June 3, 20169 yr Jon Jay has 9 hits in the last two games... Trade value skyrocketing! Of course, the Mariners got 9 two-out hits in one inning in last night's 12-2 blown lead...the White Sox haven't done that in a month. Edited June 3, 20169 yr by caulfield12
June 4, 20169 yr Rosenthal says talks are heating up. SD has been scouting the Sox farm system. Supposedly the Sox have made a "compelling" offer
June 4, 20169 yr I am probably one of the few people that would not mind Shields. As long as we don't pay too much of his contract. The guy will pitch better than he has with SD.
June 4, 20169 yr Would rather see the Sox make a big deal for an impact bat. In the big picture, the Sox are still a very mediocre hitting team.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (chisox802 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 12:03 PM) I am probably one of the few people that would not mind Shields. As long as we don't pay too much of his contract. The guy will pitch better than he has with SD. I feel the same way if the trade is on our terms. The words "compelling offer" scares me quite a bit.
June 4, 20169 yr I would be going for Rich Hill over Shields. Cheaper, wouldn't have to give up as much and better right now.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 10:20 AM) I would be going for Rich Hill over Shields. Cheaper, wouldn't have to give up as much and better right now. Um. I think Hill is going to require way more than Shields.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 12:23 PM) Um. I think Hill is going to require way more than Shields. Without question.
June 4, 20169 yr According to Rosenthal, talks are heating up. Sox still involved. Please lord don't make this happen.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 11:49 AM) Rosenthal says talks are heating up. SD has been scouting the Sox farm system. Supposedly the Sox have made a "compelling" offer To correct you, he says a team has made a compelling offer. Doesn't know who the team is but could or could not be the Sox. Edited June 4, 20169 yr by soxfan2014
June 4, 20169 yr Ya, I'm all for making a trade to improve this team but no on James Shields. The offer being "compelling" scares me off by itself.
June 4, 20169 yr Dennis Lin @sdutdennislin 6m6 minutes ago Believe the White Sox are still the likeliest destination for James Shields at this point. Dennis Lin @sdutdennislin 5m5 minutes ago The Padres have incentive to finalize a deal before Shields' scheduled start tomorrow. Never know what can happen.
June 4, 20169 yr I'm really going to puke if we give up anything substantial for Shields given his salary, age, performance, etc
June 4, 20169 yr I'll say this - they sure as s*** better get a pen arm and a LH power bat if they're trading for this guy. Urg. I really don't like Shields.
June 4, 20169 yr The Sox need another SP, a BP arm & most importantly a LH bat. If you can get a guy like Shields for half of his contract while giving up very little then why not do it? Not the most ideal situation but one move at a time & if a SP is the first add, then why not? Miguel Gonzalez or Mat Latos are fine 5th starters but can't be 4 & 5 in the rotation much longer.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 02:11 PM) The Sox need another SP, a BP arm & most importantly a LH bat. If you can get a guy like Shields for half of his contract while giving up very little then why not do it? Not the most ideal situation but one move at a time & if a SP is the first add, then why not? Miguel Gonzalez or Mat Latos are fine 5th starters but can't be 4 & 5 in the rotation much longer. Gonzalez has been pitching better and better as of late. Latos has been getting worse with every start so I can see them adding Shields for the right price.
June 4, 20169 yr Oooh, James Shields. He was good 3 years ago. He's a difference maker! I am sure this front office with their talent evaluators weren't dissuaded in the least with Shields' ongoing decline and horrific last out (when facing and AL team). Williams was dominated by other front offices when he made trades, and Hahn is just as inept, if not worse. Edited June 4, 20169 yr by GreenSox
June 4, 20169 yr The San Diego #Padres are expected to trade James Shields within 24 hours, and Chicago #Whitesox still are heavy favorites to land him. https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/739159838333112320
June 4, 20169 yr Mods, can I have the power to delete Green Sox's posts on here? And maybe change my title from Benchwarmer to Garbage Man. Thanks boys
June 4, 20169 yr I guess maybe I'm the only one who isnt worried about what we give up and wants Shields
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 01:22 PM) I guess maybe I'm the only one who isnt worried about what we give up and wants Shields Who would you want/expect to give up?
June 4, 20169 yr I'd be cool with Shields if the Sox can get him at $13-14M AAV, and don't give up anything meaningful. Shields would be a big upgrade. I do think a DH or OF bat should be a higher priority though. If it's one or the other is prefer the bat.
June 4, 20169 yr QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 01:24 PM) Who would you want/expect to give up? I have no problem giving up Johnson. Pretty clear that he's a gas can right now.
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