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So we should just assume that a 34 year old and a 32 year old can reach the numbers they had when they were two years younger? Old guys don’t usually improve; however, 24 years olds can. I also never once mentioned anything about Canario’s stats one way or the other, outside of his minor league stats. He hasn’t had enough at bats in the majors to prove anything, one way or the other.

If a team thought DeLoach had any value, they could find a worse player on their 40-man roster to drop for him. That didn’t happen with all other 29 teams.

But you don’t know if the Sox couldn’t get 2 wins out of a different younger outfielder. And how is 2 wins from an over-the-hill platoon of Tauchman and Slater even a given? It sure wasn’t last year and these guys are just another year older. Mike Tauchman: 0.6 bWAR in 2024 Austin Slater: -0.2 bWAR in 2024 These guys could very easily tank worse this season like most vets that the Sox acquire on the cheap year after year.

Early signs are the offense he built this offseason is putrid enough to do it again.

You sure make a big stink about what others say about this big stinky team. It’s funny considering you are also the same guy who made numerous posts about James Outman and Stone Garrett during the 2022 offseason. But I do agree with you — it’s stupid to play mid 30’s veterans in the outfield in what will be yet another 100 loss season rather than young outfielders.

And he was Zach DeFA’ed and no other team was willing to take a chance on him for basically free other than a roster spot so he remained a White Sox. Worth a shot but obviously the wrong trade target.

The Sox have the worst record (1-6) and the worst run differential (-25) of any team this spring. Impressive. Getz FTW! https://www.mlb.com/standings/

I assume he means Ishbia, our new lord and master.

He’s a 28 year old career minor leaguer. Good god, this offense is going to be as bad as last year.

I think Zach DeFA is a better nickname.

I know it’s a rebuild but it’s amazing how Getz can’t even build some semblance of an offense in 2 years as GM and several more years before that while in charge of player development. This offense is an embarrassment to professional sports.

Absolutely putrid.

I don’t even understand what Getz is trying to do with this roster. Tauchman and Slater? Why? No one is saving this trash offense. May as well play young guys. Not acquiring Canario was so stupid.

It’s an abomination. Record in sight this year as well.

Crede style. Brutal.

AAAA lineup. Sexy.

What about press releases to say that they suck and changes will be made?!?

LOL, was about to say… what is he now? 150?

Amazing how it’s getting closer to a repeat of last season.

LOL.

Eh, he was never that good of a hitter or defender.

Canario is worth more than anyone we have to play right now for two reasons — age (24) and power potential. I would rather see what he can do than a 27 year old Fletcher that has zero power and a 26 year old Colas that has trouble catching pop flies. DeLoach is as old as Colas and no other MLB wanted him when he was DFA. I would not be surprised if no team has interest in Colas either if he is DFA. All the more reason that Getz should have traded for 24 year old Canario, and don’t forget that he only cost cash considerations and a 40-man roster spot. I still can’t believe there is even a question of what Getz should have done here — you have a 100 loss team and you are going to sign and start a platoon of two 32+ year old right fielders along with a sunk cost bloated contract in Benintendi in LF. No, if you are a GM with a clue, you claim the 24 year old outfielder in Canario and kick Colas or Slater to the curb. Then, you either wait until another outfielder gets injured or your trade Robert to get Canario more playing time or another outfielder like Benintendi gets injured. Are the Sox going to trade Tauchman and Slater for a better prospect than Canario? I highly doubt it… And remember this — I don’t give a crap if Canario busts out. It is worth the try, when the other options are Tauchman, Slater, Fletcher, Colas, etc.

You’re pretty incredibly hopeful then, and I won’t say “Fvk you” to you. Let’s start a 22 year old in the majors with ZERO minor league experience. Enjoy the Andrew Vaughn experience… all over again.

He’s was an interesting prospect to trade for and he was a good return for our trash but the absolute ZERO extra base hit and HR power he has pretty much makes him a utility infielder at best. Not even worth following honestly.

Rehab minor league starts after he is healed will add to the time out.