July 31, 201411 yr Rick Hahn NOT making any trades doesn't mean he did nothing at the deadline. He has 5 or 6 players he realistically could trade. If the return isn't fair, why make a trade for the sake of making a trade. Sox fans: "...for the sake of Pete! Trade somebody! Anybody!"
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 08:43 AM) Nada. Holding my phone in case. Just saw Dodgers say they aren't unloading Kemp. Yeah right. I have long said I want Kemp but I don't see the Dodgers putting enough cash along with Kemp for it to make sense that they move him.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:03 AM) Rick Hahn NOT making any trades doesn't mean he did nothing at the deadline. He has 5 or 6 players he realistically could trade. If the return isn't fair, why make a trade for the sake of making a trade. Sox fans: "...for the sake of Pete! Trade somebody! Anybody!" followed shortly by "They only got Francisco Cervelli for Alexei Ramirez? WTF, why didn't they get more, FIRE HAHN"
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:03 AM) Rick Hahn NOT making any trades doesn't mean he did nothing at the deadline. He has 5 or 6 players he realistically could trade. If the return isn't fair, why make a trade for the sake of making a trade. Sox fans: "...for the sake of Pete! Trade somebody! Anybody!" Well shouldn't they just give Beckham to whoever wants him? (Assuming no one wants to give anything decent) no point in keeping him. Unlike the other trade candidates, Beckham is blocking 3 other players Edited July 31, 201411 yr by Melissa1334
July 31, 201411 yr It would seem that Alexei is staying put. Plan to keep him around until Rondon is ready.
July 31, 201411 yr I reckon Hahn has it in mind to throw Alexei at the losers of the Hanley sweepstakes
July 31, 201411 yr Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 37s Just did some math and ballpark estimate, John Danks is still owed about $33.2 million on contract over two-plus seasons. #WhiteSox
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) Well shouldn't they just give Beckham to whoever wants him? (Assuming no one wants to give anything decent) no point in keeping him. Unlike the other trade candidates, Beckham is blocking 3 other players Except the three players he is blocking aren't really ready, so moving him just accelerates someones timeline and puts them in a situation where they may not thrive. The only reason to do that is if you get something of value back that makes such a proposition worth your while.
July 31, 201411 yr Score just said Levine saying Danks may go just 4-5 innings, to allow time for a trade.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Score just said Levine saying Danks may go just 4-5 innings, to allow time for a trade. If he steps on the mound, he's not getting traded.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 10:13 AM) Score just said Levine saying Danks may go just 4-5 innings, to allow time for a trade. So that means he won't be traded.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Score just said Levine saying Danks may go just 4-5 innings, to allow time for a trade. Don'tknow how that makes any sense, but thanks Score
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:08 AM) Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN 37s Just did some math and ballpark estimate, John Danks is still owed about $33.2 million on contract over two-plus seasons. #WhiteSox Which is why it makes so much sense to move him. We have a nice young core and a lot of flexibility and while the Sox can't blow it all in one off-season, not by a long-shot, there just isn't much value in having your payroll tied up with bloated payrolls. Keep it flexible so we can continue to target young assets, potentially even ones who we can get and then sign to longer term deals (+ allow us flexibility to extend guys that show that they fit into the new core). I really am surprised no one is out there making a decent offer for Dunn. And by Decent I mean like a #10 prospect in your system or a low A arm or bat or two. Maybe Sox don't see enough value there and figure he's off the books anyway this off-season (and in theory, you can keep him while still giving it the ole college try this year).
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Score just said Levine saying Danks may go just 4-5 innings, to allow time for a trade. Its like a few years ago when Ubaldo made a start for Colorado and then got trade during the game. Him starting doesn't mean he can't get traded. He can go to a team that doesn't mind him making his first start in 5 days.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 09:18 AM) Its like a few years ago when Ubaldo made a start for Colorado and then got trade during the game. Him starting doesn't mean he can't get traded. He can go to a team that doesn't mind him making his first start in 5 days. That move was widely criticized.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (chisoxfan310 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:18 AM) Its like a few years ago when Ubaldo made a start for Colorado and then got trade during the game. Him starting doesn't mean he can't get traded. He can go to a team that doesn't mind him making his first start in 5 days. If you think hes getting traded, you dont put him out there and risk a freak injury. The Red Sox scratched Lester yesterday for that reason, the White Sox scratched Peavy a year ago for the same reason. If he starts, it means they are not close to a deal and he more than likely won't be dealt at all.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) Well shouldn't they just give Beckham to whoever wants him? (Assuming no one wants to give anything decent) no point in keeping him. Unlike the other trade candidates, Beckham is blocking 3 other players Agreed. If someone is willing to take Beckham he should be gone regardless of the return. He is absolutely terrible and is blocking some talented players at AAA. Dunn should also be traded if there is a taker because the Sox obviously aren't making the playoffs this year and he won't be part of the team going forward. With respect to the rest of the players you don't make a trade just to make a trade but if a team is willing to take Danks' contract I wouldn't need a very high return to part ways with him.
July 31, 201411 yr Author The Chicago Homer @TheChicagoHomer 20m What if Robin Ventura walks out to the mound in the 2nd inning and just hugs John Danks for like 20 seconds and then walks back to dugout? South Side Sox @SouthSideSox 19m @TheChicagoHomer Moises Sierra would want to get in on that.
July 31, 201411 yr Even if Danks isn't traded today, it does not mean he won't be traded in August. Calm down Sox fans.
July 31, 201411 yr Just let the deadline come and don't come to any conclusions until the deadline has passed.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:23 AM) Just let the deadline come and don't come to any conclusions until the deadline has passed. So leave and come back at 3.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:20 AM) If you think hes getting traded, you dont put him out there and risk a freak injury. The Red Sox scratched Lester yesterday for that reason, the White Sox scratched Peavy a year ago for the same reason. If he starts, it means they are not close to a deal and he more than likely won't be dealt at all. This is true, the other stuff you've been saying isn't. If Danks goes out there it means they are not close to finalizing a deal. IF HOWEVER the Yanks cave and say "Okay we'll take that contract off your hands" then if John Danks is on the mound Robin will go out there and get him immediately. As long as the deadline is in effect he has a chance to be traded.
July 31, 201411 yr QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 31, 2014 -> 11:27 AM) So leave and come back at 3. Well, I suppose I should say you can believe a report when it comes, but it's probably unwise to read too many tea leaves #hugwatch
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