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Toronto finished in last place last year.

Ok Jerry sucks, when does Spring Training start?

No, I don't think that was the reason for the delay but it's just one of the interesting points Greenberg brought up.

Greenberg made a good point that by delaying the sale it would be JR in line for any bad PR from the players, fans and media if there is a strike/lockout over the new CBA. Ishbia can then come in with a clean slate as the new owner.

$160 million Josh Naylor: UFA, $60 million 4 yr contract Shane Bieber: opts out of player option, $75 million 3 yr contract Devin Williams: UFA, $10 million 2 yr contract Adrian Houser: UFA, $15 million 2yr contract

I think Getz is looking at Tauchman as cheap TERM insurance and will bring him back for 2026.

Isn't Manfred pushing for shared tv revenue?

it has been mentioned that the Sox will not carry 3 catchers next year, nothing is written in stone but that is the buzz. Having Teel with Lee as back up makes Quero an interesting trade piece. Getz can test the market and see what type of return he could get on flipping Quero. If he keeps both Teel and Quero platooning for another season I am fine with that also.

Anyone think Braden Montgomery could be in the opening day lineup? To soon ? he has a little over 500 ab's in the minors. Braden could possibly be the right fielder if Robert is still in CF.

Sox 2026 home run production possibilities, a little better but if they could get to 185 -190, they would be in more games. Montgomery 30 + Sosa 25 + Vargas 20 + Robert 20 + Benny 20 ? , probably more like 15+ Teel 10 +

That is fair, breaking it down into a first half and second half. I gave Getz a higher grade because he was stuck with Pedro Girfol in 2024 and the remnants of a cancer clubhouse/organization that still lingered. Nobody has brought up that the Sox were about as low as you could get with ex-players, the media, and fans. In 2023 Kenyan Middleton got traded mid-season to the Yankees and he opened up how bad things were with the Sox. You guys know all this, but things were so bad it wasn't an easy fix. I give credit to Getz for bringing in Venable, who the players have taken to. All of that "clubhouse" cancer is in the rear-view mirror, there is a new vibe with the youth movement, and they are responding. If you want to point out things you don't like about Veneable's managing, that is fair also.

Interesting, I haven't heard that, do you have any sources? Who is being considered to replace Veneable?

It was mentioned that Burke and Montgomery are recruiting other members of the core to off season in Nashville. Montgomery and Vargas busting it down the line in the top of the ninth leading 8-0 in the last game of the season. They got something going with the youngsters.

https://legacy.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/american-league/chicago-white-sox/ 2025 opening day payroll $74,108,625 (29) - Dollar Store budget 2024 opening day payroll $123,089,383 (20) Solidified manager position with Venable. +19 wins 2025 youth additions Montgomery, Quero, Meidroth, Teel, Smith, Vasil. 2025 development Sosa, Vargas 2025 - Baron's win Southern League title 2025- Bonemer named Carolina League MVP.

Do you think Gomez gets another start after last night's performance ? I know Perez is getting close but I would like to see Gomez again.

Philadelphia trading Mead to Tampa Bay for Sanchez is looking good for the Phillies.

Getz has to work the scrap heap and dumpster dive for bullpen arms right now. I am hoping in 2026 we see more of our own youngsters get called up from the minors.

You think you know but you don't know. I was talking to my brother in law and we both thought Montgomery was a bust. Back injury, sent down to Arizona, the thought of getting called up to Chicago never occurred to me. All I can say is wow, smacking homers and playing both SS & 3rd , keep it going.

Vaughn is definitely on a heater as of late. Back in March/April Carson Kelly of the Cubs started the season on fire. In 17 games he hit .360 7 hrs 21 rbi with an OPS of 1.347

It is like the movie Groundhog Day.

Any update on Chase?

Is Woo related to Ronnie ?

The Sox have had good success with ex Brewer pitchers this season

Civale is a FA in 2026, does anyone think the Sox would offer him a 1 or a 2-year contract?

The Rate doesn't get much love from the media but the lower bowl is great.