Bob Sacamano

You know how disappointing it's going to be if we don't get either 3 of the big 3? So much time potentially wasted following and refreshing the news to find out if the Sox are going to make a big move.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 03:01 PM) Somebody is pissed: Brandon McCarthy ‏@BMcCarthy32 5m5 minutes ago .@Dodgers This is blatant handism and I'm filing a hostile workplace grievance I forgot about him. Does he even have a spot in that rotation?

Either way guys, to each their own. I like having that chance of not paying them for their declining years in the contract. The alternative being not having any chance at all.

But in this scenario it's the Dodgers and their seemingly unlimited amount of money and they can absorb the hit of him picking up his option.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 02:40 PM) Not trying to sound snobby, but why? I like it from a team's standpoint. You don't have to pay a guy in his possible declining years and not be tied up into bad money.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 02:40 PM) $16 million a year for Scott Kazmir. OK then. Because Dodgers. It was bound to happen once Happ got what, 3/39?

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 02:35 PM) So is the new era of the opt-out clause? As a fan, I like opt out clauses. But to each their own I guess.

It just occurred to me that they will have what, 5 draft picks in the first 2 rounds?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 09:30 AM) Hasn't Duensing been worse than Jennings the past couple of years? Replace guys with worse guys....because. That sounds like a great plan. The fascination some have with other teams' garbage has always intrigued me. Yeah I don't get it. Unless they mean as a minor league depth piece.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/orio...s-cespedes.html Small update.

I know he's not as good of an outfielder as Gordon, but he's got to be better than Melky and Avi.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 30, 2015 -> 01:48 AM) If you're 100% satisfied with Jennings' performance...I guess. Yep...Definitely a guy who is replaceable.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 08:33 PM) Do raBBit or bucket of suck have any new info that they're willing to share with the rest of us? I would think if they did they would have posted here already.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 08:27 PM) Tomorrow is Wednesday so... Which is only about 3 and a half hours away technically...hmmmm

Don't know if the Yankees have announced this or not, but what if they decided to buy low on Chapman and sell high on Miller? Still have a dominant closer and get better prospects than you just gave up?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 08:01 PM) I can see that, but they need a RH bench bat. If they really think that they can contend, which I assume they do, you can't go into the season and hand Laroche the bat against lefty pitchers. A guy like Austin Jackson can hit lefties pretty well and his D isn't bad. Agree I'd like Austin Jackson platooning with LaRoche.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 07:51 PM) That would move Melky to RF, which he has played very sparingly. Cespedes has never played right, and I seem to recall him causing a ruckus about his position when with Boston. I do like the idea of not moving Avi purely to platoon DH. If we get another outfielder, I prefer him getting at bats in Charlotte every day in anticipation of a possible LaRoche release if he is terrible the first few months.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 07:29 PM) Not much difference between Avi and Melky. But using Melky as a lefty platoon doesn't make much sense. Maybe he means Melky gets time in DH spot against lefties but plays outfield against righties? Though that would technically be a platoon of LaRoche and guy who plays outfield against lefties (as of now, Avi).

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 07:16 PM) @PatrickHoward50 Per source within the White Sox organization; team will ink Yoenis Cespedes to a 6-year deal. Dollar amount pegged at $125-135 million. Hmm we'll find out soon how credible this guy is.

I'm alright bringing him in on a one year deal. If he looks terrible and shows nothing in spring training cut bait.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 02:32 PM) One thing I read about Saladino that may surprise people is according to Bill James, his time to 2nd base on steal attempts is only eclipsed by 3 players...a guy named Noel who basically is a minor leaguer, Billy Hamilton, and Dyson. Maybe he can become an elite basestealer. I didn't know that. Nice find. I don't think we will need to worry about Saladino as long as everyone else hits like they should. He'd be fine in number 9 spot as long as he's playing solid D.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 02:11 PM) raBBit, if you had to guess right now, who do you think the Sox are getting? His guess is as good as ours. You won't know until they sign someone.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 01:20 PM) ...I like boobs, let's not insult them like that. Agree

QUOTE (blackmooncreeping @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 12:43 PM) Good point. Is Melky going to be the #2 hitter if we don't bring in Gordon (as opposed to Cespedes)? I'd rather have Melky down the lineup a bit into a run producing slot and have Gordon and his higher OBP hitting in front of Abreu. Melky out of the 2 hole extends the lineup by pushing Frazier, Melky and Laroche further down the order. Cespedes is a much sexier bat, but Gordon probably makes them a better team top to bottom. These are my predicted lineups: W/ Gordon: Eaton CF Gordon LF Abreu 1B/DH Frazier 3B Cabrera RF Lawrie 2B LaRoche DH/1B Platoon C Saladino SS W/ Cespedes: Eaton CF Cabrera RF/LF Abreu 1B/DH Cespedes LF/RF Frazier 3B LaRoche DH/1B Lawrie 2B Platoon C Saladino SS

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 29, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) I have a feeling that something will happen soon. Let's hope so. Actually I work today and tomorrow so I prefer something to happen at around 5:30 tomorrow. Would be a great way to kick off a 4-day weekend!