Props to the jokester who claimed it was Semien, Danish, and Trey. Really softened the landing.

I thought PTBNL couldn't be on the 40 man roster.

 

or someone drafted last yr.

Relax. It's Aaron Poreda.

Relax. It's Aaron Poreda.

My sources say Dexter Carter and soxace is going to throw a fit.

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 14s15 seconds ago

The #Athletics are actually getting four players in the Samardzija deal I hear. And #WhiteSox getting two.

 

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 22s23 seconds ago

I don't think second player going to #WhiteSox is on #Athletics big league roster.

 

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 21s21 seconds ago

It sounds as if Samardzija deal could be announced in next 20-20 minutes. #Athletics #WhiteSox

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by Jose Paniagua

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 14s15 seconds ago

The #Athletics are actually getting four players in the Samardzija deal I hear. And #WhiteSox getting two.

HMMMMMM

Well alright then

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 14s15 seconds ago

The #Athletics are actually getting four players in the Samardzija deal I hear. And #WhiteSox getting two.

HOLY S***

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 14s15 seconds ago

The #Athletics are actually getting four players in the Samardzija deal I hear. And #WhiteSox getting two.

 

Reddick makes a lot of sense.

Is this Reddick?

see my edit

Sounds like a minor leaguer coming back to us as well.

This is kind of weird.

I'd guess it's nothing to get excited about. Probably just a low level guy to cushion the blow in case Samardzija leaves after one year.

Wha Goin On

Anything to extend this thread.

Should hear the full trade details this hour.

The reporting of this deal has been so bizarre.

what the f*** is going on?

what the f*** is going on?

We got Samardzija and Billy Koch.

what the f*** is going on?

 

Slusser is saying we'll hear it all in the next 20-30 minutes.

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 14s15 seconds ago

The #Athletics are actually getting four players in the Samardzija deal I hear. And #WhiteSox getting two.

 

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 22s23 seconds ago

I don't think second player going to #WhiteSox is on #Athletics big league roster.

 

Susan Slusser ‏@susanslusser 21s21 seconds ago

It sounds as if Samardzija deal could be announced in next 20-20 minutes. #Athletics #WhiteSox

The deal is starting to look worser and worser because it's curiouser and curiouser.

Slusser says the deal should be announced in the next 20-30 minutes.

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by Rowand44

Overall, I'm lovingly proud of our own RH, striking like Michael Corleone, end of GF2 style. Beating the Shark market before it developed. Kudos.

 

I will miss this guy, who I had high hopes for as a swingman/ Alexi Ogando (4 yrs ago) type. Maybe, he'll only be an OK reliever in the end, but I've enjoyed following him, and I hope he does well.

 

I'm sad too, Hound.

 

Regarding Semien, I'm on the fence. I see him, to a large extent, the way the Cubs are currently viewing Alcantara -Mendy showing a little better speed, more OF experience to date, and maybe a slight edge in power, though likely close. Marcus showing, at least in milb, more OPB/less K proclivity, and maybe a slightly more reliable infield glove in the end. Both players, however, have not shown much consistency in hitting RHP throughout their minors careers, and profile, to me, as guys you play always against lefties, selectively against righties in a super utility role getting 300-400ABs in a season. Not everyday until they improve vastly vs. righties. And of course, THAT, would still have a ton a value to a team that clearly plans on contending ASAP. The braintrust must think, imo, that Micah is the guy. I can see either side on all three of them , frankly.

Edited December 9, 201411 yr by Stan Bahnsen

Crossing fingers for Reddick.