Bob Sacamano

Without Q, we are looking at a rotation of: Rodon Shields Gonzalez (maybe he can get flipped mid-season) Holland One of Covey, Beck, or other Starting lineup would be: C Narvaez, Soto 1B Abreu (could be traded but seems unlikely) 2B Lawrie, Moncada second half unless he is doing terrible at AAA 3B Frazier (could be traded mid-season) SS Anderson LF Melky (could be traded mid-season) CF Tilson, Liriano RF Garcia, Liriano DH Davidson? Garcia or probably more likely a late MLB signing (Carter, Lind, Alvarez)

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 02:20 PM) .259 / .315 / .472 41 HR / 32 2b's / 106 RBI Half of which comes with the Sox and the other half with the Mets. After David Wright suffers yet another season ending (possibly career ending) injury.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 02:31 PM) Remember though, they can't trade for space until after July 2nd. There's a solid chance that the Sox have agreements with guys and don't officially get the $$ to sign immediately. They can acquire space from July 2nd until June 15th 2018 I believe. I agree with you though that it should be interesting. That's a good point.

The question is, do we sit out this summer and wait and see if Otani is coming over for sure or not in the winter? I haven't seen any confirmation that he is definitely coming.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 01:31 PM) I'd love to see the Rockies make a play for Q and offer up Rodgers/Dahl, Hoffman/Pint, Murphy, Freeland, Tapia, Marquez (some combination of) Rodgers and Dahl are going to be studs Heck, give me Rodgers, Dahl plus one more guy (even a lottery ticket) and I'll take that deal. They get to keep most of their prospect depth with a strong front package.

If we hold onto him, we just need teams like the Rockies, Astros, Pirates, Dodgers, and even the Yankees to play good the first 3-4 months and all of a sudden, his value is higher due to more teams being competitive and needing another starter (competitive teams are always looking for a starter). Heck, you might be able to get some of their rivals in discussions. The teams I listed are the teams I want to trade with the most.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 06:44 AM) Team is not nearly bad enough to get into the Beer mix as it stands today. Agreed. I think we are outside to top 5 picks as of right now.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Jan 18, 2017 -> 08:26 AM) I agree That Padres rotation is beyond awful. That team is going to get run train on by the MLB. I would go so far as to say our AAA rotation is significantly better than their mlb rotation. Seriously. They are probably looking at a 50-112 record. Over/under I'm putting at 52.5 wins.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 07:32 PM) Sounds like a deep package you guys are drooling over. What are the odds that package satisfies us fans for the long haul. Who would you bet to be the Allstar that comes closest to mathing Q-level WAR? High possibility none of them do but this club is in a position to take that risk.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 04:59 PM) For real. You just gotta mail it to Texas. And if you are a hawk-hater, please don't smash it to pieces out of spite I won't lol

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 04:21 PM) "For those of you wishing tommy john upon me right now: I hope you dont get carpel tunnel at your desk job" -- @miachaelkopech5 Lol that's great. And seriously, why do people wish injury onto players?

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 01:20 PM) Aside from stats, Guerrero is one of those players that is just "hall-worthy" for how memorable they were. Laser throws from outfield, golf swing home runs. He was just awesome. QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 03:45 PM) Vladimir Guerrero is the only player I've ever seen turn an intentional walk into a double. They were trying to pitch around him, and the pitcher threw the ball eye high and over the left handed batter's box, but Guerrero slapped it down the right field line for a double. He's also the only player I've ever seen hit a home run off of a ball that bounced before it got to home plate. Vlad was one of my favorite players ever growing up.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 03:24 PM) Shiiiiit. I'll already give somebody on here $100 bucks to go get me one. Deal.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 03:18 PM) If the Marlins suck by the deadline and decide to sell - anyone think RH tries to trade for Stanton? And give up a good chunk of what we just received/will receive? Pass.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 02:46 PM) The #Astros, in need for a starter, remain engaged with #WhiteSox for Jose Quintana, #Rays for Chris Archer and #Athletics for Sonny Gray. https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/821457595886141441 Yaaaaaaaaaaawn. Edit: It's literally the same report every few days lol "Team X (Pirates, Astros, or Yankees) still talking to Sox about Quintana."

I don't know if its his attitude so much. Based on the social media I've seen, he kinda comes off as a tool. But then again, anyone 21 or younger seems to in some way. I don't really care as long he can pitch.

Weird hearing Bernstein and Goff together. I think this is actually better than Boers and Bernstein.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 11:02 AM) Adderall. A PED in recovery, endurance and focus. Thanks for clearing that up. I knew it was something but didn't know what.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 10:49 AM) This guy is like Noah Syndergaard on steroids. Good god. QUOTE (coco1997 @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 10:51 AM) Hopefully not literally. Well, didn't he already have a PED suspension of some sort? haha

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 17, 2017 -> 08:02 AM) Is Q Buehrle with some velocity? Yes.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 07:43 PM) So will this thread be locked before the Sox trade Q ? Absolutely

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 07:00 PM) This... unless you're a Mariners fan. True. Mariners are trying to save the offseason.

Take out the 2 Sox moves, and this is the lamest off season I think I've ever experienced.

QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 04:00 PM) Indians, Rangers, Dodgers, Blue Jays...if someone comes along who is willing to gut their farm entirely they could probably get Quintana. I thought about the Dodgers as well if we end up keeping Q. The Dodgers could possibly need another SP whether it be because of an injury or just because it never hurts to add a guy like Q to improve your playoff/world series chances. Edit: honestly, as of now, it seems like their team is the same one as the one that got knocked out in the NLCS.

QUOTE (Elgin Slim @ Jan 16, 2017 -> 03:07 PM) Did anyone read my entire post? You know, the one where I said that if they believe he is going to be an ace then Hahn should wait for him to prove it before trading him with 2-3 years of control left? And if they think his control problems say otherwise then they should move him now while that "possibility" is still there, and he does not have a track record of solid but unspectacular performance? I read it and defended you haha I think the front office believes he will develop and he will either lead the rotation his last year or two (IF the rebuild is working) or he will get trades with a couple years left.