Author Topic: White Sox - Trades and Rumors (Read 105818 times)

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #1400 on:** August 30, 2014, 11:05:17 pm »

I'd sure like the idea of Victor replacing the "Big Donkey" next year but only if he doesn't receive a qualifying offer from Detroit:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/white-sox-to-pursue-victor-martinez-in-free-agency.html

msf · « **Reply #1401 on:** August 31, 2014, 08:18:19 am »

One is a starter who does not throw hard. The other is a reliever, not a closer, just a reliever, who throws harder.

Miguel Chalas, rhp
Age: 22

Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2010, Chalas reached Triple-A for his past two appearances, which could have been a showcase for the righthander, who had not pitched above high Class A in four years in the organization prior to that. Chalas throws a four-seam fastball from 90-93 and a fringe breaking ball described as a slurve. He’s pitched in relief the past two seasons after starting the first two in the organization and pitches largely to contact, averaging fewer than seven strikeouts per nine.

Mark Blackmar, rhp
Age: 22

The son of PGA senior golfer Phil Blackmar, Mark is an athletic 6-foot-3, 215-pound righthander with a three-pitch mix. His cutter/slider is his best pitch, and he also fills the strike zone with a lively 87-91 mph fastball and a developing changeup. He sliced his walks this season to 2.21/9, but, like Chalas, does not rely on the strikeout, whiffing just 5.30/9 in his minor league career.

josephc · « **Reply #1402 on:** August 31, 2014, 10:49:39 am »

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/athletics-acquire-adam-dunn.html

We got something for Dunn, too.

josephc · « **Reply #1403 on:** August 31, 2014, 10:52:59 am »

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=sa549956&position=P

The guy the Sox get in return.

The Sox will be on the hook for about $1.3M of Dunn's remaining $2.5M.

josephc · « **Reply #1404 on:** August 31, 2014, 10:54:01 am »

Most importantly, this gives Paulie an everyday spot in the lineup for a last tour around the league.

SoxRule · « **Reply #1405 on:** August 31, 2014, 11:03:14 am »

It really is a shame how Dunn's career with the Sox turned out. That was a move I absolutely loved at the time...getting a big power hitter who never hit less than 40 HR's in any season and also took a lot of walks. We knew the strikeouts would be part of his game but no one could forsee the epic failure he'd turn into with us.

Still, from everything I've read and seen the guy was a class act and great teammate and I wish him the best. I hope he helps the A's get to the playoffs and has a big hit or two for them.

Funny, the A's come to Chicago next week. I'm sure a lot of the meatball fans that are part of every fanbase will boo him but I hope they're not too hard on him.

josephc · « **Reply #1406 on:** August 31, 2014, 11:05:14 am »

I bet they'll cheer him. At least I hope so.

Good luck, Adam.

BlackSox · « **Reply #1407 on:** August 31, 2014, 11:43:26 am »

When I saw on SoxTalk yesterday that Andy Wilkins was called up, I was hoping that meant a Dunn deal was going to happen.

Pleasantly surprised we "got" a million bucks for Dunn, in addition to the schmoe. Nick work by Hahn (or, thank you Beane for trading Cedpedes!).

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #1408 on:** August 31, 2014, 12:37:10 pm »

Quote from: joeconners on August 31, 2014, 10:54:01 am

Most importantly, this gives Paulie an everyday spot in the lineup for a last tour around the league.

I sure hope you're wrong as I'd rather they give those ABs to someone who might be a part of the 2015 White Sox team. Somebody like Andy Wilkins. Give him those 80-100 ABs in September to see how he does before they have to decide if they want to pursue VMart in the off-season.

Paulie is history so why would you want to waste those ABs on him? In the next month, Konerko should only be in the lineup if Abreu or Wilkins need a day of rest. It was a mistake to even bring Paulie back as it was like playing with a 24 man roster for most of the season.

josephc · « **Reply #1409 on:** August 31, 2014, 02:28:50 pm »

I don't put a whole lot into September... basically AAAA pitching half the time.

BlackSox · « **Reply #1410 on:** August 31, 2014, 03:28:29 pm »

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/white-sox-outright-nestor-molina.html

Molina taken off the 40-man, probably to make room for Rodon.

The White Sox may suck, but there are still Reasons to Watch (Sale, Abreu, and now Rodon).

ISF · « **Reply #1411 on:** August 31, 2014, 08:46:58 pm »

The schmoe we got from Oakland was their 2nd round pick in 2012, a guy that has hit 99 on the radar.

