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  1. It has been so frustrating watching Kopech pitch.  He seems to be in his head from the first pitch.  As someone else mentioned, Kopech's biggest issue has been himself.

    I'm hoping going to the bullpen helps.  Maybe less pressure will be better...but I'm not optimistic.

  2. "Gatz" will never be fired.  However, Getz will be given a few years to build the team.  Maybe if JR kicks off or sells the team within the next few years a new owner might decide to clean house.  But, Getz hasn't done anything to warrant being fired.  He's actually done a pretty good job with the limitations he has.

    If this team is not competing for the division and playoffs by 2026, he may be on thin ice.  However, I just don't see JR canning him anytime soon.

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  3. 1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said:

    Said it last night and I'll say it again: I would have waited until the summer and put the best defense behind him possible every 5 games, even if the little offense we have this year was even less those games.

    There's a lot of risk there.  I'd be less concerned about injury, as Case has been pretty healthy.  But, if he has a first half similar to how he pitched last year, his value at best is slightly less than what the Sox got for him.  However, if he has a first half similar to 2022, the Sox get more at the deadline.  That's a tough call.

  4. 9 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

    While this is true, it's also pretty obvious that this guy was included much more due to the 40 man roster slots needed than anything else. The White Sox, however, spent the entire offseason loading up on Meh caliber pitchers who could take 40 man roster spots and who they would hope to be able to flip, so it's not like they had no options if they didn't get this guy back. This just changes which meh caliber relievers they bring north with them. 

    Yeah, they have quite a few bullpen pieces to sort out.  They did before this trade, but with Wilson being a sure thing for the pen (most likely), this probably pushes out a guy like Chavez, Keller, Shaw, etc.

  5. 34 minutes ago, T R U said:

    People are sleeping on Steven Wilson. Its easy to see "29 year old reliever" in the trade and be like WTF? But this guy is actually pretty solid and by all accounts a great teammate as well. If he can have a great half year and be flipped for even more that's just a bonus.

    Yeah, he looks like a decent bullpen piece, and he's under control for a few more years.  When I first saw he was 29, that didn't even occur to me.  He could certainly be a flip candidate if he pitches well.

  6. I gave it a B.  I think it's a good return, but not a fleecing.  Thorpe will most likely be part of the rotation this season.  Zavala is a very interesting OF prospect that could have an impact in the next year or two.  Iriarte is another interesting piece that could make an impact soon.  And Wilson, even as a throw in, adds to the bullpen and is under control for four more years.  There was a lot of risk holding on to Cease into the season and hoping for a haul at the deadline.  Remember how good Cease looked early last year before being rather pedestrian overall, certainly in comparison to 2022.

    I think we all wanted some team to empty their farm for Cease, but that wasn't going to happen.  And if you have spent enough time reading the hundreds of pages in the other thread, you'll see those who didn't think Cease would fetch anything of value are giving this trade a D or F and saying "I told you so."  Those who claimed the Sox would get the moon for Cease are giving the trade a C saying "Let's see what happens."  And those with relatively open minds are thinking B for the trade.  Generalizations, I know, but there was so much volatility in that thread, and people dug in, and name-calling ensued.

    It's over, and the Sox have again significantly improved their farm system.  Was it worth it?  Time will tell, but right now it's looking like a fair trade.

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  7. I know that what really matters is what the Sox could get in return for Cease, but I'd much rather see him in a Padres jersey than a Yankees one.

    Of the three teams that are purportedly in, I would think San Diego has the least fear of making a trade.  They would probably be the team to fold and pay what the Sox are asking.  This could be an interesting few days considering the start of the season is coming up quickly.

  8. 5 minutes ago, vilehoopster said:

    Tim Anderson WAS the toxic situation. His being gone (along with Fat Lynn and Grandal) is my main reason for hope this year and going forward. 

    TA definitely had a part in creating the toxic atmosphere.  I'm glad he found a home, and I hope he has a nice season.  But I am glad he's not playing for the Sox.  I too have hope for the future.  This year may be rough, but I think we'll see a more cohesive team with much less drama, laziness, and (bad) attitude.  

    So many Sox fans love to spend their days looking in the review mirror, huffing and puffing, and shaking their heads in a "I told you so" manner every time a former Sox player hits a home run or strikes out a batter.  I don't care about former Sox players when they're playing for the Marlins or the Braves or whoever.  Out of sight, out of mind.  I'm concerned about the current team...and bitching about their performance.

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  9. 28 minutes ago, WBWSF said:

    They only have one bobblehead giveaway this year. (Robert Jr) Have a Joe Jackson bobblehead giveaway and I would think it would be a tremendous success.

    I might be in the minority, but I really don't care about bobbleheads.  I'd rather get a shirt, hat, jersey, or even a water bottle.

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  10. Obviously putting a good product on the field is paramount.  More people will come to watch a good team that is in contention.

    Outside of that, making it more affordable will draw more people.  Their 10-game packs are ridiculously priced and don't offer savings unless you choose to attend premium games like when they play the Cubs or Yankees.  Offer a true discount for the 10-game packages.  Parking - Make it cheaper on certain days, or make it cheaper if you enter earlier.  Concessions - Bring back $1 hot dog days, offer discounts on food and beverages through the first few innings.

    I live in Joliet, and it's very easy for me to get to the park via Metra.  But I usually only go to one game a year.  Mainly because of the cost in relation to the payoff.  I might go to a a few more games if things were cheaper, but I'd be more apt to go to a few more games if I knew I'd be watching a potential playoff team.

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  11. 9 minutes ago, hi8is said:

    I don’t think I’ll ever find myself rooting for him.

    For me it's tough.  He went from a favorite to a guy I wanted off the team.  Ultimately, I can say I'm glad he found a job, and I'm glad it wasn't with the Sox.

    8 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

    Would have paid him that to play 2B and bumped Nicky to a bench role.

    I doubt there was interest from the Sox to sign him nor from TA to sign here.

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  12. 59 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

    Players would never agree to that.

    Yeah, I know.  But some of those players still out there are going to end up on short-term deals or getting less than they expected.  Who would have thought that Bellinger, Snell, Montgomery, and Chapman would all be without jobs as spring training games started?

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  13. I'm off tomorrow, and after some work around the house, I'm camping my ass on the couch and watching baseball.  I used to not give a damn about spring training, but the last couple years my interest has increased.  And even though it hasn't been a bad winter at all, it has seemed to last forever.  I'm ready for spring and bitching about White Sox baseball.

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  14. 2 minutes ago, Dick Allen said:

    BS. JR is also implying that his family's sale of the team will be to someone who wants them to move. Look at what teams have to go through to move. The White Sox are not even close. The league isn't going to let them move unless there is no option.

    The team moving is probably the least likely outcome.  A new stadium will be built, whether the team is owned by JR or someone else, or the lease will be extended at GRF.

    On a side note, I think it's humorous we're talking about the Sox, owned by JR, and a possible future team in Nashville, for a group including LaRussa.  It's highly unlikely either will be around (or at least competent) to see a new stadium or an expansion team.

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