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I wish the Tigers didn't publically say they were shopping Granderson. Now this whole off-season will be about the Cubs and the possible deals they could come up with for Granderson, when the Tigers probably aren't trading him to begin with. He mashed last year and his contract is fairly generous compared to the contracts given to players with similar numbers.
Commented Dec 3, 2009 on Cubs Rumors: Bradley, Granderson, Castro at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Cubs Rumors: Bradley, Granderson, Castro
The Chicago Cubs are interested in Curtis Granderson, but would prefer to move Milton Bradley before aggressively pursuing Granderson, according to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune. Earlier today, we heard rumblings that talks of a Bradley-Pat Burrell swap are still alive. If the Cubs were to ...
Believe me, Dye would rather have a base salary of 500K with incentives and play for the White Sox, then sit on the bench and face lefties for the Red Sox.
Commented Dec 2, 2009 on Several Clubs Interested In Jermaine Dye at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Several Clubs Interested In Jermaine Dye
Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times has the latest on free agent outfielder Jermaine Dye. Cowley notes that while the Rangers are interested, Dye may prefer not to be a DH. He names the Red Sox, Cardinals, and Giants as other teams that have shown interest. Dye would presumably be a backup pl...
He would be smart to sign with the White Sox. Him and Matt Thorton would make one of the best R/L setup groups in baseball. If Jenks continues to suck, he could become the closer if he proves worthy,
Commented Nov 29, 2009 on Eight Teams Interested In Takashi Saito at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Eight Teams Interested In Takashi Saito
The White Sox, Cubs, Braves, and Mets make up half of the eight teams interested in signing right-hander Takashi Saito, according to Patrick Newman at NPB Tracker. Saito posted a 2.43 ERA in 55.2 IP for the Red Sox last year, in what was maybe his least effective MLB campaign. In 245.1 innings o...
Actually, AJ's future really depends on who the DH becomes this season. If the White Sox go with a one year, short term player, AJ could find himself possibly playing DH for a year or so until Paul Konerko is too much of a liability at first for him to play the field.
Commented Nov 24, 2009 on Pierzynski Hopes To Remain With White Sox at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Pierzynski Hopes To Remain With White Sox
MLB.com's Scott Merkin talked to White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who hopes to remain with the team after his current contract runs out: "Hopefully, we have a great year as a team and they will be in a situation where they want to bring me back, because I would be all for it. We haven't reall...
How about a package centered around Jenks:
Rays get Jenks, Hudson, Danks and Retherford along with 2 Mil.
Sox get Upton .
Thoughts?
Posted by: Bob Loblaw | November 22, 2009 at 01:13 PM
You could probably get both Upton brothers with that trade.
Commented Nov 22, 2009 on Rays Rumors: Crawford, Upton, Zaun at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Rays Rumors: Crawford, Upton, Zaun
Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times has the latest on the Rays' offseason plans. The highlights: The Rays are said to be interested in discussing a long-term extension with Carl Crawford. If the team does decide to move him, however, the Mets and Braves have expressed interest. The Rangers an...
If he somehow becomes a Boras client, i doubt he will ever be signed.
Commented Nov 21, 2009 on Aroldis Chapman Drops API at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Aroldis Chapman Drops API
11:46pm: Here's the link to Arangure's story at ESPN, which contains quotes from API and Chapman. 11:11pm: Aroldis Chapman has dropped Athletes Premier International as his agents, according to ESPN's Jorge Arangure Jr. The move was first reported by Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald, who also said ...
Definitely a solid option. The Sox got killed last year with the opposing team being able to run on Castro all year. While Castro is the better hitter, the Sox already have Nix and Kotsay on the bench, which should be more than enough production.
Commented Nov 18, 2009 on White Sox Eyeing Henry Blanco at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
White Sox Eyeing Henry Blanco
If San Diego doesn't re-sign Henry Blanco before their exclusive negotiating window ends on Thursday, it appears as if there is at least one known suitor for the veteran catcher. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Blanco's agent Steven Schneider singled out the White Sox as one ...
A bunny rabbit is a better choice than Scott Podsednik.
Commented Nov 10, 2009 on Figgins Too Expensive For White Sox; Podsednik Talks Heat Up at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Figgins Too Expensive For White Sox; Podsednik Talks Heat Up
Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that White Sox GM Kenny Williams flatly denied that Chicago would have enough money to spend on free agent leadoff hitter Chone Figgins. ''We don't have that kind of money," Williams said. "Sometimes the minor [free-agent deals] are the major ...
Definetly a last resort for me. I would love to see a Bobby Jenks for BJ Upton swap, since both had off years and then take some money and use it on signing one of Rafeal Soriano or Mike Gonzalez.
