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The concern is being AT LEAST semi-competitive in late 2026 and then a .500ish team going into 2027. Braden Montgomery is the ONLY solution at this point that will address the future. But that's a long two years. All those names (other than Baldwin, maybe) are completely irrelevant. And next year (2026) they need to up their win total into the 60's or low 70's...they'll have another year where all they can do is draft in the 10-15 range anyway. This year, playing for the best possible draft position DOES make sense.

They could probably get Acuna or Baty or whoever for taking on the Marte contract...and we actually need another outfielder, in all likelihood, but that will never happen if JR's still calling the shots. He'll more than likely be happy to get some 80-120 range MiLB prospect back for Robert...just for the cost savings.

I might almost hate (the better word at this point is detest, I guess) Reinsdorf...but Russian nerve agents are probably not the answer. Or jokes about them.

The point of the matter is SOMEONE has to play if Taylor, Benintendi and Slater are out... Who's left? Robert might be traded any day, you have Tauchman Fletcher and Colas left to fill 2-3 spots. Pretty much nobody is left in the scouting world believing in either Fletcher or Colas. Baldwin to the OF? Behind that, Veras? Drury, I guess could play RF or LF in an emergency but that wouldn't be ideal. Gallo looks cooked. Mitchell hasn't impressed. Terrell Tatum, I guess. Surely we can do better than THAT, at least.

Well, even Julks and DeLoach are still around, that's a bit mystifying...obviously, more for AAA depth/filler, but you think could find SOMEONE/ANYONE better on the waiver wire. Worst case, it's simply a change of scenery trade. Mitchell's not doing anything so far, and Veras has looked pretty terrible...just no quality depth in the OF until you get to Braden Montgomery.

De la Cruz ripped a homer on a 98 MPH fastball. oops his fastball is not an elite weapon compared to the offspeed stuff where he gets most of his swings and misses... turns out it was a DOUBLE instead finally has started throwing splitters (2) to Hays, called out on strikes....splitter, change, slider, cutter all showing up at 84-87 mph range a walk, 3 strikeouts, HBP, 2 hits....a mixed bag but no EARNED RUNS yet WP on a change-up moves runners up to 2nd and 3rd N.Marte popped on a 97.5 MPH fastball to end the inning....99.3 his best fastball so far, 35 pitches (but only 18 strikes)

Old friend Bryan Shaw appearance for the Reds...throwing 92-94. Sasaki 99 99 98 86 CH 97 98 85 CH 86 SL 99 99 86 SL 87.3 Cutter Not sure if they can track his forkball or not...or if he just hasn't used it yet. Following at mlb.com and not video. Elly de la Cruz vs. Sasaki should be fun...and Austin Hays has been playing well so far for the Reds

#2 is not exactly a marketer's dream of a name...

Sasaki pitching now...debut for ST. Expected to start later this month in Tokyo against the Cubs.

He could definitely still give up control before he dies...that has nothing to do with capital gains taxes and everything to do with officially designating a new "control person."

That's not a great ballpark. It's one of the more boring outdoor stadiums that I've been to. Just kind of blah/sterile. Not as bad as the Metrodome, obviously, but not much of a home field advantage either. Twenty year old stadium, it's another 10-15 years before they even THINK about replacing it...and the Twins' fanbase has grown so disenchanted with the Pohlads not spending past a certain point, there's just not nearly as much overall support there as for the Vikings or TWolves. The Twins' valuation was $1.5 billion...you've got a secondary media market, vs. the opportunity to build a new stadium in Chicago in the #3 media market, and come in as the "hero/savior" to a frustrated fanbase, it's a no-brainer as an investment to choose potential of the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Twins are saddled with the Correa and Buxton contracts....one of their starting pitchers at $15-20 million as well.

Dodgers' fans definitely speculating he would be the perfect fit over there...depending on prospect capital surrender. They get to watch him on a daily basis in Glendale...after all. And they really don't have a clear CF right now...really looks like Edman will play second.

https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/whitesox/ #16-20 are quite interesting... Oh how Nastrini has fallen. And Eder. And Burke feels low compared to his upside... Something like 13 out of the top 26 guys from outside the organization and added in the last two years.

Why not...?

Were the Suns a distressed asset?

White Sox could take on Marte contract and a prospect but JR is still in charge as far as we know...

"Ishbia’s seem like they try, have a lot of money and make stupid emotional decisions that screw it all up." Direct quote from my grad school mate who has worked in the NBA since 1993 (Orlando, Seattle, Milwaukee, Atlanta).

"Old Aches and Pains" Slater

And they've sold out all available season tickets in Sacramento this season already. (Shout out to Guy Pearce in Memento/The Brutalist)

Done with Veras too. No plus tools from him either.

Sharp contact to center but two outs and Veras up Dalbec on deck.

Lipcius almost tied it with another homer...missed by a few feet. Blasted. Jump second rounder last year for As.

Braden Montgomery K's on an off speed pitch.

Not until he makes it back to the big league rotation...healthily.

Otoh 2022-23 the best hitter...works both ways.