Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 03:24 PM) Curious if this actually means anything or not. It doesn't.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 03:11 PM) Or he really wanted to go somewhere that would promise him a starting spot? Yep. To help out his next potential contract.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 02:17 PM) Don't forget Cespedes, too. They tried

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 02:13 PM) I read that too, but read like 10 comments and it's pretty quickly disputed. Also, the Dirty isn't very credible in my eyes. They even say anybody can screenshot anything they'd like. To me, in the world of the internet we can all judge his character. But if it's just cheating, that's his own choice. It has nothing to do with him as a baseball player. I learned many years ago to separate the two. I'm not 7 years old looking up to these guys as heroes. Most all are scumbags, or in the least not capable of being faithful. To each their own. I don't have tens of millions of dollars and women throwing themselves at me. Who am I to judge. Win games. Prepare to win games. Play with passion. Be mad if you lose. That's all I ask. Wasn't it Josh Fields who retired briefly due to how the players on our team behaved off the field (cheating etc) and it made him uncomfortable?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 02:07 PM) Actually, in the risk/reward spectrum, risk is total value of what can be lost. So in this case, it is nearly 100% made up of price (though one could argue he might cause bad blood in the clubhouse as a side effect, which is a risk). Daniel Fields, Jerry Sands, Mike Olt, Matt Davidson, Brandon Brennan and one of Kevan Smith or Rob Brantly are all good DFA candidates that likely pass through waivers successfully anyway. Yep. 40 man being full isn't a big deal.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 02:04 PM) Risk is about how much something cost either in money or anything else it is not about the odds. A lottery ticket is low risk/high reward, because the only risk you are taking is not having a dollar to thrown in a tip jar at the bar that night while the possible reward is huge. Just because the odds are not good do not make it high risk. This is how I'm looking at it. No one really plays the lotto expecting to win. But I guess everyone will have their own opinion on what it means.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 01:54 PM) "Even if I lose the lottery, I just throw the ticket away at no real loss to my bank account." But a lottery ticket is definitively a high-risk purchase. Again, risk =/= price. I don't really know how else to say but I'm gonna drop it for now. To each their own then.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) Low Risk/High Reward is definitely a thing.. the probability of high reward is very small but the cost of the player is so low that it's worth the shot.. Agree...it exists.

QUOTE (Baron @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 01:13 PM) We have some interesting personalities now...should make for an interesting season Agree....I like it.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 9, 2016 -> 01:01 PM) Sour grapes, but would have rather had Henderson Alvarez for 1.25 m more Me too. Despite him coming back in June.

The stadium is pretty easily accessible from the burbs at its current location to be honest.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 8, 2016 -> 09:55 AM) I'd probably become a Brewers fan. This is my backup team as well. Closest team (would be weird to become a Cubs fan), probably aren't going to be good for a while so not jumping on the bandwagon, retractable roof so no games get canceled.

I too hate the word tanking. It makes it sound like the players are out there intentionally losing games even though they are playing their hardest for their own future and to have a job.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 5, 2016 -> 10:26 AM) Cubs currently have 150M committed to 18 players. Add five league minimum players and that total comes to 152.5M for 23 players. That leaves the cubs with 26.5M to sign Arrieta and Fowler while staying under the luxury tax threshold. The cubs and Arrieta aren't going to take the chance of actually going to arbitration because one side is going to get screwed. They will meet each other half way and make a deal, probably 10-11M. That leaves 15-16M to sign Fowler. The cubs have the money to sign Fowler and I'm guessing they do once they come to an agreement with Arrieta. Fow!er re-signing with the Cubs for a one year deal has its merits for both sides. The cubs can afford a little extra splurge this year knowing they will have Edwin Jackson's salary off the books after '16. And Hammel will be off too. He's making what $10 mill?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 4, 2016 -> 08:23 AM) I don't mean to sound like a tool, but is there any legit proof that this guy is really 16? He doesn't really have any reason to lie signing as a 16-year old. Unless he is saying he's older to be able to sign quicker.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 4, 2016 -> 07:36 AM) They do get to open their stadium with a s*** load of young pitching, Freeman at 1B, Enciarte and Olivera in the OF, and Dansby Swanson and Albies in the middle infield. They also have a huge bonus pool in the draft and are going nuts in free agency. Braves fans should be really excited actually. They really should be. They will probably look to spend in free agency next winter or trade prospect depth for legit players.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 4, 2016 -> 07:24 AM) Not even about that. They aren't going to punt 2 top 50 picks 2? Ethier isn't a free agent. It's only one draft pick.

QUOTE (CWSpalehoseCWS @ Feb 3, 2016 -> 04:54 PM) Sands is also out of options. Sometimes that carries a little merit when making decisions even though it shouldn't. I almost wonder if the Sox would carry both Shuck and Sands and drop Olt. Sands can play 1B if needed, and I am sure they will try to get Sanchez time at 3B to make him a super-sub. Might even allow for Melky and Avi to play some DH (although I have no clue Sands defensive ability). Sanchez doesn't need to play 3B to be honest. He can play second and Lawrie and can backup 3B.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 3, 2016 -> 08:25 AM) As someone mentioned, it makes sense if you can first anchor your class with a Moncada/Lazarito/Alvares/Jimenez phenom type...but you definitely don't want to go over simply because you've signed a bunch of mid-range lottery tickets without one or two clear superstar/breakout possibilities. Well yeah I get that. I just hope we are lining up some of those that will be eligible to sign next period now.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 3, 2016 -> 08:18 AM) Brewers Reds Padres (sort of) Phillies Braves Rockies Interestingly, there's an article out today about the Braves being one of the favorites for Lazarito, fwiw. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/163477810/am...ason-contenders Article about how every team in the AL is basically a postseason contender. Yeah there was an article about how them and another team (forgot who) are already lining up a bunch of amateur international signings for next period. Hope we are doing that too.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Feb 2, 2016 -> 07:59 AM) And Trayce. Meant to type "had" referring to last season and why he didn't get a full season of at bats

Let's see Soler play a full season. This year is big for both (assuming both play every day).

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Feb 1, 2016 -> 11:06 PM) I wouldn't worry about the vesting option at all. Last season Ethier had 445 PA total with 48 of those PA against lefties. If the Sox primarily bat him against RHP like the Dodgers did, there's really no chance he gets the 1100 PA. They also had a deep OF of Crawford Pederson Puig Van Slyke and Ethier.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 2, 2016 -> 01:25 AM) Dyson and Orlando, with Travis Snider as insurance. Unless they add Jennings or Jackson. Cain in CF, Gordon in LF. Anyone has to be an upgrade over Rios.

Who's even slated to play right for the Royals currently? Cain with Dyson in center?