Commented Oct 4, 2009 on Scott Podsednik Will Explore Free-Agency at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Scott Podsednik Will Explore Free-Agency
Scott Podsednik wants to return to the White Sox next season but will test the market, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Podsednik says that he will look for counsel from his representation as he is new to the process. Posting .306/.355/.415 in 583 plate appearances with Chicago in 2009, Podsedn...
Has anyone seen Peavy pitch? No way the Sox would ever do this.
Commented Sep 27, 2009 on Peavy For Zambrano? at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Peavy For Zambrano?
Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune says that there is some buzz regarding a Second City swap of Jake Peavy and Carlos Zambrano: "Some baseball people believe the White Sox could have interest in the Cubs' Carlos Zambrano, possibly even for the newly acquired Jake Peavy. It would be a way for tw...
Jenks will definetly bring in a very nice piece. Players don't just lose ALL of that value in one season. How can you go from one of the better closers in baseball to a George Sherrill? You don't. He wasn't that bad, he just wasn't the same Jenks we have seen in the past. Sox would be smart to trade him while they can. They could get some real nice Arms for the pen or pile some real nice prospects. This is what Kenny is great at, trading big names and getting great prospects for them.
Commented Sep 18, 2009 on Discussion: Bobby Jenks at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Discussion: Bobby Jenks
A few weeks ago, White Sox GM Kenny Williams sent a memo to the other 29 clubs saying that pretty much all of his veterans were available. It's unclear if closer Bobby Jenks was included in that memo, but Bob Nightengale of USA Today says the burly righthander will be prime trade bait this winte...
Ultimately a game in April is worth the same as a game in September. I like September callups because team's know where they stand, so if they're out of the playoff race they can provide their youngsters with a bit more experience.
Posted by: DownSwinging.com | September 01, 2009 at 08:25 PM
yea i agree with all of this.
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on Discussion: September Callups at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Discussion: September Callups
The other day we talked about which players we'd like to see called up to the big leagues this month, so let's change things up a bit. What do you think about the concept of September callups in general? Is it fair to have more players available this late in the season when playoff races are bei...
Jose Contreas is one of the worst starters i have seen this year. I would honestly rather see Bartolo Colon at this point than Contreas.
Commented Sep 1, 2009 on Odds & Ends: Penny, Hardy, Hoffmann at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds & Ends: Penny, Hardy, Hoffmann
Some links to check out while you try to figure out what's for dinner... ESPN's Keith Law says that both Jim Thome and Jon Garland have value to Dodgers in the roles they were acquired to fill, pinch hitter and innings eater. KLaw also notes that Jose Contreras is better option than anyone curr...
It will be beckham. The dude came up in mid/late june and is still has the best batting stats for rookies.
Commented Sep 1, 2009 on Discussion: AL Rookie Of The Year at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Discussion: AL Rookie Of The Year
Let's get away from the hot stove for one post and talk about the American League Rookie of the Year candidates. Rattling off some of the top names: Nolan Reimold, Elvis Andrus, Gordon Beckham, Brett Gardner, Andrew Bailey, Brad Bergesen, Jeff Niemann, Ricky Romero, Jose Mijares, Tommy Hunter,...
LOL at the people that think they can get these guys on a salary dump. Why would they give salary dumps when they are expiring contracts? Of course a trade would be involved.
Commented Aug 31, 2009 on White Sox Willing To Deal Veterans at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
White Sox Willing To Deal Veterans
11:11pm: Joe Christensen of The Star Tribune notes that the White Sox writers have been told "to sit tight here in (the Metro)Dome pressbox." 10:39pm: Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune says "Thome looks headed somewhere, declined to comment after the game." Stay tuned to MLBTR for updates. 10...
Probably staying in LA, but Kenny Williams has a crush on him, so he will make it a difficult choice.
Commented Aug 30, 2009 on Discussion: Chone Figgins at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Discussion: Chone Figgins
Bill Shaikin of the LA Times notes Chone Figgins' speed and versatility will make him a hot commodity this offseason. Figgins is 31 and leads the AL in runs scored. Shaikin's piece adds that similar players tend to age well. "One-dimensional sluggers do not, he said. But, barring injury, he said...
A lot of potential sutiors, but if he was smart, he would go to Seattle. He would love the clubhouse and get out of the pressure cooker that is New York.
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on Previewing The Hideki Matsui Market at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Previewing The Hideki Matsui Market
Hideki Matsui has three multi-homer games in the last week and a half, so he's clearly got something left, even at 35. The Yankees have reportedly decided not to bring Matsui back, but his bat should make him appealing to other teams. With 23 homers and just eight more strikeouts than walks, Mat...
If I was Kenny Williams, i wouldn't bring the whole darn team next year. He has 2 options for a lead off hitter next year. The first one is aggressively go after Chone Figgins and move Beckham to 2B, or pick Thome or Jermaine, stick him at DH, and have Podsednik play right or go out and get a speedy outfielder.
Kenny has alot of work to do. He is only a good leadoff hitter(not Scott Podsednik) and a 5th starter away from making this team a contender, but that is alot easier to say than to do.
