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Too bad they weren't willing to do this a couple of years ago, it might have kept their window open.

Collectively the offense needs to be more in sync this time around. I expect DJ Moore to perform like he is paid and for the backups and other weapons to move the ball and execute this Saturday. They have to be in sync from the beginning if they want to beat the Packers. Don’t let the Packers offense get those explosion plays and the defense needs to live up to its identity if they expect to win.

Must have been a substantial deal. I wonder who/why?

LF/1B. He can be a third catcher allowing Teel and Quero to be in the lineup together. Just an idea.

The competitive balance pick is huge as well. Extra bonus pool space and pick number 33 is massive for a team like the Rays. Sheesh.

All. The. Catchers.

We’re trading him for D. Rushing.

Starting pitcher Grant Taylor? Or reliever but non-closer Grant Taylor?

How about Grant Taylor?

That’s the Orioles #10, #11, and #30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline, and I’m sure the Rays chose wisely as usual.

What a haul.

Wish we had some pitching to sell. What could Davis Martin bring back?

They had an agreement fall through apparently.

Jerry is running a 90's era payroll...

One of their best eras of winning.

https://www.southsidesox.com/chicago-white-sox-commentary-and-analysis/118790/raiding-the-rays-and-red-sox

The politicians respond: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/2025/12/18/chicago-bears-indiana-stadium-illinois-legislation And so do the media: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/12/18/bears-stadium-arlington-heights-indiana-kevin-warrens-gambit-wrong-time-packers-real-football-nfl https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/chicago-bears-stadium-indiana-mccaskeys/

It feels like it is happening more often, and the Sox did benefit from it in the past.

Yeah they are pretty cheap though. O’Hearn might be more in the budget on a 2-year deal.

I find it hard to believe they could afford Murakami at a $20M+ AAV after spending $11.5M on Lowe. They’d be approaching in salary after being at $85M last year.

Lowe to Pitt would actually make me think Pirates are MORE of a suitor for Murakami and OHearn. Because they are taking on a one year contract there (instead of more youth stuff) so there has to be a point to 2026 win-now then..

For those wondering what trade https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/astros-pirates-rays-discussing-three-team-trade-potentially-sending-brandon-lowe-to-pittsburgh-mike-burrows-to-houston.html

And Robert with an OF going to PIT. Idk how it really effects Murakami unless you mean they won’t add more payroll.