That has never been confirmed. That was pure speculation from the former blogger that became fact. Just saying.
- Elbows15

You're right Bows my apologies.

The Sox can fire this Desfightatthebatrack guy into the sun.
- Elbows15

LOL. I wish Dylan Cease was ready, but hes been mediocre in AAA of late.

Next year looking good w/ Rodon, Kopech and Cease all probably ready to roll, though I don't think we see Rodon or Kopech until middle part of year.

My pet peeve. Superstar used to be the title given to the best of the best until the media started calling 3 and 4 players a team superstars. So the new term "generational talent" was used in place of superstar. And of course now anyone who is very good is a generational talent.

To me generational talent is what it sounds like, best of his generation. Crosby isn't a generational talent because it can be argued that Ovie, Toews or Kane were at points in Crosby's career the better player. So that also means Ovecnkin, Toews or Kane are also not generational talents. They are all stars, perhaps now superstars but not the best of their generation.

Without going back earlier than the 1950s I'd say the only generational talents in the NHL were Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Lindros was close and may have been had he learned to play with his head up and a case can be made for Lidstrom.
- paulr

I would give serious thought to Jean Beliveau for sure, maybe Bobby Hull, Dominik Hasek, Lidstrom.

And there are too many guys in the HOF too. They need to create an elite section in that building and all the rest can go into the basement.

I would give serious thought to Jean Beliveau for sure, maybe Bobby Hull, Dominik Hasek, Lidstrom.

And there are too many guys in the HOF too. They need to create an elite section in that building and all the rest can go into the basement.
- RickJ

I thought of Hull but he had the misfortune of playing as Howe was winding down and Orr entered the league.

The Sox can fire this Desfightatthebatrack guy into the sun.
- Elbows15

Yea he sucks apparently sox management does not want win this keep trouting out no good pitchers despania covey nova bandoloras it a shame and disservice to the players and fans.

Yea he sucks apparently sox management does not want win this keep trouting out no good pitchers despania covey nova bandoloras it a shame and disservice to the players and fans.
- Scott1977

What are our options? We got 3 guys on IR and our best pitching prospect in AAA has been terrible over his last few starts.

LOL. I wish Dylan Cease was ready, but hes been mediocre in AAA of late.

Next year looking good w/ Rodon, Kopech and Cease all probably ready to roll, though I don't think we see Rodon or Kopech until middle part of year.
- kwolf68

Add garret cole if hahn wants to spend any money could have really good team.

Add garret cole if hahn wants to spend any money could have really good team.
- Scott1977

Yes, absolutely. Offer him the house.

What are our options? We got 3 guys on IR and our best pitching prospect in AAA has been terrible over his last few starts.
- kwolf68

They coulda signed keichel to one year contract now it is what it is.

Stan goes from drafting Smurfs to drafting a bunch of useless John Scott wannabes.
- DarthKane

hey these guys have nothing on me...

They coulda signed keichel to one year contract now it is what it is.
- Scott1977

Dunno. I don't think Dallas fits the model. I think the Sox don't consider this year a "compete year" even though they've kinda exceeded expectations.

No, he was half centurial.
- paulr

Longevity just makes you a freak but not generational.

Dunno. I don't think Dallas fits the model. I think the Sox don't consider this year a "compete year" even though they've kinda exceeded expectations.
- kwolf68

I see this team seriously competing in a year or two. Way too much talent not to. I just don't think Renteria is the coach to lead this team.

I see this team seriously competing in a year or two. Way too much talent not to. I just don't think Renteria is the coach to lead this team.
- BGKarras

I am thinking they bring Joe Giradi off the TV set to take them to the next level. But you are right, the talent is there.

It was really a gut punch to see THREE of our brightest young arms (Dane, Kopy, Rodon) go under the TJS knife. Just not fair.

Luis Robert is tearing AA apart and will likely be in Charlotte at some point this year. Thats another mega-talented kid on the rise. Madrigal is going to be special. This team is going to be VERY GOOD next year....in 2-3 years we're gonna compete for a pennant.

I STILL don't like first base, however, this Vaughn kid they drafted this year is a 1B, so who knows. I have lobbied to deal Nova + to Colorado for Ryan McMahon or to the Mets for Dom Smith.

I am thinking they bring Joe Giradi off the TV set to take them to the next level. But you are right, the talent is there.

It was really a gut punch to see THREE of our brightest young arms (Dane, Kopy, Rodon) go under the TJS knife. Just not fair.

Luis Robert is tearing AA apart and will likely be in Charlotte at some point this year. Thats another mega-talented kid on the rise. Madrigal is going to be special. This team is going to be VERY GOOD next year....in 2-3 years we're gonna compete for a pennant.

I STILL don't like first base, however, this Vaughn kid they drafted this year is a 1B, so who knows. I have lobbied to deal Nova + to Colorado for Ryan McMahon or to the Mets for Dom Smith.
- kwolf68

This!!!!

LOL. I wish Dylan Cease was ready, but hes been mediocre in AAA of late.

Next year looking good w/ Rodon, Kopech and Cease all probably ready to roll, though I don't think we see Rodon or Kopech until middle part of year.
- kwolf68

No earn runs over his last two starts.

So the cap number hits and nothing happens. I’m at a loss.

No earn runs over his last two starts.
- Elbows15

Huh? Try NINE earned runs in his last two starts.

Don't get me wrong, the kid is gonna be great. But he has no business pitching on the Southside right now.

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I am thinking they bring Joe Giradi off the TV set to take them to the next level. But you are right, the talent is there.

It was really a gut punch to see THREE of our brightest young arms (Dane, Kopy, Rodon) go under the TJS knife. Just not fair.

Luis Robert is tearing AA apart and will likely be in Charlotte at some point this year. Thats another mega-talented kid on the rise. Madrigal is going to be special. This team is going to be VERY GOOD next year....in 2-3 years we're gonna compete for a pennant.

I STILL don't like first base, however, this Vaughn kid they drafted this year is a 1B, so who knows. I have lobbied to deal Nova + to Colorado for Ryan McMahon or to the Mets for Dom Smith.
- kwolf68

Vaughan is on the fast track. Madrigal is tearing up AA. Sheesh. Nova in Colorado could get someone killed in the bleachers.

Anders Lee to go through with free agent interviews next week . Tyler reporting on twitter that the Hawks apparently interested.

Vaughan is on the fast track. Madrigal is tearing up AA. Sheesh. Nova in Colorado could get someone killed in the bleachers.
- Elbows15

LOL. Shhhhh. Don't tell them. I know it's a pipe dream to turn Nova into Ryan McMahon.

Ditto on Vaugan and Nicky. Madrigal will likely debut in Chicago as early as next year. The kid is flat out one of the best hitters on the planet. Not much power, but the kid knows what to do in the batters box.

I do not want to trade Saad. I think he is a productive player.
- frafra

Depends on what the return is, if it’s equal or slightly better value then you’d be silly not to consider it.

Vaughan is on the fast track. Madrigal is tearing up AA. Sheesh. Nova in Colorado could get someone killed in the bleachers.
- Elbows15

Can we get a defenseman back for anybody?

Huh? Try NINE earned runs in his last two starts.

Don't get me wrong, the kid is gonna be great. But he has no business pitching on the Southside right now.
- kwolf68

Baseball reference was where i looked. Must have looked at it wrong.