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But how to properly value him from both sides of a trade equation? Sox don't have to trade him, but a number of flashing red warning signs.

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi added some context today, writing that the Sox are “among the most active suitors” for rotation upgrades entering the deadline. It’s unclear if they’re looking for ace-level starters or simply doing due diligence on all the available options. Nonetheless, it seems that the team is serious about upgrading a rotation that’s currently tied for 16th in ERA (4.35) and ranks dead last in the Majors in innings pitched (461 2/3). mlbtraderumors.com poor Mead out 6-8 weeks now

Pressure...?

$$$$$ except Schlittler Fried Rodon Cole etc. Warren Gil...two more Weathers reclamation project

for? won't be a significant return, more of a salary dump StL fading fast

4-0 Guardians now won't get any help there

Let's Have Some Fun Tier Pirates/White Sox "Yet here are the White Sox and Pirates, each with winning records and playoff odds in excess of 40%, each exhibiting traits of Actually Good Baseball Teams that should make them no-doubt buyers. For both clubs, adding pitching to support a stellar lineup is paramount. Pittsburgh's woeful bullpen has undermined its revamped and resplendent offense and talented rotation. The White Sox haven't been that bad on the mound but lack the impact arms typically associated with October-bound clubs. On the whole, expect Pittsburgh to act more urgently than Chicago, as there's more pressure on its front office to finally win after meandering for years, whereas the Sox look to be at the outset of an exciting era on the South Side and thus might be hesitant to spend future assets for short-term solutions."

Phillies blew a 6-1 lead today as well...

Just depends on how one defines "meh" prospects...especially Bonemer and Carlson. SS position seems like there's a ton of current depth there, but Getz was touting the unique advantages the Sox had vis a vis the rest of MLB with Quero and Teel just a mere year ago.

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jj-bleday/26368/stats/batting Bleday with 18 homers but only a 1.3 fWAR, hard to argue they could have done much better than Peters overall

2024 mid season? Even that doesn't make much sense.

Dodgers Rays Brewers Phillies Braves Cubs Red Sox not who you play but when you play them...seems like those two blown leads have really sapped some of the momentum

The Manzardo controversy...

McCann

Reds holding onto a 1-0 lead over CLE going to Top 6 in Cincy.

Really need to get more power from Braden, ultimately. Catcher can't be worse. Then you have Bonemer coming fast...pushing Meidroth at second or LF/Antonacci back to second. Pitching is the much bigger issue ATM.

Reds, Brewers, Tigers, Mets, A's, White Sox, Pirates, Mariners

https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/58813/ KW Jr. $150,000 signing bonus http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/white-sox/post/_/id/658/guillen-disappointed-by-sons-draft-position&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwip5NWXzvaVAxVwkGoFHcs3IrcQFnoECAsQAg&usg=AOvVaw15Vz0CjGkMNpmZ0H3cHEUF

Definitely won't come cheap...

Typically, Buxton responds to questions about potential trades by reminding the media that he has a no-trade clause and doesn't intend to waive it. But now the team has shared a surprising update on Buxton's willingness to change teams. "He apparently told a Phillies player last summer he would waive it to come here," Phillies insider Jim Salisbury reported on a recent episode of "The Phillies Show" podcast. "That's what a Phillies player told me in the last month or so.

https://www.mlb.com/video/brent-headrick-in-play-out-s-to-chase-meidroth&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiS4rybsfWVAxVQmO4BHbrnG_MQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0Qq1ZzEXGjmi7ULqsHWgn- Colson play was in the bottom of the seventh with Meidroth at plate and Braden on deck, down just 5-4

But Cease different as an off season trade coming off the disappointing 2023 results...made late in ST, March 14th, 2024. Sox were in salary cutting mode already, except for Robert, Jr. Dylan Cease was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the San Diego Padres. The Padres acquired Cease in exchange for three of their Top 10 prospects and righty reliever Steven Wilson. Cease, who was under club control through 2025, was a key player for the Padres, contributing to their rotation and performance. His move to the Padres was part of a strategic trade to bolster the team's pitching staff and address the need for rotation stability.

"Ryan was one of the survivors of the Twins' 2025 trade deadline fire sale that saw nearly 40% of the club's active roster dealt. The Boston Red Sox had interest in acquiring Ryan, and a recent report from Alex Speier of the Boston Globe revealed that Boston was willing to trade their top two prospects (shortstop Franklin Arias and left-hander Payton Tolle) to Minnesota for Ryan. Even though Ryan is one of the top starting pitchers in baseball, the MLB world ripped the Twins for turning down the Red Sox's offer for the star right-hander."

not ready for primetime players

Game has felt doomed ever since giving up the lead....