Bob Sacamano

Why did the Red Sox move Swihart from catcher? I felt like it was because Vazquez was more or a defensive first catcher and still wanted Swihart's bat in the lineup (Red Sox have also had a hole in left field all year thanks to Castillo). Could Swihart still catch on a team with either almost depth (aka: us)?

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 08:42 PM) Yankees Gotcha thanks. The lone tweet was very vague.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 08:40 PM) There was another tweet saying they're stockpiling SS to make a run at SP in the offseason. Who is stockpiling?

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) @JoelSherman1 To target SP in offseason or even to consider now if wanted to make a run at someone like Chris Sale. I don't get what this is saying.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 08:02 PM) Moncada doesn't happen without Sale. I think Q gets you 2 of Benintendi, Kopech and Devers, with some one like Swihart and a mid level guy, which I think would be a fair deal for us. What about adding Robertson with Q though? That should max out the deal even more.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 06:58 PM) Fixed it lol. Sorry typo You mean "you think he will fold."

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 06:40 PM) Your statements are pretty contradictory, as they read currently. It wasn't just me then.

Just a thought, but if you trade Sale or Q, does that make the value of the other go up as one pitcher is off the market?

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 01:59 PM) Either sale or Q, they better get Moncada back. He's a must IMO. I know I've saw people say package could start with Benintendi for Q. No. Starts with Moncada Need both back.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Rangers GM Jon Daniels talked about rentals today for their pitching needs. Seems they dont like the prices of the starters from us or Tampa. What rentals are even out there? Lol Cashner and Hill?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) Part of me wants to see Sale and Q not leave and retire with this team So I won't be mad if they stay, even though trading at least one is the smart move Do you expect them to retire in 2019 and 2020? They won't be here beyond those years most likely.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) You've won the Internet for the day.

Why does Ranaudo come up then? Pitch out of the pen or is he maybe pitching today now?

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 11:55 AM) http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/here-are...ris-sale-trade/ Mark Wrong thread

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 11:59 AM) Sale pitching Thursday So when does the suspension officially start?

So if he's suspended 5 games, that means Gonzalez, Shields, Turner, Ranaudo are in line to face the Cubs? (Pukes on the ground).

Fact or Fiction? Chris Sale pitches in a post-season game with the White Sox in next 3.5 years.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 10:38 AM) That's kind of what I was thinking. Swihart and a couple lower level guys that they won't miss for a few years, Fernando Tatis Jr types. While also shedding the remainder 2/ $25 mill on his deal? I'd do it.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 24, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) To me, the only teams with a realistic shot at Sale are the Red Sox, Dodgers, Pirates, Nationals, Astros, & Rangers. The Cubs obviously have the talent too, but don't see us doing a deal with them. Red Sox Moncada Benintendi Devers Kopech E. Rodriguez Dodgers Urias De Leon Bellinger Verdugo Holmes Pirates Glasnow Meadows Bell Newman Keller Nationals Giolito Turner Robles Lopez Fedde Astros Bregman Martes Musgrove Tucker Reed Rangers Mazara Gallo Brinson Ortiz Tate Would be insane to make 2 of those deals moving Sale and Q.

If we accept an offer that involves a team's 5 prospects, it better be Boston. I'd accept Moncada, Benintendi (close to MLB ready), Devers, Kopech and another. And then if this is the case, possibly deal Quintana to the Dodgers for a big package of their guys.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 12:18 PM) Sale better still be with this team in 2017 as you win with pitching Except us. We actually seem to have better pitching then a lot of teams in playoffs the past few years and we don't even sniff the playoffs.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 11:39 AM) I think an upspoken thing here that could also play in, is Chris Sale a guy who can give you 250+ innings in a playoff push? We may never know if he remains in this uniform. But the way people want Robin to baby him, I don't think he'd be able to.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 23, 2016 -> 11:38 AM) So serious question: Just how much better than Quintana is Sale? I ask, cause the more I think about this if I'm just trading one I think it would be Chris. I feel the same way. Based on Q making less money and having an extra year of control, they're basically even to me.

I predict neither go anywhere in the next year and they'll retool in the off-season. Maybe they'll look to sign an outfielder (Cespedes, Desmond, Reddick) in the off-season (preference being Reddick if he gets traded and no QO attached). Not saying I'm 100% agreement in this but it's probably the best course to go if you hold onto either Q or Sale. Try to win next year and if results are similar, then tear it down when you could get a more realistic return for Sale and Q.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Jul 22, 2016 -> 08:25 PM) I'll trade him for Michael Kopech Me too.