Rankin Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 The White Sox are reportedly trying to avoid a service time dilemma with top prospect Luis Robert by sigining him long term. If the deal gets done, expect to see the centerfielder on the opening day roster. Our James Fox has the details in his feature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Fabulous. Dude is going to be a monster for us!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I think this gets done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 This would be really nice. I don't think this happens with Madrigal though as his ceiling is a lot lower. Having Robert up OD and buying out a FA year would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I think extension offers will be made to both Madrigal & Robert. RH wants to hit the ground running in 2020. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 I love Madigral as a prospect, but I can't imagine them extending him yet. You don't know hat type of player he will be, nor his eventual worth. The guy they need to extend is Moncada. He recently proclaimed his desire to play here for his whole career. Strike now while he's still feeling all warm and fuzzy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, BackDoorBreach said: This would be really nice. I don't think this happens with Madrigal though as his ceiling is a lot lower. Having Robert up OD and buying out a FA year would be fantastic. 11 minutes ago, Sarava said: I love Madigral as a prospect, but I can't imagine them extending him yet. You don't know hat type of player he will be, nor his eventual worth. The guy they need to extend is Moncada. He recently proclaimed his desire to play here for his whole career. Strike now while he's still feeling all warm and fuzzy. Exactly. There is no reason to extend Madrigal until you see how his all contact / no power approach plays in the majors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 17 hours ago, poppysox said: I think extension offers will be made to both Madrigal & Robert. RH wants to hit the ground running in 2020. I would not be concerned about extending Madrigal. Let him play April in AAA, and then call him up late April/early May. Robert they should try to extend this offseason, although unknown how likely that will be. I hope it gets done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 This is my most impactful move left for the franchise until we play ball. Lock him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I could see where he wouldn't want to do it, but to be guaranteed with what he already banked, $100 million before you play your first MLB game would be very tempting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Train to 35th Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 JR is never given credit for spending money, yet he spent 52 million just to sign Robert and that hardly ever get's mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 7 hours ago, A-Train to 35th said: JR is never given credit for spending money, yet he spent 52 million just to sign Robert and that hardly ever get's mentioned. You can count on one hand the number of major spending expenditures for premium talent this owner has made over the past 40 years to improve his organization’s ability to compete for a championship (the Robert signing being one of them). The fan base has been and is very aware of this reticence to spend like the major market team that they are, which is why many aren’t quick to rush a pat on the back to the owner on that rare occurrence when it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Thad Bosley said: You can count on one hand the number of major spending expenditures for premium talent this owner has made over the past 40 years to improve his organization’s ability to compete for a championship (the Robert signing being one of them). The fan base has been and is very aware of this reticence to spend like the major market team that they are, which is why many aren’t quick to rush a pat on the back to the owner on that rare occurrence when it does happen. Viciedo and Borchard perhaps the two best examples from 2000’s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 16 hours ago, A-Train to 35th said: JR is never given credit for spending money, yet he spent 52 million just to sign Robert and that hardly ever get's mentioned. He was given plenty of credit when it happened. What's your agenda here? Are you JR's Soxtalk burner account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 hour ago, fathom said: https://mobile.twitter.com/stevestone/status/1212536532474531840 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Orlando said: Phil is Phil, but I expect better from Morosi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moan4Yoan Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 minute ago, mqr said: Phil is Phil, but I expect better from Morosi Morosi’s comment is one thing but Phil suggests possibly both Moncada and Robert with his and/or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 As I said in the other thread, of course the Rockies would be / are interested in Moncada and Robert. But they aren't getting them. Those are two of the most valuable trade chips in the entire game. You're not getting them for a guy making $35M a year, who also has an opt out in 2 years. Not even worth discussing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, Orlando said: If this were to happen, Hahn would need to be fired immediately. Talk about throwing the rebuild in the trash. Absolutely terrible move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) @KnightsOnMintSt I see you bro.. 👀👀 Edited January 2, 2020 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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