Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (LDF @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 01:43 PM) but my statement was not meant for the sox, it was, and if you go back, meant for any other team who looses out on upton and cespy..... other options..... and yes... at DH Makes sense for a team that misses out on them AND has an opening at DH. Alvarez does not play outfield.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) Alvarez is a good hitter. He'd be an upgrade at DH. While probably true, LaRoche isn't going anywhere.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 01:39 PM) Dude, he's not a good hitter. Low average and low on base. Where would you play him? He's not an OFer. Only thing he does is hit home runs. I'm with you. Good hitter or not, where does he play?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 01:20 PM) How is that bold? lol Because it's like 40 pages away lol idk I'm bored at work a on my lunch break.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 01:18 PM) you are forgetting melky's contract unless i am misunderstanding what you posted. He is a free agent after 17.

Bold prediction: this thread gets to 300 pages before Cespedes signs anywhere.

Where would the Nats play Cespedes if they got him? I guess they could try to move Revere but I thought he would leadoff for them. I don't really know who would if they dealt him.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 11:47 AM) anyone has any idea of the tax??? i thought the tax is, around 160 mil + Think it's about $189 mil.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 09:38 AM) Hypothetically, if Cespedes' camp told the White Sox FO that they would accept a deal exactly like Upton's, would the Sox do it? Would you guys as fans be ok with it if they did? Cut a year or two off with likely a little bit higher AAV and I'd do it.

QUOTE (oneofthemikes @ Jan 19, 2016 -> 08:24 AM) At least that way, the fans know that the team is going to be bad. Then the front office can stop selling false hope disguised as a baseball team. Personally, I think committing to a rebuild is the right thing to do. If you look around the league at the teams that have done that lately, they have themselves in a position to stay competitive for years to come. While I sort of agree with the rebuilding, this is Jerry we're talking about. The Sox are not going through a rebuild until Jerry is gone.

There's gotta be a creative way to make a deal happen. Whether it's a signing bonus, a 5th or 6th year option worth around 7.5-10 mill, deferrals, a combo of all 3, we need to do something.

Why do people still make a big deal about strike outs? Didn't Trout lead the league the year he was runner up MVP? It all depends on what you do with your other at bats.

QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 09:30 PM) Time isn't the problem. One less suitor is a big plus though. I don't understand how people say these moves guarantee that another player will get paid closer to what he wants. Who's going to pay that? Less teams being seriously interested should hamper that.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 09:25 PM) So the White Sox are now idiots because the Tigers signed Upton? Apparently. Everyone just needs to relax a little. There's one less suitor and still time to land Cespedes (or another upgrade).

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 10:53 AM) Giordano's needs to step up. That was actually before Davis signed I believe.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 09:38 AM) This is funny . Was it wise to give Davis what he got ? Ian Kennedy ? It isn't wise to give many free agents long term contracts however that is what teams have been doing for years. Now all of a sudden everyone realizes its not fiscally responsible ? Very well said. Many guys out there don't deserve long term contracts but get them.

I know people keep bringing up potential red flags for Cespedes, but does it seems like the fact that no one is connected to Upton more of a red flag?

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 08:39 AM) The Score has been reporting that Cespedes is going to make a decision very soon on where he is going to sign. Where are they getting that from? Soon can mean this week which analysts were tweeting yesterday.

My order of preference: Cespedes Upton Jackson Fowler But I wouldn't be mad with any of them.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 18, 2016 -> 06:53 AM) except Jacksons last good year was in Comerica, and his last two dismal years were out of Comerica To be fair, he moved to Safeco.

So does Cespedes sign this week or closer to the start of Spring Training? What are your guys thoughts?

QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 17, 2016 -> 04:32 PM) Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 2m2 minutes ago Thrice today I had execs say "watch the Astros on Cespedes." 5th best HR park in MLB in '15. Good lineup. OK, I'm watching https://twitter.com/pgammo I'm not sure if I buy this one....definitely not the Larry King tweet Wonder what would happen then. Trade Gomez and play Rasmus in CF?

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 17, 2016 -> 02:41 PM) Who is another viable option for the Sox to be their Cleanup hitter? It would be reassuring to know that there is another candidate, if Cespedes signs elsewhere. Please don't tell me that Cabrera, or Frazier is going to bat behind Abreu, or God forbid Adam La Roche. There must be a player out there somewhere, whom the Sox could acquire, without giving up too much. Is there someone, to whom a team would like to rid themselves of paying a high salary, for the next 2 to 3 years? Someone besides CarGo or Ethier? If you want to trade for a cleanup hitter without "giving up much," you're going to be disappointed in who we would get.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jan 17, 2016 -> 11:43 AM) Will the Sox actually pony up or fall short? Probably fall short.

If I had to guess which ones are still having talks with him: 1. White Sox 2. Mets 3. Cardinals 4. Braves (their name has been in the mix lately) 5. Blue Jays (could see them having interest) 6. Tigers 7. Angels I really don't know about the other 3.