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QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 05:55 PM) Cespedes in LF, Melky to DH and Avi/Shuck in RF. One of the problems I have with signing any of Upton/Cespedes/Gordon is they are all left Fielders and their best defense played is LF. All are upgrades over Melky in LF but none help the RF which is also a problem. Unless the Sox put Shuck in RF more often since he does play solid RF defense. Ya this is the conundrum I'm trying to figure out. Seems like they are trying to replace avi cause he's not living up to expectations. Getting gordon doesn't fix that. It upgrades leftfield but now leave Melky without a spot. He hasn't played RF in a couple years. If Laroche is traded then Melky cam go to DH but that still leaves avi in right. Upton hasn't played significant time in rf since 2012. Cespedes I can't find him having played other position then CF and LF. I think he could maybe handle RF ok. So if the are truly on gordon I don't know what they are going to do. Only other thought is getting gordon, then many trying to trade for cargo. Could use Laroche, avi and spects to get cargo then play gordon in left with Melky going to dh. Not fully understanding everything.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 12:32 PM) He's not getting constantly hit. Some guys don't age well. He is the type IMO, athletic but not dependent on extreme speed, who should age fine. He isn't a particularly big guy, which seems to take its toll faster on the legs. I just think ultimately any top free agent you sign, you are going to have to commit a lot of money to years some would consider old. Yes but he missed some time due to a groin injury last year. So does anyone know if that's a just one time thing or can start affecting him further or more leg injuries to pop up?

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 12:29 PM) Phil Rogers on ESPN1000 in a minute...I'm sure he'll try to get Robertson traded again. Ha. Doubt he talks about sox. Since he went over to cubs land he kinda just throws crap out of his butt for sox talk. Not really trying to put much effort in.

Hahn was saying before he was looking at more of defensive outfielder which gordon is. Just not sold on him with him being older of the 3. Plus with him having the groin injury last year that worries about further injuries

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 12:00 PM) And? Teams can have serious talks and have nothing happen between them. Just because they didn't get a Reds catcher doesn't mean talks weren't serious. National media was already linking Sox to navarro as soon as flowers was let go.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Dec 24, 2015 -> 11:42 AM) FWIW raBBit is saying Gordon is the Sox top target and they are in the process of extending an offer. Sox are surprised that they're that they're this far along with him but aren't sure that he's in yet. https://twitter.com/ChiSoxraBBit/status/680058757322244097 https://twitter.com/ChiSoxraBBit/status/680058757322244097 https://twitter.com/ChiSoxraBBit/status/680064910890373120 Not trying to knock anything but been skeptical on rabbit. Said before Sox were in serious talks with reds on catcher then Sox got navarro. Also said that the Heyman thing with sox still heavily involved in talk with Reds for Frazier was cooled off then next day Sox trade for him.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 09:22 PM) For what it's worth, Dan Hayes doesnt think we'll do much: Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 4h4 hours ago @mprotolipac24 I don't think they're doing anything Dan Hayes ‏@CSNHayes 4h4 hours ago @mprotolipac24 I don't think it's happening. But again never ruling anything out with them. Not like he's going to tell you ya the sox are getting this guy.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 01:58 PM) I find that hard to believe. Unless he's takes a huge hometown discount to return to the royal, they are still in need of a starting pitcher. That's like between 25 to 30 million to try to get a starter and sign gordon. Not sure they can swing that.

as things stand now, royals told chances are nil to keep gordon. other OFs (and SP) theyre weighing https://t.co/CtYsVNCwEy https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/679741429804068864

http://www.writesox.com/2015/12/white-sox-...rumors.html?m=1

http://www.southsidesox.com/2015/12/23/106...whatever-degree

Sources: #WhiteSox showing interest in Alex Gordon, among others. Gordon appeals for several reasons: Knows division, LHH, defense, makeup. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/679344296647131140 Question is whether #WhiteSox could pay Gordon enough to pry him from #Royals. Team would be left with Melky, LaRoche, Garcia at RF/DH. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/679344301374087169 #WhiteSox could trade one of those players - preferably LaRoche, who will earn $13M in ’16. Wouldn’t be easy with Alvarez, Carter among FAs. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/679344306247876608

QUOTE (shysocks @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 10:14 AM) Fangraphs: Avisail Garcia's Uncomfortable Situation Relevant, because some suggest it would be acceptable to waste more plate appearances and more innings on Avisail Garcia. Unfortunately the bigger issue is why the white sox can't correct issues in the offensive side of player.

http://offbasebaseball.com/2015/12/22/stea...t-home-chicago/ Article talking about white sox offseason sofar and more trade/signing ideas.

@royalsgirl16 From what I hear, White Sox are going to make a strong offer in the next few days!! https://twitter.com/truroyal15/status/679102056536281088 Correct. The Sox want him badly, however. https://t.co/Pwm0i2O8rp https://twitter.com/royalsclubhouse/status/...739641902600192

http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/12/17/best-outf...ton-alex-gordon

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/160001578/cu...;adbpr=18479513

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/12/18/lev...vJMsIpg.twitter

Listening to the podcast. Hahn sure didn't seem happy discussing the front office about who's in charge lol

Will White Sox sign an outfielder at some point this offseason? "It would seem so," Rick Hahn says. https://twitter.com/670TheScore/status/677515512859910144

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 16, 2015 -> 07:50 PM) I doubt it to be honest. Kim's contract is cheap plus Kim can play not LF and 1B so the O's still have a hole to fill either way. If they intend on using Kim at 1B it probably means the O's are even more "in" for one of the FA outfielders. Imo, I think they go after Gordon's left handed bat. I'm pretty sure kim is playing outfield. Orioles are still sorta waiting on davis

Orioles reach two-year, $7 million deal with Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim https://t.co/RZTpitesZD https://twitter.com/HardballTalk/status/677300673235443713

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/159825864

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/159825864 Sox have checked in on the Rockies outfielders.

#Angels owner Arte Moreno said "we're probably gonna be out" on Cespedes, Gordon and Upton. https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/677286240236900353