SoxBlanco

First off, this isn’t happening. Second, if it was happening, I’d only be interested if it included a Lindor extension.

Another pitcher off the market. What the hell is Hahn waiting for? Why aren’t we signing any of these guys? Oh wait, he signed with the Sox? Then what are we doing signing this washed up piece of garbage? Sorry, sometimes I get confused on how to fit in around here. (In all seriousness, I love the move. Now go sign Ryu or Keuchel.)

I just turned to my coworker (who also reads the boards) and said, "Countdown to Moan4Yoan chiming in with something negative...3, 2, 1..." Then I hit refresh and sure enough! Thanks for giving us a good laugh, you miserable human being.

You see him struggling overall? Or just lacking in the power department during his first year?

If he is healthy all year, I think Eloy will hit at least 40 next year.

Random question that popped into my head after reading your post... Who will have more home runs next year for the White Sox? Robert or Mazara?

I preferred Coleburg, but I can see why some would want Strasman.

As time goes on, I wonder if 4 years at a lower AAV would get it done...something like 4/$68M. I would guess the there are three year offers out there in the $55M/$60M range.

From MLB Trade Rumors... https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/12/pitching-notes-ryu-keuchel-ray-king-felix.html

I wonder if we'd be more likely to go there if Ryu was already off the board. It's scary to play the waiting game because you might miss out on both, but as long as there are two options available still, the Sox have no reason to grossly overpay for either one right now.

I actually hope it turns into a bidding war between us and the Twins, because I think we’d win. Two outcomes worse than this are the following: A) Neither team is interested in overpaying, and Ryu/Keuchel sign outside the division. B) Even worse, we aren’t interested, but the Twins are, and they snag one of them.

Gotcha. My bad. I didn't realize he was penciled into the rotation at this point.

He was claiming they might NOT be division favorites. It was a typo.

Are you counting Pineda? If so, then we have 4 if you count Kopech.

Thank you.

Well there's the difference. I don't believe the ship has sailed on contending in 2020. Is it less likely than we may have thought before Wheeler signed elsewhere? Of course. But talk to me in mid-March if you want to have a discussion on whether the 2020 team can contend.

And I agree with that...but that still doesn't contradict my point that it's pointless to get upset right now.

There aren't any...although I'm not sure of the point you are trying to make and how it relates to what I said.

Yes, that guy...along with me, a guy with common sense who is not paid to be a shill for the White Sox.

Merkin is saying exactly what I've been saying the past week or two...

I won't argue with that. But when you say that we are petty enough to not do business with Boras, that is false. I guarantee we have discussed deals with Boras already this offseason, which means we are not too petty to do business with him. Like you said, we probably just prefer not to.

Good post. The success of this team over the next few years will largely be determined by the success of Lopez, Kopech, Cease, Dunning, and Stiever (mostly the first three guys). If we can get one #1/#2 starter out of that group and one guy that is at least a #3, I really like our chances moving forward.

I don't think it's very likely, but I think it's possible. His defense will scare teams, and his asking price is probably very high right now.

That's why I added the caveat about him staying on the market for a while. I think there's a chance that nobody wants him at a high price and he's still on the market in February. At that point, if the price for him lowers, I'd like to sign him.

It's a pretty well known myth that I believe will be busted over the next month or two.