Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 10:05 AM) Why would he go to the A's for anything else other than the money? They're going to be terrible. Like you said: money. Dude already has a ring from last season (I think he has 2 actually from time with Phils).

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 10:03 AM) Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 5m5 minutes ago Ryan Madson has agreed to a 3-yr, $22M deal with #Athletics pending physical, source says. Royals lose key piece in the bullpen. Looks like Oakland will have to shift some money cough cough Brett Lawrie cough cough

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 09:57 AM) Nashville? Winter Meetings are in Nashville

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 09:48 AM) @MLBBruceLevine: White Sox right handed starter- Third baseman -middle infield help will be Nashville targets Really seems like they don't want to go with Erik Johnson.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 09:07 AM) Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 7m7 minutes ago #Nationals had been reluctant to give O’Day 4th yr -set definitive price point. #Orioles get him on 4-yr, $31M deal, as @JonHeymanCBS said. That's quite a bit for a set up guy. Reliever market about to pick up now. What did Miller get again 4/36? Not too much less than that per year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) Yep, and I bet it costs more than we think. Wouldn't be a shock to see a Lawrie for Erik Johnson swaps as A's looking for starting pitching. I'd take that swap.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 6, 2015 -> 06:12 AM) @Buster_ESPN: Other teams say Oakland is devoted to the idea of trading Brett Lawrie. That should hurt his trade value right? Only way we would give up something significant is if we're not the the only team in on him.

QUOTE (BigFinn @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 09:05 PM) There are six competitive balance picks at the tail end of the first round and six more at the tail end of the second round. Here's an article explaining it. And here's another that shows where we are penciled in (10, 33, and 62 minus the draft picks other teams lose because of signing free agents). The #10 pick is set in concrete. The #33 pick could be in the high 20s.; the #62 pick could end up in the 50s — which would be cool. Additionally, we could trade for a competitive balance pick - say John Danks and Adam LaRoche to San Diego for James Shield and their competitive balance pick. Only the competitive balance picks can be traded. So competitive balance pick is after the compensation picks?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) Good luck Giants.......................19th pick is a nice get for the Sox. Sigh...we did not get the 19th pick. That's no longer how that works and hasn't in about 3 years. Blows my mind people still don't understand this.

I have a feeling he's going to do pretty well there. There's what 3 pitchers ballparks in that division? He should be fine.

There was a tweet from earlier that said we have tenth pick in the second round. Don't know if anyone noticed or corrected but that's incorrect. We should have 9th pick in second round due to Tigers surrendering 2nd round pick.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 12:39 PM) So, since Shark officially signed now. Are we up to #30? I'm updating my signature with every signing.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 08:25 PM) I like having the MLB discussions in PHT. I spend a good amount on Soxtalk, and I could count on one hand the number of times I've looked at the Diamond Club or whatever it is called. I would enjoy to discuss those topics, but obviously come to Soxtalk first and foremost to read/chat about the Sox. But I don't mind seeing the other news, even thought it probably isn't something I haven't already heard. I looked at MLBTR probably 10x a day. But I just have never really cared to go to a separate part of the site to look for general MLB discussion. I think its great to have it all in grouping during the offseason. In other news, BRING BACK THE CATCHALLS! The Offseason Plans thread was great. Catch alls are fun, and I feel not having them does the exact opposite of what you think you're accomplishing. You're always going to have people who don't like things one way or another, and as the owner of the site do whatever you please, but I will continue to voice my opinion on the matter when it is brought up. BRING BACK THE CATCH ALLS! I don't mind catch alls, but when every thread becomes one it's really annoying.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) Losing out on their #2 guy and seeing him in the same division might be the kind of thing that makes the Dodgers desperate enough to open up the vault for one of our guys? Yeah they could beef up their rotation signing Cueto and then dipping into the farm to get Q.

QUOTE (Dunt @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 08:57 AM) It's pretty awesome to see a small market team go big after big talent to compliment the great core they already have. Wish more "small market" teams saw the value in it. Yeah I like seeing the money go around and different teams spending. Wonder who the first player we spend like that will be on.

I bet this deal happens this week. I am not willing to bet my house though. Don't know who would go to Oakland.

What round are the competitive balance picks (still can't figure out whey we don't get one)? After 3rd round?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 09:32 AM) I don't see why the Dodgers or White Sox would want to do that. I guess so the Dodgers clear room in their OF (read earlier and saw they're unlikely to sell so low on Puig). The A-baller is just so they can get something back to make it worth their while for taking LaRoche (they did this a couple times last year). And then we get someone who can get some at bats in the outfield and primary DH. I don't really think either would really do it since the Dodgers have the money to just release Crawford and pay him. But I was mostly addressing that they wouldn't just dump Ethier who was actually said for them.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 09:27 AM) In order to pick #25, 8 teams would need to lose 1st rounders. Think of it tho way: 1-30 in first round. 31. Upton 32. Kennedy 33. Samardzija. That pick moves up 1 spot for every team that loses a 1st round pick. Yep. Only 6 more teams need to give up their first rounder (or Padres give up one or two comp picks which I think they will sign Desmond so it's possible.)

I think it's more likely that the Dodgers dump Crawford for nothing than Ethier. Ethier was actually good for them last year. You guys think LaRoche and an A-baller for Crawford and cash (with Dodgers dumping LaRoche to free agency) get it done?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 5, 2015 -> 09:01 AM) Dan Szymborski ‏@DSzymborski ZiPS suggests Kershaw would make $45 million a year in free agency right now! And Sale 10/299. Here's the tweet. Right now yes. 4 years from now? No. He'll blow that away.

I'd rather we signed Henderson Alvarez despite him missing the first month or two.

Anyone else think it's possible they deal Q for a great return and then sign someone like Kazmir or Leake or the Japanese pitcher to take his spot? I just think once Cueto and Samardzija sign there won't be too many teams throwing money at these guys (though I guess it's possible Dodgers sign one of those guys then another listed above).

I'm keep tracking in my signature as well. After the QOs were rejected (16 comps), we have the tenth pick, had 3rd pick and 56th pick. Zimmerman signed with Detroit so only our second round spot moved up since the Tigers pick before us. Greinke and Lackey signed with 2 teams giving up first round picks so all three picks move up 2 spots. Remember: Price did not qualify for a qualifying offer. Still 13 guys left who do have a QO attached however.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 09:53 PM) After the Greinke signing, does this give us picks #10 and #30, and #50? 10, 31, 53