Bob Sacamano

Anyone else think Gonzalez is going to implode this year? I hope he doesn't but I can't help but have this feeling.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 12:32 PM) I think their offense is better than the White Sox. Rays have: Longoria, Kiermaier, Dickerson, Ramos, Rasmus, Souza, Franklin, Duffy with Adames knocking on the door. Their lineup is better. Their rotation is better too. And they likely add Carter (a guy they can hit 7th/8th for some extra pop but not really need to rely on for anything else other than 40 bombs) or Napoli. They'll get a solid platoon somewhere at second or short between Nick Franklin, Matt Duffy, Brad Miller and Tim Beckham.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 12:11 PM) It has to be said at least once a week. At least once a day haha eventually someone will be correct.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 12:09 PM) Groundhogs day is quite literally the story of the Q trade threads. Would be pretty ironic if a trade went down today.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 12:04 PM) I have a feeling that something will happen soon. We've now met our quota for the day.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 11:41 AM) I think so too, but they still have Q. If the Rays trade Archer and the Sox trade Q, I still think the Sox would be better. Outside of Longoria, their offense is ridiculously bad, and even he is starting to slip. I really don't think their team is in as bad of shape as others do (Rays that is). But yes, it is probably the worst in the division (done trying to predict that the O's will be close to the bottom) haha

QUOTE (SoxSteve @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 11:41 AM) Maybe pick up Martes in trade and then ship him to the Yankees for a couple of their position prospects like Frazier and Rutheford. Just spitballing here. Yeah this never really happens. Especially on their level.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 11:20 AM) It helps the Sox because it puts pressure on the Astros to make a deal before he goes to a division rival. It also gets it out there that there is another team in the mix, which can push the market up for everyone, which is why the Rangers would immediately deny it. I don't get this logic. It's not like the Sox wouldn't be calling other teams saying that they are talking to the Rangers about so-and-so.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 11:17 AM) I think the Twins are pretty much in tank mode as well, which hurts the Sox having a tanking team in the same division. Going by division: NL East - Phillies NL Central - Brewers, Reds NL West - Padres !!! AL East - perhaps Rays...not sure yet, they are trying to move their starting pitching and their offense is garbage. AL Central - Sox, Twins AL West - A's The Sox are also hurt from having two re-tooling teams in the division in the Tigers and the Royals while the Padres have three legit playoff contending teams in their division as well as what should be a much improved Rockies. If I were to guess an order based on the rosters today: 1.1 Padres 1.2 Brewers 1.3 Twins 1.4 Reds 1.5 Sox It's kind of weird, but I want the Twins, Tigers and Royals to do good this season. I don't want there to be any other teams selling off parts in July (though the Tigers seem to have a harder time then a team like the Royals with guys on bigger deals).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 11:04 AM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman 2h2 hours ago chris carter has big interest from japan, but he he's been reluctant to leave mlb. rays/others in mix. @Ken_Rosenthal on it There's no way he doesn't get an MLB deal from at least either Texas or Tampa after Napoli signs.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 09:26 AM) Seth Beer is the only one I want. I'm leaning towards him myself over a high school player.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 10:42 AM) My $0.2 is that they should build around Butler. Your 20 cents? haha

That segment sounds cringe-worthy.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 09:16 AM) Everyone talks about Seth Beer and rightfully so but I've seen 4 names mentioned prominently for 2018 class. Yes, I know this is a long time from now. Joe Gray SS/CF Mississippi High School: Luken Baker 1B/DH TCU: Triston Casas 1B HS Florida: Seth Beer OF/1B Clemson: One of these guys will likely fall and some guys not listed will make a name for themselves. Honestly, we will be fine picking top 5.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 07:07 AM) Where and when did he say this? On mlbn yesterday. Its posted a few pages back.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 06:48 AM) Things just might be heating up with the Astros. Phil Rogers says we have revisited traded talks with Houston. The Astros were just awarded two additional draft picks for the next draft. And finally, Bob Nightengale with the obvious Sox office front leak stating talks with divisional rival Texas are getting more serious. I'll continue to shout this, but a move prior to season start makes too much sense for both clubs. The AL West is going to be competitive and I'm not sure Houston can afford to wait to fill what appears to be a pretty big need. Meanwhile, moving Quintana before opening day greatly improves our tank efforts. I'm not sure what the holdup is here, but I'm getting more confident these teams will find a happy medium before opening day with Martes, Tucker, ++ coming back to the southside for Quintana. I thought the same thing. Weird how they were awarded two extra prospects and suddenly back in on Q haha

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 2, 2017 -> 12:04 AM) https://www.cheapoair.com Current cheapest for the same weekend is $290 through Spirit both ways. Thanks. I'll look into it. Went in early October and won a lot of money playing roulette (found out my strategy doesn't work quite the same out here haha) and have had an itch to go back. I likely won't until next winter though.

If we trade Q before Spring Training or Opening Day, I'm referring to the the 2017 season as "The Beerathon."

QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 05:32 PM) All that Beer s*** sure is nice... hope it's true. Probably just tossed his name out since hes a college bat.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 04:16 PM) Sasha Banks, she is a WWE wrestler Well that explains why I don't know lol

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 04:11 PM) Tell me this is sarcasm I'll admit, I have no idea who the woman even is haha

QUOTE (shipps @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 04:06 PM) Thats what is so weird about it. I haven't actually seen the meme with her in it. Just people using that phrase in other pics.

QUOTE (shipps @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 04:03 PM) why do you have the girl who says cash me ousside how bout dah as your avatar? I think that's been his avatar way before that meme started.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 03:25 PM) Spiegel admitted today he wanted Rosner to be co-host Rosner isn't the best but he's at least good with Spiegel.

QUOTE (shipps @ Feb 1, 2017 -> 03:37 PM) That would have worked. I bet Spiegs leaves within the next few months. Yeah I have a feeling this isn't going to end up lasting too long. I was pretty disappointed Spiegel and Goff got split to be honest. They were a good listen and fun to listen to for 4 hours in my cubicle.