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Yeah, I'm underwhelmed, but not angry, or anything. It would be nice to acquire another SP and move Hays. Castillo and Doyle are fixer-uppers, Brazoban is a definite upgrade, as is Bart. All that for Mason Adams and Boston Smith. Works for me.

I think you posted this as a gotcha, but that blocks above average number has me feeling better about the trade in all honesty.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/08/03/white-sox-acquire-braves-catcher-joey-bart-wholl-play-for-his-third-team-this-year

No, so he's another one

I do find the Detmers love interesting. He had a good June but other then that? Meh. He's only gone past 5 innings once in July. And I'm sure because he's controllable, the price was probably very high.

Make him a bullpen catcher.

Something is better than nothing. They at least tried to get some help, I didn't think they'd be able to. I'm assuming they are done now. Overall nice they were in a position because of their record to go out and make moves but I think everyone would agree none of the moves move the needle much. We'll see what happens but I was hoping for more 'impact' additions.

Yeah, that guy is their engine and this is a 02 konerko level tailspin. For baseball I hope he recovers.

This is like a .5 WAR upgrade over the last two months. Not bad.

Sox pitchers and catchers in sync and on a roll right now. Hopefully, that doesn't get f-ed up! Catchers learning pitchers takes a little while.

I think they would be hoping he accepts it

One interesting trend, there wasn't a beep of rumors or leaks related to any of the deals the Sox made. I think that is a huge improvement from the FO's of the past as well.

This is found money. Anyone within a sniff of replacement level makes the team a lot better. They did it.

I thought the Tigers wouldn’t get more than 4th rounder by offering a QO?

Insane how well most of their offseason moves worked out (and Varland last deadline) just for the preexisting core guys to fall off. They desperately need a fix for Vlad Jr or that contract is a killer...

Giants are starting to loosen up. Miller was a good get.

Sounds a lot like Joe Ryan with the medical concerns depressing his value.

So catching position not been improved 1% even though like 5 have been acquired lately. Dumpster 101

Did Griffin get dealt?

This is a solid bottom of the roster churn move / upgrade. I really think we will see Bart and Quero up until Teel comes back. This move makes the team better and seeing what went on and where the club is, I really appreciate the way Getz went about the deadline. I can't say I love all of the moves, but just as much, so far they didn't make a move where I think they made a choice that significantly impacts the club in the long run - which absolutely could be the case (see Boston).

Mize could be a QO candidate for Detroit, especially if this is a concern for potential suitors:

Bart is fine. Never made sense to trade for a starter (imo) given how high the org is on Teel. Bart a nice back up catcher.

Bart has had issues blocking too from what I recall 😆

If we can just bring up Quero to hit in walk-off situational AB's against big-name teams, and then not see him any other times, I'd be fine with that. Though I'd rather see him at the plate than Romo. Romo is allegedly really good working with our pitchers? Might be his only saving grace.

Stuff will get announced afterwords though.