joejoesox

I agree, I think Maldonado is probably gone, I'd imagine a few relievers aren't gonna be here anymore either. If Moncada manages to come back a couple weeks prior to the deadline, I could see him being dealt assuming the Sox pitch in some cash. I think a contender would take the gamble on Moncadas upside for 2+ months

you think a team with half the talent is gonna win more games after July 30th? I want what you're smoking. you realize they're probably trading away everyone who has a pulse, right lol

the Orioles, prior to their recent prospect warehouse, were the ass end of the league for years, he wasn't talking about the current Orioles

Do you think they probably overused him to this point? Honestly I don't think anyone would say that they've been conservative with his innings thus far. this is why I feel like they were always going to trade him before the deadline, they were showcasing Crochet

question I have is, will the Sox spend money on real talent in the off season, because we will have almost an entire roster to replace. RF, 3B, SS, 2B, 2 to 3 starters, a backup catcher, possibly an entirely new coaching staff. if they think they're just gonna turn the Sox into Charlotte/BHam Midwest, the record next year probably won't differ from 2024 too much

wouldn't we have seen a decrease in FB velo if he truly was coming to a wall? he was hitting 98 in the 2nd inning, I know he was hitting 98 to 99 in his last start my question is, are they shutting him down because of something they saw, or is this 100% "preventative maintenance"

do people really think the Sox are gonna start the clock on any of their top 10 prospects next year, or even this year (on 7/31). obviously Thorpe is here, but Colson, Baldwin, Schultz? Schultz has been on a 4IP limit all year they're gonna be bad next year, whether it'll be worse or better than 2024 I don't think matters much. it'll be comparable that's for sure

this move absolutely decreased his value

I mean in general, can being the worst team in baseball give you an advantage on the waiver wire

Could the Sox actually win with a waiver claim this year? Nobody in the AL can block the claim except for the team the guy plays for right, just wondering if the waiver wire could actually benefit the Sox this year

The bullpen has been the real confidence destroyer this year. Theyve just beat their teammates down over and over again all season. The amount of games where they had a late lead past the 6th inning that the bullpen came in and pissed away is insane. You can't bring Katz back after this year, we have enough of a sample size to know he isn't the answer. He absolutely benefitted from guys using spider tack Leasure WHIP in April: 1.36, May: 1.11, June: 2.00, July: 3.00) Kopech WHIP in April: 1.39, May: 1.32, June: 1.59, July: 1.72 Brebbia WHIP in April: 1.2, May: 1.58, June: 0.80, July: 1.29 Anderson WHIP in April: 2.14, May: 1.25, June: 1.34, July: 1.50 Banks WHIP in April: 1.97, May: 0.89, June: 1.13, July: 0.50 Shuster WHIP in April: 1.10, May: 1.30, June: 1.55, July: 2.00 Kuhl WHIP in June: 1.45, July: 1.58 All of these guys are straight garbage this year, outside of Banks & Brebbia (who's amazing May numbers bring down the rest of his average to awful stats)

I feel like they would absolutely try him out in RF, probably as a primary position. If he can play 1B (supposedly an elite defensive 1B) and RF, you're looking at someone who isn't gonna have a negative WAR defensively which would be nice

he's a slug

I only posted that video because they break down his stuff and it's awesome

Was checking out the Mets, their fans want Crochet for some reason I just don't see the fit, someone explain to me why all their top prospects are 5'7 to 5'9 guys, lol

Watching these pitching break down videos of Crochet, man I hate this team.

I'd pump the brakes on Wolkow, lol. is he a top 10 Sox prospect? I think so, but I've seen people saying he will be a top 100 next year, like come on. his current tear is making everyone go nuts

my current priority list Griffin Wetherholt Burns Smith Caglianone Ozzie jr convinced me that Condon is not worth picking in the top 5 lol

was looking at his hitting stats, he was unbelievably lucky for 2 of the 3 years, there's a great video that breaks it down

Because they haven't developed a premium star hitter in a very long time

We need a 2024 Misc. Sox Thread for random stuff, like this amazing video

if they do trade Vaughn, you think that would impact the draft at all? I hope it wouldnt, but this is the white Sox.

you have to admit, when we are all universally cynical about the future of this team, there's a bit of catharsis in that

I think both guys are gone in less than 3 wks