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QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 03:43 PM) Read the comments to that tweet. It's hilarious. Twitter fans are the worst

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 01:56 PM) Sox say they have trouble getting package they want. I'm sure this is posturing and teams just not caving in yet.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 01:26 PM) That package seems way too light if both Sale and Jones are included, IMO. I thought about that but I think the value we get back is really good with Rodriguez, Benintendi, Kopech and Devers.

I've pondered where he goes for months it seems like. I was thinking Boston all along but then always thought the Dodgers may pony up and the Sox send him to the NL. However, I think LA trades for Kinsler and the Sox go for Boston's top hitting prospect package. Red Sox: Chris Sale-LHP Nate Jones-RP White Sox: Eduardo Rodriguez-LHP Andrew Benintendi-CF Michael Kopech-RHP Rafael Devers-3B Christian Vazquez-C (I'd take him over Swihart because Vazquez can at least play the position and is really good defensively.)

Archer isn't as good as Sale

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 01:24 AM) He has legit sources but he's just speculating on Sox and Castro. Not a hard speculation given their interest in the past IMO

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 08:35 PM) Behahahahahahhaha - dude hit like 295 with an obp of 350 or something with around 20DRS and what 20 sb at a premium CF position. Yea... f*** that throw in. ????

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 05:13 PM) There is going to be a melt down no matter what happens. Let's be real. It'll be well deserved because if they don't rebuild then they're standing pat and won't be any good next season.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) The fact that I like it so much tells me LAD would probably say no. I just keep thinking we're gona be surprised at what we get back for Sale. Teams know they have to give the moon up.

Isn't Tex a FA? They're trying to move McCann also. So color me shocked Jose Abreu isn't in there.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 04:31 PM) Nah, I would've posted it too. I just don't think the words "rumor" or "reported" should be in the title because they got me excited for mere speculation. I jumped the gun but I knew it wasn't saying he was traded so I just used it as the rumor thread for the red sox.

0% chance he signs here unless we massively overpay.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 03:56 PM) still ^ I thought it was a legit rumor but it's just a writer speculating? That's why I posted it lol. People were running with it on twitter. My bad lol

sorry guys!!

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 02:17 PM) FWIW: Here is another source that says Boston has pulled Moncada and Kopech off the table in any trades and will not overpay for Sale. There will be numerous unsubstantiated rumors( opinions) every day. I saw somewhere todayon MSN that Yankees top priority is getting Mike Trout. www.inquisitr.com/.../boston-red-sox-trade-rumors-chris-sale-bidding-war-with-chica... Right. But I didn't want to pollute the Dodgers Sale thread with Boston rumors. So I made this the Boston thread.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 01:48 PM) Is that a rumor source, or just a writer/jockey giving an opinion? I wanted a Red Sox thread.

According to Jonah Birenbaum of The Score, a Red Sox deal involving Chris Sale would include Benintendi, Devers, and Kopech. https://twitter.com/Pete_BBS/status/798949568733966336

Remember that all it takes is ONE team to pull the trigger in a horrific pitching FA class. I laugh at people who don't think someone will.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 08:38 AM) I understand dude. Hypothetically you and I want their starting outfield plus Moncada and Devers..........................................and the people in hell want ice water. My point was he didn't put out a realistic trade. What is a realistic trade anyways? We have no idea because this Sale trade is crazy to talk about because of his given value. I don't think anyone really knows what we'll get back. We know what they're asking but they haven't gotten it yet.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 16, 2016 -> 01:53 AM) Ok...so again...how does saying "Swanson should be the centerpiece" make it inciting, but saying"Swanson and Maitan are the centerpieces" somehow turn you off? Does Maitan being included somehow make Swanson worse? I guess that's what turns me off about Atlanta. Just not WOWd by their prospects ever.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 15, 2016 -> 10:43 PM) How is everyone seeing "Swanson and Maitan should be starting points" and somehow ignoring Dansby Swanson's name? He's a GREAT starting point in his own right. So why not take a generational talent along with him, even if he's 4 or 5 years away? You don't want the Braves top prospect because he's too young? The fact that he's so young and thought of so highly should tell you enough. I wouldn't want Maitan is the ONLY centerpiece of the deal, but you're still getting Dansby friggin Swanson. I didn't say I didn't want the kid I just don't want him being the centerpiece. Dansby is the main jewel.

I posted the Nightengale thing just to post it because I take it him with a grain of salt. I chuckled at the Gallo comment.

Kevin Maitan is f***ing 16 years old. A lot can happen between now and when he's ready. He can't be the key piece.

I may be alone but I love De Leon as a prospect. Always have.

Listening to a CSN podcast with Bob Nightengale. Chuck Garfein asked about the trade being done before, during or after the Winter Meetings and he said after. He also asked a percentage of the chances it happens and he said 75%. https://audioboom.com/posts/5289197-ep-7-te...-for-chris-sale