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QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 07:06 PM) I'd rather have the financial flexibility going forward. If you're talking about finding someone to fill out the rotation for the rest of the year, sign Wandy Rodriguez to the minimum. There is already space in the payroll as is and that doesn't include Dunn's contract coming off the books after the season is over. I really am all for trading Danks, just don't want to trade him as a salary dump as its not necessary.

QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 04:55 PM) A thousand times this. Just get rid of him. The return is irrelevant. Considering there isn't anyone to fill the hole Danks would leave or the two holes we currently have in the rotation, I'd say the return could be relevant after all.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 11:58 AM) Agree - his contract is a big anchor. Dunn's contract is the real anchor here but that's only for 3 more months if he isn't traded before then. Danks has been pitching to the value of his contract and considering the Sox still have two holes to fill in the rotation, I'd say Danks contract is a welcome one at this time. That said, I'd trade Danks in the right deal. Hopefully for a young starter.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 5, 2014 -> 06:55 AM) It is funny when the Sox acquire a prospect rated in the 70-95 range it is awesome, but when the Cubs get a top 15 guy, it is just dumb. Theo is a dope, but could you imagine what a genius Hahn would be if he had 3 of the top 15 and 6 of the top 41 in the Sox minor league system? Samardz has never finished a season as a starter with an ERA lower than 3.81. He is 29. He wants more than $100 million. In all fairness, you're right. Sox fans, my self included, would s*** their britches if the Sox had a farm like the cubs and Hahn would be canonized. The cubs can flip excess hitters for pitchers, just like the Sox can develope pitching to aquire hitting.

WOW! We really need some trade rumors to discuss, or at least make some up for the time being.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I'd really like to not hear "El Canon" this weekend, it just doesn't work. No kidding. I don't know of any Sox fans it has caught on with. There has to be something better.

Would love to see Hawk's entire verbal repertoire retired as a starting point.

I think with pitch counts its about unnecessary wear and tear on a young pitcher who is pitching for a rebuilding team. The harder you work the longer its going to take to recover, don't get enough time to recover the body becomes susceptible to injury.

Pitch #120 for Danks just went over the fence. Thought I'd go ahead and cue the music.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 02:04 PM) For those hoping that the Sox go over the caps, here are a few good reasons that they won't. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/04/amat...17-percent.html All overages are taxed at 100 percent. Exceed bonus pool by 5 to 10 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $500K in the following international signing period. Exceed by 10 to 15 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $300K in the following international signing period. Exceed by more than 15 percent: Team is not allowed to sign a player for more than $300K in the following two international signing periods. Yanks won't be signing any top picks next year.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:24 AM) https://twitter.com/robertreidryan/status/4...5781120/photo/1 Speculation where? You know it's the kiss of death when they start selling a high school pitcher's jersey in stores before he's even signed a contract. Well, the only things left is to give Brady the keys to the city, erect his statue inside the ballpark and induct him into the hall.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 04:10 PM) Lol no. I imagine a guy sitting at an important business meeting, negotiating commissions for a huge corporate merger. This deal could salvage dozens of jobs and allow the partners a chance to recoup a large fraction of the profits they agreed to forego in last year's AOL/Time-Warner buyout, in order to ensure that the vision of their product wasn't bastardized. Unfortunately, venture funding dried up after a few deadlines were missed, and suddenly a loan had to be secured to meet payroll over the last three months. It all looks good but there's a tension in the room, borne of the desperation that results from being at the proverbial "one yard line" with so much at stake. Suddenly, a vibration from a smartphone in a pocket. What's this? A notification. A new post has been made to a subscribed thread on Soxtalk.com. Ok, whatever, no big deal, I'm sure it's just anoth-- wait. what? The DRAFT PICK THREAD? "Gentlemen I- I'm sorry but I need to go look into something," says the ragged, sleep-addled man."It's just, uh, well we can resume this conversation tomorrow, yes?" Ignoring the poorly concealed frustration of the businessmen in the conference room, the man hastily packs his briefcase and exits the room with a smile. The drive home is hazy; the cat sneaks outside via the front door, left carelessly ajar upon the man's entrance. Laptop opened. Bookmark clicked. PHT. Draft Pick Thread. *scroll wheel* *scroll wheel* "Con somebody message me when this thread resumes being about draft picks???" Holy s*** this was funny!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 02:21 PM) His look is more like "whaddya mean he gets to throw over to first? HOw is that fair?" So its more of a confused look. I think the look comes from when someone told him he couldn't steal first.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) 0 stars for confused De Aza. No doubt he's confused but the look is more like, constipation.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 02:00 PM) They may just be clearing out the DH slot at Charlotte to give more at bats to the Semien/Johnson/Saladino/Sanchez 4 headed monster. Ah, that makes sense. They are juuuuust a bit over crowded at Charlotte.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 01:55 PM) At the end, this will be the pic that defines the Sox 2014 season.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 01:48 PM) Oh you mean the nude Freddy Garcia pic? Here you go: Haha, that's it! Classic. I was thinking the gorilla was a good representation of Adam Dunn's approach at the plate.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jun 27, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) I will rate your profile 5 stars, and also Dick Allen's profile 5 stars. Edit: I also rated wite's profile 5 stars out of pure sarcasm and St. Roostifer 5 stars because I forgot to do that yesterday. Did you know EMinor that Wite's 4 star rating was higher than either mine or yours, or DA's or Roostifers? That is terrible. I can't believe that. Good god. 5 stars right back at ya champ. Hey, where's Marty been? Haven't seen him around for a bit. I'm still waiting for you to post the laid back gorilla pick.

Is Black going to Birmingham to make room for Ravelo at Charlotte?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 09:22 PM) I think we ought to see what teams will give for Quintana. Don't trade unless it's a big premium price, but I'd take a look. On a rebuilding team with two holes in the rotation already? I understand the haul would have to be big but the Sox have enough pitching problems as is.

QUOTE (bighurt4life @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) Or swing harder to clear those deep fences. Yeah, I thought about that too. I hope that's not the case. QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 07:36 PM) Beck couldn't get out of the 5th. Not sure he was ready for AAA. Ouch! Maybe the Sox will give him a few more shots in case its nerves.

Also like to add that if May can keep hitting, he will be in Birmingham with Anderson and Hawkins next year.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 03:47 PM) Stoltz told me last night that a move to Birmingham may be beneficial to Hawkins not because not he deserves to play in AA, but because Birmingham is a very pitcher friend park vs. W-S which is very hitter heavy. Thinks it may help Hawkins learn to be a better hitter by not swinging for HR all the time. He thinks Hawkins skipping over Kanny was a mistake for that reason, park factor. I like the line of thinking on Hawkins. Hopefully the more spacious park will help Hawkins try to hit the gaps more leading to more doubles and triples and raise the batting average. In theory anyway.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 02:10 PM) If Ozzie Guillen got 8 seasons, Ventura deserves 20. I'm not a fan of Ventura as a manager but I cannot argue against this logic. Damn, you had to go and drag Ozzie into this.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 26, 2014 -> 12:59 PM) It's going to be interesting to see what Anderson and Hawkins can do in AA next year. Indeed. I'm really impressed with how Hawkins has rebounded this season.