They have shed nearly 25 million from the payroll with the loss of Cabrera, Swisher, Crede and Uribe. They are not looking to dump salaries.

I would hate to see Dye go. The guy can't run anymore, but still plays a solid RF and of the big 3 (Thome, Konerko, Dye) he is without question the most consistent hitter.

Dye and Vazquez make some good coin. This is the reason they are being traded. Yes, other reasons exist and part of the bigger picture, but the primary reason these players are being moved is that they make too much money for this team to afford. Similar to Carlos Lee being moved, I expect Kenny to try and find a speedy RF who he hopes to get a year or 2 out of.

Makes sense to deal Dye, as he's an older player, but still has value and CAN be traded. Konerko has a no-trade and Thome really has no great value, even if they could trade him, as his contract is too rich, for the numbers he produces these days. The White Sox are rebuilding, with Ramirez and Viciedo. Guys who make big coin and are older, it makes sense to deal. It's gonna take a few years for them to get rid of the old, slow, base-cloggers. But by the time they are all gone the younger players should be playing well and there will be lots more money to spend. I expect Kenny to be spending very little this off season and trying to dump as many high priced, older players as he can. If they can get a box of baseballs for Vasquez, Kenny should make the deal, just to be rid of that contract.

I'd love to move Thome or Konerko, but we are probably stuck with both. Dye has the most value, and now's the time to move him - while he is coming off a good year, and before he breaks down.

Agreed, and I understand the reasoning behind it. Thome will not be moved, but Konerko probably could be, and I would think there are a handful of teams he would waive his no trade clause to play for.

Kyle Loshe signed a 4yr/$41 mil deal then Dempster signed a 4yr/$52 mil deal. After a couple more free agent goofs sign ridiculous contracts Javy's 2yr/$23 mil is going to look pretty good to some GM's who missed out. The fact that Kenny didn't back load his contract makes Javy even more of a value. If Kenny decides to move him he will get a very nice return.

Agreed, and I understand the reasoning behind it. Thome will not be moved, but Konerko probably could be, and I would think there are a handful of teams he would waive his no trade clause to play for.

I would want Konerko traded first if I was a sox fan but as far as Dye...Kenny "Steve Harvey" Williams has a real good record of selling high on guys. Dye is obviously on the decline due to age and you got a hell of a lot out of the guy (WSMVP). It may be time to sell.

How is he 'obviously' on the decline?? He'll only be 35 next season and he hit .292 34 HR's 96 RBI and an .885 OPS. Dye has at least 3 more highly productive seasons in him. I understood wanting to trade him before they traded Swisher but now I see NO reason to do it.

Well as you said Hes 35. 35 yr olds who arent on Elk Semen steroid cocktails dont usually get better.

No one is expecting him to 'get better'. What he needs to do is keep producing like he has during his 4 seasons with the Sox and I think he'll be able to do that for at least a few more seasons.

But I do agree, you have to let a KW off season play out until the very end before you analyze it.