Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 05:03 PM) The white sox were 14th in the AL in OBP last year and 15th in HR. They needed improvements in both, and they added an improvement in 1 of them so far, with 2 guys who can hit HR but do a weak job of getting on base. They are upgrades in on base over last year because the positions were so bad, but as of right now, this lineup is still near the bottom of the AL in getting on base. Let's take care of both and sign Upton then

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 03:49 PM) Doesn't the CBA expire after this season? Or maybe its 2017. Anyway, when it's done, the first change will be the end of the QO tie to free agency (although they could keep the "gain a draft pick" part; but they'll for sure end the "lose the draft pick" side). What do you think will happen then? The team just gains a draft pick and no team risks losing one when signing a guy?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 03:46 PM) Ozuna was a four plus WAR guy just two years ago, is still under control for a long time and can play CF. Like Inciarte, it's going to take more than Adams "plus" to get him. We just don't have enough quality minor league depth remaining to not have to surrender Anderson or Fulmer. If you're all in, it means trading Anderson and having no long-term deal in sight for SS or catcher. The other teams with top 10-20 systems are better positioned for this move. Exactly. Which is why I'd rather just sign a bat since it only costs money.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 03:42 PM) That works too. I don't think that gets it done from Miami's standpoint but we'll see. Definitely works for me though.

I don't doubt the Orioles having real interest in Upton, but maybe they start using him as leverage to get Davis to sign.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 02:06 PM) I dont believe this because it doesnt begin with "Source:..." raBBit, what are you hearing? I'm sure he would post if he heard anything.

With a fresh, new season I would think that Melky is back in the 2-hole.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 01:17 PM) You don't trade for an All Star third baseman to be a stopgap. How would you describe All Star rentals who have a year or less left until free agency that are traded for then?

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:55 PM) Man I just don't trust Cespedes to continue anything like last season, would much prefer the Span/RHSP combo to him. I don't think he will hit as good as last year but better than his time in Oakland. Like an in between I guess.

If they declare him eligible for 15 class, he will sign with Cubs or Dodgers. If he can't be a free agent til 16, then the Sox have a shot.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) They signed for nothing because both are garbage. Actually Jackson signed for league minimum because he's making $13 mill this year anyway. It's not like if a team offered him more it would increase his possible earnings. It would just decease the amount the Cubs owe.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:28 PM) I think soxfan2014 thought you meant rejecting the QO. For whatever reason, correct. I yearn for this upcoming weekend lol

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:24 PM) He's not going to get $150 million or more from any other team besides the Orioles IMO. Oh for some reason I read your first comment as QO...my bad lol Yeah he should accept the O's offer and run away with it.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 12:19 PM) I am just so surprised that Davis didn't accept the O's offer. He's a moron if he thinks he can get more $$$ somewhere else. Huh? He was offered 7/150 so why would he be a moron for rejecting only $15 mill guaranteed? Your comment doesn't make any sense because he can get more money.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:38 AM) I know I was just adding on to your comment. I agree that the lack of LH bats is a bit overblown. Agree. Seems like more left handed hitters have big platoon splits compared to righties.

Blue Jays didn't have much left handed hitting and they seemed to survive...

Well it looks like one of the big 3 signed before with a team before we could get to 100 pages. Cespedes for the rest of us!

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 09:05 AM) Confirmed. Heyman says Gordon was looking for 20mil AAV so took a small "hometown" discount to stay with KC. It's only taking a discount if he was actually offered more money by another team.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:57 AM) Couldn't disagree more. Absolutely no reason for Cespedes to sign with anyone yet. Orioles having money to spend and not bringing back Davis yet is a huge issue. I think Davis will cave and take the highest offer possible from the Orioles. Doesn't seem like there's anyone in on him.

Chris Davis signing with Baltimore would make things fall into place pretty well for us (unless more teams jumped in).

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 08:25 AM) There is nothing good about Gordon going back to K.C. Reduces the supply of impact OFs, doesn't impact the demand for them (if you assume the Royals were all or nothing on Alex), & makes a key divisional competitor stronger. If Upton is a long-shot, then the Sox can't keep dicking around on Cespedes. I also would have liked Gordon going to a team that didn't already give up its first round pick as well increasing our comp pick.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 06:32 PM) I thought the Giants were out after they signed Leake. You mean Cueto I think.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 10:23 PM) I think the Sox farm ranks in tat 25-30 range and if they want to compete while simultaneously building for long term sucess, then that has to improve. Keeping their comp pick would help that cause. Yep....so sign Cespedes already!

Yeah seriously. Avi SHOULD be there.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 07:20 PM) What? Yearly hitting min-camp that yields great results every season.