Y2Jimmy0

Okay but it worked. They got a reliever and saved $3.5 million

Hes just a regular free agent because the Mets didn’t offer him a deal I believe he needs or had Tommy John

Snelling and Lesko were both on pipeline list but they won’t be once they rerank.

Nope. Smith is the better prospect. I totally get taking him.

I’d give it a C. Holding Robert and Crochet is the smart move. The Fedde return was a player short. I don’t dislike what was acquired but the deal is at least one piece short. The other trades were fine and I think Banks and Eloy were really good ones.

I wrote a lot of words on the draft for those interested: https://www.futuresox.net/2024/07/30/white-sox-add-plethora-of-players-in/

It’s not peanuts though. They’re betting big on Miguel Vargas and the return is a player short for sure. Most people are just being hyperbolic online though.

I’m not denying that. I just don’t think the Jays return is great. Houston has worst system in the league. Both 19 year olds the Sox acquired would be like top 8 prospects in that system.

Who were these position players? This just isn't true at all. They medical red flagged Wetherholt and weren't taking him. They weren't taking Cags because they wanted an up the middle player and Griffin still isn't signed in Pittsburgh because his camp wants too much $$. Hagen Smith was an easy call in hindsight.

Yes it is. Vargas was a top 40 prospect in baseball because he gets on base at a .400 clip and he has like 70 minor league homers. Loperfido is older than him and has to stay off 1B to be anything basically

Of course. These guys are middle of the top 30 types That’s a pitcher deal though. Sox could’ve probably topped this if they took pitching in return. Hahn didn’t know A ball players either. You always rely on scouts, front office team etc

Like taking a chance on Vargas. Really like both young bats. Those are the types of bats available in this market. The trade still seems at least one player short though. I thought Fedde had more value.

Theyre all in AZ getting ramped up. Some of the hitters should join Kanny soon.

Sox likely turn down any Padres deal that doesn’t include De Vries and Snelling

I don't think the Sox are interested in Lesko. It's one reason they couldn't come close on a Crochet deal.

The thing I don’t get is why someone would drive him into the ground. Nobody will do that. Teams are buying two seasons and three playoff runs. They’ll work with him

The Sox did receive their #17 prospect in that trade at least.

Well Saucke got more $$ so that’s not a surprise

I think hiring a director of international scouting should be Getz's number 1 priority this offseason. They're already years behind now though.

I just don’t understand why the pivot wasn’t Nimmala or Miller. My goodness

CAA has been telling everyone who would listen

So what? Does that mean he’s now incapable of recognizing the mistake and firing him?

It runs counter to everything Mike Shirley has done otherwise.

I think Pedro would be gone already if it were up to Getz

Nah he’ll still have tons of trade value in the offseason