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I mean the solution is pretty fucking simple, if you want a soft cap than introduce the apron system as the NBA did so at a certain point it becomes a de facto hard cap -- which brings me to my next point: I would just get rid of the cap and tax each club's payroll towards revenue sharing. You want to have a 500 million dollar payroll you'll pay a flat __% into the sharing pool and then that money gets distributed however. I'd add a stipulation that a team that was in the top say 20% of league payroll two of the last three seasons is ineligble to recieve revenue sharing payouts, or similar. MLB doesn't need to make what uber generous and loaded owners are doing impossible: they need to make sure it rewards everybody else appropriately.

Gee, sounds like there's a mystery bunch of players who would take the place of the current group. Or maybe a mystery league. Owners, agents and the media have taught us to just ignore all this BS posturing. There will be an interruption of play, or there won't. I'm more worried if I'll be able to take a leak in my first 5 minutes of standing in front of the toilet tonight at 3 in the morning.

Andrew Jones and Carlos Beltran in. I’m glad to see both get it.

Get set for a long lockout potentially a lot of games missed in 2027: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6986854/2026/01/20/mlb-owners-salary-cap-push-dodgers-kyle-tucker/?campaign=16554845&source=athletic_breaking_targeted_email&userId=602876

I wish Ed was still alive and still in charge. People who can evaluate talent in any sector are the real geniuses.

Meaningless ESPN listicle outlining what AL Central teams have done so far, and what remains. The Sox still need a veteran OF in their eyes. What's next for Tigers, Guardians, Twins, Royals, White Sox - ESPN

I think that writers putting their ballots out there has taken away the 10th vote for guys like Gio Gonzalez.

grant him an early parole.

That is a great story!

I think Chris Bassitt is probably the best fit. Super durable, shouldn’t be that expensive, and is a veteran. He might want to go to a contender though.

My dad really loved the 84 team. I was about 5 weeks old that spring training. Time flies.

I’d rather see a Gonsolin signing than Verlander or Scherzer. Not that I think those last 2 are options (probably want to be with winners and JV apparently has multiple offers) but just tossing that out there.

Or a guy like Gonsolin knows what his ceiling is, and wants to be paid for his upside, accordingly.

Same, I wouldn't be unhappy at all if the Sox added him. I have to think though most of these guys want to be on a contender.

More Roch hype

January 20, 1965 - Another big deal pulled off by Sox G.M. Ed Short which kept the franchise’s streak of winning seasons going. The Sox were part of a three-team trade with the Indians and Athletics. When all was said and done, the Sox parted with outfielders Jim Landis and Mike Hershberger, pitcher Fred Talbot and catcher Cam Carreon. In return they got back power hitting catcher John “Honey” Romano, pitcher Tommy John and outfielder Tommie Agee. Agee would be named Rookie of the Year in 1966 becoming the first Sox player ever with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season. John would be part of the Sox brilliant starting rotation, making the All-Star team for the first time in 1968. He’d win 82 games in seven years, three times posting an ERA of under three. His trade to the Dodgers at the winter meetings in 1971 netted the Sox Dick Allen. Romano wasn’t a slouch either in his second stint with the club, banging out 33 home runs in two seasons before being traded. Romano originally came up in the White Sox system and played in 53 games during the 1959 pennant winning season. January 20, 1984 - Once again Sox G.M. Roland Hemond used the free agent compensation rule to the White Sox advantage, plucking future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver from the Mets. In his two full years with the Sox, Seaver would win 31 games, including his 300th one overall on August 4, 1985 against the Yankees. Earlier that same season he started his 14th opening day on the mound, a big-league record. In both full seasons he’d also throw over 236 innings, averaging 132 strikeouts and have an ERA both times under four. In 1985 his ERA was 3.17. Tom had to be convinced to join the Sox. It took co-owners Eddie Einhorn and Jerry Reinsdorf going to his hotel room at the winter meetings after they selected him to talk with him face to face before he agreed…. but, before Seaver let them in, he asked to see their ID’s since he had never met them before!

it's wild the difference in the game comes down to a bunch of dudes deciding not to block on a punt.

Hell of a game. Nobody I talked to thought they had a chance, but they were obviously within striking distance with less than a minute to play. That line is nuts.

Portal is closed but the teams still playing get an exception. Sounds like it was a done deal to GT a few weeks ago

That he could go more than a day without making a post that contained eleven random names that were not related, in anyway, to the topic at hand. Just couldn't do it....

What was the bet?

Shows what a business it has become. I thought the portal was closed. Three different Big 10 teams winning and first non repeat winner since 96. That is crazy.

Mendoza brother in the portal already. For my sake, I hope he’s good

This is self enforcement. I didn’t even know it happened 😂