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Agreed. The Sox won’t spend money like the Padres and only potentially once Ishbia takes over in 2029 at the earliest. Meanwhile, Getz and his new FO have not shown that they are as successful at identifying talent like the Rays.

Yeah, sounds like he wants to start a family too and that’s tough traveling all over the country. I do agree with you though. Take the money while you can and then start the business.

I’m all for it. Frees up some of the positional redundancy and avoids what I feel would probably be a waste of money on a guy like O’Hearn. Is it crazy to think that Sosa could put up a 2+ bWAR like O’Hearn if he’s at 1B instead of 2B and his defense isn’t holding him back as much?

Yeah, not sure the Sox have any other options there unless Zavala improves a lot more and quickly. Hell, claim/sign Canario, platoon him in RF with Tauchman, trade Robert before he gets injured, and start Pereira in CF. Or just force Benintendi into a DH role. If we are going to be bad, we may as well be younger and bad. 🤣 Obviously Robert is better than both guys but I damn sure don’t want to see him go down with an injury that he won’t return from until after the trade deadline.

The sad thing is that Getz just traded for an outfielder who is probably not any better and gave up a possible #5 starter and his last piece from the Cease trade. At least Canario would have been free last year via a waiver claim or cash considerations. Had he sucked with the Sox instead of the Mets and Pirates, it wouldn’t have been much is a loss. You had mentioned Canario’s poor strikeout rate as one of the marks against him so I am curious what you think of Pereira’s. Meanwhile, Canario has still out-bWAR’ed Pereira in their short careers thus far. Yet you said you liked the Pereira acquisition.

I think Sosa would be the ideal option to move to 1B in a perfect world. But even if his power grows to 30 HR, will he ever walk enough as well to be a good enough hitter to stick at 1B?

Yes, I believe 2029 is the first year it is possible for Ishbia to take over ownership.

At least he went to the Cubs so the White Sox weren’t the only team “besmirched” by his parking lot antics.

WestEddy already mentioned that Pereira is out of options. Do you think he isn’t making the team? There’s no way Getz is giving up on him in Spring Training. I seriously think he will the right-handed half of a RF platoon with Tauchman. Also, the Sox really don’t have that many offensive positions to fill since they are stuck with Benintendi and probably won’t be able to trade Robert until he shows he can stay healthy and hit. Getz will acquire a 1B, but I would be surprised if it ends up being someone even at the level of Ryan O’Hearn. I wouldn’t be surprised if even he is out of the Sox price range.

Which part is stupid? Or do you think Getz will sign some A and B tier free agents this offseason? Seems like he already indicated he won’t be spending much.

Yes, but these are key players to Getz. He just got his platoon RF to pair with Tauchman and lefty reliever for the bullpen. Any free agency acquisitions will be few and far between and likely of the same ilk. C grade free agents.

Wouldn’t be surprised. This guy is softer than baby s%*# and very injury-prone. The starting pitcher equivalent of Eloy, Moncada, and Robert rolled into one.

What a weird thing to remember. I checked his game log. It looks like it was on August 24th against the Twins. He was at 89 pitches.

Triple A roster filler, just like Shewmake.

Mully and Haugh are still good. I just wish they were on later than the early morning slot. Harris and Rahimi have to be the worst sports talk on the radio and I can’t believe they can’t figure out a better duo.

This looks like a garbage trade but my guess is that the Orioles are just sick of Rodriguez’s injuries and probably think he can’t hold up at all. Our old friends at Orioles Hangout think it’s a horrible trade as well and are calling it the worst move of Elias’s tenure.

Keep enjoying your hibernation. 🤣

Marshall Harris of WSCR 670 The Score is calling the DGN at BR game on WCIU Saturday. Not very good on the radio but he’s pretty good at calling these HS games.

Worth numerous millions of dollars less than Tucker?

Are you trying to say that Getz is a master rosterbater?

In his first two seasons, he did look like he would be. But he never learned how to play a single position well and his bat then disappeared.

In other news… Rays designated OF Christopher Morel for assignment.

It makes sense as a constantly rebuilding team, but I seriously doubt this is what every Sox fan wants.

Yeah, that Booser trade didn’t work out so hot. 🤣

The Sox must love Davitt’s arm because protecting a 26 year old starter that hasn’t really dominated in the minors is somewhat interesting. Unless of course they just have no one else worth a damn…