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QUOTE (LDF @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 09:03 AM) i like it. i would shelf sale for the season, if beck was in any condition. time to see how the pitchers performed in aug. some can say, it is a trail run for the majors pitching or another spring training session or something wittier than that. I wouldn't shelve Sale, I would just try and get him some extra days of rest. Rodon also may need some extra rest as this is his first full season. Bit is also gives an extended view of EJ not a few starts against some teams who may also be out of the race and playing their AAA players in sept.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 1, 2015 -> 03:01 AM) I mentioned this in the gamethread but nobody seemed on board. "He needs the experience" I think was the argument for him staying up here. He has way too much to work and I think it would be best for him to do it in AAA. Similar to Micah Johnson, he could hit but really needed to work on his fielding. Rodon has the stuff but doesn't have the command at all. Erik Johnson has IMO is back to the form we were all excited about last year so I would rather bring him up and see if we have something for the future. Knowing where he is at will help determine what we need to do in the off-season regarding starting pitching. I am not sure if Rodon is better working at ML level or minors. But I agree Johnson needs to get some experience pitching in August games which most likely will have more significance than September after call-ups. I heard Boston was condsidering going to a 6 man rotation in order to see more of their young pitchers. That might be a way to get Rodon and Sale some extra rest and still get a better evaluation on EJ. I think Danks is still their # 5 next year so I am not convinced they want to move him.

QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 10:30 PM) I'm not sure that standing pat at the deadline was the best move, but it was what I expected. I don't think the return for Shark would have been as good as what the Tigers got for Price either. At the end of the day, the Sox can move Shark in August (unlikely), take the comp pick when he walks this offseason or sign him to a new deal. The best move? I'd say let him walk and take the pick. What I'm upset about is that they have Danks and LaRoche under contract for next year and they'll have to play them. What really sucks is that the free agent market for 2016 isn't that great considering they won't go after Price or Cueto and a lot of guys that are noteworthy are in their early to mid-thirties. At least it will be exciting to see how Hahn will improve the roster with a lot of guys under contract for the next two years. It would be awesome if they could get a new SS, (I know that Anderson is in the wings), catcher (Matt Wieters is a free agent) and make Saladino the every day third baseman (if he keeps this level of play up). Not sure what level of play that is. You have to get power production from 3B especially since you are not getting much from 2B and SS. I think they have to see for 2B is it Sanchez or Saladino. Both are probably sub .250 hitters w good gloves and no power. One can start and one be the backup infielder.

"We were aggressive on multiple fronts. Ultimately costs did not justify the return." -- Rick Hahn Obviously Hahn can't tell us fans everything. Does this really mean: Jr said make any move I want but don't spend any more money. OR I had a perfect trade but Kenny never called me back. OR Damn, I though the deadline was tomorrow.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox 3m3 minutes ago "We were aggressive on multiple fronts. Ultimately costs did not justify the return." -- Rick Hahn I also consider the FO effort a failure. Maybe you don't move Shark. I agree not trading their top 5 prospects so that the farm has some pieces. But doing nothing tells me they may have only tried for a big splash and failed. I am disappointed they did not at least add a couple of minor pieces to bolster the bench. The bench is still Beckham and Boni( if his ribs are healed). What happens when the first starter gets hurt. We all held our breath when Abreu got hit on the wrist and Sale took a liner off the leg. Luckily only Boni actually went out w an injury. They certainly could have upgraded Beckham and Boni w/o giving up key pieces. Johnson in the minors gives some protection to the rotation but the offense could have used a lesser bat than the big names to add some flexibilty. For example , if an outfielder goes out for a few weeks, I think Shuck every day is a drop off and I don't think Charlotte has an answer.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2015 -> 04:16 PM) I am disappointed Kenny Williams isn't the GM anymore. You know he would have made a move. According to ESPN Kenny tried selling Hahn but the asking price was too high.

QUOTE (kwill @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:18 PM) I really like us to see if we can get Carlos Gonzalez. I really think he will be the best bat available this upcoming offseason. We might as well make a run at him now. They will probably want Q ...........................I would pass.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:29 PM) Melky can play RF. He's played 100+ games over there. It's not as different from LF as you'd think. Most of those 100 games were when he was young. He has played less than 25 the last 5 years. Right field tends to be harder for a left handed outfielder.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:18 PM) Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 5m5 minutes ago With Padres rumored to be on verge of selling explosion, interesting to note Will Middlebrooks removed from AAA game. Middlebrooks and Upton? UGGGH Middlebrooks is Gillaspie with more pop

