mvp 78

Panic move?

In AA: 23 2bs and 3bs, 30 K's Not sure the A stats are relevant.

I agree. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it works though.

@philrogers Yoan Moncada viewed as unlikely piece in Chris Sale talks. Potential @RedSox package leads w/Andrew Benintendi, Eduardo Rodriguez.

Haven't heard the ChiSox asked about Swihart, just Beni and ERod plus other unnamed guys.

Both major radio stations in Boston said it during drive time.

The package the Sox offered was Benintendi and ERod plus. ChiSox said no. ChiSox wanted 3 top prospects plus more.

!!!!!!

Sorry. Too much Trade Deadline Eggnog for me!

4:19pm: Shaw is not going to the deal — it’s righty Michael Santos instead, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter).

This is the Texas Rangers Deadline Spectacular!

It always goes until 4:30 or so.

Dillon Tate has stunk this year. Good deal for them.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweets that the White Sox are saying they’ll hang onto both Sale and Jose Quintana, barring a late dramatic change. Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Red Sox aren’t actively discussing Sale with the White Sox (Twitter link).

JPax throws hard, but gets hit hard too. If ERod pitches well, they'll win.

@jonheyman yanks higherups not very interested in helping red sox. beltran, boston talk is fun. but as of now, major long shot.

Light had the deer in the headlights look we saw from Webster. Not a loss, imo.

I hope Abad doesn't wind up being Aterrible.

Like Mark Melancon?

To me, I'd let the Sox pick either Benintendi or Devers, but not both.

http://archive.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/gallery/ortizwalkoffs/

For Kimmi: The Red Sox and White Sox had some late-night talks pertaining to Sale, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (on Twitter). Nightengale adds that if Sale is moved — and that is a huge “if,” it should be noted — the Red Sox and the Dodgers are likely destinations. Jon Paul Morosi said in appearance on the MLB Network this morning that he considers the Red Sox to be the likeliest destination for Sale, though a trade is very far from a sure thing. FanRag’s Jon Heyman tweets that the Red Sox have indeed talked to the White Sox on Sale recently, but Chicago is seeking “at least” four young players from Boston, including “three of [their] best.” Heyman wrote this morning that the Red Sox, Rangers and Dodgers are seen as three of the most likely landing spots in the event of a trade due to the strong farm systems and bulk of MLB-ready talent that each has to offer. However, he also tweeted earlier that the Rangers and White Sox haven’t spoken about Sale recently. Notably, the Rangers have been focused on other trade options, including Jonathan Lucroy.

Clutch doesn't mean you get every hit. It's just the same as veteran leadership doesn't mean a veteran's presence helps every prospect.

Can't trade Groome until the offseason. I think Benintendi, Devers and Groome would be too much anyway. If Sale was a happy camper and loved the ChiSox, the price would be higher. I think Dombrowski could get a far better deal done than that.

To get one of the best pitchers in the game? Sure, if you are 100% confident that he doesn't have ANY injury concerns. I believe some people are worried about his mechanics, but that's not my forte.