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I agree. Its a game and deception is part of it. Using words like Getz is lying or Getz is a liar is more inflamatory and more Anti Getz than anything you say that people perceive as pro Getz. We should all be Pro what's best for the White Sox and it's my understanding that Getz and his staff are doing their best under trying financial restraints. Let's not pretend that there's anything more sinister going on here besides an owner extremely cognizant of preparing the team to be sold so his heirs make as much money as possible after his death.

I hadn't even read what you say here before I made my post (above) that started with "3rd time's the charm ?" in which I also took a look at the big picture which is very much in line with your too simplistic look philosophy .

3rd time's the charm ? Getz has to have a couple of objectives when it comes to Robert. A. Trade him for a return he thinks is head and shoulders above another offer. B. In the unlikely event that offer doesnt materialize, keep Robert and hope his talents manifest enough to contribute to a much stronger record in the 1st half to avoid another 100 loss season . Murakami and the promise of a full years worth and continued progress from the young hitters is not guaranteed . If both Murakami and Robert do well Getz could be looking for a much bigger score at the deadline . Then after the TDL the Sox could be fueled by pitchers returning from TJS and perhaps Braden Montgomery, Antonacci, Schultz, Hagen Smith , Oppor and McDougal.

And the Cubs are hoping for a big spurt to get the happy ending they all are hoping for

They are going for the big finish. They are so pumped that they will swallow their pride and take it all.

At this point Robert is going to retire with the White Sox

Don’t know if you noticed, but dude looks fatter now. His MLB days are gone.

Uhhh, he’s trying to showcase himself in an easier league to get another paycheck. At the end of the day, he was an injury-prone bust who was a waste of a lot of the Sox payroll. But… “HI MOM!!!”

He's had one OK year in his career but wouldnt be shocking if this was his last big league contract. Probably low cost and maybe he can eat some innings. But do want to say he's on my "this guy stinks" list.

Especially since Baz stinks.

They play their cards right, the prize is right there in their hands.

Ah yes. The double Montgomery. Didn't even realize.

Yeah that’s a super deep rotation now and if they add Bregman, Bichette, Tucker or Bellinger, it’s probably the second best NL roster.

I love this trade for the cums. It was a big load to give up but they had to make a splash.

I do not like this for the Cums. Not a big Cabrera fan, to give Caissie up

Iriarte still being on this list is insane imho.

TLA

I have a notebook full of "AlmaGetz" with hearts around each one

Huh. And I was told guys like him and Yoan just stopped caring after they got their big contracts. It's almost like they have a competitive nature and a passion to keep playing the game.

Concerns about Cabrera’s health probably hurt his value some

Thought there'd be a bit more here honestly

Inter-division trade tax? I agree though.

I think his point was that keeping Luis Robert for some imaginary “playoff push” is a ridiculous thing to say when they have the 4th lowest payroll and still a long checklist of needs.

Crazy how much more Baz went for compared to Cabrera.

Eloy's been playing winter ball, I assume with the intent of attracting a camp deal from someone.