth Schwarber? He's a nice bat, but he doesnt have a position. He wont stick behind the plate and I dont think he has the athleticism for the OF. Hard to think the bat is enough to nab a 26 year old LHP that is consistently putting up 3 WAR seasons and has another 3-4 years of control.

QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 12:25 PM) I feel like the Sox and Giants don't match up especially well for a trade. Outside of maybe Susac, I doubt it

I know he doesnt have fans here, but if the Sox could swing getting Dalton Pompey for Shark, I would be beyond ecstatic. He got rushed to the majors and wasnt ready. A plus defender with speed that can hit a little would be a nice get for the Sox.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 10:22 AM) It would not shock me at all if the White Sox were out looking for major league hitters that they would have on the roster past 2015. Could I see them sniffing around a Josh Hamilton style trade (assloads of cash, and not much in terms of a prospect) for a guy like Pablo Sandoval? Absolutely. I could also see them looking at other 3B's and C's around baseball. Ethier would be an interesting proposition as Blacksox noted. He would be best suited for LF according to UZR, but he would still be a vast improvement in RF over Avi and the bat isn't even close. I wonder if the Dodgers would be interested in parting with him to make room in the OF now that Crawford is back?