Commented Aug 21, 2009 on Odds & Ends: Rizzo, A's, Draft, Williams at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds & Ends: Rizzo, A's, Draft, Williams
Some tidbits from around the league on Thursday evening... ESPN's Peter Gammons outlines the methods Nationals GM Mike Rizzo used to land Stephen Strasburg. He also discusses the long road Rizzo has ahead of him. MLB.com's Mychael Urban writes that the Athletics are enjoying success despite tr...
Figuring Freddy Garcia is currently the 5th starter for the Sox? I doubt he gets moved.
Commented Aug 20, 2009 on Odds And Ends: Garcia, Astros, Reds at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds And Ends: Garcia, Astros, Reds
More links for the afternoon... Danny Knobler of CBS Sports looks at some candidates for waiver trades. Could Freddy Garcia help a National League team? Jim Callis of Baseball America ranks the 15 biggest bonuses MLB draft picks have ever received. Stephen Strasburg tops them all, of course. M...
Jose Contreas is really the problem. He can't pitch pass the 4th inning and kills winning streaks with his awful performances. I mean, it is like the White Sox are using 2 starting pitchers. Buehrle and Jose are struggling mightily right now, and i don't even know if the Sox have a 5th starter worth mentioning.I guess i just have to pray that Freddy Garcia shows some sign of talent tonight to get that 5th starter spot when Peavy comes back.
Commented Aug 18, 2009 on Odds And Ends: Jays, White Sox, Posey at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds And Ends: Jays, White Sox, Posey
Some links for the morning... GM J.P. Ricciardi tells Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that being good isn't enough in the AL East. The Blue Jays have to be great. White Sox GM Kenny Williams told Dave van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune that he's unhappy with his team, which trails the Tigers by 2.0 game...
Scott Podsednik has more pop than Anderson.
Commented Aug 16, 2009 on Odds & Ends: Anderson, Rangers, Brew Crew at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds & Ends: Anderson, Rangers, Brew Crew
Another batch of links, served fresh... According to WEEI's Rob Bradford, the Red Sox have called up Brian Anderson and plan to start him in right field tonight against the Rangers. The former White Sox outfielder was acquired in late July for Mark Kotsay. T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports the ...
The only team that makes sense for KW to trade Jenks is Atlanta. Atlanta is losing both Gonzalez and Soriano to Free Agency. I would think Kenny would want a lead off hitter on a deal for Jenks, but i could see a Jenks or Jair Jurrjens swap.
Commented Aug 14, 2009 on Odds & Ends: Strasburg, White Sox, Rangers at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds & Ends: Strasburg, White Sox, Rangers
Here's a few links to the get night started right... Ben Goessling of The Washington Times reports that a "club source said managing principal owner Ted Lerner, team president Stan Kasten and acting general manager Mike Rizzo all flew to California last week to visit with (Stephen) Strasburg." ...
If Flowers is ready, they will have AJ split time with him. AJ's numbers don't exactly support him being an everyday C.
Commented Aug 13, 2009 on Pierzynski Hopes To Stay With White Sox at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Pierzynski Hopes To Stay With White Sox
A.J. Pierzynski wants to stay with the White Sox when his deal expires after next season, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Minor leaguer Tyler Flowers has been hitting well in the upper levels of Chicago's system, so Pierzynski understands that he may have to play elsewhere, as ...
Rios has the 7th worst contract in the Majors?? Seriously, it is like someone has to downplay every move Kenny Williams makes. I mean, if the Cubs traded for Jake Peavy, everyone would be talking world series. The Sox acquired Jake Peavy and all of a sudden it is a bad move and he is overpaid.
Commented Aug 12, 2009 on Odds And Ends: Tate, Draft, Tejada, Jays at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Odds And Ends: Tate, Draft, Tejada, Jays
Some afternoon links... Jason Jennings of 99.9 The Fan reports that Donavan Tate left the UNC football program and appears likely to sign with the Padres. The Orioles expect to know within two days whether they'll sign second rounder Michal Givens, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore S...
How is this a steal for the White Sox? Has anyone seen his stats this year? He's really not that good and for what he's getting paid? The Sox have handcuffed themselves with bad payroll in two players that are sketchy at best. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Posted by: ChicagoMike | August 10, 2009 at 06:36 PM
So does that mean if a team claimed Dice K off waivers it is not a steal? Why don't we wait until he actually plays a game in Chicago before we call him a steal or a mistake, shall we?
Commented Aug 10, 2009 on White Sox Acquire Alex Rios at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
White Sox Acquire Alex Rios
According to the New York Times' Tyler Kepner (via Twitter), the White Sox have acquired Alex Rios from the Blue Jays. It's a straight waiver claim, so the Blue Jays will receive nothing in return. Says Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi: "This allows us to get out from under a contract and do more to addre...
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