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Vargas was like 155-165 pounds when they acquired him. He hardly looked good in a uniform at that point…he looked more like a malnourished refugee.

Someone yesterday peed in the cheerios and compared Prosek’s profile to Wes Kath. I am still in shambles

Is your son still psyched for Norberts? My cousin's child was a stellar lineman at Marist and he chose one of the Wisconsin state schools like Whitewater or one of em. He only lasted a few weeks cause at some of the smaller schools it's not like the kids envisioned: perhaps the food isn't as good as expected and social life isn't as good as expected and the towns can be isolated. Also some schools "sign" kids and then wind up actually cutting them. Not saying Norberts will do any of that, just see how he makes it through fall camp and if his enthusiasm wanes. My cousin's child ended up moving back and trying out at St. Xav's then gave it up completely. Did u see the Rice kid won the high school home run derby? And the Royals took a Br Rice grad sixth in the entire MLB Draft? Wow. Rice is on fire. How's enrollment looking? Is Rice still a viable option for kids? I know our bball team looks like it's reverted back to mediocre at best after the amazing run of Conte and Fraser.

Grant Cleavinger’s brother, 2026 Univ.Nebraska udfa, Garrett, has a long big league history, drafted by Rays in 2015.

I gave him a B for managing. I do believe there are definitely better managers in the league for in game decisions. However, I give him an A+ for establishing teamwork and maximum effort. I don't think I've ever seen a White Sox team in my lifetime that runs hard to first base on every ball hits or makes an effort to move a runner from 2nd to 3rd with no outs so strongly. Little things win games and its activities like this that have us outperforming the expectations of most people.

Don't forget ... the World Cup was here this time around so it's naturally going to be popular. After the World Cup it'll return to being a non watched sport in USA. Heck the Cup won't be back for what, 20 years? Although the women's World Cup could come soon and bring that excitement. As far as popularity, baseball seems to still pack stadiums. The all star game was a big deal as far as being sold out, same with the HR Derby night. If baseball truly was dead to fans, it'd show in attendance at the big events like playoffs, WS, all star game. That said baseball remains on life support because of analytics. The HR or nothing offenses are offensive to many. Strategy is dead. It's all about the HR or K. Pitchers all throw 98; nobody can go more than five innings. The pitch clock isn't working. Games are still too long. Games need to be like Banana Ball: 2 hour limit (in MLB I'd allow 2 hr, 20 minutes). NBA is now boring. High screen and drive and get hacked inside on layup tries or drive inside or pass inside and pass to a 3 point bomber. Last two minutes of games are so dull with all the time outs. That's what is killing college basketball too. NFL and college football have too many replays. College has become insufferable with the stoppages. At least NFL games are 3 hours max. College football now flirts with 3 hours 40 minutes. That is insanity. Soccer: Brutally boring. Megan Rapinoe turned a lot of people off with what seemed to be an anti-USA sentiment. WNBA: Too physical. Too controversial. All the headlines are about Clark getting beaten up and perceived jealousy of other WNBA players toward her and Sophie Cunningham. Tennis: Boring on the men's side because of their powerful serves keeping rallies to a minimum. Women's tennis is pretty exciting on TV. Golf: Believe it or not, made for TV if a guy you like is in contention. WIth all these no name golfers it also it dull though. Bowling: Addictive but I don't think it's on TV anymore. Hockey: One of the best sports to watch in person. "Bobby Hull ... A shot and a goal" - cut Lloyd Pettit.

If he likes the bunt that can be a postseason killer, playing for one run here and there rather than letting Muni, Vargas, Colson, Beni, etc do some lifting and pulling.

That’s 3 seasons in a row now with the final series of the season being against national league opponents. 25 was Washington. We have Colorado this year. Next year is San Diego. Just odd…

Saw the very first game played there. Blue Jays vs the Brewers. I think it was ‘89. It was the SkyDome then.

All we need is pitching, right? However, I've said it before and will say it again. We've had so many pleasant surprises or pleasant performances from guys in the everyday lineup aren't we set there? Even Peters is hitterish. The two Montgomerys are a delight and my faves like Antonini and Meidroth and Vargas are dandy. Our catchers named Teel can hit (bring up Quero please and send the other guy down). Even Beni is hitterish and you wait, he'll be one of our postseason heroes when we beat the Yanquis. Muni is such a great find. He is legit star. This may seem outlandish but I don't even think we need pitching. Not in this day and age. Trading for a starter? Dumb cause they only go 5 1/3 anyway. Just keep getting the most out of this staff and continue to develop our young studs. It's amazing how legit the Sox have become (cue the Vargas blast in all star game). I don't want to derail this thread but I even love Getz now. He's proven he has a clue. That sweep of the A's was nice and makes me think I should purchase mlb and start learning more about this ballclub which lost me during the tank. Peace out.

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Thanks for looking that up. Before when I was able to post (I can only post when I am in an establishment using their internet; mine won't take me to soxtalk successfully) I was considered somebody who knows very little about baseball. I wrote: "Vargas might be what Moncada wanted to be. He's young and looks good in a uniform. Getz called him one of the brightest young bats in the game. This trade might be OK cause those guys the Sox gave up were nothing to lose sleep over. Sox are due to have a prospect excel. Maybe Vargas will be the answer in the corner outfield." You gotta admit I was spot on. Vargas is hitterish and is doing well. How bout that bomb in the all star game?

If there's a lockout, nobody's getting paid.

Ugh why did I start this

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/07/16/white-sox-open-next-season-march-25-in-detroit-home-opener-april-1-vs-brewers

Sonny Gray is definitely off the table. Someone like SFG’s Mahle…although Toronto could put Bieber and Scherzer out there if things go south if they’re looking for bigger names. Ofc going from SFG to GRF might not lead to the most desirable results. Need sinkerball/splitter guys.

So what happens if one of your, say, round 8 punts, decides to go back to school for a 5th year or just give up baseball rather than take the 10K. You lose the whole allotment? I would think the $500 Braves might be at risk.

Read like three posts up. Everyone has signed except Fennell who was a contingency pick.

“After nailing the top pick, Chicago snagged prep infielder—and Jim Thome’s son—Landon Thome at No. 34, and one of the best prep bats in the class at No. 41 with the selection of Cole Prosek. Both guys are plus hitters with good raw power. Georgia righty Joey Volchko was a value pick at No. 77; high-upside prep outfielder Alex Weingartner was a good addition at No. 166; and I like prep righty Kyle Casteel, whom they landed in the 11th round. If they managed to get him signed, it could be a major steal. The White Sox had a massive bonus pool and attacked this draft with aggression. On paper, it’s the best class anyone hauled in this year.“ Any word on #15 OU’s Cam Johnson and their last pick that most don’t expect to sign?

White Sox lauded Braves Brewers Mets ripped SI2026 MLB Draft Winners and Losers: White Sox Nailed It, R...Now that the dust from the rest of All-Star week has settled, let’s look at some of the most exciting (and disappointing) draft classes.

I thought you were being facetious but just looked it up. They literally paid some college kids $500 bucks each. That’s just straight up shitty of them. Would it kill you to give them 10k each, let em take their family to a nice dinner and buy some new clothes or whatever?

He got more money than Thome.

Who they said was contingency in the event they couldn’t sign someone else.