Apparently, Billy is all in this year, and a bit nervous about the lack of offensive production...

msf · « **Reply #1412 on:** August 31, 2014, 09:09:36 pm »

Been a bit injury prone, but I cannot believe we got an actual prospect for Dunn. This guy could be a player.

SoxRule · « **Reply #1413 on:** September 02, 2014, 08:08:57 am »

Kudos to Hahn on that deal then, too!

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #1414 on:** November 01, 2014, 10:47:40 pm »

Tim Dierkes of mlbtraderumors.com is predicting Victor Martinez, Colby Rasmus and Luke Gregerson will all be wearing White Sox uniforms this coming Spring Training:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/2014-15-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.html

msf · « **Reply #1415 on:** November 02, 2014, 07:47:15 am »

Not Colby Rasmus!!

msf · « **Reply #1416 on:** November 02, 2014, 07:51:27 am »

I see McCarthy is a FA, he might be a decent fit as a 3rd or 4th starter

ISF · « **Reply #1417 on:** November 03, 2014, 12:45:08 pm »

I would rather see Nick Markakis, Gregerson and Casey Jannsen.

Rasmus is a 4th OF, although he'd be better than De Aza and Viciedo have ever been defensively for us.

ISF · « **Reply #1418 on:** November 03, 2014, 02:55:02 pm »

Aw, Schucks....

The Indians announced that outfielder J.B. Shuck has been claimed off waivers by the White Sox.

Shuck, 27, posted a solid season with the bat in 2013 with the Angels but struggled to repeat those numbers in 2014.
After hitting .293/.331/.366 last year, he mustered just a .145/.168/.209 batting line between the Angels and Indians this year.
Defensive metrics were very high on Shuck this season, though they saw his work in the outfield corners as average to below average overall in 2013.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/white-sox-claim-j-b-shuck.html

In parts of four seasons at the Triple-A level, Shuck is a .302/.381/.384 hitter. He’ll provide the White Sox with some lefty-hitting depth in the outfield — an area in which the team is currently thin.

msf · « **Reply #1419 on:** November 03, 2014, 05:29:25 pm »

Real nice OBP thruout the minors. Typically walks more than he Ks. Mostly a singles hitter, not much for extra bases in the minors.

ISF · « **Reply #1420 on:** November 03, 2014, 07:22:05 pm »

Sounds like Dave Gallagher...

BlackSox · « **Reply #1421 on:** November 03, 2014, 07:33:03 pm »

I must admit I have never heard of Luke Gregerson, so i had to look him up. I'm sold -- he has some fine numbers.

Never heard of JB "What the" Shuck, either. You better not suck, Shuck.

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #1422 on:** November 03, 2014, 11:32:14 pm »

Quote from: BlackSox on November 03, 2014, 07:33:03 pm

I must admit I have never heard of Luke Gregerson, so i had to look him up. I'm sold -- he has some fine numbers.

Never heard of JB "What the" Shuck, either. You better not suck, Shuck.

Gregerson is a Chicago area kid. Born in Park Ridge. Lived in Lyons and attended Morton West High School and then St. Xavier University on the southside. Lives in the Old Irving Park neighborhood where he listed his house for sale just a couple of days ago:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4335-N-Keeler-Ave-Chicago-IL-60641/3647271_zpid/

msf · « **Reply #1423 on:** November 04, 2014, 08:05:21 am »

Quote from: AndyMacFAIL on November 03, 2014, 11:32:14 pm

Quote from: BlackSox on November 03, 2014, 07:33:03 pm
I must admit I have never heard of Luke Gregerson, so i had to look him up. I'm sold -- he has some fine numbers.

Never heard of JB "What the" Shuck, either. You better not suck, Shuck.

The last time we took a FA reliever who had good stats for a few years, was also from San Diego Padres, was Scott Linebrink. Hope he turns out better than Liney.

Gregerson is a Chicago area kid. Born in Park Ridge. Lived in Lyons and attended Morton West High School and then St. Xavier University on the southside. Lives in the Old Irving Park neighborhood where he listed his house for sale just a couple of days ago:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4335-N-Keeler-Ave-Chicago-IL-60641/3647271_zpid/

Shoeless · « **Reply #1424 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:40:33 pm »

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/white-sox-receiving-interest-in-alexei-ramirez.html

Prolly makes sense if they can get back a near ML ready player.