Bob Sacamano

I saw Rays released John Lamb. Would be interested in converting hkm to a lefty reliever. Sign him to a minor league deal so it doesn't affeft the 40 man.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 09:54 AM) If sox want position players there is always chance for a 3rd team in deal. What would this third team get back? Its easy to say Sox trade Sale to team A for prospects but also receive prospects from team B. Another big player would have to be switching teams.

Urena SS, Reid-Foley SP, Alford OF, Guerrero Jr 3B(probably an OF or 1B eventually)? Just throwing some names out.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 09:45 AM) Gotta say, this is where the "Cubs effect" is going to hurt the sox. I would bet the Astros just roll with it. They also have AJ Reed who didn't show much in majors but could be a piece to trade. So true. Bregman being able to play 2B,SS,3B (can't remember if he saw time in the OF at the MLB level or minors) but he could be used like Baez. Gurriel may see some time at 1B it seems and Reddick is terrible against lefties so I guess there will always be opportunities for him to play.

My preference for a centerpiece of the teams interested: 1. Bregman 2. Swanson 3. Urias (mostly because I would really like a position player back as the main piece, though I do believe Dodgers have good position players to add to an Urias package) I wouldn't be disappointed with any of these guys (plus the additional 4-5 other pieces as well).

As is the case with the Dodgers, Blue Jays should also have 3 picks in the first 35 or so (if Bautista and Encarnacion sign elsewhere and Jays don't surrender other picks).

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 05:16 PM) This pretty much confirms a White Sox rebuild. They have loved McCann and would have topped that return if they were going for it. Agreed. Could have easily been beat and Sox tried to sign him a few years back.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 07:32 AM) I doubt it. But it sure would be nice. If the Sox could score Bergman, I'd move Frazier and hold there. Push Melky and Robertson and Jones in July. But I'm an advocate of the partial tear down. Aren't you the one that was advocating selling everyone including the hero Adam Eaton months ago?

Sooo assuming Springer and Reddick hold down the corners and McCann and Gattis share DH and Gurriel being paid to likely play third with other options able to play 1B, where does Bregman fit? They should really step on the necks of the AL West and trade for Sale.

QUOTE (flavum @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 03:35 PM) It would never happen, but I think there should be a daily 22-man roster turned in, with your entire organization eligible, and ties called after 12 innings. So they would just remove the previous and next game's starting pitchers as well as an additional starter who may not be throwing a side-session that day. Doesn't really do anything.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 03:28 PM) The 2nd Red Sox deal and the 1st Dodgers one if I absolutely had to pick, but I don't particularly like any of those offers. Yeah each one still needs more but I was think it was just a hypothetical and not an exact offer he would accept.

I'm for it. I miss the days (not long ago actually lol about ten years ago) when teams had 6-man bullpens and 5 (6 in the NL) man benches.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 01:12 PM) I'm sure this is posturing and teams just not caving in yet. I think that's his prediction for what the team says when he is still here on opening day.

QUOTE (Gakman23 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 12:39 PM) He will be the opening day starter for the White Sox next year. I voted Red Sox but I also feel this is very likely.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 10:18 AM) I'd like to see Liriano play a bit. Losing the other two wouldn't be a big deal, but I think Rymer has potential. Especially if Melky goes. He can get a chance in left next season. Or Melky goes to DH and sees a good chunk of time in LF as well.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) The Sox have a lot of fringe guys on the 40 man as of today. They can easily dump a few to make space for players with more potential. Agreed.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 09:26 AM) He ended the year on a hot streak, but he was hitting terribly around the all-star break (which is why you might think he can't hit). Turned it on after the break and had a pretty good year overall. His defense keeps his value afloat no matter what though. I think he started the year on the dl for what it's worth.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:46 AM) I would do Engel, May, and Guerrero. Delmonico, if some team wants to keep him around all season, good for them. I don't think he is much of a game changer. I doubt he lasts a full season with an MLB team if drafted.

Danks and Latos throwing back to back days for the first month and a half or so with barely any team days off and no long relievers kinda hurts the bullpen overall as well. And Gonzalez wasn't really going deep into games at first.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:06 AM) Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline for teams to add players to their 40-man rosters in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Here's a look at who is currently exposed that may need protection, and who is already on-roster that could go. What the Sox do Friday could perhaps be an indicator of direction for the offseason. Unless you mean a free agent signing or trade, then I don't think it does.

QUOTE (Baron @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:02 AM) Oh...ok Lol I looked at his stats and was like "wtf." Haha

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 08:00 AM) Archer isn't as good as Sale I agree. Archer also had a down year and has 2 more years of control. Point is, teams will likely try to buy him based on the season he had last year and the Rays will likely try wait and deal him like at the value he was previous years. I don't see him as an easy to trade for candidate. Now Sonny Gray, he shouldn't really be in the convo (though with an injury plagued 2016, I doubt he gets moved now either).

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 07:27 AM) 4th outfielder should be able to pitch relief as well......................... You joke now, but I'm pretty sure the Padres are making Bethancourt a third catcher/5th OF/pinch hitter/close to 100 mph throwing reliever lol the ultimate utility player. Not a bad 25th or 26th man if rosters expand in new CBA.

Just looked at Archer's contract. 5 years/ $39 million. The Rays should be able to command about the same if not more for Archer than Sale. I don't think its likely Archer goes anywhere so realistically, that should be one less likely alternative to Sale. Rays would likely put a higher price on Archer for the Red Sox than the White Sox would to the Red Sox since they are in the same division.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 17, 2016 -> 05:37 AM) Not a hard speculation given their interest in the past IMO And the fact we haven't had much stability behind the plate since AJ.