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I don't disagree, but really what were your expectations with the shape the roster and org as a whole were in? I was resigned to this season being a lost year and one big shrug emoji before the offseason even began. Basically a year to just cross days off the calendar. The only truly important things this season are developing (and acquiring more) young talent. Oh, and getting Pedro fired. All of that can still happen, and will be way more interesting to follow throughout the year than anything involving the Pillars and DeJongs of the world.

Lopez and Maldonado obviously bad, but not exactly unexpected considering the way they were talking at the beginning of the offseason. Fedde is low risk potentially high-ish reward and I don’t see how this Lorenzen signing changes that. Should they have signed BOTH Fedde and Lorenzen? Probably! But speculating why they didn’t just feels like a waste of energy to me at this point ?‍♂️

Of all the Sox things to be upset about, I’m surprised you’re this worked up over the Fedde signing because Michael Lorenzen signed with the defending champs.

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Your proactive commitment to the bit sure is something

If you're only being offered "lame" returns, then that says more about Cease's value than whatever we think it is or want it to be.

This would have been a wildly irresponsible approach for Getz to take.

I appreciate the “Incomplete/Other” option for dorks like me who can’t summon up the energy to have a strong opinion on players I know next to nothing about.

Y’all upset about this are overlooking the fact that none of these prospects are washed up former Royals.

Erick Fedde opening day starter is all kinds of funny

Since this is the White Sox we're talking about, I'm pretty sure it's all the fans fault in the end.

The Rays one still requires work in order to overhaul org philosophy and invest more in scouting, development and analytics departments, so that’s a no go. The Royals one is more of a thoughts and prayers approach, so it’s perfect for an owner who wants to do as little as possible.

Tired: Change the game Wired: Respect the game

Oscar Schmoscar. It's critical to the future of the franchise that Mike Moustakas gets more at bats.

Thinking back to the TA/Keller thing, what a huge bummer the ways things have played out. TA flamed out with the Sox in embarrassing fashion and now we have the cowardly pitcher who got offended by a bat flip.

I feel like there would be a lot of "I ain't setting foot in that shithole" type meatball sentiments from some Sox fans, which would affect how they draw.

Local art museums out here catching strays.

I remember that start of his.

I don’t necessarily disagree, but what’s the alternative then? Completely relying on drafting and developing your own pitchers seems just as foolish, since only a few orgs have shown the ability to do it successfully and consistently.

Sure sounds like they’re content with fake trying

You mean teams signing good players?

I think that’s Tuesday vs the Dodgers.

Where fans “get to” (aka have to) make their own food.

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Pretty much, and then they also get to point to defense or leadership or athleticism because those attributes don't come with a high price tag when it's the only thing the player is bringing to the table.