poppysox

I agree. You don't see me suggesting these trades for our young guns. I'm trying to be all in on Katz and his ability to get through to them. I even have some hope of Lopez finding the magic potion.

Funny how great pitching can hide a multitude of sins. ?

Tanaka.

JR, KW, and RH work in unison on all major acquisitions IMO.

If Bauer signs with us for any amount...we are the WS co-favorites with the Dodgers. I think there is a good chance the FO is currently working on this.

Very well thought out and expressed opinions.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can change and the wisdom to know the difference." Serenity Prayer, Reinhold Niebuhr

I doubt anyone knows what JR would approve other than RH & KW. When you are as far along as we are...a few more million isn't going to stop the FO if it seems like the right move. People go to the Casino all the time with the intention to not lose more than $100 only to chase it with another $25 or more.?

EE was every bit as bad.

Just sign the best FA pitcher JR is willing to pay. I much prefer to give up money instead of players.

Seven inning doubleheaders are one of the changes I hate. Last year was different so I get a temporary change. For regular doubleheaders in non shortened seasons...no way. Constant changes to the game are not to be taken lightly.

The whole White Sox team is about as "likable" as it gets.

Money can hide a multitude of sins.

I like this Hendriks observation.

He was a big target.

Yep. Someone who can hold the fort until Vaughn comes up and an end of career backup catcher. Each one would be a 1-3 million. We don't need more EE types for 10 million. I think JR has 1 more "big" signing left in his wallet for that starter (Bauer or Tanaka preferred).

I have said the same thing about feeling sorry for Katz and our expectations. However, there is no point in having a pitching coach unless he brings something to the table. There was certainly a time when this forum thought Coop walked on water.

I wouldn't bet against Bauer or Tanaka. JR is full of surprises these days.

I hadn't considered T. Walker but you got me to take a look. Not bad! I can't overlook that dumpster you refer to is pretty full. Lots of players don't have jobs and the clubs seem to be in no hurry. Going to have some good bargains available for a backup catcher and/or DH.

Me too...but that is probably my WS bias talking.

Amen!

Madrigal will be on this team when the window closes about 10 years from now.

I am in agreement with everything you are saying. We have enough to win the Central in all probability and 3 quality starters are what is needed in playoff baseball. Now every improvement just solidifies the deal. Obviously, a TOR starter improves both division and playoff and WS aspirations while any quality starter enhances the division-winning probability. For what it's worth...I really, really, really love this bullpen.

Tanaka should now be out of reach for Yankees. If he doesn't opt to return to Japan he would fit nicely.

We can tell you are being facetious.?