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QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:38 PM) And Red Sox execs not available to talk They probably watched Q tonight and said f*** it. Done deal lol

Melky just rakes

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:37 PM) Nice line drive by Anderson He's slumping but he'll start to hit more bullets now.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) build around your pitching JR won't spend the money. It has to be trades and the only thing they can offer for legit bats is pitching. Now if he'll open his wallet and outbid everybody for Reddick, Encarnacion, or take on big contracts like Braun, etc they can keep all their pitching. I don't expect that, however. That's the point I was making awhile back and I was accused of calling him cheap lol

Yoan Moncada was seen hugging teammates. Hmm..

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:33 PM) It's not only tempting, it the right thing to do. How can we honestly fix this mess? Look at how many holes we have in our lineup right now and then look at the state of our minor league system. The only potential impact hitter in the system that will be ready anytime soon is Collins. We have a few other interesting guys, but they are far from sure things of being even average regulars at the major league level. It's finally time to stop this re-tooling nonsense and attempt to build a team from the ground-up. Hahn's had chances to build around this pitching and he can't do it. Time for a new plan.

Eaton is a cornerstone player for this team. Hahn has to make the most out of this deadline and off season.

I'm ready for this thing to be blown up Don't run on Eaton!

If Albers was pitching for s*** he wouldn't get a whiff. He's who I meant before lol

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:25 PM) I wish Hahn could give us something to get excited about already. It'll heat up believe me. Q and Sale with nice back to back performances. I think they're both gone. Just have a gut feeling.

The unluckiest man alive Jose Quintana

You CAN'T run on Eaton! Let alone that big bastard

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:26 PM) That's why I hope they trade Sale for a bunch of good bats. Sale and Q. We'd have a whole new lineup and farm system.

Sanding and painting trim in oil paint at work today is more fun than this offense

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:14 PM) Gallo just swung through 3 curveballs...so that was bad He can't headline a deal for either of our SPs. The sox are smart enough that's why there's the Mazara talk.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:10 PM) I think so. Darvish is going to command a huge amount of money plus they are strapped for cash apparently. Like I've said before though they need to make another move to bolster the lineup if they traded for Sale. Even though Prince was trash they have to replace him. Like I've said before, maybe Sale and a player like Melky or Frazier in a mega deal.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:07 PM) Right...might as well scout their major league team though. Most of the guys you would want are playing today. Gallo too No doubt. Man I just have a gut feeling Texas is gona say f*** it and go all in for Sale.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 07:55 PM) Yep....try and divert everyone's eyes from Mazara. See Profar can play OF too! Lol well the only people asking for him are teams with stud SPs. Not like Shields would land him lol. But for me, he starts the Sale deal.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 05:25 PM) Just a small note but Profar is playing in the OF today Trying to add value probably

QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 12:20 PM) if we trade Sale.. Hopefully we get at least 3 out of the below 6, along with Mazara who I consider a MUST. If we can get 4 prospect of this caliber I am fine with it. Gallo Brinson Ortiz Tate Mendez Profar Odor Oh Mazara is a must and I think today proves that. I'm not a huge fan of Gallo but he'd at least bring some much needed power to the lineup. I'm only fine with Gallo and Profar if they're not headlining the deal. You'll never get Odor IMO. I'd love to but I don't think they would that's why they're asking for Mazara and Gallo.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) Also, Sale's value is even more incredible. Skill and team control aside, just look at what Cashner and Pomeranz type pitchers are getting. Oh my. That's why the names of prospects we throw out there aren't far fetched. He's THAT valuable. Plus he's durable unlike Darvish. I honestly think he's dealt. I would be shocked if Boston doesn't get involved

For the first time, I'm going out on a limb and saying he gets dealt to Texas. I think they budge. I think it could be one of the biggest trades ever. Sale, reliever, maybe Melky or Frazier for Mazara, Gallo, Profar, Tate, Ortiz and 2 other specs.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:12 AM) Indeed it is...if they didnt have Price though it might be different. But I think in Heyman or Sherman's last article the Red Sox were pretty much ruled out. They dont want to give up anyone of value. Now Texas might give in. They have made trades like this before. Plus their starters havent been winning games. Maybe the Dodgers too I think someone will give in for Q because they won't have to touch their major league roster for him. Unless it's Texas who promotes Gallo and has Profar there. But Boston doesn't. Don't think LA will give up Urias for Q. Houston wouldn't give up Bregman for Q I don't think

Ziegler blew the 1-0 save for the Red Sox. Good for us that he keeps blowing them while Kimbrel is out.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 28, 2016 -> 11:48 PM) In all reality we need to blow this team the f*** up. This offense is a complete joke and there is nothing on the horizon to make it much better anytime soon. Between now and this offseason, we need to trade Sale, Quintana, Gonzalez, Shields, Robertson, Duke, Frazier, Lawrie, & Melky. Recoup as many assets as possible. Stockpile draft picks the next two years and hope to be competitive in 2019, when there will be some actual free agents available to plug holes. To me, there is no other alternative. This team as currently constructed is broken and there is limited hope to fix it before Sale hits free agency. Do the smart thing for once and sell, sell, sell. Agreed. This offense is so far from being even decent that no quick fixes will help. Problem is getting enough value back for those two SPs. That's where they need to really capitalize on in order to rebuild this team. Stockpile prospects and get a new core to build around. We have one we could go with (Eaton, Anderson, Rodon, Lawrie, Fulmer). Fulmer needs more minors seasoning though. Next year would be a wash but it'd be the development year. They'd be awful but at least we'd have a new direction.