Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 01:09 PM) I think the White Sox say no since they are looking to trade for prospects. Interesting proposal though. Yeah only 3 years of control.

Based on new QO rules, Royals can potentially have 3 extra picks at the end of the first round in next year's draft. That would be a pretty nice haul for them.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 09:11 AM) Frazier is a FA. Clint Frazier is not.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 08:57 AM) Seems crazy to have him make max effort throws from the OF on the days when he should be resting his arm. Sounds like an injury waiting to happen. He also hasn't played the OF in years. That's a good point. I hadn't realized that. It seems like it would have to be a team that can offer DH at bats and let him pitch. How many teams can offer that?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 08:32 AM) Yes, the only question would be would they truly let him do both, especially if they are in win now mode. . With Ellsbury, Gardner, Judge and Frazier between OF and DH along with a guy like Headley getting DH at bats after Torres comes up, there really isn't room for him to get the at bats. Unless of course they trade Garnder and eat some money and release Headley.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 9, 2017 -> 08:16 AM) Here is what teams can offer him: Texas Rangers — $3,535,000 New York Yankees — $3,250,000 Minnesota Twins — $3,245,000 Pittsburgh Pirates — $2,266,750 Miami Marlins — $1,740,000 Seattle Mariners — $1,570,500 Philadelphia Phillies — $900,000 Milwaukee Brewers — $765,000 Arizona Diamondbacks — $731,250 Baltimore Orioles — $660,000 Boston Red Sox — $462,000 Tampa Bay Rays — $440,500 Atlanta Braves – $300,000 Chicago Cubs – $300,000 Chicago White Sox – $300,000 Cincinnati Reds – $300,000 Houston Astros – $300,000 Kansas City Royals – $300,000 Los Angeles Dodgers – $300,000 Oakland Athletics – $300,000 St. Louis Cardinals – $300,000 San Diego Padres – $300,000 San Francisco Giants – $300,000 Washington Nationals – $300,000 Detroit Tigers — $159,500 Los Angeles Angels — $150,000 New York Mets — $150,000 Toronto Blue Jays — $50,000 Cleveland Indians — $10,000 Colorado Rockies — $10,000 Nice summary DA. I think the White Sox will make a nice pitch to him but I'm not going to get my hopes up. Would be interesting to see if an NL team would offer him a spot in the OF 3-4 games a week and pitch every 5th day.

He won't get that much but nothing wrong with starting at that point.

QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 11:12 AM) I guess this has become a catch-all. It’s all over Twitter that Charlie Sheen is accused of sodomizing then 13 Corey Haim. https://www.google.com/amp/www.dailymail.co...-set-Lucas.html It seemed like only a matter of time before Sheen's name came up in accusations...but I wasn't expecting this.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 10:53 AM) JJ Cooper‏Verified account @jjcoop36 Some MILB FAs that stand out to me on a first pass...RHP Alejandro Chacin, OF/RHP Anthony Gose, LHP Ismael Guillon, RHP Christian Bethancourt, 3B Patrick Leonard. This is an interesting one since the Sox have some past success converting position players into pitchers.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 09:51 AM) It was at the end of August. Unless you got a deal for two years or a deal with options, it is pointless. Yeah that's why I included the option year.

