JoeC

Sorry - my point was that that a lot of Sox will have negative fWAR values. Multiply a negative times 5, and you get a larger negative.

If the 2024 White Sox players are producing at the levels of 2023 White Sox levels, that's a lot of negative WAR you're expecting out of ex-Sox products.

I think Reese "let it beat."

Not saying it's feasible. Would just be amusing if someone had a ploy like that.

Wouldn't it be something if Getz is saying he's prioritizing defense and athleticism just to make it sound like Moncada is a "hard to get" asset?

100%. Getting 2 top-50 prospects >>> getting a compensation pick that we'll inevitably screw up.

Bummer would underperformed next year again on this team with a 5+ ERA, astronomical GB rate, and a sub-4 FIP. This is a good move for both teams - Braves can hopefully maximize Bummer's talent, the Sox aren't stuck with his salary, and we get some useful pieces in a (not a) rebuilding year.

I also feel like this is the type of trade that ends with Bummer winning a Cy Young somehow. (Gotta cover all bases for the future "I told you so" threads)

Or sell the team to Ohtani with the contact and blank check endorsement deals he will get lined up

Soroka is intriguing. Supposed to be a good hockey player. This is the type of roster construction i honestly was hoping for. Take some flyers out on guys with previously high upside and fill up your minor league pipeline while jettisoning some "known" pieces that are essentially worthless to a team like the 2024 Sox. On the surface, i like this trade. Let's see how they Sox it up.

Giving Boyer the benefit of the doubt, he's an asshole. Best case, he's an asshole who disrespects one of the everyday faces, voices, and personalities of the franchise.

Fun fact: not a word of this is mentioned on MLB.com

Multi million dollar investments.

Yep. We've already seen what will soon be the third-worst team in franchise history. Might as well top it off.

Whatever the road team takes home when the Sox play in Detroit. I also might try to catch an ACL game next year if i happen to be in Arizona. Those are free.

Emphasis mine.

Given what’s come out about the clubhouse, I’d be very weary of signing anyone who wants to sign with the Sox.

Point taken.

Moncada's contract should become far less relevant as we get closer to the deadline, no?

Finally listened to the episode. Pretty much the same things we've been griping about on the board for awhile... but from a more knowledgeable source.

Robert had 36 doubles to go with his 38 homers, plus 20 steals. I'd hardly call him "all or nothing," though I'd prefer if he improved his 5% walk rate.

Exactly. There's only so much you can fill the air with objectivity without beating the s%*# out of your employer if they objectively suck in every way, shape, and form. Benetti's a damn good announcer, and the Tigers are lucky to have him.

There is precedence.

Silver lining to a s%*# season. Congrats, Luis!