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They aren't going to trade price/benentendi for that. Even if the white Sox absorb the entire contract.

No doubt.

KW, evil incarnate.

My guess is that the Abreu signing had nothing to do with Hahn and was a JR signing outside the budget. It will not opimpact any other moves within the budget.

No. The two were increasingly divergent in the way they wanted to do things. Anything short of winning a world series and theo wouldn't have resigned him. At least that's the impression I got.

The way that theo wanted him to.

It does.

There is pretty good chatter that it was really more about the relationship than the actual record.

Ricky is usually criticized for sticking with the lefty-righty matchups too often, so I don't think that will play too much of factor. But I get wanting to get young players adept at hitting both.

Personally, I think it was Maddon didn't play the lineups theo told him to. Ross will not be making the lineups.

Keuchal.

I agree that they need to add a starting pitcher but I'm sure we will disagree on who that is. ?

They do but is spending it on the current FA the best for the team. Personally, I'm not a fan of either Castellanos or ozuna. Both have very significant flaws and just because they are the best options this year doesnt mean they are the best for the team long term.

I'm not sure at this point. Mazara gives them a decent option to see if any of them take the next step. The point being they should spend their resources on pitching and look at other means to improve an already good looking lineup.

I would somewhat disagree. I do defend the FO to the extent of the restrictions they have. They know they cant follow your philosophy of give all FA all the money they want. The team would only be able to field 4 players. The rebuild needs to follow its path and make good short and long term decisions. Is this move going to make them win the world series next year? Is he better than the options last year? Yes Will the team be better in the long run without a 5 year deal to Castellanos? I think yes.

Are you assuming that none of the Sox OF from the minors will be good MLB OF in 2 years?

I just like your NASCAR responses. I think there are many things they can do to improve the team. I dont think they always have to buy the shniest object to become a playoff team. I'm not stuck to the idea of only one way to win, especially with the budgetary constraints the FO has.

I'm glad it amuses you. Not using career numbers for one and guaranteeing a young player cant improve with the other. As I said fit it to your agenda.

NASCAR

Again missing the entire point but keep up with the same diatribe and bitterness.

Castellanos has a career 797 OPS and is an awful defensive player. Mazara has a career 754 OPS improving each year and a below average fielder.

It improves the team, without hamstringing them for years to come like a Castellanos contract would.

It's not a good philosophy to buy the sparkling object if it doesnt fit what you need. Better to be patient and find the best option. Spend now, SPEND NOW.

Because pieces like Robert, madrigal and kopech most likely wont quite be eady to compete this year.

Could be but I don't think so. JR never wanted to tear down a team and totally rebuild. I think he very reluctantly agreed to it. If it isn't successful after 5 years, I think he will, be pissed and get a new FO.