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Seems to me like Getz got more return for much less this trade deadline than last year. I realize the 4 players he acquired could end up being nothing but he really didn’t trade much of value — a righty platoon OF and a mediocre starter he picked up off the street for $1.35 million on May 20th that pitched out of his mind for 11 starts. Perhaps he learned from his dealings last year and improved.

I would assume since the conversation was around Robert, it’s that Getz was asking other GMs for a ridiculous return for Robert, which matches another report before the deadline that he was asking for one major leaguer and two highly rated prospects. GMs are probably frustrated with Getz because he wasn’t willing to come down on his ask and be a bit more realistic considering Robert has been mediocre to bad for 1.5 seasons and has missed a lot of time in his career due to injury. Getz was trying to sell high on a player that didn’t deserve that type of hype and return. If he was hitting like Eugenio Suárez that would be one thing, but he’s not even hitting as well as Benintendi on the season.

Jerry apparently picking up Robert’s option is a close second. 🤣

I just remember watching it live and laughing my ass off. Hawk always blowing up and yelling over his partner. Hawk basically saying Wegner should be fired or at the very least suspended and sent back to umpire school. 🤣

It was fun when they were telling us exactly what Sox players should be worth prospect-wise as if they were the experts. Then they would re-post conversations from here over at Orioles Hangout to get an even more biased reaction.

Shane Smith, and eventually maybe Martin Perez will be back. Maybe they will finally banish Clevinger forever. Also, perhaps Thor gets some run to bring da ladies to The Rate.

He may be the only one left after Harold left the building?

I do get a stiffy at the thought of all of these young guys including Mead panning out. Just not realistic unfortunately. Just keep acquiring position player castoffs in their early 20’s and maybe a couple will pan out.

Agreed, but we are still like two veterans too many aren’t we? Benintendi would have to sit more to see all the young guys. Also, we would have to bench Tauchman more to get Danger Will in the lineup. Can’t really platoon them both in RF since they are both lefties. Damn Benintendi contract. Like @Chicago White Sox has said, this is probably the next obstacle that needs to be tackled. When will Jerry eat his contract? He is blocking younger players that we would rather play. 1B Mead 2B Meidroth 3B Vargas SS Montgomery LF Benintendi / Sosa CF Robert RF Tauchman / Danger Will C Teel DH Quero

It’s also exciting just to see another player that could possibly have a future at only 24/25 years of age. Rojas did not make himself flippable due to injury and poor performance. He does nothing for this team now. He’s a sunk cost. Just release him and let’s see what Mead can do for the rest of the season.

Yeah, was about to say… not fast food, lol.

Google it if you are confused. If you are referring to the “terms” of the agreement for Jerry to eventually sell the team to Ishbia, they were in the press release at a high level at least.

Jerry has a CPA and was an IRS/tax lawyer/attorney in his younger years. He definitely formulated the ultimate leech deal with Ishbia until his untimely demise.

They are literally on pace for 103 losses so you were very close with 105, and Houser being gone could easily account for those extra 2 losses if not more.

He must think the Rockies are eligible for the #1 pick lottery next year. They aren’t.

Why are you just assuming Jerry will match this year’s payroll? He has been cutting it intentionally over the years with this second rebuild and he is also looking to sell the team by 2029. One vague comment by Getz doesn’t make me think they will truly spend in free agency.

No one should decide that for you. But that’s why I get more enjoyment out of watching my kids play HS football, and soon my oldest son playing college football. These MLB players wouldn’t give any of us the time of day, so it’s funny to truly care that much about what they do until they actually bring a winner to Chicago.

You’re right. Mead is on the Charlotte roster… https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/roster

I didn’t see this. I assumed Mead would be on the team and starting at 1B immediately. The sunk cost of Rojas is what it is. Release him already. I hope Getz doesn’t think he can save a few bucks by some team claiming his worthless ass off waivers. Pretty sad…

Exactly. Like I said, I’ll believe it when I see it. Or when Ishbia is officially the owner, not when he can kindly and prematurely pay toward Jerry’s expenses before he is even the owner. The scam deal Jerry worked with Ishbia tells the story itself. Other teams are straight up sold over an offseason. Jerry worked a deal to sell his team like a top defense attorney magically avoiding the death penalty for a serial killer client.

Not angry at all. I enjoy watching my two boys play HS football more than this 100 loss team. Please make your posts more clear in the future because other posters were confused by your wording as well.

Numerous over the years, and this is just position players that actually made the major league roster. And I’m sure I’m missing a few. Adam Eaton (the first time) Conor Gillaspie Brett Lawrie Adam Haseley Reese McGuire Rymer Liriano Charlie Tilson Moises Sierra Avisail Garcia

True and true.