Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (cjgalloway @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 01:15 PM) I love the idea of a guy like Franco. I just don't see how the Phillies could discount him that much. It would have to take a Dunning sort of talent at least. Yeah they can easily give him one more year to figure it out.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 12:06 PM) So does Quintana start Game 1? Or do they dare start Lackey? It's Q. Threw 12 pitches yesterday.

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 09:49 AM) I have noticed at work that the cub fans here are not as cocky as 2016. It weird. I was going to say...it hasn't seemed as bad anywhere I've been as it was last year. Kinda nice. Still want them to lose obviously.

The game was pretty much that episode of South Park where all the teams are trying to lose.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 09:24 AM) He asked to be referred to as Michael A Taylor as his father's name is Anthony. It is in homage to his father. Ah ok. Didn't know.

QUOTE (GenericUserName @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 08:12 AM) So of the names they mentioned, Tomas has three years left, but could turn into a player and be part of the rebuild; Markakis only has one year left at $11mm, so he could be an ideal bridge to Eloy Jimenez if we trade Avi this offseason; and Ellsbury has 3 years left at a little over $21mm per year, so he has the worst contract, but he was also a constructive player last year and maybe could hold down center until Luis Robert arrives. For a guy like Markakis (who isn't really making a lot of money anyway), I don't see the Braves giving up anything significant to get rid of him so expectations in a deal would have to be very small. I assume they will make him 4th OF or possibly release him when Acuna is ready. Their payroll isn't high.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 07:07 AM) I disagree that Martes stunk it up, he performed fine as a 21 year old rookie. ERA wasn’t good but strikeout numbers were strong and he flashed some good potential, no way the Astros would just let him go for scraps, I doubt his price is down much if at all. Especially after just 54 innings. Shocker: prospect struggles in first cup of coffee in the majors. What were the chances of that happening?!

QUOTE (Yoda @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 06:37 AM) I also think they'll repeat. The Dodgers don't really convince me as a team that is up to par like the Nats were. Besides Kershaw, I don't know anyone else in their rotation that can stop the Cubs offense. And even the Cubs had Kershaw's number last postseason. Alex Wood had a great year. Hill was good. Hopefully Darvish can bounce back from the season he had.

Nats should go out this off-season and add another starter. Also helps that Werth will be off the books replaced by Eaton. Side note: anyone else get slightly annoyed when Michael Taylor is referred to as: Michael A. Taylor? I get that there was another player of the same name, but Eaton isn't referred to as "Adam C. Eaton" (like he was when in old baseball games when he was a rookie).

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 13, 2017 -> 02:07 AM) DH. But MLBTR's idea of taking on bad money in order to steal a prospect or two is a good idea. The Sox have PLENTY of money to parlay in to prospects, either via flipping a FA signing or their suggestion of taking on bad contracts to add prospects. I like the idea too, but not for someone signed beyond 2 years max.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 08:18 PM) Could have been a dp I don't think it would have been but still shoulda got the guy going to second.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 06:19 PM) The White Sox do not have surplus of pitching prospects. They need more actually. This is the time to stockpile pitching (even without a shortage). The Sox are also not short on infielders. Martes, pitcher, Astros, is my candidate. Who do they trade to get Martes exactly? Thats not a buy-low candidate.

Werth in 2-hole again

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 12:37 PM) I believe you mentioned him last week, right? Southpaw reliever, IIRC. I like the idea. I did.

Kevin Siegrist I'll look at the list later but this guy became a free agent recently.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 12:20 PM) Not likely. The Rockies will most likely give him a Qualifying Offer. The White Sox would have to forfeit their 3rd rounder to sign him. While it's not as a severe of a penalty as giving up the 1st pick, I don't see any scenario in which the Sox would forfeit picks this offseason. Yeah I don't see them doing it either.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 12:12 PM) No, no, my last comment was asking whether or not he read the 2nd part of my comment correctly. I understand taking Heyward out now, I didn't realize it was a double switch. I'm just pointing out how satisfying it would have been if Happ screwed up that flyball and a bunch of runs scored because Heyward was subbed out. That woulda been good too.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 11:43 AM) I'm not sure you really read what I said there. I said I was actually hoping the ball didn't make it out, and resulted in a 3-run triple as a result of Happ screwing up the play. It made sense as Heyward made last out (the guy who normally gets subbed out in a double switch). Otherwise you would have taken out Russell if you went with the guy before Heyward and they don't seem to like Happ or Zobrist in the middle as Baez and Russell. And the way the team is hitting, I think I'd take Happ's bat over Heywards' defense. I guess maybe they could have went with Zobrist 2 spots ahead?

Really wish Eaton was healthy. You gotta figure that Werth would be on the bench if he was. Taylor still would have come up and impressed when Werth when on the dl this season.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 06:19 AM) I think he is referring to the two top prospects playing this year Ah yeah that would make sense. Thanks.

QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 12, 2017 -> 01:26 AM) It’s still shocking to see the opinions you form when you clearly have no grasp of the concepts being presented and discussed. 1. The “trading” should never be done. If there is a chance to improve the foundation of the team, every opportunity should be explored. 2. The specific idea presented here is to acquire the 25 year old Maikel Franco, who has over 1500 ML AB’s in his career. His arrival would be to help the ML club now and in the future, in theory helping the big league club win more games now. 3. There isn’t a single fan that’s wants the rebuild to last any longer than it needs to. Your reading compression skills may lead you to that conclusion, but no one in this thread, or anywhere else wants this team to lose in the long term. The sooner you understand that, the quicker you’ll actually understand what is being discussing. Franco hasn't exactly torn it up in the majors yet. Don't think it would cost a ton and don't think Phillies would give up on him yet (one more to figure it out and if not, do the Phillies sign one of Machado/Arenado)

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 11, 2017 -> 11:26 PM) Yankees Timeline: -Trade 2 relievers in a lost season for for 2 top prospects (neither of which even played in the series) -Resign 1 of those relievers anyway -Trade for 2 more shutdown relievers -Beat the other reliever you traded last year and move on to the ALCS after a 6 month rebuild I hate it The world series? Both did.

QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ Oct 11, 2017 -> 03:14 PM) Got to say, Arrieta is a true beast today. Got those short sleeves on in the cold/rain, has the mighty hipster beard, that guy looks like a true badass right now . This just in, Trea Turner still sucks right now. Guess he doesn't have any balls or guts

Otani to have ankle surgery. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/shoh...le-surgery.html Guy should probably just wait a couple years and get healthy and dominate more in that time.

QUOTE (35thstreetswarm @ Oct 11, 2017 -> 11:10 AM) Hopefully he dominates for 8 innings and they save Scherzer for relief of Gio in game 5. That'd be beautiful.