Bob Sacamano

Trading for a position player like Swihart is one of those scenarios that gets talked about here (drafting top pitching, trading the depth for more developed hitting). If Fulmer was pitching good, does anyone think a Fulmer for Swihart deal would make sense seeing as though we have 3 draft picks in the like top 50? Edit: nevermind. He'd probably be in our rotation at some point if he was pitching well enough. But just kinda using it as an example.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 13, 2016 -> 09:53 PM) This isn't a guess. He's asking for the largest contract for a pitcher ever. Between the minors and majors, he's thrown about 1,000 less innings than Greinke. That'll likely be a selling point as well (assuming he keeps pitching great until then). He also broke out kind of late meaning he will look to cash in on his one chance (as he has already come out and said for the most part).

Nice to give the bullpen 2 days off in a row with another off day on Monday. Let's save them again tomorrow!

QUOTE (flavum @ May 13, 2016 -> 08:40 PM) He's a talker, for sure. Plus watching MLBN, he's always seemed to be a fan of the Hawk. Now he's working a game with him.

"The walk makes him 0-4." Haha

QUOTE (flavum @ May 13, 2016 -> 08:38 PM) Plesac is getting paid by the word. I don't mind him in the booth. If it was Stone and Hawk, there would be 10-15 second gaps without someone speaking constantly tonight.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 13, 2016 -> 10:17 AM) EJ, Danish, and Beck maybe? Would you give up a top prospect for that package?

If they call up Anderson at some point, what will be the likely corresponding move? I kinda feel like they would want Rollins around while he is up. Maybe carry Rollins and Saladino on the bench with Rollins getting some at bats at DH?

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ May 13, 2016 -> 07:15 PM) After the draft because I think he has a QO attached to him, I would like the Sox to sign Greg Holland. I know that he is out for the entirety of this season but he would be a huge addition to the Sox pen next year. If he was offered a QO knowing he wouldn't throw a single pitch this year and rejected it, he'd be dumb ha

Hawk mentions TWTW. Me: rolls eyes.

Teams are trying to trade for Jose Reyes. This screams Braves trying to get a bonus pool money or a prospect along with him in exchange for relieving rockies of salary. All strictly a baseball move.

Meh. He was our 4th catcher. I'm sure we'll sign someone else to a minor league deal to replace him at Charlotte.

QUOTE (staxx @ May 12, 2016 -> 07:18 AM) Yes but it isn't. Stronger class is when you're deciding between the likes of Bryant,Gray and Appel for #1. Ray/Groome/Puk aren't at that level Is this draft potentially deeper than previous ones though? Haven't really followed too much but i think I read somewhere that it's supposed to be deep. Last year I remember reading that last year's draft wasn't.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ May 11, 2016 -> 10:42 PM) Since there is no clear definitive #1 player, the draft is weaker and rankings are all over the place. 10 is a good place to be, because since there's no consensus a player that the Sox have highly rated on their board could fall to them. If there is no clear definitive #1 player, couldn't that mean it's a stronger class?

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 11, 2016 -> 07:23 AM) Man am I glad I went to bed. What in the actual f*** happened? Good luck against Hamels now lol That's how I feel lol I started new job downtown on Monday and training is exhausting so I crash early last night. Went to bed when it was like 10-5.

Rangers defense hasn't looked too good in either series we played them.

QUOTE (Wanne @ May 9, 2016 -> 07:38 PM) BS...I'd rather have Austin Jackson playing CF than Avila catching. And it's not even close.... Huh? I don't want Avila catching really. Those 2 positions aren't dependant on each other lol

Might as well let play May in center and bat 9th. I'm sure he could put up Jackson offensive numbers for league minimum with better d.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ May 9, 2016 -> 07:11 PM) I love Austin...even though we don't have Uber or Lyft anymore Definitely visit. It's worth it. You can take a few days here and drive to San Antonio for a day. What happened to Uber? I went there late August for a Bachelor party.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 9, 2016 -> 05:03 PM) This pregame discussion has just about half as many posts as the entire game thread had yesterday lol. Mother's day and beautiful weather should probably do that.

Yeah not much punch in Avila's bat anymore.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 8, 2016 -> 11:05 AM) Jacob May up to .260 average Any chance he can replace Jackson next year in center and just hit 9th? Would be a cheaper alternative I suppose and let Eaton remain in right.

Kang came back yesterday and hit 2 homers for the Pirates. On days he plays short for them, I really really like the Pirates lineup 1-8. Maybe they can add a power bat somewhere or trade for another arm in June/July.

Nice recovery!

Another long feeling game.