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On August 11, 2013, the Rangers traded García to the Chicago White Sox as the player to be named later in the trade that sent Alex Ríos to Texas. He was then optioned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.[10] The White Sox promoted García on August 22.[11] In 20 games with Chicago in 2013, he hit .204 with 1 RBI and 6 SB. Basically about one month longer. Similar statistics in 2013 compared to 2022, though.

Nine years flashed by quickly...leaving Leury the longest tenured somehow. https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-abreu-makes-astros-debut-at-spring-training “A lot of things were,” Abreu said when asked what was weird. “The colors of the jerseys were weird, the climate here in Florida is a little bit different [than the Cactus League] and a little bit weird and obviously, new teammates I’m just starting to get to know, but very fortunate and very appreciative of where I am at right now. It’s just the beginning.” As for Leury, Alex Rios trade seems like TWO decades ago...KW outsmarting himself going with ability/potential over actual performance.

Looks like Cairo, Menechino and Narron out of work for now. McEwing to Cards' bench coach as favorite/prodigal son returns to Cardinal Nation.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/white-sox-coach-jerry-narron-brings-an-impressive-aesthetic-to-lineup-cards/ Seemingly his only contributions for a former big league manager...

The Mariners have big bats in Julio Rodríguez and Teoscar Hernández, a platoon situation between former Sox fan favorite AJ Pollock (for declining his option) and SoxTalk's/Harold's very own Jarred Kelenic and an athletic utility outfielder in Sam Haggerty...and just signed former Sox FA target Kole Calhoun on Friday. Next, I know former Roy Kyle Lewis was traded to AZ...same fate for Taylor Trammell? Nope. (Former Top 30 Milb prospect would merit a look by Sox if the wheels somehow fell off due to key injuries and a prospect/suspect trade could be consummated. Boatload of defensive talent and athleticism...swing and miss issues galore, though.) Crowded OF picture even with Haniger to SF as well. Doesn't even count Dylan Moore as super utility.

Best long shot name to make each team's roster... "White Sox: RHP Edgar Navarro Navarro earned strong reviews for his 2022 Minor League season, during which he posted a 3.64 ERA and .188 average against over three different stops, along with 69 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. But the non-roster invite has taken another step forward during the early stages of Spring Training, earning praise from manager Pedro Grifol. Describing Navarro as possessing “power stuff” with an “elite sinker,” Grifol was looking forward to seeing Navarro in Cactus League action. The White Sox have a number of candidates for one or two bullpen slots, and Navarro appears to be one of them." -- Scott Merkin https://www.mlb.com/news/2023-opening-day-roster-dark-horse-candidates

Jerry Narron? Cairo? Zero Haseley talk this year so far. Below zero.

Abreu vs. Vaughn. Andrus vs. Harrison.

Camp Cora to the rescue! Ventura improved D for 5 1/2 months and then everything went south.

Well, the sportswriters are already pouring on with their "more of the same product" stories...new manager, same breakdowns, etc.

Yay, brand new Jared Kelenic 2023 Thread.

"Late last night, Seidler and Preller had a discussion to make an irresistible offer to Manny Machado, according to reports. There were two offers on the table. The first was an 11-year contract worth $350 million, which would give Machado an annual salary of $32 million, starting this year and replacing his previous contract. The second offer was an eight-year contract worth $24 million per year, with the aim of freeing up funds to potentially sign Soto. Kevin Acee reported that Machado's agent was not pleased with the first offer, which was the eight-year, $24 million per year deal, and it appears that neither offer initially included a signing bonus. It has since been reported that Machado will receive a signing bonus of $44 million, paid out over the course of his 11-year contract. As for Soto, the terms of his contract will depend on his position. By putting him in left field, the maximum he might earn is $30 million per year. Currently, the highest-paid left fielder is Schwarber, who earns $20.9 million per year. If Soto plays right field and has a productive year, he may ask for a salary on par with Aaron Judge." gas lampball.com/comments Interesting how many Padres' fans say they would never pay Soto $30 million to play LF (Schwarber current highest able that position with $21 million) with his "heavy feet" and strictly consider him a DH only for the second half of his career. They want to go all-in on Ohtani and poach him away from the Dodgers instead.

Move him to CF. Whenever the organization has an issue, they just push the issue somewhere and hope it goes away. The Sox will never get massive defensive improvements with Boston on the coaching staff.

Colas Burger Ramos E. Hernandez in?starting lineup. Burger at 1B this time.

Shocking. Tatis, Jr., was supposedly one of the main reasons, too. Of course, their famous dugout falling out must have been papered over by a truckload of $100 bills. For 2024, Xander Bogaerts was going to move over to third with Tatis returning to the INF at SS or 2B as the contingency plan...or with Kim potentially sliding back over from 2B returning to SS where he played almost exclusively last year. Also, wasn't a huge fan of Soto last year...he walked a lot but below average defensively. Finally,let the Ohtani Sweepstakes officially begin.

Irresponsible. Unsustainable. Not financially prudent. That only leaves Ohtani and Soto.

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https://nypost.com/2023/01/19/bill-walton-ready-for-intergalactic-alternate-nba-broadcast/ Walton to replace Stone, lol? "We’ve got the NBA intergalactic platform,” Walton told The Post. “We’ve got the world’s greatest basketball players. We’ve got the business. We’ve got the entertainment. We’ve got the sports world. We’ve got the celebration of life and health and all good things here. We have fantastic guests. I’m the luckiest guy in the world. We are set for blastoff and the volcanic eruption on Monday night Jan. 23. Seven o’clock Pacific time, be there. Miss this at your own peril. You’ve been suitably warned. I’m fired up."

Anyone have a spare $10 million to?buy Mookie Betts' LA house? https://www.yahoo.com/news/dodgers-star-mookie-betts-lists-170000454.html

Unfortunately Stoney...the Guardians are perfectly set up for the new style of baseball that's going to emerge because they've already perfected it.

Paging Ron Washington to work with Burger everyday at 3B.

Satchel Paige on the mound?

Fathom's fave...if only he had a defensive position.

Great moving pick by the pitcher...in TODAY'S game.

https://sports.yahoo.com/arizona-state-stuns-no-7-arizona-with-dramatic-half-court-buzzer-beater-215753000.html Has to be seen to be believed. Bubble implications reverberate across America.