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It's tough, the spot they are in. But they have fields for 4 more years after this. The idea it will take 4 years makes sense only if Ryan Pace is the GM moving forward.

thank goodness this was thought of.

but it does

I don't get this exercise. I'm assuming their comment is to the fact that if a pitcher that has had 2 200+inning years and pitched in the low 3s ERAs is is getting this deal (buy out arb + 2), then you'd hope you get a good deal from Cease/Kopech who both have bigger risk cases. Alcantara is in arb through 2024, so that's 3 seasons. A 5-year extension gets you 2 more. But if a more established, durable pitcher is getting 5 for 55 or arb years +2 , what is non-established Kopech gonna get? Cease? They may go for the pot of gold, they may bite at 5 / 45

I don't know how much the white sox will be a part of it, but my personal expectation is Dec 1 will be a decent deadline and that next Monday/Tues will be a lot of fun news wise

Also was only focused on bulls, didn't realize after a hot start the East records muddled, but it's starting to loook more like what you'd expect sans Bulls (to some) and Wizards. 76ers when they get Embiid, Harris all good to go should make their run, while I'm assuming Bucks will turn it on at some point. Bulls can keep pace this month if they can convert some of these easier wins.

Can't believe they have a back to back after a long west coast trip - Going to be a grind game again. Fun to have that feeling again where every game you think Bulls are going to win. That was exactly what we needed from Coby. I still think he'll be inconsistent this month, but occasional 3 barrage hopefully synced up to when Zach is having a tough night is perfect.

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Hmm, interesting enough I think ZiPs will see any offseason moves as mostly neutral. It clearly likes Kimbrel still, and 2 for Keuchel is pretty good. I think it will be hard to get more than 2.5 projected WAR at 2nd base, which is only a modest improvement. And I'd bet Conforto is projected in the 2.5 range as well. Get a Scherzer and its a big bump but only a bump on 2 WAR not 1.6. And with the likely just net loss of Kimbrel, it may not get much brighter on the ZiPs front.

Moving and shaking Pedro Severino to Brew Crew

He was 23 when he came over and his birthday is in July, so it was at least 2 years. What other leagues are like “one of the best players in the world wants to come over, let’s throw walls up to keep him out!”

Man I hate this system. Just brutal how it treated Ohtani (felt like owners gleefully screwing him over). Goes to show how important it is to these players to prove they are the best in the world, because I can’t imagine this will be much more lucrative.

Read a Mariners blog pegging him at 3/$21 Hes obviously a high variant outcome but if KW or Paddy were confident on this guy I think it may be the best chance to find some big production without losing future flexibility.

It feels like he’s travolta in pulp fiction. All the sudden it’s like Oh yeah! That guy that helped Toronto be a top seed in the East!

Segura has a team option with just a one mill buyout next year, if his decline becomes steep (and he’s only 32) then you just don’t pick up the option. Hes been a pretty consistent player and OAA loved his second base defense last year. He also makes high contact, though groundball heavy.

Having learned Kelly is expected back for spring training, Joe Kelly enters as my #1A bullpen target

I thought it was interesting how you targeted Seager as the best fit Sox are going to land for those that won’t read the article this sentence is not true

Shall we talk about Jimmys article? https://www.southsidesox.com/2021/11/20/22789368/white-sox-dont-cross-scott-boras-clients-off-of-your-holiday-list?utm_campaign=southsidesox&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Javonte Green was +20 tonight and that sounds absolutely right

How the hell do we suddenly have this disciplined, athletic, clutch team? I know what DEN doesn’t have tonight, but the fifth game of a west coast swing in that altitude is a great win. (Waited to post this until you that foul)

Man every time you think we are pulling away it’s just empty possessions and a nuggets come back. Really want to close this out.

Board fav Garrett Stubbs just traded to Philly

Very young prospects who won’t need protection

Noooooooo Stephen kwan was added to the Guardians 40-man ????