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I agree RF is a black hole but I think they will fill it rather affordably in a few months with a Puig signing. Makes a ton of sense for both sides. I’m not saying Puig is better than Benintendi, simply that he only costs $$$ rather than prospect currency (which is what Colome and Bummer are considering they could be traded for prospects otherwise) and the Sox will provide him with a comfortable environment surrounded by fellow Cubans Robert, Abreu, and Moncada.

Perhaps but not every fast guy is a plus defensive OF (see 2019 Mallex Smith).

He was fast as hell but often had poor jumps/routes and absolutely no arm strength.

He was very average for the Sox in LF.

Anyways, I think the Sox sign Puig this winter to play RF next year, the obvious Cuban connection and a guy the Sox have long admired or so it seems. LF - Eloy, CF - Robert, RF - Puig looks a hell of a lot better than what they put out there this year.

Pods and Dye weren’t exactly gold glovers with the Sox and I expect Robert to be better than Rowand in CF.

Puig is fine in RF

A lot of cash and an MLB ready prospect (Madrigal? Holt is a FA I believe). hard pass for me

What’s his true level? Last year or 2017 and 2019? Is he that much better than Puig or Castellanos that we should be giving up legit MLB ready prospects for him? If they want Colome and Abreu that’s one thing but he’s not that much better than the other two impending free agents that cost only $$$.

If the White Sox want a 2 WAR OF, they should simply sign Castellanos in the offseason. Should only cost money since I can’t see the Tigers extending a QO. Puig would be an option as well.

I don’t see the match personally. And I’m not sure how much Benintendi is actually worth with 3 years of control remaining and heading into arbitration next season as basically a 2 WAR player.

Funny how quickly things change. 3 months ago nearly all White Sox fans would have gladly traded Moncada for Benintendi. Now I’m not sure I’d even give up Andrew Vaughn for Benintendi.

Me thinks the .431 BABIP is unsustainable

Remember this? Maybe the scout was right? If the Sox have a perennial 10 WAR player on their hands that alters the entire outlook of the franchise. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1239520/amp

Very impressive company. Not that I’m advocating it but the Sox could bring back a Sale, Eaton, or Quintana-like haul in a trade of Moncada this winter.

3/4, 2 homers, 7 RBI is a pretty good debut though

Damn only an RBI single

He’s going to do it again isn’t he

Is that Sox 2021 lineup looking pretty good still?

This advantage was even more apparent in the international market https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-xpm-2013-08-14-ct-spt-0814-bits-cubs-reds-chicago-20130814-story,amp.html

Maybe, maybe not but he was certainly top 3. Under the new rules (including changes to international signings), he’s just a guy.

Fixed it

He’s filled the 2018 James Shields role just fine. Takes the ball every fifth day and on pace for just under 200 innings and 1 WAR. There’s certainly been worse uses of $9M. If the Sox had a crop of young pitching prospects knocking at the door begging for an MLB opportunity, I’d be more upset with him taking 1 of the 5 spots but they simply don’t right now.

I’m not expecting a playoff run this year at this point but it would still be a blast to see them all playing together sans Vaughn.

Yes, would love to see what the Sox could do over the final 3 months with those two up now that Cease is there as well.