Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (BigFinn @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 11:10 PM) I've been flipping through the mlb pipeline website for prospects among the contending teams in the #3 to #5 range, and boy is it slim pickings. The Yankees top 5 prospects: #1 Luis Severino, an undersized 2-pitch pitcher #2 Aaron Judge, a 6'7" RF who has a lot of power with a lot of swing and miss #3 Jorge Mateo, a 20 year old shortstop in the Sally League who may have to move off short because of a weak arm #4 Greg Bird, a defensively challenged first baseman #5 Robert Refsnyder, a defensively challenged second baseman How about Houston: #1 Carlos Correa, SS, he's not going anywhere #2 Mark Appel, RHP, he's not going anywhere #3 Domingo Santana, he's a .300 hitting outfielder with some swing and miss problems #4 Vincent Velazquez, RHP, he's not going anywhere #5 Michael Feliz, RHP, I doubt that he's going anywhere The Dodgers (say it like Vin Scully): #1 Corey Seager, SS, will not be traded in a Samardzija deal #2 Julio Urias, LHP, probably will not be traded in a Samardzija deal #3 Grant Holmes, RHP, pitching in the Midwest League #4 Jose DeLeon, RHP, pitching at AA Tulsa, intriguing, fastball-slider-change. He's been a wee bit tateriffic since his promotion #5 Alex Verdugo, OF, playing in the Midwest League Three contenders, one intriguing prospect. That's not to say that Corey Seager isn't intriguing, but he won't be coming over in a trade for Samardzija. Toronto is looking like a good trading partner for the Shark. To be fair, Houston's system is deep so if you even grabbed someone in 6-10 range it would probably be a good deal.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 07:26 PM) I like the Melky that has suddenly remembered how to hit. Closing in on .270 I think it's time to put him back in 2-spot

QUOTE (lord chas @ Jul 7, 2015 -> 09:09 AM) That would require at least 2 men on base which is a rare sight for us Hitting homeruns is also pretty rare for us

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 6, 2015 -> 02:58 PM) Yes, because Chris Sale should be put ahead of the team, and the Sox should throw Jose Quintana out there with short rest, risking injury among other things, so Sale gets a shot at the record. T Actually, Q would be on 4 days rest which would be pretty normal rest. Not short

http://sportsmockery.com/2015/07/a-yasiel-...nd-the-dodgers/ While I wouldn't be opposed to us grabbing Puig, the proposed deal is very ridiculous of Shark, Q and prospects. Now if they wanted to just get rid of him and take half a season of Shark? I think i'd do it. Edit: if a mod can change the "what" in the title to "why".

Willing to bet Fulmer is #15 when he eventually gets promoted (unless the Sox sign someone in the off-season who would wear 15).

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jul 3, 2015 -> 03:16 PM) We all would. Pentecost's stock has dipped since draft day, though, so he may actually be a realistic target. Hoffman has had helium. Maybe Pentecost plus someone else.

Doesn't matter what we want. It's probably going to be Thome or Konerko. Team needs a new owner.

These won't stopping popping up until the Sox are good and relevant again. If the Cardinals want to deal for Quintana, i'd definitely listen to what they had to say.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 12:39 PM) If he ever hits one for the White Sox, I will call this a victory. Come on, man. It was a nod to his dad who is the only player ever to hit two grand slams in one inning off the same pitcher.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 01:14 PM) Let me ask this then.... When is the last time we signed or traded for someone and trade evaluators commented "he has the ability to be a Gold Glove-level defender"? Rondon? Trayce Thompson...? When's the last time we've taken an average or below average fielder and he became close to great? Robin Ventura? I'd argue that Joe Crede was a pretty great defender.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) Lets complain about 16-18 year old prospects before they even enter the system! Lol all 16-18 year old prospects are all like likely defensively challenged.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 08:53 AM) The other issue that Quintana would become the Royals' ace. So in that sense, one might demand and ace's price. Royals have a horrible rotation. Their pen is great, but might succumb to the pressure and over-work. Wouldn't surprise me if the Twins take this division. Meanwhile, Royals look like a team to do business with. Also, trading a great pitcher within division should drive price up.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 2, 2015 -> 08:24 AM) Per Jesse Sanchez, Sox have (so far) signed Franklin Reyes for $1.5M, and Fernando Tatis Jr for $700k. Reports on Future Sox coming soon. Lets grab Martinez or Guerrero Jr and I'll be happy. Edit: also, Dodgers sign Alvarez for $16 mill and a few others for around $2 mill. Were only slotted for $2 mill to spend. They have to figure out a way to fix this system.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 30, 2015 -> 11:26 AM) Davidson walked his first AB. Respectable OBP. Hopefully he'll be up soon. Even if he sucks, let him play for a while. I think if they end up moving Beckham or LaRoche he'll be up.

