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Wilson is going #2. Source, my eyes

They gotta have a real scouting effort, and a willingness to follow their opinions rather than worrying over public opinion. You can’t be compromised with the top pick. Whether or not the Bears got it right by mailing it in for Caleb, their process was total bull s%*#

I don’t endorse trading him or the field, but I endorse the alternative idea discussion which is a needful attacking of the rotation instead of a focus on loading up more in the infield. It’s a great problem to have, but we can have the conversation.

On the field demeanor too. That would also be a reason why he is the shortstop. Captain of the team and infield would get the nod at SS.

I agree, we have got to stop calling trade ideas “rumors”. And by we, I mean the entire internets.

We got the next Ryno.

Roch is closer to the big leagues than Emerson. If Emerson was a college player, this might be a much different conversation. I’m not sure if the Sox should be drafting #1 based on the floor of the player, and age fit with the current team.

One more factoid. A White Sox organization coach received credit for good work

I meant, back to the house of pain 😮

I’m sure they would prefer strikes, but they likely just want him to throw his pitches building up his arm without too much concern about refinements. That being said, he could use another field trip

Caleb Williams situation. But maybe the Sox can rehabilitate the image a little before the draft to ease the awkwardness

Start to believe? We don’t stop believing, remember?

He can motor down the line without pulling a hammy. Chosen.

Looks like a bit of a Roch shift

😆 Eh, Getz. The White Sox training and physical conditioning staff would like to have a word

The reason for that is because Schriffen is becoming another Donald Trump. The firehouse of constant BS is numbing everyone’s sense of normalcy

I think no one has wanted to think about Jacob Gonzalez anymore. But he’s going to need to go somewhere

Me too

Can’t this guy just chill instead of trying so hard?

That’s cause he’s a doofus

Bash Brothers lol

What do we have here Canseco and McGuire?

If he had the green light to spend on top of the tanking phase where the MiLB rosters were reworked on up into the MLB one, things could look a lot different for him.

-Yes, a flexor strain (particularly in the forearm flexor-pronator mass) is often associated with UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) injuries and can serve as a precursor or warning sign for potential Tommy John surgery, though it’s not a guaranteed direct cause. drahmadsportsmedicine.com Key Connections • Anatomical and functional link: The flexor-pronator muscles (e.g., flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum superficialis, pronator teres) attach near the UCL on the medial elbow and act as dynamic stabilizers. They help absorb valgus (outward) stress during throwing. When these muscles are strained or weakened, more stress shifts to the UCL, increasing injury risk. imhurtnowwhat.io • Strong statistical association in baseball pitchers (the most common group for Tommy John surgery): • One study of MLB pitchers found that ~19-20% who sustained a forearm muscle strain required Tommy John surgery within 1 year. drahmadsportsmedicine.com • Flexor-pronator (FF) injuries are significantly associated with concomitant UCL injuries in throwing athletes. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • Combined injuries are common on MRI, especially with distal UCL tears. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • Clinical implications: A flexor strain often prompts close evaluation of the UCL. Symptoms can overlap (medial elbow pain), but a true UCL tear (or high-grade sprain) is more likely to involve a “pop,” instability, and loss of velocity, while flexor strains may feel more like muscle soreness or tightness. Weak or fatigued flexors increase UCL load. ijspt.scholasticahq.com Not Always a Direct Precursor • Many flexor strains heal with rest, physical therapy, and strengthening without UCL damage or surgery. • However, they signal potential overload, especially if pitchers return too soon or have poor mechanics, high pitch volume, or velocity demands. • In some cases (e.g., older players), combined flexor-pronator + UCL injuries can lead to worse outcomes even after surgery. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Prevention and Management Strengthening the flexor-pronator group, monitoring workload, addressing mechanics, and allowing full recovery from strains can help protect the UCL and reduce surgery risk. blog.armcare.com Bottom line: A flexor strain is a red flag—especially in overhead throwers—that warrants UCL assessment. It doesn’t always lead to Tommy John surgery, but the data shows a clear elevated risk if not managed properly. Consult a sports medicine specialist or orthopedic surgeon (ideally one experienced with throwing athletes) for imaging and personalized advice

Grade, incomplete. They tanked. We will see soon how good he did.