I liked Addison, but he did seem to wear down the past two years down the stretch (his velocity dropped 2 MPH last year). This is a good haul for him.

I had no issue with trading Addy but I wanted the right return. This may be just a little less than I was hoping for but it also is at a position where this franchise could seriously benefit from an upgrade. He's also exceptionally young and, assuming he makes the roster this year (which I'm not sure about right now) he's under team control through 2020.

SoxNerd ‏@SoxNerd 2m

 

#MattDavidson PCL AllStar, MVP of FuturesGame, TripleA HR Derby champion

Wow, i will miss Addison Reed but this is a great haul. Our everyday 3B for a good closer, I will take it.

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by bulokis

Holy crap, that came out of no where. Now it makes sense that the Sox were still adding right handed relievers.

 

You have to like this deal for the Sox, as now they have their 3B, and they have him under control for the next six years. All they gave up was a closer they really don't need for at least a year or two, in an organization where they pump out quality hard-throwing relievers by the bucketful.

 

Next up Petricka? Webb?

If I had to guess, Jones out of ST and then up for grabs?

 

At least it can't be Santiago.

What a fantastic trade. Bringing in the 3B of the future for maybe our 4th best reliever. Reed's stuff is nothing special, and there's no need for a closer when you're in rebuilding mode. This is easily my favorite trade of the Hahn era.

I had no issue with trading Addy but I wanted the right return. This may be just a little less than I was hoping for but it also is at a position where this franchise could seriously benefit from an upgrade. He's also exceptionally young and, assuming he makes the roster this year (which I'm not sure about right now) he's under team control through 2020.

 

I think this again may reflect the new premium for power.

 

The one thing that worries me is I saw a quote from Towers earlier this year saying they needed to add more powers to their corners. Why would he say that with this kid in the wings? And then he's traded, so I wonder if he had kind of soured with their scouts.

Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 55s

 

GM Rick Hahn on Davidson: "We view him as potential middle of order, run-producing 3B for a long time"

Now this is what I like to see!

 

Reed's stuff is nothing special, and there's no need for a closer when you're in rebuilding mode.

 

Reed's stuff is fine. Agreed about the second part though. Love the trade.

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I'd be shocked if Jones isn't the closer heading into the season.

Reed's stuff is fine. Agreed about the second part though. Love the trade.

 

His fastball wasn't nearly as fast as was advertised, as he seemed to be in the 92-94 range as opposed to 94-96mph range like we were told he was at in the minors.

Awesome!! This is the guy everyone has wanted. I'm fine giving up Reed, hopefully he pans out and starting but mid season. This young core is looking better and better

Rick Hahn is a f*cking BEAST!

I had no issue with trading Addy but I wanted the right return. This may be just a little less than I was hoping for but it also is at a position where this franchise could seriously benefit from an upgrade. He's also exceptionally young and, assuming he makes the roster this year (which I'm not sure about right now) he's under team control through 2020.

 

Replacing Addison Reed is a lot easier to do than getting a 3B. Look at the free agent pool for 3B and closers, you can always create a closer, see Grilli, Jason or even pull one out of your ass. It is extremely tough to find a third-baseman.

 

Hahn is rebuilding on the fly here and it looks like he knows what he is doing.

Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 55s

 

GM Rick Hahn on Davidson: "We view him as potential middle of order, run-producing 3B for a long time"

I've said this with every acquisition except Eaton...the Sox continue to seem like every deal is focused on acquiring more power.

I think Hahn has done a nice job with getting young guys for future while not killing what minor league system Sox have left. Sox will have money for free agents when the time comes.

I had no issue with trading Addy but I wanted the right return. This may be just a little less than I was hoping for but it also is at a position where this franchise could seriously benefit from an upgrade. He's also exceptionally young and, assuming he makes the roster this year (which I'm not sure about right now) he's under team control through 2020.

Less than you were hoping for? This is a fantastic return for Addison Reed. Not sure what you were expecting, but Davidson is an incredibly talented prospect at a major position of weakness for who also addresses our OBP issue. Win all around IMO.

 

And on top of it, we can now use Nate Jones or someone else as our closer in 2014 and potentially turn that player into a valuable asset if he succeeds in the role. Makes so much sense in a transition year where winning doesn't really matter.

Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 5m

 

As of now, Nate Jones figures to take over closer role in place of Reed for #WhiteSox

Wow that's a helluva trade.

So for those keeping score at home, the Sox have managed to acquire their probable future #1, #3, #4, and #5 hitters in the last 6 months. Those hitters the Sox have gotten are under team control for 22 years. 6 for Abreu and Davidson, 5 for Garcia and Eaton.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 15s

 

Matt Davidson has 25-30 HR power, but #dbacks didn't like his footwork at 3B. He might be a better fit in AL. #whitesox

Trade Beckham for a starting catcher now!!! Kidding obviously but if Rick can acquire something at the catchers spot then I'm going to be one thrilled White Sox fan.

 

Either way I'm actually very excited to watch this team now, didn't think that was going to happen going into the offseason.

Dan Hayes ‏@DanHayesCSN 46s

 

Matt Davidson is listed as the #Dbacks' No. 4 prospect for 2014 by @BaseballAmerica. Farm system was No. 9 for its top-20 players.

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Davidson is probably the best 3rd base prospect in the minors that was actually available via trade (Sano and Bryant aren't going anywhere)