Bob Sacamano

I don't really want to trade any of our prospects yet. Let's revisit this in a year if he is still with Miami.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Dec 22, 2017 -> 04:46 PM) I recall reading the day they got him the Mets immediately placed a call asking about Castro. That doesn't mean they're trying to trade him.

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Dec 22, 2017 -> 10:02 AM) I would say we might be able to decrease the price if we take on a bad contract. Maybe the reason we haven't done that with Kemp or Ellsbury yet is because that is our plan with the Marlins. That's a terrible baseball move but it's the Marlins so who knows.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 21, 2017 -> 12:56 PM) I don't think any of the names you mentioned/that I bolded will even start the season at AA. I'd call it a successful year if any of them got there, frankly. Adolfo is probably on a path to Winston-Salem, High-A ball, after spending last year in low-A, Hahn says Winston Salem or even maybe starting at Kannapolis for Robert, Rutherford was crap at Kanny last year and so I'd guess he may start there this year; getting to W-S would be a strong sign for him. I was about to say the same thing. Thanks for saving me time.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 21, 2017 -> 11:02 AM) http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2...nd-britton.html That doesn't say that that was offered. Just names discussed.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 21, 2017 -> 10:45 AM) Can't believe Orioles didn't agree to trade Manny for Russell, Montgomery and Almora if that rumor is true Where was that posted?

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 21, 2017 -> 09:13 AM) I think the Indians signing Alonzo for 2/15 is an absolute steal. He's going to like getting out of the huge west coast parks and into the ALC parks. And there's three rebuilding teams in the ALC so he'll see his fair share of young pitching mistakes that find their way over the heart of the plate for him to pound on. Smart pickup by the Indians. I like the Alonso and Moreland signs over what Hosmer will get. Hosmer may be the better player but for how much they signed for, that's great value.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 21, 2017 -> 12:46 AM) He's not in favor of the tank obviously. I've been preaching this to the choir during the Sox rebuild. It's pretty sad fans have to pay 40 bucks to park a car or whatever it is and 11 bucks for a beer and 18 bucks for a burger, fries and coke and watch a team that's tanking on purpose. Very sad. I wish the fans would boycott during the tank years then come back when the rebuild is complete. It's bogus. Well technically they don't "have" to. I still enjoy going and kicking it at the park with some friends. Especially friends I haven't seen in a while.

People are saying Longoria is going to be making a lot of money in his mid-30s yet want to go after another player next off-season and pay him almost double in his mid-30s? O.o

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 01:41 PM) Its not my money either, but this a win/win for both teams. The Dodgers could open up the cash to bring back a Yu and push themselves down into a luxury tax reset. Instead of saving say $20 million over two years, the Dodgers are looking to save tens of millions a year MORE once they head back into luxury tax space. We could be talking $100 million or more in savings because of this one deal. The Sox should explore as the Dodgers have so much talent in all levels of their minor league system. We could still using some position players especially in the OF and 3B. A guy like Jeren Kendall was connected to the Sox a lot during the draft period. Lux is another who was connect to them at various points. Also wouldn't mind looking as some the crazy catching depth they have in their system. Plus, the Dodgers can make a run at Harper next off-season.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 12:20 PM) Cameron wrote an article today suggesting the Indians go after Machado and move Ramirez back to 2B. That would be ideal for us IMO, subtract from their future years when we'll be competitive. I think this is already the plan. We've already seen Kipnis in the OF and there is talk of Brantley going to 1B.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 09:45 AM) Too bad the Cubs didn't trade for him last week. Damn too bad.

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 09:05 AM) I don't necessarily care about these kids being workout warriors to get an edge, but while they are navigating these age 19-22 years, I'd much rather them be a workout warrior than not taking their diet or offseason as seriously. I always wish I could be this way after seeing some celebrities and athletes but then realize they have the time and money stay in that kind of shape.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 08:51 AM) More info coming out, it appears the offers aren't good enough. Surprise. I'm sure they're getting offers that are good enough but apparently not to them. I assume a team has to be willing to deal at least a top prospect and a few lesser prospects. They're sights are too high if they expect to also get MLB pieces. Contending teams aren't looking to subtract from their roster.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 08:09 PM) Tomshaw looks like fodder, House will probably be in Chicago at some point. Being a lefty, probably. Edit: just saw both throw left-handed. However, only one has been in the majors so far.

Wonder if he'd take bullpen gig.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Dec 19, 2017 -> 04:35 PM) He's usually not someone that just stirs the pot based on questionable sources. Sometimes he throws the eyeballs out at random reports that has the Sox connected.

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 04:28 PM) I agree they were never signing both but it is strange that they shut down the Hosmer front (backup plan) before they've even acquired JD Martinez... Maybe we will hear an announcement in the next day.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 04:22 PM) The #STLCards have been pursuing #Bluejays 3B Josh Donaldson much stronger than #Orioles Manny Machado, perhaps in part because they'd have a much better chance to lock up Donaldson to long-term extension. https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/942881671275094016 How long would a team be willing to go on Donaldson? I see him getting a 3 year deal with an option for a 4th covering his age 33-36 seasons.

I think I'd rather have Moreland at that price than Hosmer at what he wants/might get. That let's the team spend in other areas of need (JDM for OF). They were never going to sign both.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 04:09 PM) Or they attached significant prospect compensation. Getting Buehler or Verdugo and sending back a Matt Rose or some college player who performed poorly at Great Falls would probably make the Sox interested. Can Verdugo be an odd-man out if they're plan is to sign Harper next off-season at all costs? They can also fall back on Charlie Blackmon, McCutchen (for a corner spot), Jones, Pollock, etc. as targets.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 03:29 PM) Now that is really cool. USA TODAY Sports‏Verified account @usatodaysports 44m44 minutes ago Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels donates 32,000-square-foot mansion and 100 acres of land to camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2...abas/956053001/ WOW. Awesome, Cole. These are the type of stories we need.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 03:05 PM) Braves waived Gonzales today. Yeah that was expected. And Kemp likely will too unless the Dodgers find a taker.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 03:15 PM) That is another road for Abreu shutdown. I never liked the fit anyway.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/reac...aves-trade.html Here's the part about the Dodgers appearing willing to deal prospects with Kemp to move most of the contract. The White Sox doing something like this makes 1,000 times more sense than trading anything of value for Machado.