Jose Abreu

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 3, 2017 -> 10:52 AM) That's how I felt about it. There is the very real possibility that Moncada alone could replace the WAR we were getting from Sale. Kopech also has that kind of ceiling. That is a huge start to this deal. It's also the end of the deal. Fair value for Sale, IMO, would've been Moncada, Kopech, one of Basabe/Diaz, and one prospect who's better than them but worse than Moncada/Kopech. The 3rd piece was just too light- someone like Travis, Chavis, or Groome would've helped.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 3, 2017 -> 12:05 PM) Same for Cameron Seitzer, who is converting to pitching. That's interesting, but I like it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 07:37 PM) As a true free agent? If Robert was a $25 million free agent with all of the restrictions, I have to imagine the opening bid will be double that for Maitan, could it go nine figures? I can't see anyone going over $75 mil, personally. Still so many questions attached despite the potential.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 07:13 PM) Oh damn. Watch us snag him

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 2, 2017 -> 09:57 AM) A lot of promise from pitchers not named Rodon The surgery obviously changes things, but Rodon had a stretch where he was a true ace, shutting down 1st place lineups.

I can also see the Sox potentially shocking us by starting Eloy in AAA/moving him there by the end of April

Barring a pinch hit appearance, Garcia's final numbers are: 136 games, 561 PAs, 518 ABs, 75 R, 171 H, 27 2B, 5 3B, 18 HR, 80 RBI, 5 SB, 33 BB, 111 SO, .330/.380/.506/.886, 137 OPS+, 9 HBP, 1 ASG, and the potential of a silver slugger award (Trout/Judge are very likely, and the other is probably between Avi/Springer/Davis).

yolmer

sigh

A. Garcia

QUOTE (Quin @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 07:49 PM) Otani isn't coming to the Sox. ^

Agreed on Robert. Moncada (who I know has a kid... is he married? Is he still with the mother?) is also very, very into girls on there lol

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 05:30 PM) I feel like some are missing that 2017 happened. I don't understand what you're referencing. Is it the offensive uptick from this season? Because, if so, that's not exactly coming from the catcher position. Of catchers with 110 or more games, only Sanchez, Contreras, Posey, Avila (barely qualifies in terms of games played) and Zunino have an OPS of .800 or better. If Collins is the OBP/SLG guy we think he can be, I'll take it.

Yoan Moncada

QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 03:38 PM) I wouldn't trade Abreu unless some kind of package comes along where we almost can't say no. Something like a top 20 prospect plus others. Avi, on the other hand, as much as I love what he's done this year, I would consider moving. Not just for anything, but I wonder if he could be packaged with something like Fulmer to get Giancarlo Stanton + $30-40 million. Avi and Fulmer for Stanton and cash sounds great, but I feel like Miami would get a slightly better offer somewhere else. Maybe if we included someone like Adolfo or Stephens (somebody who's a decent prospect and blocked but not top tier), it could get done

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) If you want to put Collins into the upper tier of our prospects, I want to see more hitting. The guy is supposed to be a hit first catcher and hasn't really hit at all yet. I feel like you may be missing the point. He's a catcher- that's a position where you usually don't get any offensive production. If he can be a high OBP, HR guy with average defense like the scouts think he can, he's already a top-10, maybe even top-5, catcher in all of baseball. That alone makes him a great prospect.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Sep 28, 2017 -> 04:16 PM) Weeks? I am thinking days. Days? I am thinking hours.

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes Rick Hahn doesn't rule out potential trades of current players. Says next part of rebuild is more difficult because of timing aspect.

Well there's your answer: Chicago White Sox‏Verified account @whitesox If all goes as expected, he would rejoin White Sox rotation as soon as Opening Day or late as June 1.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Sep 28, 2017 -> 03:49 PM) Shhhhhhhhhocker Heyman broke it. Could've been you!

Dan Hayes‏Verified account @CSNHayes Significant bursitis was discovered. But biceps and labrum were fine. #WhiteSox give general timeframe of 6-8 months.

Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman Carlos Rodon had surgery. Hear it was just a cleanup, and it went well. All should be good. #chisox

Scot Gregor‏ @scotgregor #WhiteSox GM Rick Hahn set to meet with media in a few minutes. Stay tuned for Carlos Rodon update

QUOTE (Scoots @ Sep 28, 2017 -> 03:37 PM) Is this just speculation or do you have some sources to confirm this It's a joke

Sam Panayotovich‏Verified account @spshoot Expect a White Sox injury announcement within the hour. Pretty important piece of their future.