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QUOTE (QuickJones81 @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 08:41 PM) Hey Luhnow, I think McCutcheon would look real good in an Astros uniform, and catapault your team to the Series. I could send him your way for Bregman, Moran, and Musgrove. Sorry, day late and a dollar short. He's sent to the Sox for Sale.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 04:07 PM) Poop. What are ya looking for in exchange of poop?

H8is, I'm interested in Nate Jones. Let's talk set-up reliever.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 02:31 PM) You *SHOULD* be gutting your farm system to add a Chris Sale. You have a top of the rotation starter under control for 3 years. You're making a move to win those 3 years. You will have 3 years of drafts and signings to restock that system. As a fan, the trade is great for both sides. Bregman is expendable, Martes is a couple years away from helping at the big league level and for a team that's ready to compete for the World Series next year. Moran seems like a Matt Davidson clone. Tucker and the Whitley help seal the deal because they signed Reddick and there's no spot for Tucker with Springer and Reddick manning the corners for the foreseeable future. As you look at the package as whole, some of those will not be good major leaguers and some may bust. Prospects are prospects at the end of the day and Sale is an all-star ace. Farm systems are for developing your keepers and trading the rest. So that's giving up Bregman and number 1, 2, 3 and 7 ranked prospects in my farm system. Just went over the Astros roster now. SP: Sale, Kuechel, McCullers, Mortan and McHugh Pen: Peacock, Devenski, Gustave, Sipp, Harris, Giles and Gregorson C-McCann DH-Gattis 1B-White/Reed 2B-Altuve SS-Correa 3B-Gurriel OF-Reddick LF, Hernandez CF, and Springer RF That's a good team right there with the off-season bold moves including the fantasy trade of Sale. Could still upgrade the bullpen now.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 02:38 PM) Should is different than reality though I'm I'm Houston, I am very interested in Sale...but trading Bregman, Martes, Tucker plus two more high quality prospects is just too high of a price to stomach Chris Sale has a ton of value, but getting a team to part with 5 of their 10 top prospects is a painful pill to swallow An offer of Bregman, Tucker, Martes and Moran alone would be a very compelling one for the White Sox to consider Not in a weaker AL and when we now have a very good team after adding Sale, McCann and Reddick. Sometimes you take risks. This organization has never won a World Series. It's time to go all-in.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 02:24 PM) True - Traditionally pitching prospects have more projected value compared to hitters. Alright, you've got a deal. Chris Sale for Bregman, Martes, Tucker, Moran, and Whitley. Boom. Call up the commish. -RH Hell yes we have a deal!! We'll send ya World Series pics next season thank you very much. Call to the commish upcoming!

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:53 PM) Judging by how quiet things have been, seems like we're struggling to find trade partners for any of our players. The off-season doesn't truly take off until the Winter Meetings which is in about 3 weeks.

Bregman is expendable for Houston. That's why I think they're a sleeping giant in this trade of Sale ideas. Only one team could top it and that's Boston.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) As a fan here, not as Jed Hoyer, I'd take Bregman, Moran, Tucker, Martes, and Reed for Sale in a heartbeat. Agreed. I'm trying to be realistic and read about these prospects and be objective through this "fun exercise." That deal trumps the LAD deal IMO.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:53 PM) Urias, DeLeon, Bellinger, Verdugo, Alvarez, and Lux. So, your issue is developing hitting and the crown jewels of your trade with LAD is starting pitching? Bregman is one of the best hitting prospects in the game. He's far better than Bellinger, Lux and Verdugo. Take Alex Bregman, Francis Martes, Kyle Tucker, Colin Moran, and to seal the deal I'll add in Forrest Whitley, our 3rd ranked prospect in our system.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:48 PM) That's a serious offer. I've got a Dodgers deal in the work that I'm higher on thou. You can have Quintana for that same package. Similar production as Sale and an extra year of control. About the naming rights... Boyer was in a blackout. Thanks, -Rick What's LAD's offer? Alex Bregman and Tim Anderson will be your double-play combo for the next 10 seasons. You won't want to pass on him. Give me a chance to beat their offer. The only reason we're moving him is for Chris Sale only. We'll consider Quintana.

