Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 11:36 PM) No. He can opt-out this offseason and the Sox get nothing in return. I'm not sure anyone will pay him more than the 2 years $44 million he's owed though. False. If a player opts out of a contract, he can be offered a QO (see Alex Gordon). However, Shields will not opt out. And if he did, Sox would be dumb not to offer the QO of around 1/16 mill when the guy rejected 2/44 million lol

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 09:55 PM) Again, something is up though Except there isn't

Stone is just seeing the tweets from random people probably. And no Moncada was not pulled.

Oh no. Stone is buying into it.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 09:49 PM) Moncada wasn't pulled, he played the entire game. Check the box score Yeah I mentioned this in the game thread.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 09:42 PM) This was just posted on Twitter....not sure if hoax or not... but someone said Moncada just posted this on his snapchat... Holy f*** if true

Game is over and he wasn't taken out for anyone. Probably nothing.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 09:38 PM) Maybe he's just fond of his teammates. Or they traded him for Todd Frazier straight up. Someone tweeted a response saying that the game was over.

Think it's more of getting Profar into the lineup personally. I mean look at their infield.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 07:23 PM) Sale has to bring back at least 1 ML high quality player plus prospects. A package of just prospects, regardless of ranking is a bad deal. For example, as "sexy "as the Red Sox trade is, both young studs are presently learning new positions in AA. Which is probably why if Sale is to be moved, it should happen in the offseason so teams like Texas or Boston will be more likely to part w a ML starter. Worth mentioning Benintendi is learning a new position out of need at the MLB level.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 03:46 PM) I think this means that someone is going to take the bait in the last hours to grab Sale and give a ransom. Sale is the sexiest piece on the market in a really long time and probably the sexiest there will ever be in a really long time. I bet someone takes the bait and gives up more than they know they should. Sale is too great to pass up. A part of me thinks a team gives into the Sox demands. And I hope that team is Boston.

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 11:29 AM) Given what the Sox had between Crede and Frazier, and what they currently have in the minors, I disagree. Depends on what they want to do. Rebuilding? Lawrie moves to third, Sanchez and Saladino at second. Can live with that in a rebuild. Contending? No way.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 10:09 AM) Sox didnt pony up this past offseason. Cant see them going this next one especially with holes as of now not including if they start trading pieces. Going to be bidding war and sox usually dont come out on top of those Honestly if they don't, rebuild and trade everyone. They'll seriously try to tell us they're contending by signing Jason Castro and Carlos Gomez.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 09:02 AM) Sox said they arent going for rental players Wasn't referring to now. In offseason.

QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:53 AM) Trading off a player or two is just half stepping it. The Sox really need to pick a lane. Either trade away your top chips or push all your chips onto the table for the rest of this year and next. I just don't know who the Sox can realistically expect to add in the offseason that is gonna improve this putrid offense. Reddick I think is realistic. He was looking for a 4- year extension with the A's and they only want him at 3 (why would you not give him 4th year?). However, being on the open market he'll probably get 5 (which I wouldn't be opposed to).

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:35 AM) I completely agree, but I'm just saying that Jerry probably thinks why trade those players when he thinks he can win with them in the future. Yeah I agree. They're probably more likely to stand pat but I could see them clearing Robertson's salary.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:33 AM) Yes, but is Jerry gonna do that? Jerry probably thinks why trade Shields when he could be part of the rotation the next couple years, same with Gonzalez? Not my opinion, but could be what Jerry is thinking. Probably but I'm just saying trading off a player or 2 doesn't quite mean rebuilding.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:19 AM) But boston doesnt have pitching for the playoffs. You need shutdown pitching and they really dont have that. Wrights been coughing up alot of runs lately. Rodriguez hasnt been very good. Price has been on and off and he doesnt pitch well in the playoffs. Porcello is a guy you would have to count on. Pomeranz is probably their better starter But i feel dodgers might be more desperate I agree. Anything reported now is just smoke and mirrors and posturing in my opinion.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 08:00 AM) Take it for what it's worth, but I have a friend who's friend's dad is a scout in the White Sox organization. My buddy asked his dad if he thinks the Sox are gonna sell, and he said "ahhhh, I don't know, Jerry really doesn't want to go through a rebuild." Like I said, take it for what it's worth, but if true, Jerry is so incompetent that this Sox team is just not good. You can sell off some pieces from the MLB team. It doesn't mean you're rebuilding and tearing it all down.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 12:44 AM) Ziegler blew the 1-0 save for the Red Sox. Good for us that he keeps blowing them while Kimbrel is out. Ziegler has given up runs in back to back games. Keep on rolling Boston.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 07:55 AM) I know a lot of you arent convinced by a lot of the Cubs guys but I will take a deal sending Q to the Cubs for Schwarber, Baez, Almora and a couple prospects you like. The reason why I would take that deal in a second is that I am convinced on those first two guys. They are sure bets IMO. They are both exactly what the Sox need. We will totally miss Q and will probably struggle for a while to find a number two equal to his quality, but damn, Schwarber and Baez would be the heart of our lineup for a long time. Their ability and their attitudes are ideal for this team right now. Those 2 other prospects would have to be their top pitching prospect and then Jimenez to me personally. I still don't think we trade Quintana or Sale there.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 07:53 AM) Industry still skeptical that #WhiteSox will move Sale. However, spoke with GM last night who said for “first time” he thinks it’s possible… https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/759007609571581953 Dave Dombrowski, is that you?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jul 29, 2016 -> 07:16 AM) Marlins acquire Cashner from Padres, according to Buster Olney. Damn. You think that they'd value the extra year of control that Gonzalez has. Edit: posted here instead of catch-all since it relates to this thread. Cashner is going to the Marlins along with Rea for a package that includes Naylor lol SD making some good moves.

Marlins acquire Cashner from Padres, according to Buster Olney. Damn. You think that they'd value the extra year of control that Gonzalez has. Edit: posted here instead of catch-all since it relates to this thread.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 28, 2016 -> 09:34 PM) Man I'd love to have Omar Vizquel here to work with Anderson. He's really helped Iglesias Also helped Andrus in Texas and Alexei here (obviously when he was still a player).