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QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 01:57 PM) I was thinking the same thing honestly. Although I wonder if he could play second and allow Saldanio to still play SS. Alexi has seemed to get worse on D but I think he'd be above average at 2B. Where would Sanchez go in this scenario?

Why is Cameron Bairstow on the team? He only plays in garbage time.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) Royals would make sense as Frazier would add a bat who wouldn't be expensive ($ value wise). But with 3B not a need, I feel that giving up that cost for a guy who is so good because he plays that position and does it well, just doesn't make sense. As a LF'er, Frazier value, imo, is negated. Why not just find another outfielder or go after the guy the Braves got from the Dbacks (Alicdes or whatever his name is). Inciarte? I'd love to get him.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 11:35 AM) and therein is my point of, if the pkg is there, i would be willing to trade rodon. Why? Unless the Sox get something absolutely amazing for him, there's no need to make a trade involving him now.

I feel like Eaton would be an awesome 2 hole hitter, but then the problem would be finding a good leadoff man.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 06:17 AM) Some of us have raised the issue of National League players moving to the American League, with less than stellar results. Here are Frazier's Inter-league stats from the last two years: AVG OBP SLG OPS .220 .264 .390 .655 (2015) .190 .250 .304 .554 (2014) Last year, all of his inter-league at bats were against our AL Central Division teams, which are both our primary opponents, and our competition. Although it's a small sample size, it isn't encouraging. Ouch. I had no idea his numbers against the AL were so bad. That kind of makes me wonder if trading for him would be a good idea.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:18 PM) Hypothetically speaking, if we got Frazier and Upton or Cespedes, would you be set with the rotation or would you want them to add another starter? I'd like a backup plan just in case Danks or EJ completely fall apart, but the top 3 is just about as solid as it gets. Not to mention that Fulmer is waiting in the wings if they need him.

QUOTE (LDF @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:05 PM) not bad, mine is dee gordon. Texas has Andrus anyway, so I'd bet that a couple pitching prospects and a guy like Saladino would be able to get Profar. I'd love to see Hahn go after him, but it probably won't happen. He's still super young and had a nice showing in the AFL a few weeks ago.

So essentially the Sox have a 25% chance of getting either Upton or Cespedes, right?

QUOTE (Lillian @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:01 PM) If the Sox can sign Upton, why not then focus their attention on finding a good fielding SS, who could bat in the 2 hole, and not cost a draft pick or anyone significant on the roster? I'd prefer that addition to trading for Frazier. Any candidates? I think the lineup would be fine with those additions: Eaton CF ???? SS (Profile: good bunter, hit and run threat, and decent OBP. Average and power not important) Abreu 1B Upton RF Melky LF Lawrie 3B La Roche DH Avila/Navarro C Sanchez 2B Avi and Thompson battle for the reserve OF spot. That team should be able to score some runs, and provide decent defense. Jurickson Profar is my dream SS acquisition.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 05:15 PM) The Braves want to dump Markakis and might send prospects along with to sweeten the pot or subsidize the remaining $31.5 million due over three years... Markakis is worse than Avi at this point. No thanks.

I wonder what Kevin Kiermaier would cost in a trade...

I don't want Ethier at all unless the Dodgers took ate at least half of his contract.

Javier Baez.

Wasn't this guy on the Giants a few years ago?

Who do the Indians have that the Reds would even want? Clint Frazier? A Frazier for Frazier deal would be pretty cool.

I'll cry when Hawk hangs up the mic for good. He is an announcing legend.

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 07:00 AM) GEEEEZ I'd hate to see Swirsky in there. No excitement in his voice when great things happen. Guy sounds like a friggin wet noodle. At the same time, I'd like to hear someone announce the game, and make professional comments and analogies that relate to what is going on at hand, instead of using a ghastly amount of his announcing air time in asking Stone more questions than a 10 year old kid on meth asking his parents on a vacation car ride, "Are we there yet?" "When are we gonna be there?" Half of his announcing was "Geez Steve, what would you do in this situation? Why does this person do so an so in this situation? etc etc etc. If you are announcing baseball, then act like you know something about the game, instead of spending most if the time sounding like someone who came over from another country, and was just introduced to the game of baseball for the very first time. Swirsky? PASS! Multiplied by 30. So.. Steve! What do you think? What would you do if I was made the announcer? How would you handle the situation? Have you ever run into a problem like me before. Can you explain the ruling to me what our roles would be if I was in the booth with you? Sorry to bug you with these questions,,,,but I have no other choice, because I am friggin clueless up the wazooooo. This post sums up my feelings on the subject quite well.

QUOTE (Tex @ Dec 13, 2015 -> 11:39 AM) I'd love one of the math heads here to guesstimate how many hours the posters here have spent reading and writing. During the week, I spend a good 2-3 hours a day reading this forum haha.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 12, 2015 -> 11:08 PM) Bingo! This is spot on. After '16 if Montas and Fulmer both are ready, the Sox could trade Q for a haul giving the Sox a '17 rotation of Sale, Rodon, Fulmer, Montas, EJ. Let's not forget about kids like Adams and Guerrero that could progress in the mean time and possibly make EJ expendable before the '18 season. This is why I prefer,if possible, to hold off on trading Q or Sale for one more year to see how Montas and Fulmer progress along with Adams and Guerrero behind them. And like you said, next years FA pitching looks abysmal. 100% agreed. There should be no reason to move Montas now unless there was a trade involving him that clearly upgraded the lineup.

^^^ I like that plan, but I don't understand the purpose of the Putnam trade and I really have no interest in LeMahieu.

I could see Thompson being a right handed equivalent to Kevin Kiermaier if he reaches his full potential.

Johnny Cueto in the AL for 3-7 years while he's on the decline? No thanks.

The only trade I would be comfortable making out of the 3 you listed is the one involving the Padres.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Dec 11, 2015 -> 07:59 PM) Why? Not saying fulmer but it's a guy that fits Hahns younger controllable player. Plus we don't particularly have a future 3rd baseman at this point. I'm just really high on Fulmer and feel like he's going to be a very good big league pitcher. That being said, I'd trade any Sox prospect sans Fulmer or Anderson for McMahon.