January 10, 201313 yr When did the Sox sign Josh Bell? http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...ws&c_id=cws
January 10, 201313 yr I remember acquiring Anderson, as there was a moment when we asked "THAT Brian Andeson?" But no, not that guy.
January 10, 201313 yr Author QUOTE (QuickJones81 @ Jan 10, 2013 -> 02:46 PM) No Rienzo invite to camp? Yes, he's on the 40-man already.
January 10, 201313 yr Moskos is an interesting one considering they removed him from the 40 man roster already.
January 10, 201313 yr White Sox To Sign Gray, Troncoso, Anderson By Ben Nicholson-Smith [January 10, 2013 at 2:21pm CST] The White Sox announced that they agreed to sign seven players to minor league contracts that include invitations to MLB Spring Training. Right-handers Jeff Gray and Ramon Troncoso, left-hander David Purcey, catcher Bryan Anderson, infielders Josh Bell and Steve Tolleson and outfielder Stefan Gartrell will all report to Glendale next month. Gray pitched for the Twins in 2012, posting a 5.71 ERA with 4.5 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 in 52 innings. Troncoso, who turns 30 next month, pitched for the Dodgers' Triple-A team in 2012. Purcey also spent the 2012 season at Triple-A, and he struck out more than one batter per inning at that level while struggling to limit walks. The 26-year-old Anderson appeared in ten games for last year's Cardinals team. Bell, formerly a top prospect, played in 21 games for the Diamondbacks in 2012. Tolleson appeared in 29 games with the 2012 Orioles, posting a .183/.227/.310 batting line as a utility player. Gartrell posted a .787 OPS with 20 home runs for the Braves' top affiliate last year. Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/01/whit...LJAKTKm3hzDg.99
January 10, 201313 yr I like the Bell signing, low risk high reward. After 3 terrible years in the MLB there's probably not a chance he get's back to the #37 prospect level though.
January 10, 201313 yr Remember when Jeff Gray let go & the Twins signed him, and Soxtalk wanted to fire KW immediately? That was funny. Ramon Troncosco could be helpful in the middle of the bullpen, he was OK for LA.
January 10, 201313 yr QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jan 10, 2013 -> 04:19 PM) Josh Bell is a real interesting name. Anyone know how his glove is? Is this the third basemen from Baltimore? If it is, I remember it being pretty bad.
January 11, 201313 yr It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! Angels fan: So what? We got Hamilton. Bluejays fan: We traded for Josh Johnson, Buehrle, Jose Reyes and traded for RA Dickey White Sox fan: We re-signed Peavy, and signed Keppinger, Josh Bell, Brian Anderson, Trancoso, Gartrell, etc., Yep...(cricket sounds)
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 09:17 AM) It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! Angels fan: So what? We got Hamilton. Bluejays fan: We traded for Josh Johnson, Buehrle, Jose Reyes and traded for RA Dickey White Sox fan: We re-signed Peavy, and signed Keppinger, Josh Bell, Brian Anderson, Trancoso, Gartrell, etc., Yep...(cricket sounds) you whine too much
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:17 AM) It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! Angels fan: So what? We got Hamilton. Bluejays fan: We traded for Josh Johnson, Buehrle, Jose Reyes and traded for RA Dickey White Sox fan: We re-signed Peavy, and signed Keppinger, Josh Bell, Brian Anderson, Trancoso, Gartrell, etc., Yep...(cricket sounds) I had no idea you felt this way. You should repeat it 7 times today.
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 09:17 AM) It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! Angels fan: So what? We got Hamilton. Bluejays fan: We traded for Josh Johnson, Buehrle, Jose Reyes and traded for RA Dickey White Sox fan: We re-signed Peavy, and signed Keppinger, Josh Bell, Brian Anderson, Trancoso, Gartrell, etc., Yep...(cricket sounds) Twins fan: We still suck!
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:17 AM) It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! Angels fan: So what? We got Hamilton. Bluejays fan: We traded for Josh Johnson, Buehrle, Jose Reyes and traded for RA Dickey White Sox fan: We re-signed Peavy, and signed Keppinger, Josh Bell, Brian Anderson, Trancoso, Gartrell, etc., Yep...(cricket sounds) It's always exciting when your team lands the consensus #1 or #2 free agent, but twenty-something other teams missed out on them along with us. And this is not meant to be any kind of predictive statement for 2013, but the combined bWAR of Peavy and Keppinger was higher than the combined bWAR of Greinke and Hamilton last season. Sox fans shouldn't be too upset.
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 09:17 AM) It's pretty sad that as Sox fans, these are the names we're supposed to get excited about. Dodgers fan: Hey! We signed Greinke! I would be sad if the Sox dropped $147 million for 6 years of Greinke.
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:27 AM) I would be sad if the Sox dropped $147 million for 6 years of Greinke. I think the majority of this board would agree with you. Except to replace the word "sad" with "pissed".
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:29 AM) I think the majority of this board would agree with you. Except to replace the word "sad" with "pissed". I wouldn't be sad. I'd be happy. Greinke is really good. Then you trade Floyd for prospects. Even if I thought it was an overpay, I'd be so pumped to watch him pitch for us next year.
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 09:23 AM) you whine too much Ah yes, keeping up with the Jones...
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:29 AM) I think the majority of this board would agree with you. Except to replace the word "sad" with "pissed". Especially years down the road when we are crippled by those contracts.
January 11, 201313 yr The way this team is assemble now, we won't beat the Tigers, Blue Jays, Angels, Rangers, Yankees, Rays, A's, Red Sox, and maybe the Royals for a American League Championship. So in my opinion trade away anybody who has value except Sale to bring in many top prospects and young players, the money that we saved,we start signing top free agents at the end of 2014 and high draft picks, we will be able to compete for many years to come. I hate being a middle of the road team. Edited January 11, 201313 yr by SOXOBAMA
January 11, 201313 yr QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 11, 2013 -> 10:50 AM) The way this team is assemble now, we won't beat the Tigers, Blue Jays, Angels, Rangers, Yankees, Rays, A's, Red Sox, and maybe the Royals for a American League Championship. So in my opinion trade away anybody who has value except Sale to bring in many top prospects and young players, the money that we saved,we start signing top free agents at the end of 2014 and high draft picks, we will be able to compete for many years to come. I hate being a middle of the road team. On the bright side, this point of view means you need to watch a lot less games this year... afterall why watch something you hate?
January 11, 201313 yr The way this team is assemble now, we won't beat the Tigers, Blue Jays, Angels, Rangers, Yankees, Rays, A's, Red Sox, and maybe the Royals for a American League Championship. So in my opinion trade away anybody who has value except Sale to bring in many top prospects and young players, the money that we saved,we start signing top free agents at the end of 2014 and high draft picks, we will be able to compete for many years to come. I hate being a middle of the road team. If people keep predicting the Sox to finish behind Kansas City, sometime in the next 50 years, they will eventually be correct.
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