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I hear from the "Garcia Room" that Starling Marte and the Kansas City Royals have been discussing a possible deal. Let's see what the next chapter of this saga will be on "Room Network."

From the Merkin newsletter (the price of subscription is an email address and thus, spam hell, so, here's a chunk) MERKIN’S MUSINGS • Munetaka Murakami made an immediate impact during his two-week introduction with the White Sox before leaving to join Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic this week. Shingo Takatsu, Tadahito Iguchi, Kaz Matsui and Daisuke Matsuzaka stopped by the White Sox camp at various times over those two weeks to watch the first baseman. • Brooks Baldwin can hit. I realize it’s Cactus League action, but it’s worth a reminder after what he did at the end of the 2025 season. • Everson Pereira is progressing through his right oblique soreness but has yet to play in a Cactus League game. There’s plenty of time for him to get into action, but as his absence goes longer, another Opening Day roster spot could open. • There’s nothing but appreciation for all the fans who have introduced themselves to me on the Camelback Ranch backfields and at the various Cactus League ballparks. I’ve even met a few from the Flossmoor, Ill., area, where I grew up. Of course, I have nothing but respect for all of those with the ‘Go Blue’ messages of encouragement.

This is probably the deepest dive I've read on how Chris Getz has revamped the organization with an analysis of the various foci. What is Chris Getz's vision for the White Sox? - Sox Machine

Sox on 35th recap: White Sox win one, lose one in Friday's split-squad action | Sox On 35th SouthSideSox wrap: Split decisions: White Sox beat Rangers, fall to Brewers | South Side Sox Daryl Van Schoewen of the SunTimes takes a look at rotation hopefuls Sox need big things from rotation of they want to entertain the notion of being contenders - Chicago Sun-Times Paul Sullivan of the Trib revisits "The Getz Gaffe" Column: It's back to business for Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz

Schultz pitched today. Threw 2 innings against the Brewers.

Can you direct me to these strings where Getz is praised to a nauseating degree?

An Erick Fedde Revenge Tour would be a nice highlight to the first half of the season.

While I know it's silly early to be concerned about anybody, yet, Kelenic should probably be looking at an apartment in Charlotte.

No.

Sox on 35th game day preview: White Sox Gameday Info: February 27, 2026 | Sox On 35th SouthSideSox preview: Game Threads: Rangers at White Sox (SS), White Sox (SS) at Brewers | South Side Sox

SoxMachine spare parts article: Spare Parts: A tool for making tracking challenges less challenging - Sox Machine - using data to gauge when to challenge - Eloy's story - Salt Lake, expansion city? - Guardians make no apologies - Fire breaking ground - Braves made a s%*# ton of money, and why it matters

I think all of spring training is a place where the whole league watches the other 29 teams and participates in a market. It's fun to guess on the OD roster, but injuries and other attrition makes everything fluid. Something could open up where we get back a Dru Baker for Korey Lee. And nothing could open up where we get cash considerations or even lose him on waivers.

Then direct it at me by responding to something I wrote with a response that acknowledges it. You're so passive-aggressive, it's exhausting to even try to be civil to you.

MLBTR focuses on out-of-option players on the bubble this spring Out Of Options Players To Watch This Spring - MLB Trade Rumors

SouthSideSox recap: (3) The White Sox show fight, fall 7-6 to undefeated Dodgers | South Side Sox Soxon35th Dodgers 7, White Sox 6: Hot bats not enough to take down World Series champs | Sox On 35th LaMond Pope's Trib notes: Chicago White Sox: Starter Davis Martin 'commands respect'

He was injured and played less than half of last season, I believe.

Loser, Loser, Chicken Abuser.

Even though Tyson Miller had to eventually come back down to Earth, that doesn't necessarily mean the balls hit off of him do.

Fegan's actual pre-game notes: Pregame notes: Battle for Camelback Ranch - Sox Machine - Murakami really tired - Pereira coming back slowly - Acuña cut forehead on helmet - Cannon's aware of the elephant in camp SouthSideSox's pre-game write-up and game thread Game Thread: White Sox (4-2) at Dodgers (5-0) | South Side Sox