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jun 30, 2015 -> 08:18 AM) Once you hire Ozzie, you're not letting him go, he's in it for the long run Hire Sandy Alomar Jr or Dave Martinez or someone else then. Try to bring Omar Vizquel in in the off-season as a bench coach and to work with young infielders on defense (they gotta be friends from Indians days right?).

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Jun 30, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) About f***ing time someone has said this, Ozzie left on miserable terms but he's ready for managing White Sox baseball again and I'm ready for Ozzie ball, Ozzie is a proven fiery winner with the desire to win, Robin comes off as a NyQuil addict who belongs back on his Malibu deck, Robin knows he doesn't want to be here Just a suggestion for Ozzie, Jim Thome would make an awesome hitting coach, he already worked with Trayce Thompson in the Spring and he's seem to done wonders Throw in another White Sox employee as well: Aaron Rowand Ozzie, Coop, Thome, and Crash would provide some South Side excitement...finally, and hopefully a winning culture immediately, World Series Champs 2016 1. Fire Robin 2. Hire Ozzie as interim manager (who really cares about the rest of this year 3. Hire Sandy Almost Jr. in the off-season if not sooner

Mlbtr posted about how the Astros are going to have 40-man roster problems in the off-season again and that can help motivate them to make a couple of trades for starting pitching.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 29, 2015 -> 06:37 PM) While I agree with everything you say here, I do think we need to find a way to get him out of RF. He's just too much of a defensive liability out there and I don't see him ever improving enough for that to change. Trading LaRoche would clear the DH spot and allow for Avi & Melky to rotate between LF & DH. Not ideal IMO but better over our current alignment if you can find a plus defender for RF (Thompson or trade/free agency). Heyward

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/06/ange...or-hitting.html Angels are looking to trade for a left-handed hitting, high obp player who can play left or DH. I saw they were connected to Samardzija yesterday as well.

QUOTE (Whitey @ Jun 27, 2015 -> 03:30 PM) I have no problem with that... Flowers would be a solid backup. Absolutely. He's fine being Sale's personal catcher but someone who can hit should be able to catch the other 4 guys.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 26, 2015 -> 06:14 PM) I think there is absolutely zero chance they will pick up his option given his performance in the first half of this season. Agree but I wouldn't rule out a return on a very cheap one year deal.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 26, 2015 -> 03:37 PM) ScoMerkin ‏@scottmerkin 1h1 hour ago Conor Gillaspie going through some early defensive drills under Joe McEwing's guidance here at Comerica Park Daryl Van Schouwen ‏@CST_soxvan 1h1 hour ago Gillaspie, Flowers, McEwing out for early work. I love how this is reported as news like its something worth noting when this should have been going on since April.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jun 26, 2015 -> 04:57 PM) This right here. iIRC, the Mets were peddling Jon Niese and/or another veteran pitcher ( forget the name) to upgrade SS and make room for Snydergaard. Snydergaard for Alexei was started on this board. Dillon Gee probably.

Personally, I think he is stuck here rest of the year. Option will be bought out and he will re-sign on a one year cheap deal to be a stopgap.