Bob Sacamano

Sucks that Latos has turned into a pumpkin. This team def needs to add another mid-rotation type of arm.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 18, 2016 -> 05:44 PM) He might not be bad to have around but I doubt he would help much this season. He hasn't played in games in a year or more, and MLB is something he hasn't seen. Yeah I tend to agree with this. Maybe he can help plug a spot for next season?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 18, 2016 -> 04:50 PM) This could be an ideal situation. Not many guys are going to be available for just cash, though with Avi starting to hit, the need for another OF is greatly reduced unless it is someone you can replace Jackson with in CF, and by all indications Hernandez is not that guy. I think you would start taking Jackson's at bats away (not majority but some) as well as Avi's.

I hate bunting early in the game to get a quick guy over from second to third. A guy who can score on a hit to the outfield but you decide to give up one chance for him just to move 90 feet.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 18, 2016 -> 02:43 PM) Bob NightengaleVerified account ‏@BNightengale The #Padres may have nice trade chip this summer in OF Matt Kemp, who has 10 homers and 29 RBI, and is being made available. I wonder what they could realistically get in return if a team wanted to take on the full salary to pay less in talent-wise.

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ May 17, 2016 -> 07:44 PM) Hawk's exciting. Benetti is totally forgettable. Like most announcers, actually. Like I said, he gets really emotional not that it's bad but it's the reason people think he's good. Overall, no he's probably not good. But when something exciting is going on for the team he's really fun.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 17, 2016 -> 07:39 PM) I'm really not a fan of Benetti. He just isn't a good announcer. To be fair, neither is Hawk. He just gets a ton of love for being a huge fan and emotional during games aka: one of us.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 17, 2016 -> 05:29 PM) I don't think he's actually referring to anyone. He's just saying that he's ready to make a deal at anytime. Most likely. But I was just naming someone in my post who I think they'd be more likely to target. Someone without a long commitment and not taking one of Fulmer or Anderson. The Soxtalk favorite offer of: Johnson/Beck, Sanchez, (insert other low tier prospect here) probably doesn't land you anything to great.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 17, 2016 -> 05:38 PM) The Rockies should know that they have no chance at contending this year, despite their decent start, so it would probably be wise of them to deal Gonzalez while he still has value. I see him going more towards the deadline. Not May.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 17, 2016 -> 04:55 PM) What if he was referring to CarGo? That would be AWESOME. Of the 1.5 GB Rockies? Probably not. I'm thinking Reds for Bruce.

Astros promoted Collin Moran today.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 16, 2016 -> 09:30 PM) 7 GB with over 125 games to play is not teetering on the brink. Yeah that's really not bad at all. It's a long season and anything can happen.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 16, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) Because Reddick is more of an "impact" bat that could help a contending team get over the hump as a rental. Burns is good, no doubt, but his numbers aren't eye popping and he isn't flashy like Reddick. He's probably attainable for sure but I doubt they would take a token Soxtalk offer of: Beck/Johnson, Sanchez, other random guy for him.

Yeah you really never really see infielders throw from over the top. Especially on DPs at second.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 16, 2016 -> 07:25 PM) I really like where you're going with this. He's young, left handed, solid defensively, and has ridiculous speed. He'd be a great #2 hitter behind Eaton for sure. Why is he more realistic than Reddick? He's younger and controlled until 2020.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 16, 2016 -> 06:07 PM) There is absolutely no reason to have any pitcher pitch on three days rest in May. Fixed.

And his size.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ May 15, 2016 -> 02:29 PM) Right now, Avila is playing more (not including his DL stint), as he tends to start vs RHPs and Navarro tends to start vs LHPs. Defensively, I don't think there is a worthwhile difference between starting one over the other. Navarro has a .232 BABIP that will go up, and Avila has a .333 BABIP that will go down (especially considering his slow bat speed and seemingly often weak contact). Also, you at least know that Navarro will run into a homer every now and then. Don't mind Avila catching to Sale and maybe Quintana but like Navarro in there for the other 3 when we need more offense.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 14, 2016 -> 06:50 PM) Even if Davidson went on the tear of the century, still not 100% convinced they would give him Avi's at-bats in the heat of a pennant race and really trust he could hold down the DH job at the big league level. But maybe it will restore a glimmer of trade value...one of those "down and out" NL franchises might be willing to provide him an opportunity like we sort of gave Mike Olt last year. Except Olt was a claim. Looking to trade Davidson for a major league piece may not be realistic (unless maybe it's for a reliever or something).

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 15, 2016 -> 04:23 PM) Didn't know. Lol I know they play Houston next didn't know they had a day off. I'm used to 19 games straight lol And the fact they were off Thursday helps throw it off.

How did he mismanage the bullpen? Who was he supposed to use in the 6th inning?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 15, 2016 -> 02:45 PM) Here come the RV is an idiot posts. QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 15, 2016 -> 02:45 PM) RV strikes again 2 out runs are killing this team like 2015. Perfect.

He did look out in the replays. Gotta stay down man.

At least they haven't really used the bullpen the last 3 days (and off day tomorrow).

QUOTE (Dunt @ May 15, 2016 -> 10:21 AM) All of this. You get big lefty power with an advanced approach at the plate that can likely be a fast mover. Even if he doesn't have a position other than DH, that skill set in the Sox lineup is incredibly valuable. Yep. Try him at catcher. If that doesn't work, try left, if not that, then try 1B. Hopefully his bat ends up being good enough to play at any position.