WhiteSox2023

To quote @fathom, fire everyone.

Horrible.

That was quick…

Never.

This will make you feel better. Here’s our new outfield along with Luis Robert…

Haha, I almost forgot about the name on the scoreboard back when Harper was a free agent and how people thought the Sox had a chance because of that. I couldn’t find the picture.

That story is brutal. Warren hurting the Bears more than helping anything. https://nypost.com/2024/12/05/sports/jim-harbaugh-wanted-to-coach-the-bears-they-werent-interested/

Sox scouting whiff?

The next generation of Sox fans gets to be depressed watching Vargas be depressed on the field.

Because all 30 teams make bank from their local revenues combined with MLB profit sharing. They can all afford these contracts. They just don’t sign them because they would rather collect ever more profits, just like Jerry and many other owners. It has nothing to do with winning or losing.

Jeebus Lice... remember when Harper and Machado could’ve been signed for $330 to $350 million? “Yankees, Mets up Juan Soto bids north of $700 million as his historic free agency nears end“ Juan Soto doesn’t remember or care… Neither does stupid cheap Jerry.

I don’t believe Mellody Hobson’s percentage of ownership in the White Sox has ever been made public so I’m not sure how you are throwing this out there?

Even that deal is a bit shady. Better cuz it’s only 3 years but take a look at O’Neill’s “consistency” or lack thereof over the past few years. I think his deal and Benintendi’s deal will both look bad by the end of next season.

Instead, it was spread out over the years to Keuchel, Grandal, Hendriks, and Benintendi. Wise decisions over just signing Machado or Harper. Quantity over quality is not always better, which is something Jerry has never quite figured out. Four players that everyone wanted to cut up to years before their contracts were up over two players that are still earning their pay, Jerry sure knows how to make money but he is pretty damn clueless at baseball.

I agree that I wouldn’t pay Adames that much money. However, I think you are underestimating MLB free agency money… Francisco Lindor was #3 in fWAR last year among all MLB shortstops, just above Adames, and he signed with the Mets in 2021 for 10-years and $341 million. That’s almost twice as much total money as what Adames just signed for. This Adames contract looks like a steal compared to that deal.

Sorry, corrected my post. I was mixing up Miller with Painter.

I couldn’t pass on that second offer. But I’d also jump at Painter and Crawford. Not sure the Phillies would offer either duo for Crochet.

Agreed, but one of my favorite players of all time is Mike Cameron right before he was traded for Konerko. Speed, defense, and would hit some bombs. Let’s get more players like that.

Agreed. They could still deal Montgomery though. Anthony is the guy they are keeping fo sho.

Great thread, haha. It’s amazing that I’m old enough in my mid 40’s to remember and have seen the following in my lifetime: * black and white tube TVs * Harry Caray with the Cubs * black boxes * Sportsvision * Hawk and Wimpy * Flat screen HD TVs * And now, can stream any game, show, or movie over the Internet for free on TV’s, computers, tablets, and phones Technology is the s%*#.

As in Kjerstad? I kinda hope that ship has sailed. Kjerstad has 5 years of control left and also turns 26 before next season begins. He has almost aged out to be a truly preferable trade target for the White Sox with where their timeline is at to be competitive again.

Thanks for doing his work for him. Hopefully he can ingest this helpful information on why Adames is a good player. Trying to understand MLB contracts is a whole different story. But if they can afford to pay players this much, think about how much MLB teams are making from their own profits, as well as revenue sharing.

Defense matters.

Agreed, but there isn’t much of a reason to watch Benintendi get at bats either.