The Sox Stove Is Broken: Offseason Discussion

[whitesoxman77]

Its That Time: White Sox Hot Stove Discussion

its pretty quiet among all FAs in baseball. need a few significant signings and than we will see movement with all. winter meetings will kick start everything im guessing

True. Although talks with some of the OFs have been accelerating, BJ Upton is expected to sign this week most likely with the Braves, that should start the domino effect


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[Icculus]

What's funny is we haven't heard anything regarding Youk in a while either. :thinking: what's the holdup? why is he taking so long to sign? He is the best talent available so he doesn't have to wait for the market to e established like AJ does/should


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He's one of my people. We know how maximize personal salary and profit margins; we're good with numbers.

 

[DewsSox79]

still too quiet for my liking. i dont even know what direction they are going

 

[nickofypres]

No news is better than bad news.

 

[brett05]

Hahn has learned from the best to keep his moves private. If he were to make a big move it would not surprise me. It's the Sox m.o.

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Too quiet. Hmm

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Im waiting for Floyd to be packaged the hell out of here. Want another Starter, would like to get a 3B if they dont move Viciedo to third which id like because i cant stand to watch him in the outfield. That could allow us to get an OF

 

[DewsSox79]

according gonzo the sox have more spending flexibility. I love how this always happens. "we are broke and we arent gonna make movezzzz" they get youk a week later and so on and so on.

 

[whitesoxman77]

Per Rosenthal: Source: #WhiteSox exploring addition of starting pitcher, lower-end type at the right price. Would give them flexibility to trade Floyd

Nothing we didnt know, but there is talk surrounding the team again!

 

[Rice Cube]

Here's a blurb:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/white-sox-looking-for-lower-end-starting-pitching.html

I guess that means guys like Joe Saunders, Joe Blanton or maybe Brandon McCarthy if you guys are lucky (though McCarthy is obviously not "low-end"). John Lannan, perhaps? I think Lannan is probably getting non-tendered.

 

[Rice Cube]

Some notes from Rick Hahn for those who might have missed it earlier:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/hahn-on-pierzynski-youkilis-beckham-payroll.html

 

[Rice Cube]

Notes for you guys:

The White Sox announced that they've non-tendered right-hander pitcher Anthony Carter and infielder Dan Johnson.
Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#K72VG4xP4QlcwU7E.99

The White Sox announced that the Astros claimed right-hander Phil Humber off of waivers.
Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#K72VG4xP4QlcwU7E.99

 

[Capt. Serious]

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox
Right-handed pitcher Philip Humber today was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.

 

[Rice Cube]

Chicago White Sox ‏@whitesox
Right-handed pitcher Philip Humber today was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.

I guess he was non-tendered and snatched up pretty quickly before they made the first announcement.

 

[DewsSox79]

oh well.

 

[Capt. Serious]

40 man roster stands at 37. Lets go Hahn.

 

[DewsSox79]

ichiro may be swaying away from yanks per mlbtr. i know KW had a hard on for him. What about him playing left, trade viciedo in a package for a 3bmn? This lineup does need a little more balance IMO

 

[nickofypres]

I could see that. Ichiro had a good half with the Yankees at the NYS Bandbox.

 

[BigSoxHurt35]

Sign ichiro move viciedo to 3B and sing jair jurrjens and trade Floyd. This seems like what could happen

 

[brett05]

ichiro may be swaying away from yanks per mlbtr. i know KW had a hard on for him. What about him playing left, trade viciedo in a package for a 3bmn? This lineup does need a little more balance IMO

Ichiro only has maybe a year left in the tank. Could be two. Is he the missing piece? I also don't recall talks around Ichiro from KW like we did with A-Rod. Doesn't mean of course he didn't, I just don't recall.