they picked Ring because he was cheap and agreed to sign and that's all that really mattered to JR. Seems like he has moved slightly away from that stance. Fullmer will be a starter unless he proves otherwise.

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I just went through all the WhiteSox 1st rd picks the other day, and I shook my head when I looked at his Wiki page.

I barely have time to watch MLB games. The names I know are either top draft picks, 100 mph throwers who were here in September, or guys named after food I like

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That may be true in reality, but I think Schwarber's potential has a lot of people (including people in the game) who might over value him a bit right now.

You think?

Even Theo is clearly in love with him.

Yesterday he was talking about how it takes catchers time to develop. I agree but rarely do they start with an inability to catch the ball.

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Its not that crazy. That kind of power from a left handed bat is a very valuable thing.

Schwarber's gonna sell his salary in jerseys. nobody's buying a Quintana jersey no matter how good he is.

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They're going to use Fulmer as a starter and hope they get a Tim Lincecum (no idiots I'm not saying he's going to win 2 Cy Young's) like run out of him before his stuff fades and his body falls apart.

He has 3 pitches. Fastball, curve, and change. They're all average to plus with below average command.

My Guy!!!!

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#ExtendLafleur
10 More Wins

In today’s column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe spoke with eight major league officials about the players trending up and trending down as free agency approaches. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that the list of players trending in the right direction starts with Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy.

“Obviously, he’s not going to be as hot as he’s been in the postseason, but he plays positions where his power plays well,” an American League GM told Cafardo. “There are teams like the Dodgers and Yankees who need a second baseman. Others, like the Angels, need a third baseman, where he also plays. He’s going to be sought-after and get a five-year deal at around $75MM. Maybe more.”


5 years?? $75M?? Maybe more?? Holy crap that's crazier than my crazy numbers.

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tha wah??

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Another waste of time. If they're gonna go dumpster diving at least take a shot at someone who has a chance to play.

Hector Noesi is expected to sign a contract with the KIA Tigers in the Korean Baseball Organization.

Not far enough.

I dont think anyone is a waste of time in the offseason. You have the facilities, I would sign guys all the time if they showed anything.

assuming the deals cost you nothing and is all contingent on making the team,

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What has he showed?

Thats not my job, but then you might as well say the White Sox organization sucks, because thats someones job to say "hey, I see something in that guy"...and give him the minimum contract and a key to the facility for the next 3 months with limited coaching support.

Not really arguing that the guy is good or bad. I would assume that a 24 year old pitching prospect that was a 1st round pick, that has been cut by Miami, Cubs and Detroit is about as high risk as you can get.

But its like buying a lottery ticket, you dont expect the W, but if it happens great.

Meanwhile, never seen a team spend so much time on finding a bench coach?

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“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

I have no problem taking chances on guys. They just keep picking the wrong guys.

I have no idea. I haven't been monitoring it as closely as you.

The scary part is that sox have plenty of room on the 40 man for guys like this

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I wouldn't call it unusual for a team to take a shot on a guy who was believed to have major league talent. This probably won't amount to anything, and it's possible, based on off-season moves, that he won't be on the 40 man roster for long.

I don't see this as being significant; if he opens the season on the roster, it's either a really great story or a state of the current team, but there's a lot of time in between and the odds are stacked against him; the White Sox enter the off-season with a strong pitching staff.

The last time the Sox picked up a pitcher who was a former #1 pick from the scrap heap, he threw a perfect game in Seattle.

#Umberwasgoodforhalfaseason
#betterthana20kgane

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Eldred worked out--until he got hurt, damnit. I think he was a first-rounder....Christ, that team got so weak after the All-Star Break.

What are the sox going to do with the option on Alexei?

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Will be picked up. nobody can replace him for less than the $9MM it will cost. Better than Ian Desmond at $60MM.

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This is what I think as well. It will be less than 9m if they peddle him at the deadline. Also, it is valuable to the Sox to have a veteran on a one year deal as they look to Anderson in the future.

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Look for Jimmy Rollins to come in, smells like a classic Kenny move.

Declined option on Ramirez, which is very inneresting. may try to sign him cheaper? are they hoping to do better? are they cost-cutting?

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I'd move Alexi to 2nd and Saladino plays short.

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ian desmond. deal is already done per my guy