Look at Ray Ray Run

Even with the FA/Trade replacement, they should have offered him a QO. He was NEVER accepting a QO for so many reasons. The CBA, even if a disaster, was going to be some kind of improvement for players, so salaries would be slightly better. Rodon was a lefty starter with elite stuff who dominated baseball for 2+ months. Someone was going to gamble on that. No matter what they do the rest of the way, the QO was a no brainer. It was a FREE first round pick. The Sox just don't know what MLB guys are worth, which is why they sell the farm for bums like Kimbrel.

it's honestly laughable that they didn't want him back for 1/18. Said it then and say it again. This team isn't willing to do what it takes to play with the big boys and their understanding of MLB players values is still piss poor.

Although his market may have been a little less with the QO, still gotta figure he gets 2 years 36ish million even with a QO. I remember many here saying "Hahn and the Sox no more about the market than you!" Giving this FO the benefit of the doubt is never a good idea.

Guys numbers in San Fran could be stupid good.

Wow, Rodon to San Fran 2 years 44 million.

Marlins pitching is sneaky sneaky good. I don't really buy their willingness to spend though; given that Jeter quit over like 10 million dollars in budgetary difference. I think the Marlins are a big time sleeper in the East. I love their young staff. And they've got the best pitching prospect in the game, imo, ready to go this year when called upon.

There should be absolutely zero reliance on Oscar Colas for anything. No guy who hasn't played baseball in a year and a half should be counted as being "a year away." Marte is more of an OF'er than an IF'er at this point, I think he likely adds more value in the OF.

In what world?

yeah, i mean nsc is super connected

Wouldn't be shocked to see a Crochet/Vaughn package floated here. Not sure how I'd feel about it, but Reynolds is damn good. I'm still about as high on Vaughn as anyone.

Best part of the lockout was not having to hear these type of rick hahn quotes.

There was no chance gms were talking to agents during lockout given the serious legal ramifications, and with the cba changing and the cbt going up I imagine agents may shift their asks a bit. Think we'll see a waterfall of moves this weekend but I wasn't expecting much yesterday and early today.

Was curious how this would work for Rule 5 eligible guys now that the draft was cancelled. Does he still need to sit on an MLB roster of the claiming team if claimed?

why not?

It makes sense if you think those guys are being overpaid.

Poor Steve. He might not get to keep all the money h stole.

Imagine being outspent this off season by the cross town team who supposedly wasn't trying to win

Got real high hopes and expectations for kopech, but might want to relax on proclaiming hum better than giolito and Lynn.

Conforto and Bryant are both solid defensive outfielders.

I missed these 100% obviously and completely rational Caufield posts.

Feels good to watch a bunch of idiots like me arguing over how shitty or not shitty the Sox will manage this off-season when we all know in our heart of hearts, it'll obviously be shitty!

Jon and Bob have been too busy cleaning up the mess they made in their houses from jerking ownership for months.

Hearing Sox have mad interest in Lyle Mouton and Doug Brady for RF and 2B. Let's get this ball rolling.

I mean they never had a real excuse but true.

Let the White Sox PR machine begin their excuse making process. The season starts in like 28 days Scott.