December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 05:43 AM) Wouldn't mind a LH hitter, but I'll take am Upton over the supposed balance any day. I would rather have a good righty than a mediocre lefty just for balance. I agree with entirely. I would also "rather have a good righty than a mediocre left". However, what this team needs is a really good left handed hitter, for the middle of the order!! Adam Dunn shouldn't bat any higher than 5TH.
December 6, 201213 yr A guy that KW always coveted was Jose Reyes. Now that he's in Toronto, and they have been interested in Floyd, maybe he gets flipped to the Sox in some kind of deal. It doesn't make that much sense from a Blue Jay pespective but you never know.
December 6, 201213 yr Another guy KW always coveted is Michael Young and he has come up in trade discussions.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 06:33 AM) Another guy KW always coveted is Michael Young and he has come up in trade discussions. Please no. That guy is DONE.
December 6, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 06:33 AM) Another guy KW always coveted is Michael Young and he has come up in trade discussions. He is a name I have had in the back of my mind for while, though unless the Sox get a massive prospect or two back with him, I'm not sure how that deal would work now. The Sox aren't desperate at 3rd anymore.
December 6, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 06:24 AM) A guy that KW always coveted was Jose Reyes. Now that he's in Toronto, and they have been interested in Floyd, maybe he gets flipped to the Sox in some kind of deal. It doesn't make that much sense from a Blue Jay pespective but you never know. 2013-$10m 2014-$16m 2015-$22m 2016-$22m 2017-$22m 2018-$22m or $4m buyout. That means at least $96 million over 5 years. It doesn't make sense for the White Sox either.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 07:36 AM) 2013-$10m 2014-$16m 2015-$22m 2016-$22m 2017-$22m 2018-$22m or $4m buyout. That means at least $96 million over 5 years. It doesn't make sense for the White Sox either. Looks like Loria's original plan was to hold on to him for one more season.
December 6, 201213 yr Author Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS If the #chisox can clear money (look away gavin floyd), they will start thinking seriously about a big hitter, likely a lhh
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:08 AM) Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS If the #chisox can clear money (look away gavin floyd), they will start thinking seriously about a big hitter, likely a lhh So who are the best LH hitters that could possibly be available other than Hamilton?
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 11:15 AM) So who are the best LH hitters that could possibly be available other than Hamilton? I was assuming he was talking trade. I can't think of anyone but Bourn. And I'm not sure I'd call him a "big" hitter.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 11:18 AM) I was assuming he was talking trade. I can't think of anyone but Bourn. And I'm not sure I'd call him a "big" hitter. Yeah, when I said available, I was thinking available via trade. I can't see it being Bourn either. One would think he means a LH with power...I have no idea...
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 11:26 AM) Yeah, when I said available, I was thinking available via trade. I can't see it being Bourn either. One would think he means a LH with power...I have no idea... Headley or Logan Morrison? Not sure where LoMo would fit or if he's even an upgrade at this point.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:31 AM) Headley or Logan Morrison? Not sure where LoMo would fit or if he's even an upgrade at this point. Granderson and Kubel are available.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 05:32 PM) Granderson and Kubel are available. I think Granderson would hit a ton of homers at the Cell
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:34 AM) I think Granderson would hit a ton of homers at the Cell Plus he is a guy the Sox wanted really bad when the Yankees got him. They noticed a flaw in his swing.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:35 AM) Plus he is a guy the Sox wanted really bad when the Yankees got him. They noticed a flaw in his swing. Granderson would love to come back home too. A guy that I work with was his roommate at UIC.
December 6, 201213 yr Granderson for Floyd, Thornton, and Quintana? Let the Yankees add pitching and forget about the mistake they made by letting Quintana go and let them add bullpen help. We might get something else back in this deal, too. Thoughts?
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:35 AM) Plus he is a guy the Sox wanted really bad when the Yankees got him. They noticed a flaw in his swing. I really do not want to move Alex for Granderson. Not sure they would have much interest in De Aza?? I too think Curtis would be a great fit in the cell
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:48 AM) Granderson for Floyd, Thornton, and Quintana? Let the Yankees add pitching and forget about the mistake they made by letting Quintana go and let them add bullpen help. We might get something else back in this deal, too. Thoughts? not sure it would take all 3 of them. floyd and thornton alone would have to interest them. then we could spin De Aza or Dayan for an upgrade somehere. possible package with beckham for a 2nd baseman or 3rd baseman. Dayan, Beckham a start to possibly Headley (with Keppinger than going to 2nd)
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (rowand's rowdies @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:48 AM) Granderson for Floyd, Thornton, and Quintana? Let the Yankees add pitching and forget about the mistake they made by letting Quintana go and let them add bullpen help. We might get something else back in this deal, too. Thoughts? Too much for one year of Granderson. Take out Quintana and that looks much better, maybe throw in a prospect.
December 6, 201213 yr Granderson's due for a huge contract soon. He's probably my favorite non-White Sox player, but I don't think it would be a good fit.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:50 AM) not sure it would take all 3 of them. floyd and thornton alone would have to interest them. then we could spin De Aza or Dayan for an upgrade somehere. possible package with beckham for a 2nd baseman or 3rd baseman. Dayan, Beckham a start to possibly Headley (with Keppinger than going to 2nd) Headley's not going anywhere and the Padres have laid out pretty strong indications to this idea for about 6 months now.
December 6, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:51 AM) is Granderson actually considered at all available? Yes. Plenty of tweets about the Yankees gauging interest in him going around this week.
December 6, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 10:51 AM) is Granderson actually considered at all available? Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reports that the Yankees are listening to offers on Curtis Granderson. Phil Hughes and Ivan Nova are also reportedly being shopped. The Yankees are in serious cost-cutting mode with the hope of scooting comfortably under the luxury tax threshold prior to the start of the 2014 season. Granderson, 31, batted .232/.319/.492 with 43 home runs and 106 RBI in 160 games this summer for New York. He's owed a $15 million salary in 2013. Source: Andrew Marchand on Twitter
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