Superstar Lamar

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 27, 2017 -> 12:14 PM) While probably a complete pipedream, where would Willie Calhoun play? We do have that Moncada guy over at 2B, and Calhoun is knocking at the doorstep. If trading with the Dodgers, what about one of their catchers? They have some redundancy there and while Will Smith was a high draft pick a couple of years ago, he's already been surpassed in rankings.

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 27, 2017 -> 10:11 AM) Wow, is there a point where we say, "Enough is enough, we can let the big league team be TOO bad"? No. Last one out, turn off the lights.

I wouldn't be surprised to see SD immediately try to peddle Wood to the Cubs. He was always pretty good for them out of the bullpen for this year and they have an empty spot in the rotation for him next year

Shields will have value as a mentor to young pitchers next year

I would bet Gonzalez would get that look before Holland. We are getting to the people that will only provide salary relief, which means nothing to us as fans

I wouldn't be surprised if the Sox were able to move him for something, even salary relief over the next few weeks.

I think the Sox will have an opportunity to draft Beer and choose someone else

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 19, 2017 -> 01:34 PM) Yeah, hopefully Rutherford turns into a "more athletic" David Justice or whatever. I understand why we would make the move. So onward we go to the Moncada Armada! Moan for Yoan!

What are the most likely landing spots for Swarzak now?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 13, 2017 -> 02:15 PM) Cease is kind of a wild last name. If he turns out to be dominant, some headlines Sox 'cease' to stink, ride new pitcher to pennant CEASE DE RESISTANCE: Sox Win Pennant New 'Cease' on life for White Sox 'Cease' the crying: Sox back on top, ride pitcher to first pennant since 2005 I like ELOyHIM

Does this slow down Moncada's rise to the majors? There is no need for him to make the MLB roster coming out of spring training next year.

QUOTE (whitesoxwinner @ Jul 12, 2017 -> 12:12 PM) Kahnle too. And I get that we need to sell sell sell...but if teams don't match the price on these guys then only a few of them might move this deadline. I would say trade Frazier for whatever you can get since he's a free agent after this season. Same with melky.

That is the kind of loss I like: the young and/or tradable talent produced with the game blown by players who will not be on the team next year

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 08:05 AM) Here's the weekly report on how the top 15 players (plus one bonus) have been performing. For most, the answer is, they've been doing quite well. But there were a couple on the rough side. Thank you for the work. Would it be possible to add the level the players are playing at next to their name or in the narrative for those of us who are more casual with our minor league knowledge?

Why would anyone get angry over the opinion of a person regarding an international player when that person is not an international scout nor has never seen the player? He is talking outside of his area of expertise. I'm not sure why he would have even offered an opinion on the matter. I'm also not sure why he was asked for his opinion on the matter.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ May 12, 2017 -> 10:20 AM) I would even do something like Gonzalez and Swarzak for Candelario. Candelario has no place to play on the Cubs, but he'd be perfect for the Sox. He's tearing up AAA too. and he is no kid

should make his walk up music "Roll Out The Barrel"

I don't think you can cut the legs out from under a team in first place in July should that unexpected joy be presented to us. Still, if Hahn got offers he couldn't refuse, I think everyone would understand. He isn't going to get those for many players. On the flip side, what do you do about acquiring players if they are in first place. I would hope they would be willing to acquire players where they are taking on salary but not trading a prospect.

Is this still available or have you sold out?

I hope he contributes to Archer not hitting the market of available pitchers at the trade deadline.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 25, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) The Cubs have no problem spending money on pitching or in the free agent market in general. while the bats were in their pre arbitration years and out of necessity

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 24, 2017 -> 02:02 PM) How excited do you think he is to give up guys like Happ, Jimenez, etc? As excited as he will be to pay either Arrietta or a guy like Arrietta $25 million over seven years.

I, for the life of me, cannot figure out why the Cubs are not involved in discussions for Quintana. It just seems like such a great fit now and really smart long term budgeting for the future. Any prospect they give up would be duplicative of what they currently have cost controlled and performing at the MLB level. Meanwhile, adding Quintana takes all the bite out of Arrietta's demands that will most likely be in the $25 million per year range. I really do not know how a smart executive like Epstein doesn't see this.

Instead of the three schmucks, you should name them the three putzes