Jose Abreu

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 12:23 PM) Room on the uniform for his number for the rest of the year? There's room below the Minoso patch. Or on the other sleeve.

If we're trying to contend, how does trading Samardzija and acquiring Cespedes make any sense? If we're gonna buy, then let's buy.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 12:12 PM) #WhiteSox listening to "everything," source says. Have not completely ruled out Jeff Samardzija trade -- and open to adding, too. https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/627164066063085568 Tommy Cueto ‏@TJFsports 11m11 minutes ago But currently super into this one indie band you probably haven’t heard of RT @jonmorosi: #WhiteSox listening to “everything,” source says.

RIP.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:57 AM) price tag is high on cespedes. belief is, with orioles, they'd seek gausman. last guy o's want to trade. https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/627145252000940032 It's probably going to be even higher for sox. For 2 months of him?? No thanks, we'll take Upton.

Cardinals acquire Jonathan Broxton

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:53 AM) Same here. I've enjoyed their latest run but with the Sox schedule and the teams standing between them and the second WC, I just don't see it. If the Sox add a bat, best but if they trade Samardzija I won't be surprised or pissed about it. Where were you guys before last night's game?

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:48 AM) Kimbrel to Boston? Why I don't know, but they want him. They've been pursuing him.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) There is some speculation within the industry about a possible BOS/Cubs/Padres three-way blockbuster taking shape. Lots of pieces that fit Onley Probably Kimbrel to Boston, Ross to Cubs, prospects to San Diego?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:28 AM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 1m1 minute ago New York, USA no surprise, teams have checked back in on samardzija. chisox 3 1/2 out. still not that likely to deal him. Good.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:08 AM) I'd rather keep Melky in LF and put Upton in RF. QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:09 AM) Only issue I see with this is if Melky doesn't want to / doesn't like RF. Upton would play RF if we get him. If we get Cespedes, Melky would move to RF no problem.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:06 AM) He meant Leury No, he meant Avi

IMO, the Sox have two deals on the table. One for Cespedes, one for Upton. They can accept either one, but they're trying to figure out how playing time would be distributed and how the player can have the biggest impact for us.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:03 AM) Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst 1m1 minute ago Teams talking to #WhiteSox say they're struggling with how impact of Cespedes or Upton would impact roster. Already overloaded at OF/DH/1B As am I...

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 2m2 minutes ago The asking price for Chapman just became too exorbitant for #Dbacks Was hoping my DBacks could get it done! They probably wanted Bradley or something way out of question. I was hoping we'd get Chapman, and he and Tomas would rival Abreu and Ramirez as Cuban duos

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 8m8 minutes ago The #Reds now have stronger offers for Chapman and the #Dbacks now considered a long shot for the closer.

BostonHeraldHS ‏@BostonHeraldHS 14m14 minutes ago According to Jim Bowden, the reason Cespedes didn't go to the Angels was that they refused to give up Middleboro's Sean Newcomb. Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst 25m25 minutes ago As I tweeted last night, Ben Revere to the #Orioles is still in play. O's have nothing alive on Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton or Marlon Byrd

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:49 AM) If Montas can be the centerpiece of an Upton deal then I'd trade him in a heartbeat. I agree, but I don't know if many others would. Of our top pitching prospects, I think he's the one that is most likely to be a bust.

If they want a SS so much, they can have Jake Peter. That's the best SS I'd offer.

Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 2m2 minutes ago Nate Jones w/ another scoreless inning at Triple-A Charlotte. Got 1st K in 5 innings there. Had 1 in 3 IP at Single-A. 0.00 ERA overall.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:42 AM) Are the Sox most likely going to plug Anderson in at SS next year? I know that Alexei is likely gone, but is Anderson the guy? I don't think Anderson will be our SS until either halfway through next year or 2017. I think Saladino or Sanchez will cover it next year so Anderson can have more time to develop.

Tim Anderson is too much for a couple months of Upton, but IMO Rondon is not enough. Yeah, I know, best defense ever blah blah, but the guy can't even hit .230 in single A. I wouldn't want that incredible defense in the Majors if it's hitting below the Mendoza line, and neither would the Padres.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:34 AM) So basically I assume the Padres are insisting on Anderson and we're countering with Cleuluis Rondon. And so we won't be getting Upton. Anderson for two months of Upton would be such a bad trade for us. If that's really what they're asking for, they can go to hell.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 09:13 AM) The Twins also need to do something...anything. A reliever, bat (they're willing to part with Arcia for a rental), another starter. Ryan hasn't made a huge trade in seemingly a decade. They're pursuing Upton as well.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 12:38 AM) It actually was. I was only 6 at the time they won it all (I turned 7 the day after they clinched), so that was definitely an amazing experience. I don't remember everything about that year since I was so young, but I do remember certain portions of it. The first game I went was that year as well. I've been a die hard fan of every Sox team since then. It's too bad we haven't had anything good to root for lately. Hopefully they surprise us and at least make the Wild Card game this year. That would satisfy me. I sure hope so. QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 08:41 AM) What's a normal age to start following a team as a die-hard? I'm 25 but my first season following the White Sox all the way through was the 2004 team. I guess I was a late bloomer. I don't think there's a "normal" age. It completely varies depending on the person