Bob Sacamano

Anyone else find it a little odd he didn't receive a QO? He's on the fence about playing and seems like he would have been a guy that would have declined (don't think its all about the money at this point for him). Kind of reminds me of A.J. Burnett a few years ago when he was on the fence of retiring and Pirates thought he would retire and they didn't offer a QO and then signed a deal with Philadelphia.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 14, 2015 -> 06:06 PM) I think it's a safe bet that they'll pick in the 26-28 range. There are 17 free agents with QO's attached. Even if only 6 teams lose 1st rounders, that puts the Sox at #27. Ideally it'll be like 8 teams and they'll get the 25th pick. 16* free agents with QOs attached. 20 offered a QO, 3 accepted and Estrada re-signed with the Jays.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 14, 2015 -> 09:21 AM) The Boston prospects are still at least a year away, maybe 2 or 3. I didn't mean improve the roster with just this deal. Mostly the freeing up money to spend in other spots (they've already been linked to Desmond who has potential to be a lot better than anyone they've trotted out there the past couple years).

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 06:52 PM) I wonder what the Sox could get for DRob. I wonder the same. If the Sox were offered 2 good prospects for Robertson I'd probably pull the trigger. Going into last off-season, Robertson is someone I really didn't want them to spend money on. But when they did, it was kind of like "well I hope he does good since he's here." Wasn't exactly thrilled and would rather have the extra money to spend.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 06:41 PM) Half of the NL isn't even pretending to compete for next year I don't think the Padres are rebuilding. All they did was clear 2 expensive relievers to try to improve other positions.

This was discussed before but I don't remember if anyone confirmed it, but we will have the third pick after the first round. Padres get first 2 with Upton and Kennedy declining. We likely may have second since I am predicting Padres sign someone who will cost a draft pick. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/157232438/qu...dbpr=5768707450 This article explains the order. We have the ten pick and then possibly somewhere in the low-20s.

They got more back than what they gave up because when they got Kimbrel they also took on Melvin Upton Jr. in the deal.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 07:01 PM) Sale is a lot more valuable than Kimbrel IMO. In your opinion? Well it's pretty obvious to everyone.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) Clearly you wouldn't want to sign Yoenis Cespedes, for example, if it meant having to give up a Josh Phegley 4 years away from playing in the majors. I'll be honest, I don't know what you mean since Cespedes has no free agent comp with him.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 04:09 PM) 3 top 50 picks, I'll take it. Don't jinx it. Edit: Though I don't think they will sign anyone who will cost a draft pick.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 01:32 PM) Braves apparently resigned AJ Perzynski. With Wieters and AJ both off the market kind of looks as if Flowers stays our main mug behind the plate?? Didn't expect either anyway.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 11:24 AM) Are you sure about this? He is currently a free agent, so I don't know if thats true. They can't trade him. In the story on MLBTR about Rasmus accepting, it says the team can't trade him until June (or maybe July).

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 07:40 AM) From what I have read, they fleeced the angels. They got a starting SS who isnt bad himself, and their top pitching prospects plus cash, and removed a 53 million dollar committment Those Braves are really stocking up. They have to have the best farm in baseball after all those deals the past year.

QUOTE (daggins @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:58 PM) They shouldn't have given him a QO. Padres shouldn't have given Kennedy a QO; given this news, I would say he is almost certain to accept. Kendrick might accept too. No way Boras will let him decline.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:12 PM) Lol no He's definitely not over rating him but he's definitely not a "once in a generation pitcher (well maybe for thus organization.

He obviously posted that before he got traded....

Simmons traded to the Angels.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 04:32 PM) But if they are going to be selling off assets and rebuilding, why would the take on $13M of a dead money and take up a position from a young player who could use the experience? I am willing to bet they would rather just send over $10M than take LaRoche and his $13M. Unless they truly think they can flip him in July for a couple of prospects. We'll if they want to give us close to LaRoche's salary, fine. Makes it easier to cut him when he's not hitting in April.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 04:25 PM) It balances out the money, but no team in baseball would have interest in making Adam LaRoche their starting 1B. I don't think the Rockies are in win-now mode. Unless they decide to play a rookie at first, LaRoche for one year isn't bad.

Well no s**t

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:40 AM) Yup, I feel the exact same way. Q isn't going anywhere. I don't think so either...unless they get an offer they can't refuse.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 06:35 PM) He'll sign in San Francisco and I bet he has a really good year. Yep. And it'd be fitting too since it's an even number year. We all know how that works for the Giants in recent years....

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 02:30 PM) #InsidePitch's @JimBowden_ESPN fits for Desmond: #Mets, #Padres, #WhiteSox, sleeper #Athletics. Won't return to #Nationals, Turner at SS https://twitter.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/...540270655066112 So basically nothing new?

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 01:11 PM) https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/664490052261535744 A couple exhibitions in San Diego to end it. Good to see they're staying out west before playing in Oakland, and not going to an affiliate. With our luck, we'll get chosen for a Cuba game and it'll be the last spring training game forcing us to go from West to the east to back out west for game in Oakland.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 09:28 AM) He actually had 2 years left on his contract. I don't think he was a place holder. Whatever it is, the Cubs and the almighty Theo, thought he was good enough for their young players as the manager. As a bench coach, no one should have a problem with this hire. 3 year contracts are pretty standard for new managers though. I think it's rare to see 1 year deals for managers.