JoeC

...which then brings up the other point - why not grab the free draft pick?

That's what I'm worried about....

Assuming they pull the trigger soon, yes.

Coop Katz will fix him.

Seems like a rare win-win for two contending teams. Sox dump an extra piece and pick up a legitimate RFer for the first time in years. Dodgers trade away an expendable RFer and pick up a bona fide closer who basically didn't have a role.

Shocking that they made this move after the huge Haseley acquisition.

Beat me to it.

I live in the Eastern time zone. I approve.

Well not anymore after this blockbuster.

This move is completely independent of the RF need. ...or at least it should be.

Maybe I'm missing something, but did I miss the part of the thread where someone complains that this will take AB's away from Gavin Sheets? Low-cost move that solidifies the OF. Doesn't make us worse, but definitely doesn't change the fact that RF still a huge need.

We're White Sox fans. It's in our DNA to whine and do so excessively.

"crazy" seems to be the correct word here for sure.

Seems so petty.

Note: this post was made immediately before he gave up his base hit....

Crick's "stuff" seems pretty good and lively. Hopefully he can get his command under control. Could be a really nice pickup in the 'pen.

Holy shit. I had to look it up.... and you're right. That's ungodly and should be a good thing.

Crick in. for the 9th.

I feel like it's only been in place since the 2020 midsummer "training camp." I remember seeing it last year, but not in 2019... and I feel like it was a thing in 2020.

Re-post.

Yeah it seems like Crick was the "victim" here. Crick could have been a total asshole about the situation (and it sounds like there was history), but at least it sounds like he knew better than to throw non-defensive punches.

I'm a newbie here but can fill in if there's a spot available. What kind of keeper format is it?

This thread reminds me of this commercial:

Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, I figured that to be the case.

What are the luxury tax implications on contract buyouts / released players like for the hard salary cap in the NHL? Is there anything in the CBA about that? Asking for a friend named "D. Keuchel"... err... "Dallas K."