Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 03:56 AM) You're assuming we forget how to develop high draft pick starting pitchers. That's always been this team's bread and butter and I don't see it changing as long as key personnel remain in place. Hopefully those high draft pick starting pitchers can stay on the field like Rodon. Health is always a factor.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 13, 2018 -> 01:12 AM) Haha at the time I responded, the MLBTR article quotes said it wasn't for sure the same contract.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 07:37 PM) If the guys are young enough sure but at this point it's kind of hard to even know where the holes are on the roster. It's all projection and wishful thinking And a little over a season's worth of data on some of these guys isn't a great sample size.

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 06:54 PM) It means the White Sox are going to have a very low team payroll in 2018. And it also means the 2019 team payroll will be even lower. What should they be spending on right now?

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 06:34 PM) 1) They are rebuilding as cheaply as possible. 2) They are rebuilding as cheaply as possible. 3) They are rebuilding as cheaply as possible. What does this even mean? Lol

QUOTE (oldsox @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 03:12 PM) Chatwood is a great pinch runner, mediocre pitcher. His numbers away from Coors would say otherwise.

QUOTE (BurlyMan56 @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 10:12 AM) Hiding in plain sight at Sox Fest. Smh! I'm actually wondering if he sold any to former-players that weekend.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 10:12 AM) Didn't Halladay have a substance in his system when he died too? if I'm not mistaken coke? Yes.

QUOTE (FT35 @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 07:58 AM) Agree with this...it's kind of been a growing concern of mine as time goes by. Is his "edge" because he's competitive or is it because he's a punk? Is he the TYPE of person you want to invest in and does he fit our brand? OR...is the better all-in option someone like Nolan Arenado--who's going to represent you well? Then you have that Colorado splits issue--and someone switching leagues...a lot to be factored in. Bryce Harper is both...a punk...but he channels it into his competitiveness. If that's the case with Machado, I'm cool with it. Arenado doesn't really have those split issues. Guy can hit away from Coors. Sure his numbers are better at home, but if you check a good amount of players, you'll likely find a good amount of players that are better home than away as well.

QUOTE (SoxSteve @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 12:36 AM) I love if the Brewers signed him to that deal it would be a great deal but the Cubs do it it sucks. I hate the Cubs as much as anyone but you have to give them a A for the offseason. Signed some very good relievers( no real closer) but damm good pitchers and a very good starter. And with Q for a full season they have a excellent staff and team that matches up with anyone in the national league. Washington and dodgers are good but neither has had much of a offseason. Eaton coming back helps Wash alot. And i wouldn't worry about the cubs and spending money. Rumor is they are going to sign a monster TV contract in the billions in a couple years so I'm sure money isn't the issue right now and in the future. I hope Lester arm fails him this year dervish has his usual banged up year but if there both on with Q and Hendricks that could be lethal. I hate em but you give Theo credit for the offseason IMO Even the Chatwood signing can turn out to be really good. Dude was good on the road last year and great on the road the season before.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 12, 2018 -> 01:11 AM) Reports by Heyman say the Cubs offered the same 6 yrs/$126M to Arrieta but he either didn't want it or didn't accept it right away, so it went to Darvish instead. So it sounds like they valued them the same or maybe were willing to give Jake a little more because they already know he fits the clubhouse and fans like him. It hasn't been confirmed they offered 6 years but I assume the annual salary is the same with maybe a year or two less.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 07:11 PM) Ah for some reason i thought it was ST did a google search but couldn't find info thanks for clarifying that No problem. There was that one season Drew and Morales both sat out until after the draft. Edit: actually, Drew re-signed with his former team prior to the draft so it didn't really matter

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 07:08 PM) I mean sure but after ST doesn't FA lose any draft pick compensation attached to them? At this point with how much Boras has dragged things out why wouldn't you wait another couple of weeks? Prices are going to only continue to go down plus the draft pick penalty will soon be gone Nope. After draft.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 05:11 PM) I have a buddy who knows Jones really well. Let’s just say that at this point if the Sox get anything of value out of Jones, it wouldn’t only be a surprise to us and the Sox but to Jones as well They're rebuilding so makes sense.

I'm thinking it's an 8-man bullpen too. I'll come back tomorrow when I'm at work

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 03:51 PM) Yes they did. I don't think it hurts that they now have 4 picks on Night 1 of the draft. Also more bonus pool money if guys slip due to teams not want to pay their bonus.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 03:48 PM) Darvish doesn't have draft compensation attached to him. That's my point.

I like the other moves the Cubs have made, but that bullpen still lacks a closer.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 02:02 PM) I don't get this. What did they know about him that would make them not want to sign him? Injury? Roids? Clubhouse Cancer? I think they just value the extra pick/draft flexibility or something.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 06:15 AM) Dodgers have never had problems adding players they wanted despite those tax issues. If they wanted him he would have been there They also want to reset their penalty for next year's class to add a Harper or Machado plus give a bump to Kershaw.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 11, 2018 -> 05:47 AM) Kind of like the Dodgers being unwilling to resign Darvish after going to the World Series with him. Player evaluation is weird, man Their final offer was close to the Cubs offer for Darvish whereas Cubs aren't even talking to Arrieta.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 09:25 PM) Yes, but why would we care? That scenario means they blew their wad on a year the Sox weren't even trying in, and they'll have neither Machado not Mejia to show for it moving forward. We wouldn't...but neither would they is the point due to going for it and being successful in this scenaro.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 07:09 PM) Maybe he wants to be a SS. Some players desire to play glamour positions like SS or CF. But if the talks w the Sox get serious, let him play SS and move Anderson to CF or trade him for something we need. I think his agent convinces him 3B may be easier on the body than SS but then again some SS have had long and successful careers. It all comes down to which offer has the most money. He wants to play SS this year to build up his value for free agency. If he is offered the most money by a team to play 3B? Then that is the best offer.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 8, 2018 -> 09:15 AM) Kind of ridiculous considering the market to say you are buying high on moustakas. Maybe this is the most depressed market of decade. Teams like the Yankees, Dodgers and Tigers not spending is killing it.

Boers and Bernstein used to have Stone on every Friday and that was always a good segment. I wonder if he will be back for B&G.