WHITE SOX TO GO AFTER EVAN LONGORIA?

It's been a fun winter already, but apparently things could get more interesting.

The Score's Bruce Levine was on the Mully and Hanley Show Wednesday morning, and during his appearance he speculated about the possibility of another big trade for the White Sox. According to Levine, he believes there'd be mutual interest between the Sox and the Rays in doing a deal for Evan Longoria.

Which, if true, well excuse me I need to go fan myself for a few minutes.

What's not clear is if Levine is just pulling this idea out of his ass, or if he's seen or heard any possible chatter between the two sides, even if they're extremely preliminary discussions. All I know is that I found out about the talk this morning, and now I can't stop thinking about it.

Evan Longoria has taken over my mind.

TIME TO GET BACK TO ENJOYING OURSELVES

The excitement is back. I've sat here at my laptop for a while now getting ready to write a post breaking down the moves the White Sox have made, but it all feels so secondary. I've already shared my thoughts on the money they're giving David Robertson, and they haven't changed.

I don't like spending that much on a closer. Never have, never will. But I can live with it because I understand it.

As for the Samardzija trade, how can any reasonable fan be anything other than thrilled? You get a great starter you can slot between Chris Sale and Jose Quintana, and you don't have to give up any top prospects to do it. If the Sox can't sign Shark long term you get the draft pick when he leaves next winter. A draft pick that replaces the second round pick you lose by signing Robertson.

There. That's the analysis. Let's get to the emotions.

DAVID ROBERTSON IS EXPENSIVE

It was a pleasant surprise to turn on the computer Monday morning, the first day of the winter meetings, and see that the White Sox were already being connected to some big names. The USA Today said that the White Sox were still the "frontrunner" for Jeff Samardzija, and then there was the New York Post saying the Sox were interested in David Robertson.

I don't feel the need to write about a possible Samardzija trade just yet because there are simply too many variables. I'd much rather wait until it actually happens (if it happens), because then I can actually evaluate it. I like the idea of adding a pitcher like Samardzija to the rotation, but with the looming question of his free agency, plus whatever the cost would be to get him, it seems silly to speculate wildly before anything happens.

I have feelings about Robertson, though, because all it takes to get him is money. A lot of money. And that's where my opinions on the matter come in pretty clearly.

But first, this is what the New York Post had to say.