JoeC

Logically speaking, only one team would be (theoretically) interested in Sox cast-offs as an “improvement.”

Ishbia may still spend on better players, but he won't be allowed to until at least 2029. Until 2029, this is Jerry's ship.

I'd take Vaughn and cash considerations.

Not gonna lie - my first reaction here was "...but didn't we JUST call him up??"

So you’re saying we could be looking at the Hammond White Sox?

Yeah. Take that money and bet it on the Sox to make the playoffs. Think of how many playoff tix you could buy with the winnings!!

Last year was horrible with no hope on the horizon. This year is pretty awful, but in a more hopeful way.

I didn't realize Meidroth's OBP was .383. While his BABIP of .336 seems unsustainable (or maybe not, based on his minor league track record), as 12% walk rate is really nice.

Or 2023, for that matter

Elko time

I apparently voted for 45 ~ 48 wins. I’m quite pleased so far with the team’s record, and even more pleased that it seems like there is some sort of cohesion and thought surrounding player development.

It wasn’t the talent side. It was the development side. He had a horrible track record of developing players to their talent’s potential.

Congrats to Leasure on his first big league win.

Wouldn't other cities also have the same timeline?

I've delegated my blame assignment to JR.

Joining us on the "blame JR" bandwagon can streamline a lot of that anger for you.

Counterpoint: actual payroll obligations should be 0 in 2027, no?

votto's lack of pop-outs is 100% a thing.

Maybe Jim Margalus Is an alias for my wife.

Agreed.

Have to make a plug for Jace Fry, too.

At the very least, it was the recognition of a problem and the realization that something had to be done differently.

This is where we find out JR got the team on a deal with some discount mattress shop and is forcing all the players to sleep on bad beds that cause back pain

Which part? Blowing 2/3 of your save opps, or only having 12 save opps through 50 games?

You can be passionate about something and still be incompetent at it.