Jose Abreu

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 19, 2013 -> 09:24 PM) With 100 home runs, sure I'll take that many Ks. Have we forgotten the ways of Ozzie Ball?

Keep in mind that Abreu and Dunn will combine for 400 strikeouts as well. Do we really want to make that 575/600?

O's interested in Gavin Floyd. Seems like a Baltimore kind of guy; their whole rotation is pretty much a bunch of #3 and #4 starters every year (rare exceptions such as Tillman who is a #2).

Alright, it's good that Konerko's decision hasn't "hamstrung" our plans. Hinting at a Paulie hamstring injury, Hahn?

Are we still likely to make a run at him like we were the day this thread was posted? Did the Abreu signing completely diminish the chances of a Granderson to the White Sox signing?

Minor league contract; left had a great 2.13 ERA in 2013 but walked 6 batters per 9 innings. Alex Liddi followed by David Purcey? I think that's all we need. We're ready to contend.

Ray Olmedo? What exactly is the point of this thread?

.272, 111/527 over 8 minor league years. Has seen glimpses of the majors. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=liddi-001ale

Having a switch hitter in the starting lineup would be nice, though

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 11:51 PM) And what does Viciedo think of that? I'm pretty sure he doesn't like his either. But I don't think either will change.

Sorta OT but Quintana wants his number changed to 24 apparently.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 07:02 PM) C'mon, Scot Gregor. http://bbwaa.com/13-al-cy/ QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 07:17 PM) Both Detroit voters included Greg Holland as 5th? Really, Scot Gregor? And Greg Holland? I'd even put Koji U above Holland.

Sale finished 5th, Dodgers beat write gave him a 1st place vote

Dan Hayes: "What that means is anyone not named Jose Abreu, Avisail Garcia, Sale and Jose Quintana can be acquired in a trade, those executives confirmed." Jose Quintana will be here next year.

I'd love a 2009/2010 Kurt Suzuki. But a 2013 Suzuki? No thanks. I'd rather stick with Phlowers.

Twins have also expressed interest

The weak Alexei to St. Louis rumor should be dead now. The Cards and Rockies are discussing a Tulowitzki trade (Cards would be incredible if he stays healthy). On an unrelated note, Gordon Beckham got married yesterday.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 06:26 PM) Wilin Rosario is a popular name these days... Wasn't he on roids?

QUOTE (scs787 @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 10:28 AM) Not sure they have the bullets to so. I'd certainly get in the discussion for him though(I'm sure a lot here wouldn't). Probably talking Q/Beck/Semien /Ramirez, or something like that. I would however try to get a LH power bat first if I'm putting together a big package. ....Wouldn't hate Ethier on this team for a lesser package. Why not Crawford? Include De Aza to be their 4th outfielder and throw in one good prospect or two decent ones.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 10, 2013 -> 01:27 AM) I want to say it's this upcoming week, but I don't remember. MLB.com has your answer. Thank you. Winner revealed on Wednesday.

When will the winner be revealed?

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 06:09 PM) HUH???? Salty had a 21% success rate at throwing out basestealers. That ranked him 35th out of 40 AL catchers. Now some only caught limited games but to put in perspective, he was less successful than Flowers and Phegley. QUOTE (ChiSoxFan05 @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 05:03 PM) I heard from a credible website, perhaps MLBTR, that he was above average at picking off baserunners. I apologize if I shared false information ^^

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 12:32 PM) What are you basing it on? In 2012 he threw out 18%. He did throw out 31% in 2011 when he had 26 PB. Other than that, he has been below average every year. 23% career vs. 27% league average. I heard from a credible website, perhaps MLBTR, that he was above average at picking off baserunners. I apologize if I shared false information

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 12:14 PM) He threw out 21% of runners, the league average was 26%? Are you looking at career or 2013?

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 9, 2013 -> 11:59 AM) That would have to be the worst defensive team in baseball. You do not believe in strenth up the middle?? Salty and Murphy were two of the worst defensively at their positions. Alexei was also bad but somehow some think he will have a miracle cure and Danks may be okay in center. We can expect Abreu to have a learning curve year and hopefully he can eventually play 1st. The pitchers may go on strike by May 1st w that defense. Salty was well above average at throwing people out stealing. I agree with Murphy.. I do think Alexei will turn it around because of his defense in the past. Abreu is more athletic than we think, according to several scouts. I agree that the defense is bad but I think it's better than last years with De Aza and Beckham gone.