South Side Hit Men

Who said he ever stopped? He has been a secret agent working for the Cubs and against the Sox the past decade.

I thought $3M-$4M was the top amount available due to the fact this team cannot draw due to the fact they hired Tony La Russa.

Someone needs to ask about this: Twins Get RHP SP Tyler Mahle RHP RP Jorge Lopez RHP RP Michael Fulmer C Sandy Leon White Sox Get LHP Jake Diekman

Twins Get RHP RP Jorge Lopez RHP RP Michael Fulmer RHP SP Tyler Mahle C Sandy Leon White Sox Get LHP Jake Diekman

Would have been a better deadline if the Sox sold Cueto, anyone else they could have gotten good players in return.

Thread to propose the players you would sell at the deadline, based on trade partner needs & legitimate WS contention, and prospects / young players you would like in return. I'm formulating my list now, perhaps nobody over 27 will be spared.

Fuck no, not here.

There is no such thing as bad publicity.

Another add by the Twins.

Think Hahn should today, assuming he didn't take a Summer Half Day this afternoon to hit a Hootie and the Blowfish concert.

Luis Robert is currently taking batting practice. Not sure why they don't activate him tonight or tomorrow to DH every game if he's able to bat, but perhaps still be delayed returning to the OF with issues with depth perception playing OF.

I think more people feared that Hahn would ultimately make things worse, consistent with the past twelve months. Didn't want to see Ryan Pace like desperation moves which would dig an even larger mess. I didn't see Jerry offering substantial money with lower than expected live gate revenues this season, and likely further decreases next year. Would make sense financially to sell of a bunch of pieces the next year, bank large profits and try to compete in 2025. Can see them blaming the "incredible" bad luck of injuries this season, and quietly extending Hahn and Tony this offseason, assuming they weren't extended last offseason.

Yelich is having a nice bounce back season hitting leadoff. Not MVP level by any means (114 OPS+), but not horseshit level either (Bellinger 77 OPS+ or Leury's career). Still a massive defensive upgrade over Sheets, with offensive upside Sheets doesn't have.

Chicago's Summer of Joy on both sides of town!

Jerry = Butters Rick = Sally

"He got Jarrod Dyson. Should have been satisfied. Game 3 was his fault, didn't manage his "starter" and bullpen right." - SoxTalk, September-October 2020 "Rick Hahn is GM of the year. How dare you criticize his moves." - SoxTalk, September-October 2020 "Yasmani Grandal is elite. He will catch 120 games a season, just like he always has." - SoxTalk, September-October 2020

Actually, more car radio. Was going to college 8-11, and then working afternoons/evenings.

I fucking named the players I wanted last offseason once I knew who was available. Nobody knows who exactly who is available 2023 offseason on August 2nd. Tim Anderson is on a team friendly contract. Most teams needing a shortstop would be very interested in trading for him, even the Dodgers if they are looking to spend the $35M-$45M AAV it will take to sign the top 3 SS FAs this offseason. There is a Grand Canyon sized gapped between those three and everyone else. And who the fuck looks at RBIs in player evaluation, especially at the leadoff spot, especially with the absolute dogshit Tony La Russa pencils in 7-9 each and everyday. Talk about LOLz I wanted Pablo Lopez, Gavin Lux, Tony Gonsolin, Joey Gallo, Willson Contreras and Robbie Ray as starters because they were significant upgrades. I wanted to trade Eloy, Mercedes, Lynn, Keuchel, Kimbrel, Grandal, Burger and Collins because they were either expensive, old, not needed (Burger/Collins) and or in decline. Basically, the plan every year is to undo what Hahn did the past three seasons and try to get as many young players who can contribute now in return.

Twins lost a lot of games messing with Pagan on the back end. Lopez should stabilize that end. Mahle was out for 3 weeks, has come back well his last two starts and should benefit leaving Cincinnati's bandbox.

So Grandal is White Sox Eddie Robinson, and Keuchel is Ben Wallace?

Rick Hahn has finished his Happy Meal, left his booth and is now enjoying the McDonalds PlayPlace area for the remainder of the afternoon.

I don't think he is capable of DHing mentally, at least while he still has years on his contract. I'd hope he continues to hit the final two months if they can't trade him today and sell high before it's too late. Defensive Positions I Split G GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB ROE BAbip tOPS+ as LF 221 910 851 113 240 40 2 54 156 0 0 50 228 .282 .323 .524 .847 446 22 4 0 5 0 10 .324 108 as DH 36 152 138 14 25 4 0 6 17 0 0 12 45 .181 .257 .341 .597 47 1 2 0 0 0 2 .218 51 as PH 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 -100