WhiteSox2023

I doubt he ever signs another contract for as much as the Sox gave him through arbitration this year — $5.85 million.

I don’t either, otherwise Getz would have, or should have, accepted the offer (De Paula and Outman) immediately.

To me, De Paula alone would be a haul considering how low Robert has devalued himself with poor performance and injuries. Outman would just be a throw-in but I’d rather see him in the OF over Palacios, Taylor, and Jones.

Here’s what I found. It is a draft lottery for the top 6 picks. I was wrong and the Sox wouldn’t automatically get the 1st pick, but finishing with the worst record in baseball would increase their chances of getting the #1 pick and a higher pick overall. “The MLB draft order is determined by a combination of factors, including a lottery for the first six picks, reverse order of regular season records for non-playoff teams, and postseason finish for playoff teams. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1. Draft Lottery: The first six picks are determined by a lottery, where teams that didn't make the playoffs are assigned odds based on their previous season's record. The team with the worst record doesn't automatically get the top pick; the lottery ensures a degree of randomness. 2. Reverse Order of Standings: For the remaining picks (7-18), the draft order follows the reverse order of the previous season's standings among non-playoff teams. 3. Postseason Finish: Once the lottery and non-playoff teams have picked, the 12 postseason teams take their turns in order of their elimination in the playoffs, with the World Series champion picking last. 4. Additional Factors: Revenue sharing status and competitive balance picks can also affect the draft order.”

This year, the Sox will get the #1 pick in the 2026 draft if they finish the season with the worst record.

Getz pretty much has until the trade deadline to trade Robert, unless you think Jerry is actually going to approve picking up his $20 million dollar option for next season. Salary is being cut from the payroll year after year so it’s pretty apparent that he won’t be back.

Taking huge hacks.

Sosa’s shoes are so hot.

Nice swing, Robert. Haha.

All versions of Vargas suck equally. Another feather in Getz’s cap.

Wilson trying to turn this into a blowout.

There’s the insurance run.

0 for 4 with a hat trick of strikeouts.

That’s what happens when you are depending on bums like Palacios and Vargas to come through for you.

Thanks to the ump, wow.

Thaiss just K’ed, lol.

Meidroth is the best and smartest player on this team, and it’s not even close.

Of course Meidroth breaks up the no hitter, haha.

Steve Stone talking about bunting to break up the no hitter. LOL.

I’d love one of those Steve Stone bobble heads to use for target practice.

LOL, Schriffen actually asked Stone if Vaughn should get the green light to swing on 3-0. What a moron.

Why would any pitcher not throw every pitch to Robert low and away and watch him flail at it?

If the offer truly was Outman and De Paula, I really hope it was the Dodgers that turned down the trade and not Getz. I can’t imagine the Sox getting a better return with Robert sucking at the plate, and every game he plays is just another game for him to get injured in.

Perhaps Getz can DFA him to give him the opportunity to act again.