http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/262...opicId=27118146

 

About six hours until the deadline. Merkin hints Putnam, Petricka, and Alburquerque as non-tender possibilities. Not sure if that’s based on knowledge given to him, but maybe.

About 90 minutes to go.

 

Cubs cutting ties with Hector Rondon.

Petricka non-tendered per Cotillo.

Petricka non-tendered per Cotillo.

 

As much as I wanted this, I'm shocked.

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5m5 minutes ago

 

White Sox decline to tender 2018 contracts to RHP Jake Petricka, RHP Zach Putnam, RHP Al Alburquerque and IF Alan Hanson

Hanson, Alburquerque, Putnam, Petricka

 

40-man at 36

So they couldn't get rid of Hanson sooner even though hes pre-arb?

Makes leaving Peter and Guerrero off roster even more of a head scratcher

Makes leaving Peter and Guerrero off roster even more of a head scratcher

They are going to be adding some people.

The Sox only have seven guys on the 40 man roster that could be considered bullpen options (assuming Fulmer starts the year in the rotation in place of Rodon) and Fry & Covey probably need more seasoning. So I think it’s safe to assume we add at least three more reliever candidates plus a veteran 5th starter. That alone could bring the roster up to 40.

 

Having said that, at a minimum I’d rather have protected Guerrero over May. He’s so far down the depth chart that I don’t see what purpose he serves and I can’t see him having trade value.

Can they add guys to the protected list by the Rule V draft?

 

No, guys like Guerrero and Peter can’t be added now.

New free agents

 

https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2017/12/1/1672...-of-non-tenders

Matt Adams, Danny Santana, and Hector Rondon intrigue me

About 90 minutes to go.

 

Cubs cutting ties with Hector Rondon.

 

Oh the volatility of bullpen arms. About 15 months ago, he was lights out. Then suddenly he couldn't be trusted in five straight playoff series and now non tendered.

If we did happen to trade Abreu, MAtt Adams would be the perfect signing.. Been a very good bat but has seemed to be bitten in the butt by bad situations.. Not much playing time in STL because they had Carpenter at 1B and not much in Atlanta because of Freeman.. He could be a big bat for an AL team that needs someone.

We should go after Rondon. Live arm, big(ish) name. Definitely a turnaround candidate that could fetch something

Matt Adams

I've been a supporter of his since he was in the minors

We should go after Rondon. Live arm, big(ish) name. Definitely a turnaround candidate that could fetch something

 

Totally agree.

 

I wouldn't mind them taking a look at Fiers either. He had a pretty awful year last year, but maybe Coop could get him back to his 2015 form.

I've been a supporter of his since he was in the minors

Move our current 1b and we'll talk?

I've been a supporter of his since he was in the minors

Athletic supporter?

Move our current 1b and we'll talk?

 

I think Delmonico is the guy they are looking at as a 1B/DH

Athletic supporter?

Do you mean Cardinals? I'm just a nerd.

Do you mean Cardinals? I'm just a nerd.

No silly. Athletic supporter!

 

https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/century-...acntrythltcsthr

No silly. Athletic supporter!

 

https://m.dickssportinggoods.com/p/century-...acntrythltcsthr

That was an awful awful attempt at comedy. Keep tryin mate. ???‍♂️

We should go after Rondon. Live arm, big(ish) name. Definitely a turnaround candidate that could fetch something

Agreed. I’m sure the opportunity to close again would be appealing, as would (presumably) not having to change cities. Also closed under Renteria in 2014. I can see this happening.