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Since August the Sox have added MLB ready young talent. If everything goes right they have their #1, 3 and 4 hitters in place, all under control for 5 years. They have their bell cow SP under control for 6 more years. That is a pretty impressive transition...if everything goes right. If not, all they lost was Peavey and Santiago, both of whom I like, but neither of whom was going to hold back the tide of massive overhaul in the incredibly near future. This seems to be pretty good work on the fly by Hahn.

I think he should keep the pedal to the metal.

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If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.

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Since August the Sox have added MLB ready young talent. If everything goes right they have their #1, 3 and 4 hitters in place, all under control for 5 years. They have their bell cow SP under control for 6 more years. That is a pretty impressive transition...if everything goes right. If not, all they lost was Peavey and Santiago, both of whom I like, but neither of whom was going to hold back the tide of massive overhaul in the incredibly near future. This seems to be pretty good work on the fly by Hahn.

I think he should keep the pedal to the metal.

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Aren't there major questions about everybody Theo has acquired to date?

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Frank Coztansa wrote:
Aren't there major questions about everybody Theo has acquired to date?


Soxman to the rescue!

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Do you care to answer the question?

Of course "IF" these guys work out for the Sox it will be good. My point is can't you say that about almost every deal every team makes?

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Do you care to answer the question?

Of course "IF" these guys work out for the Sox it will be good. My point is can't you say that about almost every deal every team makes?


Yes I can and I did.

Theo has not made any acquirements at all, they are going to save money and field a team of 23 this year!

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RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

If they win it in 16, Ill buy you a beer and bump this post


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rogers park bryan wrote:
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

If they win it in 16, Ill buy you a beer and bump this post



If they win it all in '16 all the beers are on me. Now bookmark it.

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I hope all of you Cubs fans enjoyed the one year of BP Cup ownership because the Sox are back!

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Boilermaker Rick wrote:
I hope all of you Cubs fans enjoyed the one year of BP Cup ownership because the Sox are back!

I will literally run on the field like a Sox fan and steal the actual cup before it ever goes back to Mobile Phone Stadium!


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bigfan wrote:
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Do you care to answer the question?

Of course "IF" these guys work out for the Sox it will be good. My point is can't you say that about almost every deal every team makes?


Yes I can and I did.
No, you didn't.

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RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.


if means if, that's why I used the word.

However, two of those players have starting MLB service. It really isn't a matter of whether or not those two can play in the majors or not. It is a question of how good each will be.

I didn't mean this as a Cubs comparison thread as I already threw it out there to Cubs fans in their section. However, it would kind of be like saying if on Castro. We already know he can play in the majors. It's only a matter of how good he will be.

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good dolphin wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.


if means if, that's why I used the word.

However, two of those players have starting MLB service. It really isn't a matter of whether or not those two can play in the majors or not. It is a question of how good each will be.

I didn't mean this as a Cubs comparison thread as I already threw it out there to Cubs fans in their section. However, it would kind of be like saying if on Castro. We already know he can play in the majors. It's only a matter of how good he will be.

Rizzo is the better comparison

Castro is a two time all star.


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rogers park bryan wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.


if means if, that's why I used the word.

However, two of those players have starting MLB service. It really isn't a matter of whether or not those two can play in the majors or not. It is a question of how good each will be.

I didn't mean this as a Cubs comparison thread as I already threw it out there to Cubs fans in their section. However, it would kind of be like saying if on Castro. We already know he can play in the majors. It's only a matter of how good he will be.

Rizzo is the better comparison

Castro is a two time all star.


its the same thing but I'm fine with Rizzo as the comparison as well...its not if they can play here its what they are

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

White Sox vs. Cubs World Series 2016. Going to be special.

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I see neither side of town being competitive for at least 5 years

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Walt Williams Neck wrote:
I see neither side of town being competitive for at least 5 years

You should get your eyes checked.

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I see neither side of town being competitive for at least 5 years

You should get your eyes checked.

:lol: :lol: :lol: not

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Boilermaker Rick wrote:
I hope all of you Cubs fans enjoyed the one year of BP Cup ownership because the Sox are back!


You can have it tomorrow,

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I have a feeling this new 3B Davidson will start 2014 in the minors.

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He will if they can't find a way to shit can Keppinger. They also may have to move your boy Gillaspie though I hope they keep him because I think he could be a pretty good player off the bench.


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Boilermaker Rick wrote:
I hope all of you Cubs fans enjoyed the one year of BP Cup ownership because the Sox are back!


You can have it tomorrow,
It must be won on the field or it rings hollow.

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He will if they can't find a way to shit can Keppinger. They also may have to move your boy Gillaspie though I hope they keep him because I think he could be a pretty good player off the bench.


Agreed. He did pretty well against RH. I'd take him off the bench or in a platoon situation.

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Are their any FA related reasons to keep Davidson and/or Eaton in the minors for a couple of months to start the season?

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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
RFDC wrote:
If everything works out. Huge IF there.

Sale is the only one of those guys that you can count on.

There are major questions about the others.



I'm also counting on Soler, Baez, Almora, and Bryant. World Series 2016, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh man where did i save that one picture of starlin castro's HOF bust? it had the guy with the "legendary smile" leading the cubs to world series in 2017 and 2023..... still on schedule.

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Are their any FA related reasons to keep Davidson and/or Eaton in the minors for a couple of months to start the season?


Not really - I guess you could hold them back but neither will become arb eligible until 2016 (Eaton) and 2017 for Davidson.


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