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 09:48 AM) I'd LOVE to bring in Trevor Rosenthal. I see he was just released. He would be the perfect reclamation project for Cooper. Former dominant closer, still at a good age He's missing most of 2018 due to TJ surgery but I guess if you gave him a 1-year deal with a team option it could work. Royals have done that with a few guys the past few years where they let them rehab for a season and then they use them the following season.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 8, 2017 -> 09:21 AM) Considering what they can offer, I don't think they would need a scout to tell them he would be worth it. KW only saw tape of Iguchi. I was going to say I don't think they need to see him live to see how good he is. I'm sure they are interested and feel as though he may not be a top priority maybe? It should be a relatively quiet off-season other than possibly receiving offers for Abreu and Avi, a merry-go-round of waiver claims, minor league signings, etc. so I feel like they could focus time on trying to bring in Otani.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 03:01 PM) But that relatively young position player at an up the middle position = big $$$. IMO one of the cheapest and easiest ways for the White Sox to become competitivd again given their current state is to invest in pitching, more specifically the bullpen. I'd rather throw $100MM at four relievers like Reed, Minor, Shaw, and McGee than $150MM at a 33 year old Donaldson for example. Why? Relievers are so hot and cold.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 02:33 PM) The more this all comes together, the more the idea of a guy like Swarzak coming back here as the closer makes sense. Short term, should be cheaper, will be looking to build his value while providing a stable arm in the back of the pen. You give him like a 1 year, $7 million deal and if he proves he's "legit," then you can either look to extend him or trade him. If he bombs, it's $7 million, not $36 million. I would love to see Swarzak back on like a 2-year deal. Toss him in the closer's role and if he pitches like last year, a team could look to buy him at a nice price.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 07:02 AM) If this happens, I hope this decision is based on availability and not timing. I am sure the front office is looking at an organization depth chart and knows what positions are weak. If there is a FA that would fill an organizational weakness, it would be crazy to not sign them this offseason. Our obvious trade chips( Abreu and Avi) might also be a way to fill a void but it could also expose a new one. Getting a FA to fill a major weakness this offseason is still part of a rebuild. I don't see a negative getting a FA this year if there is a guy you really like and fills an organizational weakness. It also gives you a year to get him acclimated to the team and depending on the player may have a positive influence on the young players as they come up. While true, however, I don't think there are any big free agents out there that fit this category (except maybe JD Martinez). If Machado, for example, was a free agent this off-season, I would be on board with trying to sign him.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 7, 2017 -> 12:37 AM) Only great post in this thread IMO. Sox fans on this board overwhelmingly want the owners to spend no money, get rid of any player making a buck in pursuit of the rebuild. I can't wait to see who fans on this board someday deem worthy of a fat contract. Most of you soxtalk fans go to games. I can't believe your patience and willingness to give JR and the partners so much of your money for nothing in return (since 05). The Sox front office loves this board if they read it. You know my desires: Spend, spend spend just as fans spend 15 for a burger and 11 for a brewski. This isn't the off-season to spend. Let young guys play this season and look at adding some talent next off-season.

QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Nov 6, 2017 -> 12:28 PM) Not sure why Grandal gets so much love on here and Fulmer doesn't I'm honestly fine going with Smith and Narvaez again next year. I don't really see the Dodgers just giving Grandal away anyway.

Could easily be one of those players that bounces from team to team in the off-season in hopes that the claiming team can pass him through waivers.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 03:09 PM) Haha they would not turn down Bogaerts and Bradley I know they wouldn't but with that kind of offer, the Marlins are probably eating money which they don't seem to want to do. Also, 2 guys with 2 years of control really doesn't do anything for the Marlins rebuild unless they dealt each of them right away or over the next year.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 03:03 PM) A while back I referenced a Boston newspaper article that mentioned Bogaerts, Bradley, Groome. and one other unnamed prospect. Many here doubted Stanton could get that much. I agree with that now, too. I'm not even sure if those are the guys that they would want since Bogaerts and Bradley have limited control (though, I suppose they could be flipped in the summer). I'm thinking a deal will look similar to the JD Martinez deal with one B-prospect and 2 lesser prospects. And that would be the deal with Marlins paying none of Stanton's contract.

Well, slam the door on any Brantley ideas. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/indi...osh-tomlin.html

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 02:07 PM) So I've kinda been wondering but haven't asked. I know there have been rumors in the cards interest, but isn't the OF their strength? And don't they already have a few too many "all hit/no field" players in OF? They also seem to have plenty of "no hit/no field" players as well.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) I still don't see any way that they tender Putnam a contract. I know they like it when he's on the mound, but I don't know how you can guarantee the roster spot of a 30 year old who has spent that much time on the DL. A non-tender and minor league re-signing seems like the most likely route they go with him. 100% agree.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 12:00 PM) red Sox expected to target Hosmer https://www.fanragsports.com/heyman-red-sox...er-this-winter/ He's a guy who likes to go oppo field a lot right? He'd be a great fit for them if so.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 3, 2017 -> 11:45 AM) I think it would be unwise of the Cardinals to expect Molina to remain completely healthy until he is 38 years old. There are a lot of miles on those legs. I was going to say it probably isn't wise to expect 130+ games either but then I looked and he's started over 130 the past 2 years. But yeah, I wouldn't just expect him to be healthy all year. It doesn't hurt to share more some time with someone younger. So probably not a Garcia for Kelly swap even though they could fill the backup spot with someone like Avila.