Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (GermanSoxFan @ Dec 14, 2016 -> 08:04 AM) Addison Reed saved 40 games fo the 2013 Sox who lost 99 games. There will be enough save opportunities as bad teams tend to not win in blow outs when they win their 60ish games. This. So true. That's why in fantasy baseball, I usually don't fill my closer spots until my last 2 picks (only 2 RP slots) or sometimes I wait until after I drafted that is hurt gets put on the dl so I can stash the guy.

QUOTE (beautox @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 08:50 PM) Shields buyout is covered by the Padres. the '18 and '19 FA market should be very interesting provided the sox appear on track I would be all for signing Manny to play 3B even if in '19 the sox are .500, he would be 25 for the start of '19, and if not Manny, Nolan Arenado is a FA the following season at age 29. I don't think thats accurate but the buyout is only like $2 mil so almost non-existent regardless.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 05:40 PM) Slight exaggeration here. He has his flaws, but is still a legitimate MLBPer, just not as good as we all had hoped when we got him. Too many posters here treat him as if he were some hobo off the street corner. Can't hit and can't field. How is he a legit MLB player?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 05:23 PM) Yes but my question is if teams want to max him if he gets posted a year from now, do they have to not sign anyone the summer of 2017? That seems like a huge risk for any team. The signing period would be what, July 2017-June 2018? So yeah, you couldn't sign anyone really next summer.

Just saw the draft order for the competitive balance portion of the draft was released. Marlins can always throw in their pick to a deal.

If someone sign Otani to a say a crazy $40 million signing bonus due to his restrictions, the team would have to pay an additional $40 million for a tax penalty correct? Or did these rules change in the new CBA?

QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 04:22 PM) I imagine a few selling points: - Large Japanese expat population/Japanese Americans - Team willing to let him play 2 positions - Location - Media Market - How good team is No idea how any of those would be weighted for him. We definitely don't fall into a few of those categories.

Yeah we're dying here...someone go bother that drunk Dave guy on twitter.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 12:32 PM) I read this as Justin Turner at first and got excited. Me too! Was very letdown.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 11:11 AM) I believe you are right. Their current rotation is Chen, Conley, Volquez, Koehler, and Urena. Is Gonzalez really much of an upgrade? Not sure...just thought I'd bring it up that they were even looking for help before the passing of Fernandez.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 11:06 AM) Agreed. I think it'll come down to Washington and Miami for Robertson. I would not be shocked if Miami offered Garrett, Kolek, or Castillo for Robertson because Miami lol Didn't the Marlins check in on Gonzalez last July? Maybe we can package Gonzalez and Robertson together.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 13, 2016 -> 12:06 AM) you mean MLB? He's a helluva a competitor he just had the single most devastating injury to a pitcher...and he's being paid nothing. Minor League deal he can be cut at any time. No, I said professional pitch meaning MLB or minor league.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 12, 2016 -> 08:02 PM) You mean my idea of keeping Q and trading Rodon for Happ and Jimenez? Thats not a rumor...

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Dec 12, 2016 -> 07:23 PM) He might have one of the 15 best contracts in the game. No where near a top 15 player in the game. And he's already peaked. I said this the other day. I love Eaton but I don't think he will do any better and probably slowly decline in a couple years.

Never thought that guy would throw another professional pitch ever again to be honest.

Don't understand why they didn't just give up a little bit extra to add Robertson to this deal.

Rockies honestly almost make the most sense out of any team due to them having to overpay to get pitchers there. Puts them in an awful position to try to compete. Also have young position player depth that can be moved.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Dec 12, 2016 -> 02:29 PM) Bummed about Jansen going back to LA -- was hoping we could package Frazier/Robertson Would've also required Turner not going back.

QUOTE (reiks12 @ Dec 12, 2016 -> 07:08 AM) Dodgers confident they will get Turner according to Olney. Dammit. Not too shocking though. Haven't read anything connecting him anywhere else.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Dec 12, 2016 -> 02:09 AM) I don't know man, it's not like we are far and away one of the worst teams. I think top 10 draft pick is a safe bet, and top 5 is a good chance. But we would have to move Q, Frazier, Robertson, Jones, Abreu for me to think we have a chance at #1. Agree. We are still kinda far from being worse than Reds, Brewers, A's, Padres, Phillies and Braves (most likely).

QUOTE (oldsox @ Dec 11, 2016 -> 07:01 PM) McMahon struggled a bit at AA in 2016. Not sure he is any better than Trey M. I still think Rockies are more interested in Abreu than Q. They would have to move an OF to put Desmond back out there.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Dec 11, 2016 -> 06:25 PM) Stubbs is ranked #10 in Baseball America's rankings for the Astros. Is that updated or an old list? I saw him listed as 30 on mlb.com.

When is LeMahieu a free agent? If Rodgers bat is really good, they'll find another position for him.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Dec 11, 2016 -> 09:51 AM) The more I look the more I want a deal to go down with Colorado. And they have more than enough depth to pull it off too, a lot of high picks and talent in their organization. Brendan Rodgers, Raimel Tapia, David Dahl, Riley Pint, Tom Murphy, Ryan McMahon, Kyle Freeland, Jordan Patterson, Garrett Hampson, Brian Mundell, Sam Hilliard, Ryan Castellani....a really good package of players could come out of that group. My only concern is if Rodgers is involved the deal would most likely be Rodgers, Pint, and 2 low level guys. That would be right in line with what we got for Sale, just not quite as good. And don't get me wrong, I'd be very happy with Rodgers but a depth package from Colorado where Roders isn't involved would also really entice me. Probably crazy and far fetched, but how insane wold Frazier be in Coors? Could be an interesting 1b option for them, I could see him hitting 50 in Coors no problem and the Rockies shattering the record for most HR's in a season. Frazier and Q for Rodgers, Pint, Tapia, McMahon, and Yency Almonte I would take that deal in a heartbeat. I really want Jansen to sign already. I feel like hes holding up a lot of potential dominoes that could fall.

QUOTE (Ro Da Don @ Dec 11, 2016 -> 09:16 AM) I'm 24, 'bae' and 'lit' drive me absolutely crazy. I'm 25 and agree lol