for this discussion only and this is an example.

would you be willing to add either David Robertson - closer or Andrew

Miller - a nice lh rp that the sox need to make the bullpen better. now

that price will be a 1-second rounder. I think the cost factor is getting the

final pieces now instead of waiting 4-6 yrs is a good trade off.

 

I doubt Miller will get a QO. Robertson probably will too. I wouldn't want them to give up a draft pick for a reliever. Draft pick for starting pitcher or position player? Sure.

Depending on what starts to shake loose they can also spend some money.

 

First up is figure out who will be on the coaching staff.

 

Is anyone in danger... well besides Joe maybe getting a management job?

The team is in no position to forfeit any draft picks

Edited October 4, 201411 yr by Joshua Strong

Jose Tabata just got DFA'd, worth a look?

The team is in no position to loose draft picks

 

I prefer tight picks.

I prefer tight picks.

In short skirts with nylons.

for this discussion only and this is an example.

would you be willing to add either David Robertson - closer or Andrew

Miller - a nice lh rp that the sox need to make the bullpen better. now

that price will be a 1-second rounder. I think the cost factor is getting the

final pieces now instead of waiting 4-6 yrs is a good trade off.

No

No giving up draft choices for relief pitchers, esp middle relievers.

 

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Is anyone in danger... well besides Joe maybe getting a management job?

Maybe of being demoted from what I know. not sure what was going on wednesday but there is something in the air. I cannot divulge further

No

No giving up draft choices for relief pitchers, esp middle relievers.

 

if I can't convince anyone on 1-seconder rounder for an establish very good rp or

a closer in which the sox really need, I will forgo anymore discussion on this particular

subject. all you posters are set with your opinions. I respect that.

 

good job.

if I can't convince anyone on 1-seconder rounder for an establish very good rp or

a closer in which the sox really need, I will forgo anymore discussion on this particular

subject. all you posters are set with your opinions. I respect that.

 

good job.

 

If you could convince everyone that said reliever would be one of the top 2-3 set up guys (like wade Davis or miller or gregerson) or an elite level closer (87.5% or above conversion rate) then most wouldn't have a problem with it...for a second or third rounder that's not the worst tradeoff in the world.

 

The problem is always this years miller is last years uehara...repeatability/consistency and predictability of future performance.

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The team is in no position to forfeit any draft picks

 

This team is in no position to worry more about 5-6 years from now than 1-2 years.

This team is in no position to worry more about 5-6 years from now than 1-2 years.

 

excellent post.

If you could convince everyone that said reliever would be one of the top 2-3 set up guys (like wade Davis or miller or gregerson) or an elite level closer (87.5% or above conversion rate) then most wouldn't have a problem with it...for a second or third rounder that's not the worst tradeoff in the world.

 

The problem is always this years miller is last years uehara...repeatability/consistency and predictability of future performance.

 

yeah you are right, I didn't structure the response right.

 

but those who responded are pretty set in their opinion and I like convictions.

 

still it was a great discussion.

Maybe of being demoted from what I know. not sure what was going on wednesday but there is something in the air. I cannot divulge further

Maybe Konerko wants to be a coach? It's doubtful that he'd return so quickly but I hope he does.

I was reading a article, I believe it might be on miilb.com and Balt site.

 

this journalist was saying about Balt retooling and first order of business would

be signing to A Miller - rp. however it also had a snippet of Miller saying that

he is a strong union person and he is going to test the free agent market. he wanted

to sign for the most. he and his agent does not believe in giving discounts.

 

so much for signing with the white sox.

 

Edit: 10-6-14

 

well it is now on mlb trade rumors.

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Maybe Konerko wants to be a coach? It's doubtful that he'd return so quickly but I hope he does.

 

I can pretty much guarantee Konerko is going to take a season off or, at the very least, a season away from baseball.

I can pretty much guarantee Konerko is going to take a season off or, at the very least, a season away from baseball.

 

Even if he does come back as a coach, I think it would be much more likely to be in Arizona than Chicago.

Even if he does come back as a coach, I think it would be much more likely to be in Arizona than Chicago.

I'm fully expecting him to replace Ventura in a couple seasons, all I asked was for him to take a year off for family to make sure it's what he actually wanted to do, and the previous post says he's going to.

 

I figure if I start typing it years beforehand then when it happens I'll have made my peace with it.

Is anyone in danger... well besides Joe maybe getting a management job?

I would think Daryl Boston, since he is the baserunning and OF guy, might have some heat on him. Also, coaching 1B, there are things you tell the baserunner, just in case he forgets...check the OFs, maybe something about a pick off move, how many outs there are, don't get tagged out....not to blame Boston, since guys making millions to play the game should know, but it is apparent they need to be reminded. Maybe he is and they still can't figure it out.

 

But I think if anyone is getting demoted or fired, he would be the prime candidate.

I would think Daryl Boston, since he is the baserunning and OF guy, might have some heat on him. Also, coaching 1B, there are things you tell the baserunner, just in case he forgets...check the OFs, maybe something about a pick off move, how many outs there are, don't get tagged out....not to blame Boston, since guys making millions to play the game should know, but it is apparent they need to be reminded. Maybe he is and they still can't figure it out.

 

But I think if anyone is getting demoted or fired, he would be the prime candidate.

 

 

Good call. I think Boston and McEwing will both be gone. I fully expect McEwing to get the Arizona job. LaRussa loves Joe McEwing.

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 8m8 minutes ago

 

White Sox have created financial flexibility http://es.pn/1vHqftb

Doug Padilla ‏@ESPNChiSox 8m8 minutes ago

 

White Sox have created financial flexibility http://es.pn/1vHqftb

 

Nothing there that hasn't already been said here a dozen times.

Nothing there that hasn't already been said here a dozen times.

Yup, Levine spewed the same crap last week. I swear these writers read this site to get insight for future articles.

Much as I dislike them, they are asked to write a sox article before there is any possible sox news.

Much as I dislike them, they are asked to write a sox article before there is any possible sox news.

That's more what it is. They need to write, and if there is a down period like this, they have to come up with something.