EloyJenkins

Kopech without injuries already would be the ace of the staff. I don't understand why people have soured on him so much. He should be an exceptional #5

Healthy Robert laughs at this list

Anyone who thinks the astros are better...what have they done this off-season to prove that? They lost their best player, their key bullpen piece (to us) and havent added anyone significant....and their ace is starting year on IL. I dont see it.

Just saw the news on Jansen...the crow eating tonight has to be magnificent

this guy Vaughn and this other guy Engel hit LHPs...pretty well.

Correct, and apparently JR doesn't believe in them. probably some loyalty BS line in his imagination.

Miller went to Rangers at sameish price because Taxes. That 2/10 deal looks much better in Texas than Illinois.

what team got better? The Padres are a sham and not winning anything. This didn't make the Yankees any better in our short window, so I am a bit whelmed on this deal.

Yeah, I was referring to the big contract game. 4/72 is pathetic for a top 3 market. It's the optics of that more than anything.

Conforto to the Red Sox then most likely? I think SD & Red Sox are teams with biggest RF need other than cheapo Sox, right?

and picked off. he is ready for the big team already.

that would satisfy the tweet of "moving parts". nicely done and reasonable all around.

This is 100% a KW wet dream. WE GOT OUR GUY!

Pollock?

Unnecessary 3rd part aligns well with the 3 relievers RH targeted and signed.

Chicago...the city of whelmed.

I agree with this...does Hahn and the scouting team? That is my biggest worry is that Jerry will keep asking them...didn't we commit solid dollars to our cuban pipeline? This pressure will force a need to graduate quickly, and be THE excuse of not committing to outfield long term contracts.

what team in MLB would take an 18 mil starter in his last year and replace him because he "sucks ass"? Serious question. If the merits of needing another starter is not trusting Kopech and Crochet isn't stretched out, I totally get that...but because a starter had a bad season...they are not just going to magically find a replacement on the FA market until that money is cleared. He will be replaced next season after his money is cleared. This is how the White Sox operate...I don't get the outcry and anger. 2 years ago he was lights out. I think this year he lands somewhere inbetween and is a meh signing overall. But Wheeler's wife did this...Not Rick Hahn.

Keuchel will get 158 innings this season and do the best he can. If you really think they planned on replacing him with 18 mil a year on the books...you are not a realistic fan. DOES ANYONE here honestly think Dallas isn't pencilled in to the #4 spot? And Kopech absolutely has to get a chance. So where is this magical SP spot need? It was never going to be a big move. 100% going to hear this week that they expect Gio to improve and be the true Ace, Lance is a #1 on some teams and they expect Dylan to take the next step and be ace level. Whether that is accurate or not is pointless, that will be the company line.

nah, look at scrooge. old rich guys that aren't generous outlive and hang on from the very fibers of the money.

jerry will be dead in 2-3 years based on life expectancy.

I agree he isnt good. But in this lineup he needs to be healthy, make good contact and try to keep the line moving for Tim. He should have no problem doing that and he is being paid 4 million (5.5) if they dont keep him to do that. Were you expecting the sox to sign Semien for 23 mil a year or taylor for 15 mil??? Those were the only options that were "good" in FA this year and everyone else is a warm body that you rely on your scouting department. Did you write 50+ posts about how bad Brian Goodwin was last year when they needed a warm body??

Put nearly all star numbers up first half of LAST season with Nationals. Your hatred goggles cloud all your judgement and quite honestly you are laughable in 90% of your posts. Bold way to get rep points, but tip of the cap to you...

Conforto may have to settle for an opt out deal since boras gonna ask for 5/125 now after this deal

Rockies just never learn.