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QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 08:39 PM) I understand the frustration but then I look around the league at moves other teams have made that failed and realise it's not just the White Sox. For example, look at the Yankees, Boston and the Dodgers and the contracts they are stuck with, the Yanks especially. I'd bet the Yanks would love to go back in time and not sign a few players. At one point during the winter, I had read an article that speculated the Yanks would like to move Ellsbury to try and sign one of the big four. So I went and looked Ellsbury up on BR and FG to see if there could be a potential fit in a trade between the Sox and Yanks. I ame to the conclusion of, "f*** that", really fast! His numbers are steadily declining while under contract through 2020 and making 21M+ per season. Nope, the Yanks can have that contract and looking at that made me feel better about the contracts of LaRoche and Melky. There's also CC, Tex and ARod to go with Ellsbury. I much prefer the White Sox FO approach to free agents than the Yankees and some other teams. IMHO, the Yanks have proven that sometimes it's better to not sign that top flight FA rather than be saddled with a lengthy and costly contract. But the issue is Sox don't want to give out the big contract or length to get the big free agent they need but at the same time can't develop the big time player either. They are stuck in the middle and it's eventually going to cost them if they don't make the playoffs and end up having to trade sale and probably Abreu .

I really honestly believe they need a lh run producing bat. Fowler didnt do well vs right handers last year. If Laroche doesn't bounce back the only real run producers in the lineup up is Abreu and frazier. They need another potent bat to extend the lineup

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 08:46 AM) Isn't Saunders knee the reason the trade didn't work? Source: Medical concerns in Bruce deal involved #BlueJays minor leaguer, not Saunders. Player presumably was going to CIN. Trade off for now https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/702130975304716288

Looks like the three team trade is dead now. Tho bruce is still available. That said: The Reds have shown a willingness to trade Jay Bruce for a not-so-big return, and other teams could pounce knowing price is low. https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/701997921940742146 If Bruce's trade value isn't huge what do you use guys think of him or should white sox go after him

Orioles have fowler on radar as is known but are looking at a variety of players, including pedro alvarez https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/701517661369294848

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 21, 2016 -> 12:23 PM) I am sure it is true. Whether it is a huge issue, who knows. I'm sure it might be true but haven't seen it might cause him to possibly miss opening day.

#WhiteSox DH Adam LaRoche said last season "sucked," did crossfit training for first time this winter https://twitter.com/scotgregor/status/701476222035824640

So I really haven't seen much else said about the fluid on the knee from other writers. Only place it's come up is daily Herald. Not sure how much I can buy into this

Adam LaRoche in camp this morning, leaving Brett Lawrie, Avisail Garcia, Melky Cabrera on-yet-to-arrive list. First full squad is Tuesday. https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/701452898169786368 One would think avi wouldo be here already with his job possibly on the line

Yovani Gallardo will have an option for 2019 for $13 million. https://twitter.com/Britt_Ghiroli/status/701205223713460224

Didn't have service for a while, but can confirm this deal. O's still interested in Fowler as well. https://t.co/Q7B5FVS7i6 https://twitter.com/Britt_Ghiroli/status/701201368602775552

When done, Gallardo/O's deal gives #WhiteSox the 27th pick in draft. Also adds about $30K to their signing bonus pool based on '15 figures. https://twitter.com/CSNHayes/status/701196610664079361

#orioles have been talking to Fowler's agent about 2 year deal for around $24 million, plus an option, per source. https://twitter.com/masnRoch/status/701193844675715072

Source confirms: Gallardo to #Orioles, three years, $35M. First reported: @JonHeyman. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/701191993024761856

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/164812320/st...s?tcid=tw_share Pretty crazy stat for white sox to be one of the best in.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/02/19/lev...outfield-depth/ One stupid point in article is saying that the Rockies will trade cargo. I'm pretty sure that isn't happening

I would have been fine will saladino but if they would have gotten Fowler or get another bat that isnt a run producing bat for RF then they need to upgrade ss as well offensively. I think saladino is good defensively but I can't see him doing very well offensively. There are too many hopes of guys rebounding to career norms and others that gave come over hopping they maintain or improve. Still kinda leary of the offenseish

Rick Hahn: "As I sit here right now I think anyone in this division has a chance to win it. We certainly expect to contend for it." https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/700776775509356544 Hahn: 'We expect guys like LaRoche and Avi [Garcia] over the course of the season to be the player they show flashes of being.' https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/700777069853052928

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 01:49 PM) Yes, that seems to be the company line. Stone was going on and on about a lefty bat a month ago. He seemed disappointed Chris Davis was no longer available. I think they just need an upgrade. Here comes De Aza lol

You know every year we get these articles about players being in the best shape of their life. When are we going to start getting articles of players are in the best hitting, pitching or defense spot in their lives lol. Avi could be in the best shape of his life but if he can't hit the ball or catch it then sure doesn't matter about the shape he's in

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 11:35 AM) Can we take one glimmer of hope? He seemed to follow instructions to pull the ball for 2 weeks and hit 4-5 home runs. He just doesn't seem like a coachable player. Well if hes not a coachable player along with the fact the Sox can't seem to teach well on the offense side for young players its probably a lost cause lol

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 11:24 AM) I agree. Open his stance and try to hit everything on the plate and in into the LF seats. Isn't one of his biggest issues is he hasn't learned to pull the ball much.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 08:14 PM) So if the Sox sign Fowler they give up their 2nd round pick? Personally that's a no brainer to me. The pick doesn't matter. He's a big big enough upgrade overall where I see no problems paying him 2/25 or hell, even 3/32. Unlike Jackson, Fowler is a "young" 29 and doesn't rely as much on his athleticism to produce. I'd 100% be on board with Fowler even with a slight over pay. Sox would forfeit their comp pick for shark. Would keep first pick and second round. Sox comp pick is like 27 ish

Kinda was hoping the Sox would bring him back for last go at it. Hopefully if he retires the Sox bring him back for a one day contract so he can retires with them.

Abreu, Eaton, Rodon, Petricka, Putnam, Avila, Brantly among early arrivals at #WhiteSox camp. Pitchers/catchers report Friday. https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/699684273436127236