Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 12:01 PM) http://dawindycity.com/2017/01/12/chicago-...x-three-trades/ What do you guys think about these proposals? Sox Asking price for Quintana is currently "3 Elite Prospects" = Yankees: Frazier (OF), Torres (SS), and Judge (OF) Pirates: Glasnow (RHP), Meadows (OF), and Diaz © Astros: Reed (1B), Martes (RHP), and Tucker (OF) Rockies: Rodgers (SS/2B), Jeff Hoffman (RHP), and Tapia (OF) Todd Frazier Athletics: Holmes (RHP) and Chapman (3B) Braves: Sean Newcomb (LHP) and Kolby Allard (LHP) I don't see either of these deals as being realistic for one season of Frazier Abreu to the Rockies Rockies: Riley Pint (RHP) and Tom Murphy © I don't love that deal for the White Sox. Thoughts? I really love that Rockies, Pirates and Yankees one for Q. I would probably take either of those deals for Frazier. Probably no on the Abreu one.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 11:58 AM) It is somewhat annoying that there are not many stupid organizations left in Baseball. 10 years ago some team like the brewers would be inexplicably involved because "you need an ace" Yeah it sucks that so many teams value their top prospects so much more now. Before it seemed like you would see so many blockbuster trades around the trade deadline and during winter meetings.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 11:03 AM) I think the Goff pairing will last another decade. If Matty was given/took the opportunity I wouldnt be so sure. Although I really like Matt and enjoy when he is on I dont get the sense that the majority of listeners do too. It sucks for Matt though, he has paid his dues to at least get a shot even if it fails. I agree. I enjoy when Matt is covering for someone (although, that may just be because I wasn't a Terry fan).

QUOTE (pablo @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 11:20 AM) Anyone know the defensive abilities of Albies vs Anderson? Could be plausible to have Albies at SS, Moncada at 2B and Anderson in CF. Anderson looked very good at SS, don't get me wrong. But just a thought. And it's always possible that Anderson or Moncada turns into a dud over the next couple seasons. It doesn't hurt to have many guys who can cover the same position. Another point to my post above haha

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 11:15 AM) This post needs all the stars. And honestly, it's part of the problem with getting something done with Atlanta. If you get something done with Albies as the position player headliner, then you almost have to move Moncada off of 2B right away. Albies doesn't seem to be that far away since he hit AAA last year, and Anderson is locked in at SS for the foreseeable future. It doesn't make sense to drill Moncada at 2B to then effectively block Albies - the prize of the Q trade... There's no issues with Moncada having to switch positions, guys. I agree to not switch him and have him play different spots over the course of the season but there is no issue with him working in the off-season to play another position if they decide after a 2 full years or so, he can't handle it. If a team's best prospect was also a 2B or SS and they were being offered in a deal, I wouldn't say no just because we have a guy here who can already play that position. That is stupid.

They might as well go all out next signing period.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 10:25 AM) I would love to get an offensive monster type production out of second base as long as he can be at least average defensively. You move him to 3rd or center, it drops his offensive value down a notch in my book. While I agree, his bat may be good enough to play anywhere though.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 10:16 AM) Would hate to move Moncada to third. He is pretty vocal about strongly preferring second base. Whatever works for the team I am sure he would be OK with though. Confirmed. He did say he would do what's best for the team.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 09:32 AM) We have sifted through the Astros / Yankees / Red Sox / Nationals / Braves / Pirates / Mets / Rangers / Cubs / Dodgers / Blue Jays farms in discussing trades this offseason. Am I leaving any out haha? Rockies

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 08:54 AM) Or move out of Chicago, try to get a gig in another city, and work your way back to Chicago, kind of like that Perkins guy did. Or never make it back to Chicago. Tough when there are so few opportunities. Goff did the same thing and seems to have worked out well for him.

Today is the day we get a concrete tweet from Nightengale/Rosenthal/Hayes about the Braves interest. And then we proceed to speculate and talk about that for about 5 days. I base that first sentence off nothing.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 08:23 AM) Abbatacola should have given himself a radio name before he started. He probably would have made it easier on his career. Could have chopped off the "Abbata" in his name and went with Matt Cola. I can see it now: "Looking for something refreshing to listen to? Grab a Cola and Bernstein on 670 The Score!" Obviously can't happen since Goff is replacing Terry but you get the idea.

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 12, 2017 -> 07:52 AM) The thing that's interesting (and I know this isn't a deciding factor in these negotiations) is that you have a noon show with two Cubs fans and an afternoon show with White Sox fans. In either case, Dan and Spiegs are sort of semi-fans, but their allegiances are well known. Love Jason Goff. He'll be a great match for Bernstein. Definitely. He'll be way better than Boers. I don't understand the love for the guy as a radio host (not familiar with his earlier work as a reporter though).

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 05:10 PM) New lineup on 670 http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/670...tarting-jan-17/ Bernstein & Goff Spiegel & Parkins Spiegel and Goff was always a good listen. Wow.

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 05:11 PM) I know Frazier under-performed last year but you'd rather have a AAAA bad IF, a oft injured RP and an OF with a bad back? No thanks. The Sox sold high on all three of those players, and as the saying goes, it's better to trade a player(s) a year too early rather than a year too late. Thank god I didn't have to waste my time typing that on my phone. Well said.

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QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:54 PM) Mariners acquire Drew Smyly for Mallex Smith, Carlos Vargas, and Ryan Yarbrough. How many trades has JeDi made now? To answer my own question, Bob Nightengale tweeted he has made 11 trades in 2 months lol

QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 03:40 PM) Hahn is definitely not going to get his man in Meadows if they trade Cutch. I was just saying for more pieces to pick from in a potential deal.

Man, we really needed a team like the Mets to overpay for McCutchen. And I mean like 3-4 really good prospects haha

Mariners acquire Drew Smyly for Mallex Smith, Carlos Vargas, and Ryan Yarbrough. How many trades has JeDi made now?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:49 PM) When do you realistically expect him to be a productive member of our team? How many years of control will we have over our core by that point? With a rebuild you want a core of players all hitting the majors in a short period of time. That's how you extend your window of contention. The way to "extend your window of contention" would be to have high-upside talent flowing through your system constantly. I do agree though that Maitan shouldn't be a centerpiece.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:45 PM) Watch Seattle jump into the Q sweepstakes with an offer of Smith/Vogelbach/O'Neill/Lewis. Would be nice if Houston had a division rival involved in the negotiations. He's on his way to Tampa. Not that I think he is any good.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:33 PM) I'd prefer Meadows, Glasnow, Bell, but if it's not that, then I would think Keller or Newman (especially Newman) would warrant an additional fringy prospect thrown in. Or even their competitive balance pick.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:05 PM) I kept thinking mariners could be in on our bullpen pieces. But I doubt its us. Damn thats a good point.

QUOTE (Username @ Jan 11, 2017 -> 02:00 PM) Probably unrelated, but the Braves just traded Mallex Smith and a bullpen piece for two class A pitchers. One of which is a pretty well-regarded lefty. Would make sense if they're about to unload some young pitching for a front-line starter, like a bunch of people have been speculating recently (Justice, Bowman, etc.). Then again, could be absolutely nothing. Edit: Crasnick is now reporting another trade is coming, but from the Mariner's side. Mariners have made a lot of trades this offseason.