Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) Which makes sense, as if the Sox want to blow the limit, better to do it at the beginning of a period so you can go ham. My statement still stands though - dismissing the Sox out of hand because of history doesn't really work in this case. Pessimism I understand, but I don't think you can say this is not going to happen. What exactly do you mean by "go ham?" They can't go past their allotment. Suck they were never able to take advantage of the old system.

Actually, if you read the article, he mentions the Padres or Cardinals would seem to be the favorites pre-June 15 and Sox would seem to be the favorites after July 2 due to having more money to work in the hard cap period.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 11:46 AM) Is this possible. If he became available soon, could Boston sign Luis Robert to a huge deal then trade him as part of a package to the White Sox? I don't think it is possible. In June or July, I think it is. But they wouldn't be able to sign him now just to trade him a day later.

I was joking when I first brought up the idea in this thread. I don't see the Red Sox emptying their farm anymore.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 11:36 AM) Wonder what the Red Sox would have offered for Sale had this happened before the Sale trade. Anyways what do the Red Sox even have to offer? Devers, Groome, then what? Devers, Groome, Travis and then another interesting piece. Or would that be too much? Maybe Devers, Groome and then 2 pieces in the range of the Diaz guy we got.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:56 AM) I thought the Sox were changing their drafting philosphy? This is the philosophy that people began to hate recent of drafting athletic guys like Anderson, Hawkins, walker etc. And it doesn't really gel with the Collins pick haha

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:53 AM) Young player who has had success in the MLB and in pressure situations including post season. Plus at this point, who are they going to replace him with? I think the Red Sox could still get a deal done without him if they wanted to. But they likely don't want to make another add that will hit their farm significantly more. They've traded a lot of good prospects over the past year and few months.

I'm not sure they Yankees will compromise their youth movement.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:37 AM) When you see see Logan, make sure you're seated for the very beginning. Saw the movie last night and the hype is real. I can see this getting some awards love, especially Patrick Stewart. Hugh Jackman's best turn as Logan and Dafnee Keene was a scene stealer, hard to believe that was her first acting role ever. Great movie, like a cross between X2, No Country For Old Men and the Searchers. It actually looks good to me and I'm not a fan of either solo Wolverine move nor most of the X-Men franchise movies (there's more than one X-Men, Singer! The movies are called X-Men, not X-Man).

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:20 AM) Sale/Porcello/Rodriguez/Wright/Pomeranz is a decent rotation but nothing special IMO. It's fine to start out with but they may be looking for another arm in June/July if someone struggles or is hurt. Let's just hope one or all of Holland, Shields, and Gonzalez are pitching decent at that time and can be flipped for something interesting on a pitching needed team.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:20 AM) Best case scenario for Sox is that teams that are realistically in contention for Q think of the slight possibility that the Sawks get involved and it pressures them to ante up. Or teams who thought maybe the Red Sox would runaway with the division are now possibly thinking they could slip to a possible wild card spot and can look to improve their own chances of competing with them.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 09:42 AM) I dont think the Sawks will have much interest in Q. The reason why they went after Sale was for worst case scenarios like this. It wasnt just thinking of best case scenario of having three number 1's. They may add in mid season but I dont see them going to the well again trading for Q. That would be borderline irresponsible and totally reactionary without thought for the whole picture. I don't believe they traded for Sale as a precaution to Porcello or Price going down for any significant amount of time. You make that Sale move to put your team way over the top. Now they are just in the same spot they were last year with (even though Sale > Price).

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 10:15 AM) I think they'll roll with it. Just sucks for them. Sucks for everyone, really, would have been a fun rotation to watch. Yeah it would have been.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 09:56 AM) I don't know haha, but I'd be pumped if the Sox picked him up. It would be a nice boost for sure.

QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 09:19 AM) He sounds a lot more like Soler to me than Moncada. This guy at least athletic? Didn't really read the article.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 09:20 AM) Agree but Wright is coming back after an injury. Granted he was an AL All-Star before he was injured. They also have Joe Kelly as long reliever in a pinch. Not sure if they have any AAA talent. I saw where Sale is able to commute to ST from his home in Fla. Yeah and Boston apparently is the only town his wife would go to when the Sox were away.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 09:09 AM) Red Sox actually have enough depth that they could probably withstand a Price injury and still be contenders Can't see them being willing to drain the farm anymore though Me neither. They'd still have Sale, Porcello, Pomeranz, Wright and Rodriquez. They just wouldn't have the strong 3 like they wanted. He's seeing the TJ specialist Dr. James Andrews.

David Price undergoes MRI for soreness in his elbow. Wouldn't it be insane if he was going to miss a lot of time and the Red Sox came calling for Q? haha Very unlikely, I know, but would be insane.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 08:57 AM) It is a repost of the same story, with a new headline. Thought so.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 08:56 AM) YES!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't this the exact same thing we heard yesterday from the exact same source? lol calm the excitement a bit haha

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 08:55 AM) The other thing (besides the idea that the Sox are going to do a complete 180 on what they have always done) that doesn't make sense to me here is why a team that is already over for the 2016-17 period wouldn't be willing to outspend the White Sox for this guy if he is the next Moncada? Yeah the Padres could continue adding to their stacked 2016-2017 international class. This is true. I would honestly put them as favorites over us.

QUOTE (pablo @ Mar 2, 2017 -> 08:51 AM) Maybe a dumb question - but what if the Sox sign Robert to a 6 year deal and he spends the first two years in the minors? Would he only have 4 years left on his deal when he is brought up to the bigs? Similar question has come up with friends when discussing Moncada's contract. I know for Abreu he was signed for the 6/68 but he didn't spend any time in the minors so this didn't impact him. The money would be a signing bonus. He would have the same control as if he were a draft pick and would go through the arbitration process.

Until I see "White Sox interested in prospect Luis Robert" I will officially buy into the possibility haha not just speculation. None of this "could have interest."

If the Sox are torn between him and someone else that plays a premium position, I would hope that they would pick the guy at the premium position. Also, doesn't all this Beer talk belong in the 2018 draft discussion?

Oh man. Are they really down on his defense? Has he only been playing 1B this season?