If you can't get a solid return, then keep Robertson and trade him at the deadline. Let him mentor Burdi for a few months. That could be beneficial to Burdi.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 02:46 AM) Dave Dombroski just tried to sell me on some new inventive Irish hammock hot dog fad going down in Detroit. So at least you've come up with a somewhat coherently sane offer in comparison. Who's Colin Moran - related to Captin Morgan by chance? Tell me more. We told Jay-Z that we'd give him a yacht with a solid gold mast in exchange for Cespedes on a lifetime contract. Like our chances there. Peace, -Rich Hahn Martes will be at the top of your rotation with Carlos Rodon and Carson Fulmer in the near future. Colin Moran is your future 3B after you trade Todd Frazier. Moran hit 10 HRs and 69 RBIs last season at AAA from the left side of the plate, so he gives your lineup some much needed left handed power.. He has sure hands and is a good defender. You've lacked a good young 3B since Joe Crede left. Kyle Tucker gives you power in the outfield from the left side of the plate when he's ready in 2 years. To seal the deal I'll include Alex Bregman. His prospects status speaks for itself. Can I ask why the f*** you changed your stadium to Guaranteed Rate Field?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:25 AM) I can't get that asshat off my back. He wants me to sign Cespedes, A-Rod, and try baiting Randy Johnson out of retirement. Congrats on signing Reddick and trading for McCann. That other starter you signed is awful, what were you smoking yesterday man? Kenny won't let me talk Sale until I've exhausted his above agenda. I've got clearance to hear out offers thou. Disclaimer, it better be an improvement from that garbage you offered last July. Tony Kemp and your stadium naming rights... seriously? Fist Bump, -Rick Hahn Apparently it's not as good as what you're smoking if you think you can sign Cespedes to a 3 year deal. Everyone needs a lil Minute Maid in their life. I'm going to offer you a stellar package and an absolute steal of a deal: Francis Martes, Kyle Tucker, Daz Cameron, Derek Fisher, and one of David Paulino, Colin Moran and Anibal Sierra. Heavy hitter based packaged (since you can't develop hitters worth a f***) with a future ace at the top. DAP, Jeff Luhnow

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:11 AM) Hey Jeff! You get that hacking s*** cleared up man? We really should talk shop but I don't want any of our discussions going into that horribly unprotected intranet system of yours. How's the wife? Tiddlywinks, -Rick Hahn She's fantastic thanks for asking! How's Daddy Kenny doing? "Intranet" is all secure now. Damn interns spying from other teams coming into to work for us (sneaky Cardinals). Let's get down to business. We want to put the Houston Astros over the top in the American League. We have some interest in your jersey chopping ace. What's it going to seal the deal?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 01:07 AM) This is the better dodger package. Agreed but Puig is intriguing nonetheless because if we can rehab him and get him to be the superstar he can be, then that's a jackpot for the Sox. We could also move him if we don't like his antics and he rebounds his value.

I'll take Jeff Luhnow of the Astros Game On

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 12:35 AM) I'll call Atlanta, Boston, New York, LA, Washington, and about 15 other teams with my 40 home run hitting third baseman and Cy Young caliber starting pitcher then. You've got an opportunity here to get an ace who can carry you into the World Series and a proven power bat. Throw Marisnick out in center if you want defense but it's really not my problem. Call me when you're ready to deal - my assets might be around still. This is fun I like this role playing

QUOTE (Dunt @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:33 PM) If they took that package for Q, I might actually consider quitting my Sox fandom. Oh they aren't silly enough to do that

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 11:41 PM) So you want him as the centerpiece of a Q trade, but don't want him as the #2 in a Sale trade? Just 24 hours ago you were complaining that he was only 16 and a lot can happen during his development... I read more about him yesterday actually so I'm flip flopping lol sorry

I want a Q to Yankees trade including Torres coming back. Really like that kid

QUOTE (beautox @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:06 PM) Agreed, Gallo to me should be a throw in at this point and his value is similar to Mike Olt All you have to do is look at our draft class last season.

QUOTE (Jbabs34 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:52 PM) I feel like Joey Gallo will be on the sox somehow. He's exactly the type of player this FO loves...LH power with a high strikeout rate. I disagree considering our new draft philosophy. Maybe 5 years ago.

I think the Astros are a sleeping giant. They're making move right now and getting s*** done. Now they're missing their ace. I could see them packaging Bregman++++ for Sale...Hahn does strike after midnight after all

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 07:30 PM) Take all of this with a giant grain of salt: I have a buddy from Atlanta that is plugged in locally that I talk NFL Draft with. He's a Braves fan. He claims to have a friend that is a scout for Atlanta. He told me that Atlanta can't get Sale because they aren't willing to trade Maitan or Dansby. He said it's Quintana that they are going after. He mentioned Sean Newcomb, Travis Demeritte, and Mallex Smith. That's not enough for Q but like I said this is what he told me. Have to get Maitan in a Q trade.