Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 09:20 AM) Bumgarner due back for Giants after the break.. That should help. Hopefully. And I don't think they will trade him either.

QUOTE (KnightsOnMintSt @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 09:09 AM) The way I look at it for Q, is there are a couple teams I could realistically see him going to, and each one of those teams has at least one player they would HAVE to give up if they want Q. Yankees: Frazier OR Torres Brewers: Brinson Astros: Tucker Braves: Albies Red Sox: Devers Cubs: Jimenez OR Happ Rockies: Rodgers Cardinals: Reyes AND Kelley Probably nothing gets done if these teams aren't willing to give up those guys. We saw how firm teams stood with their top guys in regards to a Chris Sale trade, so if a Q trade goes down, I'll be very interested to see the pieces. As much as I would love Torres, I just don't see the Yankees trading him. Frazier on the other hand, I think can go.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 08:52 AM) Really enjoyed reading your well-constructed analysis. My Plan that I think is realistic (assuming Sox trade with only top 12 or so organizations) Trade Q for a MLB top 20-50, 1 MLB 50-100, 1 in an org's 5-10 range and one 10-15. Trade Robertson for 1 org 5-10 and 1 10-15 Trade Frazier for 1 org. 10-15 Trade Swarzak for 1 org 10-15 Trade Melky for a lottery ticket on a waiver deal. Pitching prospects are fine throughout, if necessary. Can always trade them - that's how the Sox got Eaton. Everyone seems to want to build via position prospects, so there may be more excess value in pitching prospects (see Eaton Deal #2). Why not before 8/1? Melky can be claimed by a team not that serious about acquiring him in hopes of Sox just let him go for nothing.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 08:13 PM) Fernando Tatis Eyes rolled.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 11, 2017 -> 12:27 AM) You REALLY think they're gonna trade in division? I guess I could somewhat see it since we don't plan to compete much under Q's contract... highly doubtful... and you know that. Blah blah blah blah July 31st please blah blah blah blah blah I don't think Q is getting traded within division. A rental type like MelkyI think could.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 03:18 PM) +1000 Can't fast-forward through the good parts of summer.

Really wish we could fast-forward 3 weeks (actually, just the time where I am at work lol).

Sale vs Scherzer tomorrow, eh?

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QUOTE (GreenSox @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 01:25 PM) Not that interested in Frazier as the centerpiece. Torres, yes. Rutherford yes if surrounded by enough other quality. I'd be more than happy with Frazier as the center-piece. I do think the next 2-3 pieces behind him would be better than if it were Torres. Andujar I think would also be in a deal.

https://www.pinstripealley.com/2017/7/10/15...s-clint-frazier Not sure if that was posted yet.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 12:41 PM) You would think the Cubs would be interested not just because of need but also to reignite their team. They definitely need to figure out what their OF is going to look like long-term and deal one of Jiminez, Happ, or Schwarber to shore up their rotation. I just don't see where Happ fits in if they're committed to Schwarber in LF. Something has got to give and need to find a way to land a cost-controlled TOR starter. They can't afford to waste the prime/cheap years of their young positional core with the starters they have in place currently. There was an article I came across yesterday about them being open to trading some of the young guys on the roster like Russell (would just put Baez at SS), Baez, Contreras (I don't see this happening at all), Schwarber, Happ.

Hope they get Q out there. That will be 5 days off (usually get 4 or 5 days depending on an off-day between starts anyway). He'd be set up to pitch the 31st (assuming no one gets skipped next week due to 2 off days on Monday and Thursday).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 11:59 AM) The great thing about Q is that they can use him next year and the year after, especially helpful when they get Reyes back and effectively would give them a bang up 1/2 punch at the front of the rotation. Carlos Martinez as well.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 11:57 AM) Yankees are going to wait until the deadline to assess before making any moves. They likely are not championship contenders this season, and I think they prefer to hang onto their farm assets. I do agree with this. Hell, they were over .500 and ahead of us last year when they sold some guys.

QUOTE (Quin @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 11:53 AM) So, who are the suitors for Q? Astros Yankees Brewers Dodgers Braves Cubs Rockies That's a nice large group of bidders. There were scouts from 10 teams at the one start a few weeks ago.

I think Verlander eventually goes as a salary dump at some point in the next calendar year. Team trading for him deals 2-3 low B/C level prospects.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 11:01 AM) Maybe you are skipping over all of the posts that go out of way to talk about how he isn't that good and Keith Law just ranked him high because he hates the white sox. I see some of those but I see more the other way. I kinda just roll my eyes anytime he is brought up at this point.

Yankees deadline approach: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/07/yank...first-base.html

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 10:09 AM) It was an awful trade but I'm already sick of hearing about Tatis every 4th post. Agreed. From here on out, don't mention him until he starts producing at the MLB level. We all get it: it was an awful deal.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 09:59 AM) Tatis gets brought up in every other thread about how great he is, and how stupid the Sox are. It is the cause of the day. He was actually called a "super prospect" the other day. ^this

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 10, 2017 -> 09:57 AM) I don't know, seems quite the opposite with Tatis. He's going to be on nearly every top 100 list as an 18 year old SS but people are determined to believe he will suck because the trade hurts too much. But, it is what it is. Not Tatis' fault he was traded. I really don't see that at all with Tatis. He literally gets brought up daily here.

Half a game back from 3rd pick.

QUOTE (Username @ Jul 8, 2017 -> 12:37 PM) Royals are supposedly kicking the tires on Gray. Would be awesome if they took him or another top P off the market quickly. Definitely might spur the rest of the market. That's what I've been saying about the Cubs. Have a team acquire another SP who is very unlikely for Q.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 7, 2017 -> 12:57 PM) What poor writing, case in point: "Though his beard and “fun veteran” demeanor may portray him as an old player." ? Haha I can't remember how I came across this article. I think it was a recent article when I searched for Brett Phillips on baseball reference.