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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 17, 2017 -> 07:03 AM) As others have said, you're going to have to temper your expectations in what we actually get Man if we can honestly just got one of Andujar/Fowler/Mateo it'd be a coup. I'm skeptical we get more than that unless it's a Kahnle package. But seriously guys that'd be a good return. Each one of those guys has a pretty good chance at being an above average regular. Andujar would be my pick based on how he looked during that call-up and our lack of 3B options. He's probably blocked unless Torres ends up in the middle infield.

The guys is holding his own in High A (small sample size but same with low A) and he's younger than Micker! He started the year at 19! The K rate is good for his age and he's got some pop. He really doesn't need to walk at all to be valuable as middle infielder if he plays plus defense and flashes power. Plenty of guys in that mold. If the power continues to progress or he learns some semblance of plate discipline then you have a very intriguing prospect.

QUOTE (mac9001 @ Jul 16, 2017 -> 08:30 AM) When you watch him pitch on a night with solid command you begin to understand the hype. You just have to sit back and hope the consistency comes, even if it takes a few more years. Yeah it's easy to forget the kid is 22. Plus the Nationals really set him back last year. If he's still struggling 2nd half next year I think it's time to really worry. But even then he'd only be 23! If he hits his ceiling at 24/25 that's still so young.

Man if the K rate keeps creeping down for Micker I'm gonna be so pumped. It's already insane how much progress he's made in one year.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 08:23 PM) I really could see this deal expanding to include a reliver Probably not a coincidence that Swarzak, Kahnle, and Robertson all pitched despite us being down. There were like 15 scouts and the game and they were definitely at least scouting DRob.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) There goes the "they are hamstrung" theory Yeah was hoping we'd be that 2 for 1 reliever team. At least that takes 2 guys off the market. Luckily the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Astros, Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Rangers, Rockies, Cardinals, and Astros all looking for relievers. There will definitely be a market.

No Yolmer again? Kinda odd. I would've thought he'd worst case be a guy we want to showcase with Moncada coming.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 04:00 PM) Gaining traction, for Groome or Travis. http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-white-so...-option-red-sox Lol yeah that's not gonna happen unless this deal also includes a reliever. Edit: OR the sox are taking back a bad contract (or part of a bad contract).

Already said this once, but doesn't Rodon 5th seem weird? Hopefully just resting his arm but he's barley pitched this year, has expressed a desire to get into a rhythm, and we're coming out of the all star break.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ Jul 15, 2017 -> 11:37 AM) Sounds like it is Frazier for Panda. Since Panda is coming off DL, there is medicals to clear up....................................................... Lol that would be crazy. Our Sox eat some of that contract and get real specs.

The fact that it's not done yet makes me wonder whether it's more complex than being reported - some sort of Reliever + Frazier package or something similar? Red Sox have a 4:05 game against the Yankees (so important), so you would think they would've wanted it done last night if possible.

That would honestly be a pretty good return.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 14, 2017 -> 05:46 PM) No Yolmer? Man I really hope we're not back to him splitting with Saladino. Yolmer is so much more promising.

Am I the only one weirded out by Rodon being slotted as the 5th starter? I'm guessing it's just to get him rest after the early season arm troubles, but coming out of the all star break it seems a little odd.

He had Moncada at like 17 in the offseason. He doesn't view him as having regressed, probably stationary with the graduations.

LOL you know we're desperate when a random reddit thread actually has me on edge. Some guy connected to the Red Sox leaked the Sale package exactly, about 5 hours before it happened. I couldn't believe my eyes. Ever since then I get roped in so easily.

QUOTE (OklahomaBrave @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 08:25 PM) Braves fan here, been following Quintana trade possibilities for awhile. I got the notification from Rosenthal as well. Saw the piece about an unexpected trade looming. Didn't see team or players named. Of course it was deleted instantly. Wow thanks for posting, much appreciated. Gotta wonder why he deleted in that case.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 07:58 PM) Take this with a grain of salt, but a bunch of MLB fans are claiming that Rosenthal tweeted and then quickly deleted something about progress being made on Quintana to the Cubs. edit: and it's not a fake account or anything, they subscribe for notifications when the real Rosenthal tweets and all claim to have gotten this notification Mind linking it? Can't find it myself searching twitter.

^ guys, you gotta remember Duke was actually making a lot of cash for a solid reliever ($7 million a year I think). Swarzak's lack of years might actually be superior to that.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 07:07 PM) Hasn't returned from Futures Game yet Wasn't the futures game on Monday lol?

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 05:17 PM) I just can't see KC selling. I wouldn't if I was them either. Listened to that segment with Bruce. Dude clearly doesn't know anything, just spitballing. I almost laughed out loud at the Royals thing - he didn't even say they were scouting them, he just Duffy and Kennedy's names out there randomly. It was truly bizzare and seems like he hasn't been paying attention since June.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 01:46 PM) I'm guessing Miguel Gonzalez. Miggy was re-assigned to Birmingham oddly enough earlier. Was trying to draw a connection based on rotation turns but couldn't figure it out.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 01:37 PM) Also, I am going to be very interested to see who in Charlotte is mirroring Q. It almost has to be either Giolito or Lopez. The fact that they also haven't announced is itself kind of interesting. Though that's not as uncommon in the minors of course.

Yeah this isn't just extended rest, it's 7 full days in between. Very odd - though could be simply because the rotation ended on Rodon right before the break.

Charlotte hasn't released their rotation either.....once again probably nothing but an interesting coincidence.