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Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc 9m Luis Robert: "I don’t know what happened on that play. When I was sliding in to second (base), I saw the ball coming at me and then I just felt the hit to my head, but I’m good. I feel good." #WhiteSox

Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Luis Robert got whacked in the head but apparently is OK (Via Sun-Times) chicago.suntimes.com/sports/white-s…

Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc now White Sox prospect Jake Burger had successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon in Chicago today. Burger is expected to be at full baseball activity by spring training 2019.

Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan now Jake Burger: Ruptured left Achilles. Surgery this week, out for season.

Am I the only one who read this thread title as "Boss Baby" at first, or is it just me?

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 06:27 PM) Rick Morrissey has a rather interesting column in todays Sun Times. He thinks this so called rebuild is just another word for tanking. He doesn't buy into this tanking. He thinks its bad for sports in general. I happen to agree with him. I think this White Sox rebuild/tanking is wrong. Essentially yes, they're quite the same. You don't have to like it, but you should accept it since it's year 2 of the process. Whining about daily it isn't going to make it go away any faster either.

QUOTE (wrathofhahn @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 01:17 PM) Because championship teams also plug holes. If it's a three year deal on a reasonable AAV something like 3/33 I'd do it That's an entirely different situation compared to the one that the Sox are currently in. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 03:13 PM) Plug the holes..when you're sure they're the right holes to plug. Treat our franchise like a blown tire right now; you don't just start applying patches to areas that you think look weird, you check for the location of the hole first before you plug it. Exactly.

QUOTE (Moncada @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 02:18 PM) works with internet explored, thanks Yeah sure thing, just goes to show that IE still does have a purpose lol.

QUOTE (Jack Parkman @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 02:11 PM) They need to quit having the webcasts available if they can't get them to work. Quit teasing me with baseball, dammit. I had issues before with the webcast because I didn't have flash player running. I ended up using Internet Explorer and it worked perfectly. Here's today's link.

Kevin Powell @kpowell720 1m Hahn says there is no risk of further damage to the elbow. So the hope is he can get reps at the plate while rehabbing injury. James Fegan @JRFegan 1m Yes, this decision is the result of the second opinion. Hahn said the sprain in Adolfo’s UCL has been described as a “pinhole tear,” but that it’s a “very robust ligament”

Jon Morosi @jonmorosi 16s Logan Morrison has agreed to a contract with #Twins. @MLB @MLBNetwork Jon Morosi @jonmorosi 33s Source: Logan Morrison’s guarantee with #Twins is $6.5 million over one year. Escalators and vesting option could make it $16.5 million over two years. @MLBNetwork @MLB

James Fegan @JRFegan now Adolfo did tee work today. Could DH in Cactus League but likely to be in B games James Fegan @JRFegan Adolfo could still have TJ surgery if his injury does not improve with rest. If that happens, Sox will try to have that surgery timed so he is ready for 2019 fully healthy. Hahn estimated the recovery for that at 7-9 months 12:42pm · 25 Feb 2018 · Twitter for iPhone

Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick now It looks as if Logan Morrison is about to find a home. Source says he’s in serious talks with the #Twins and moving closer to a deal.

Kevin Powell @kpowell720 now Rick Hahn with an update on Micker Adolfo: He will be used as DH this season. Hope is he won't miss full season of at-bats. Still hasn't ruled out surgery at some point down the road. #WhiteSox Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 53s Micker Adolfo could start season at Winston-Salem as a DH, Hahn says. Surgery still a possibility, tho. Get as many at-bats as possible.

QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Feb 25, 2018 -> 10:41 AM) This post is off the top of my head... and without checking stats. So take it FWIW. What do we really think our chances of signing Machado are? I think like some of players of past that we will make an EFFORT, but one where we ultimately will fall, very short. I can see JR throwing out like an 8 year, $210mm contract and the Yanks going to 9 years, $270mm and then the Sox turning around and being like, well, we tried!! I really think the chances of Machado signing at like 5-10%. At that point is anybody really confident with an aging Donaldson who, as he loses a step loses his defensive edge and probably his pop a bit. Then you wait for Arenado and hope the Rockies don't resign him and also nobody else does too... I can just see a situation where 2-4 years from now we are sitting around plugging in Mark Teahen like we have at 3B for the past 20 years (save for a few Crede years) I'd be okay signing Moustakas as kind of a Todd Frazier plugging of a hole. It's not going to win you a championship in the long term, but it also eliminates a hole. The goal isn't to plug holes, it's to win championships. If this move won't help accomplish that, then why bother doing it?

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Feb 24, 2018 -> 03:26 PM) Hate to be negative about this but I still think the White Sox will have a much lower payroll in 2019. Low payroll =more moola for JR and his investors. This so called rebuild is going to be a very cheap rebuild. And I don't think Shields or Avi Garcia will be on the team in 2019. Is it opposite day? This is exactly your shtick.

James Fegan @JRFegan 26s Carlos Rodon will not pitch in Cactus League. Expect to have first competitive action in extended spring training in April. Return to MLB action is leaning toward June. Rick Hahn reiterated there have been no complications nor discomfort for him

Kevin Powell @kpowell720 now Hahn: Micker Adolfo has UCL sprain in throwing arm. #WhiteSox Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc now Another injury setback for White Sox outfield prospect Miker Adolfo. Elbow strains will sideline him at least six weeks. Surgery is possible. Womp womp

Robert Murray @RobertMurrayFRS now Source: #Tigers signing LHP Francisco Liriano to one-year, $4 million deal. $1 million in incentives.

26 Pre-Arb Contract Agreements per Fegan

QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 22, 2018 -> 11:58 PM) Guys, everything printed says Machado loves NY and will be a Yankee. I think you should forget about him. Hence Moustakas. Sox can get him for 4 years 60 million I bet. 15 million a year. Why not? We might improve a lot even this year cause Davidson could move to DH with Mous at 3B. Our infield actually would be very good as long as Mous is in shape. Before advanced stats went crazy, most folks would suggest Mous had a great great season last year. He has WS experience. I don't see the harm. I won't be doing handstands if we sign him but again, why not? Machado is not coming to the White Sox, geez. There's been no hint of that. If it's all over print why even bother to try? That's a bad mindset to have. The Sox shouldn't "settle" for Mous now before even making an attempt/effort at one of the big guys in the coming off-season(s). That falls in line with the old way of thinking. Let the young guys play this year, see how they progress, evaluate where it's looking like we'll be weak, and move forward. Mous would be an improvement at 3B right now no doubt. I just don't understand the mindset of turning down the opportunity to sign a potential difference-making all around talent for a guy, while still better than average, just is nowhere near the level of a Machado/Arenado, even Donaldson on the back 9 of his career. Remain patient, let it play out with what we have this season. No need to rush into something, especially considering the draft implications it would have. It'd be different if the Sox were picking in the 20s of every round this year. As we all know, that's not the case. Bowing out of a mid low to mid 40s pick wouldn't be very smart. It's still important to build as much high quality talent & depth as we can at this point so when the time is right that depth can be used to fill necessary holes. Patience you must have, my young Padawan!

Buster Olney‏Verified account @Buster_ESPN More The Astros’ Forrest Whitley, one of baseball’s best pitching prospects, has been suspended 50 games without pay for a violation of the minor-league drug program. Not exactly MLB news, but noteworthy nonetheless.

Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN The Astros’ Forrest Whitley, one of baseball’s best pitching prospects, has been suspended 50 games without pay for a violation of the minor-league drug program. Didn't really know where to put this, so feel free to bump.

Steve Gilbert @SteveGilbertMLB now The #Dbacks will also send the Rays a pair of PTBNL

QUOTE (daggins @ Feb 20, 2018 -> 05:49 PM) Is it just me or is Solak a ridiculously light return for Souza Jr? They also got Banda back from AZ.