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:02 PM) Buying a bat. Can't change your mind because of one rainy s***ty game facing a knuckleballer. Some day Wright will be telling his grandchildren about the night he outpitched Chris Sale.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:04 PM) We're used to s***ty play so it's normal. I'd rather have Cespedes depending on the deal obviously. Where does Cespedes play???? Melky has very limited experience in RF. Now if you can trade LaRoche for Cespesdes it would work in that Melky goes to DH. But no way that happens. The Tigers will want a young pitcher. cespedes is also a below average fielder although he has a great arm

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 07:42 PM) 7pm cst first pitch But it looks like more rain could be coming from the west.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 05:49 PM) All I know is he's listed as a LF/RF in MLB The Show, and he's the right fielder in my fantasy draft franchise and he does ok Played it when younger but very few times last 5 years.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 05:28 PM) He didn't say anything about moving Garcia. Cespedes refused to play RF for Boston and Detroit. why would we trade Avi for him???

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 03:51 PM) Damn, just looking at that lineup and imaging Cespedes in it for LaRoche is great... (if you don't know what I'm talking about then go to Trade Winds) Cespedes is a leftfielder. Canon of an arm but erratic outfielder. He has very limited DH appearances. So you probably would have to play him in left and move Melky to DH.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 12:39 PM) It would be cool if they could snag Lawrie and Reddick, shift Saladino to 1st as heir apparent to SS next season and dump LaRoche somewhere. Lawrie may be worse than Conor was playing 3rd

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 11:23 AM) Steven Wright is pitching for Boston? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...Wright_1994.jpg Knuckleballer who Swihart couldn't handle last start. Guessing Hanigan will have to start. White Sox should have fun taking extra bases on errant pitches.

QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 30, 2015 -> 10:18 AM) i hope i don't break the streak. i am going my first Sox game of the year tonight. its my first trip to oston ever. Figured may as well see the Sox as my first game at Fenway Make sure you get a good meal outside the stadium as well. Boston has outstanding food.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 10:20 PM) Shark isn't going anywhere, gents. This team is 2 games away from .500 baseball, playing dominant & could be 3.5 games out of a WC in less than an hour. May be time to start talking about who they could add. If Boni is out for a period of time this season is toast..................................BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL IN AISLE ONE

QUOTE (Special K @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 09:41 PM) Love every bit of this. Danks in pen sounds great. But getting LaRoche out of the lineup sounds even better. One big remainder though, how on earth do we get Alexei out of the lineup? Can Sanchez at short and Micah try second again? Can we just stomach Gordo at short? I can't watch Alexei anymore. He is the worst hitter maybe ever. Maybe Gordo is worse. He is sub .200

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 10:48 PM) Could it be a tactic to try to get more? or less if he has a bad outing. Or nothing if he gets hurt.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 12:38 PM) Yep. Always tough to project a trade of a bad contract guy. He's likely going nowhere..but I do like the idea. Off the top of my head, I can't think of a better option than the Dodgers with Ethier and Crawford. Not sure anyone else would take Danks for their worst contract in a 1-1 trade. Maybe Boston since I doubt Danks would block them with his no-trade. They have a few contracts they regret as well.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 27, 2015 -> 12:21 PM) I do like the bad contract swap idea. Danks has been pitching better, but I still think this team is better off with EJ in the 5 spot - so if you can get a bat for him, let's do it. At this point, I'd just be fine with giving Micah Johnson ABs at DH. He'd be a HUGE upgrade to what we're getting there now. The more I think about it, the more I like the idea. Just DL LaRoche, or keep him on the bench for a late inning PH role..he's worthless right now. Tough to project trading Danks by fans since we don't know all the details of his no-trade clause. But I think it is realiistic to assume Toronto is part of the no-trade. Dodgers may be okay.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 26, 2015 -> 06:12 PM) I'm still not disappointed in the Melky or Robertson moves. To be honest, I haven't been too disappointed with Melky at all this year, despite the numbers. For most of the year, he's continued to have profession at bats, which is something we sorely lack. Robertson, despite some extremely untimely big hits given up, has been pretty much all that one could ask for. Not quite sure why some are wanting to give up on him already. The LaRoche move is the one I didn't like. FWIW---- Melky is 6th in AL in game winning RBI w 9. Abreu has only 3.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 25, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) Watch it be Samardzija/Danks/Putnam for Barnes, Ethier and A ball pitcher. Edit: this should have been posted in the crazy trades thread. I think Shark goes to Blue Jays so that package doesn't work. I would assume Dank's no trade blocks Toronto.