Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 09:24 PM) Damn, was it Lou's or Giardonios? My sources say it was Gino's East.

I'm not worried about this yet. Until these guys sign with other teams I still have a little hope.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 02:49 PM) I would say none of them. I really don't understand this one other than OF depth at Charlotte. Maybe it means they are going to trade a guy like Shuck or something, but that wouldn't exactly be a blockbuster, and I would think they would be pretty happy with Shuck. What would be your bench with the current team? Navarro/Avila C Sanchez 2B/SS (can still make a ton of starts if he gets at bats from LaRoche while Frazier or Lawrie get some DH at bats) Shuck OF And then another infielder? Garcia or a minor league signing? Or say screw the 4th spot and go 8th reliever? Actually thinking about it, they play what 7-8 games in a row to open the season? They could break camp with a crowded bullpen and send a guy down when they need another position player.

So between him, Sands and Olt, who would be most likely to be the 25th man? Or does anyone think as of now, Sanchez is the platoon guy with LaRoche (keeping Frazier at third or moving Lawrie to third with other DHing)? Obviously I know they aren't done with the starting lineup or bench but it's a hypothetical season starts tomorrow scenario.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) Jackson definitely is the best buy low guy right now...as Parra, Span and Fowler go up in price incrementally from Jackson's expected $7.5-9 million range. Yeah I'm not opposed at all to Austin Jackson but if we're possibly in on the other guys, then might as well wait on them first.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 01:55 PM) If the Sox are going to wait as Merkin suggests, then I hope they go ahead and grab Jackson ASAP. Why would they do it ASAP? Why not wait until the other guys are signed.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 7, 2016 -> 01:37 PM) This is promising news. It's not really news. He just has the same ideas a lot of people on here think as well. It's true that they never are straight forward to the media out about anything really. I could have tweeted that myself.

The real question is will this thread get to 150 pages before the next of the big 3 signs somewhere? My vote is yes.

I remember seeing an article on mlbtr where it was suggested the Braves could move him and a top prospect in order to clear his salary though I don't see why they'd be in a hurry to do so. That signing never made sense since they basically tore it all down after. They could have just signed Aoki. Unless they wanted his work ethic and personality in the clubhouse around all the young players.

There should be a "Pre-16" stage too where you idolize these players and put them above all else. But when you get older you realize they are just regular people too (only really good at something we used to play as kids).

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 06:21 PM) Whelp my prediction we'd sign Cespedes is off. Damn those "sources" lol What was your prediction?

Voters only get ten votes right? Then the 3 people who didn't vote him figured he'd likely get voted in anyway and spread their votes out to other players.

QUOTE (shoeless_joe21 @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 05:31 PM) He meant running from LaRoche. Lmao

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 6, 2016 -> 05:26 PM) Well, the Brewers just signed Chris Carter, so that takes them out of the running for LaRoche (not that they were ever even interested in him in the first place, but some people on here were discussing a possible deal). I don't think there is a "running" for LaRoche. No one wants him.

First #1 overall draft pick to get into the HOF.

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.