Jose Abreu

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jan 29, 2015 -> 11:27 AM) Given that we're now bidding adieu to Tank, Michael Morse would have been the perfect final piece. Can platoon with ALaR, spell Jose's ankles, help out in the OF, etc. Adding both versatility and quality to the club for $6M. Fortunately, he's a Marlin, and will likely be available again by mid-season. Really? The Marlins have a pretty good team. I think they'll contend for a Wild Card spot. I wouldn't count on Morse being available.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 29, 2015 -> 10:56 AM) Sale was #4 last year. I would hope he doesn't fall back, but I guess 5 is possible. I think he should be 2 or 3, but he'll probably be 5.

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 05:10 PM) Yes, The royals claimed Sierra, but he's no longer on their 40-man. He'd be a good fit on this team.

This is also good because we needed a right handed bat to hit lefties for LaRoche. Now Beckham is an option.

We have ten days to trade Viciedo now, right? I can see him going to Seattle.

Well there's your middle infield depth.

Hahn: Like Bonifacio, Gordon brings the ability to play solid defense at multiple positions or play on an everyday basis should need arise.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:35 PM) When they asked about Beckham in the seminar I was at, Hahn and Robin said, "Vince Coleman", because Hahn had stated that was all the news we were going to get that day. I'm sure it doesn't mean anything, but when someone asked about James Shields, the answer also was "Vince Coleman". That means we're getting James Shields!

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 28, 2015 -> 01:34 PM) Well he's also the backup CF. Great, so that gives him 30 games played (assuming Eaton has a DL stint). My point is that I want him to get more appearances than Beckham.

As for Viciedo, I feel like he still has potential to be a 30 HR/.250 hitter, but we'll see.

I was hoping that Bonifacio would handle all backup infielder duties.

Actually, I agree. Zander looks cooler than Xander.

Xander Bogaerts told me.

Very sorry, I get it now!

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 10:28 PM) How come Rose doesn't get calls anymore? :/ He never did, really. Even during his MVP year, many clear fouls weren't called every game.

6 PTS 8 REB 5 AST Gasol on early triple double watch

Klay going for 40 tonight

We only allowed 35 points in the first quarter??!!

Final score prediction- GSW 116 CHI 82 Headline: Rose's 22 not enough for Butler-less Bulls as Curry and Thompson combine for 71 points in a Golden State win.

Butler's out, by the way.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 07:22 PM) 16 what? Savvy veteran leadership plays.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 06:33 PM) I guess it is just the way we grew up. Growing up, Facebook was the only the only thing we had so it is bigger and more used for us whereas since you are younger you grew up when Twitter and Instagram were becoming big. Weird what 5-6 year difference can do Facebook was big for me too 2-3 years ago, but now it's basically dead. It's strange. You're not "cool" if you're in high school and you don't tweet nowadays.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 03:50 PM) I hope you're nine years old if that is the case. If only.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 04:32 PM) Wait, where the hell do you live? lol I am in college and pretty much everyone I went to high school with uses high school and people in college still do as well. Not as much as 5 years ago but it is still used a lot to keep in touch and share photos. Really? I live 25 miles from Chicago, and nobody from my high school goes on Facebook. It's all Twitter and Instagram.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 03:32 PM) I think they need a 4th outfielder. That doesn't seem to be talked about though. I think Bonifacio and Viciedo may split the backup outfielder role with Bonifacio taking Eaton's off-days in center and Viciedo filling in for Melky and Avi.