http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

Purposely lose to win.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

I don't think the Sox are in that bad of shape, ya got sale and quintana. I'm going to assume rodon is going to be better than quintana...that's 3\5 of your rotation.

You turn gillaspie into a utility man and spend $ on surrounding abreu with 2 legit bats ..this can all be done in an off season.

http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/103293468/white-sox-wont-force-moves-at-winter-meetings

"Primarily, we are addressing things for the long term," Hahn said. "We are acquiring players we can add to this young core we have been able to assemble over the last year-plus and have control of for the next extended period of time. If the right situation arises on a short-term basis, whether it's someone like LaRoche or somebody who addresses another need on a shorter time horizon than our focus has been, we would make that move."

Sounds very similar to what some other front office guys have said in this city. Interesting.

Purposely lose to win.

You do not get guys like Bryant in the draft with middle of the pack draft picks.

Yes, but some of us simply disagree with intentional tanking. Purposefully sucking royally for years to stockpile high draft picks is an unsavory practice for teams to employ. The Cubs seem to have been given a pass due to the fanbase built up over the years and their unique situation of having a 107-year drought.

I'll give the Cubs the giddiness on the board the last few days. It is understandable. If you took a snapshot of this week's posts though and read them independently you would think they not only had Bryant but also Super Rizzo as better than Trout.

I'll give the Cubs the giddiness on the board the last few days. It is understandable. If you took a snapshot of this week's posts though and read them independently you would think they not only had Bryant but also Super Rizzo as better than Trout.

Even last year, as I saw Rizzo progress, I would still not trade Rizzo for Trout, for this team.

I'd rather pick 2nd than 28th. Including picking earlier in round 2, 3, 4, etc...

Now back on topic....Sox are rebuilding or reloading? I'm confused.

I'd rather pick 2nd than 28th. Including picking earlier in round 2, 3, 4, etc..

Even last year, as I saw Rizzo progress, I would still not trade Rizzo for Trout, for this team.

Rizzo has a higher OPS (by over .100) and a higher WAR. Pretty much higher everything. He also bats lefty, which adds important balance to a lineup.

And Mike Trout will be pinched for PEDs.

That's no help when you take Dunston over Gooden or Mitchell over Trout.