WhiteSox2023

Exactly. Wright had a good season by his own standards, but if you actually watched the games last season you would see that he got absolutely torched by opposing receivers many times.

But does he make his triumphant return in a brand new 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

No, I just think that’s just their strategy. Mid-level FA pickups and bank on the draft. I wanted nothing to do with trading picks for a guy like Crosby.

Banking on draft picks mostly, as usual.

Agreed. Not going to argue that trade though. I have no idea who the Sox would have for CF right now if not for Acuna. Pereira I guess?

Noah Phalen is currently drafting a tweet on how Dunn, Romo, and Bergola should all make the opening day roster.

So if the Sox weren’t able to trade Robert and dump his entire salary, do you think Getz still acquires Hicks and Sandlin?

Yes, which includes Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.

Meh.

They will keep him as long as they can before they either trade him or DFA him.

$780K is the MLB minimum salary for 2026. If Getz can’t spend that where he wants, there is truly no hope until Jerry is gone.

But why would anyone want that bad money ($15.5 million per year) if you can just sign another veteran outfielder like Austin Hays for 1-year and $6 million?

Neither can Benintendi, lol.

Sure, but show that to Jerry.

The Sox don’t owe Wade $31 million dollars.

They traded Robert to a team that doesn’t care about taking on money. Immediately after, all the additional moves were made. If Robert’s salary wasn’t fully dumped, I think it’s pretty safe to say that not all the following moves would have been made. This is why Robert likely wasn’t traded to a more frugal team like the Reds or Pirates that would have expected the Sox to include cash in a trade. Getz wouldn’t have free up enough money that he needed/wanted to spend.

I wouldn’t waste much time assessing what this guy says. He also said this…

Because dumping Robert’s entire contract directly preceded Getz’s spending spree that occurred right after, including the Hicks/Sandlin trade. That wasn’t a coincidence.

Joe Rogan is pretty cool, isn’t he?

Yep, the Sox taking on money to acquire Hicks and Sandlin but not being willing to include money with Robert was a joke.

“He’s on the team for next year!”

More like not good enough minor leaguer is broke and needs a few bucks.

A bit pricey for a blocking TE whose offensive role has been diminished. I would not be surprised if he is cut this year.

Pinch hit him against all slow throwers! But do they exist anymore in the MLB?