Bob Sacamano

RF = solved

I don't want to rely on both Avi and LaRoche (just one) along with the unknown of Saladino everyday and questionable health behind the plate.

I know they said no once, but once the Pirates sign a mid-tier pitcher (linked to Kazmir earlier in offseason and have moved some money around since), maybe offer them the same deal again just in case they decide they have a little extra room for a defensive first first baseman who can hit in the 6 or 7 spot in that lineup.

QUOTE (glangon @ Dec 23, 2015 -> 04:43 AM) I have this nagging feeling that Alex Gordon will sign for us today. Don't ask why, I just have this feeling.... If so, I don't want anything more than 4 years.

If he doesn't sign with us, I hope he doesn't sign with the Royals either. Hopefully a team that hasn't given up their first round pick yet so the value of our comp pick goes up.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 03:42 PM) Upton's been on the DL a grand total of 1 time in his career, in 2008. Damn. I must have been more focused on last season. Had him in fantasy and he would miss games due to nagging injuries but not go on dl. But still the strikeouts fact still stands.

Huh? In what world does Cespedes strike out more than Upton? Look at the numbers.

I kind of have a feeling that Garfien is just talking out of his ass.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 02:34 PM) I believe you but that's ridiculous for a player like Gordon. Man, NFL teams have it made. They get to cut guys and those 8 year deals mean nothing. They don't have to pay up like baseball teams do. Think of all the guys the Sox would have just cut. LaRoche, Dunn, Melky, Rios. I don't think they can do it after year one. I'm pretty sure they have to at least honor half the deal.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 01:04 PM) Who cares? The sox playing second fiddle doesn't stop me from enjoying baseball This. I really don't care and don't know why people do.

Where would he hit hypothetically? 5th behind Frazier and then Lawrie 6th, LaRoche 7th?

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 10:46 AM) So realistically, what teams are left that could be in the market for Cespedes' services? I can think of the Sox, Tigers, Orioles, Royals, Angels, and possibly the Mets. Are there any others? I'd take the Royals out. I doubt they will spend money on anyone especially with all their guys free agent eligible after 2017.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 10:29 AM) Source: #Mets close to signing free-agent outfielder Alejandro De Aza. Maybe another potential landing spot off the board. So what teams does this leave for the big three? After the Leake deal are the Cards out on one of the big three too? I'm expecting the Cards to land Gordon if they really are preparing to move Holliday to first.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 09:46 AM) You have to wonder how Wainwright he will be, but that's a great rotation. Good signing. Agree. I'd much rather have Leake at around 5/75 (what's been reported so far) than Samardzija at 5/90 and giving up a draft pick.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Dec 22, 2015 -> 09:10 AM) I think Cespedes goes back to Mets as well. Cuddyer retiring helps this out.

QUOTE (South Sider @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 10:32 PM) Eventually these free agents are going to have to realize that teams are not bidding up for their services. There's just not enough suitors. Makes me laugh at the Cubs a little bit for splurging so much on Heyward. They might have thought they were setting the market, but at this point it's probably going to look like a huge overpayment. That would be true if they were the only team in on Heyward but others did offer him more guaranteed money.

I actually have a Cubs fan friend who has been to more Sox games than Cubs games over the past 3-4 years due to just wanting to watch baseball. The Cell is also easier easier to get to and in and out of than Wrigley from where we live. Sox fans have no excuse for not going haha

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 21, 2015 -> 06:42 AM) No other contenders for Gordon? Why? I'm guessing because of his age. If he could be had on a 4 year deal, I wouldn't be mad if we got him. I think he ends up going to St. Louis with Holliday playing first/seeing a little time in the outfield/DHing in AL parks.

If he exceeds everyone's expectations offensively and plays great defense, does Tim Anderson need to find a new position?

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) Being optimistic.....240/.300/.340 with 10 hrs and 15 steals. If he can do that and play near gold glove level D he will be a huge success in my book. And Sanchez only started 180 out of about 500 minor league games at SS. I don't think he's going to be our everyday SS. His arm doesn't pass the eye test right from the start for me. This is what I'm expecting. If everyone else hits, I will take this. More is a bonus.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 04:38 PM) I'm just trying to be optimistic. A little too overly optimistic. I think you're gonna be disappointed.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 20, 2015 -> 12:15 PM) They don't typically have press conferences unless it's a big name guy. Frazier would count as one, but Lawrie would not. With that said, I bet they don't have one for either. Most likely this. But I'm sure if they do add a Cespedes or Upton, they will do one for all three.

Nah fresh year. Bat Melky in 2-hole.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 19, 2015 -> 12:56 AM) So you guys think this will simmer until after the holiday and new year? With both basically having no market (it appears) I'm willing to bet they are the big free agents who don't end up signing until mid-January.

QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 18, 2015 -> 11:11 AM) Gut feeling at some point between now and next Thursday, Upton signs with the Sox for five years, with an opt-out after two or three. BTW, these opt-outs are kinda bugging some people...and I get it. I'd rather not have the opt-out be that soon if we're giving up a draft pick. Rather have it after 4.