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I think they can make a really good deal with Westburg headlining Yes it is. Westburg is valuable. People are underrating him because he's graduated from prospect lists

Obviously

Their two biggest signings last year were teenage Dominicans

No idea. Possibly but it's weird with Kjerstad. He could end up at 1B and they have Mayo, Rutschman and Basallo This is where I disagree. My guess is that Getz is aking for two of: Cowser, Kjerstad, Mayo, Basallo and Westburg and that's the hold up. This is my speculation but maybe he has a timetable in regards to taking one of them with other players and that's been the plan all along. I don't really know. If he's insisting on Cowser/Kjerstad plus Westburg though, Cease likely starts opening day for Sox. I just don't think Sox have any interest in Joey Ortiz as a second piece. I wouldn't. I also don't think Norby sticks at 2B so I'd understand the hesitancy there too.

I get it. I’d be fine with Kjerstad but he’s likely moving to 1B as well

Orioles fans I’ve talked to agree. That’s why I think the headliner isn’t the issue here.

So here’s my thought on this: I’d prefer Westburg as the headliner if I could also get Beavers and McDermott in the deal. I just don’t really have any interest in Joey Ortiz.

I don’t think those asks are unrealistic. I’m guessing that the issue is the rest of the package.

You’re kidding me right? You can disagree with dumb column ideas and still recognize that he’s extremely well sourced with information. It’s really two different jobs.

Some info in Rosenthal’s latest about Sox and Orioles trade talks

You guys wanted a first baseman for Cease?

Probably. He’ll be risking injury or regression for the same return in July though.

So question for the group that people probably won’t like: what type of package is doable with Jordan Westburg as the “headliner” from Baltimore? Heyman mentioned that the Sox wanted him and I think he’s too good to be a secondary piece, personally. I wonder if something like Westburg, Beavers, Wagner and McDermott is enough? McDermott and Beavers could easily be T100 types this year. I’m just not sure. If Getz is asking for Westburg plus one of Cowser/Kjerstad/Mayo though, I just feel like that never gets done.

Yeah. Last year was quiet too. Knew about Luis Reyes, Rafael Alvarez and Uribe only.

Herrera is 11 at Pipeline and 17 at BA. BA is listed by bonus though.

The international signing period opens on Monday. I wrote a preview for FutureSox here: https://www.futuresox.net/2024/01/11/2024-white-sox-international-signing/

They have plenty to get a deal done Yanks can’t get it done without Spencer Jones

If the Yankees won't even move Spencer Jones, he probably isn't getting moved. I don't get it.

The Dodgers really needed to clear 40-man space and have nowhere for Michael Busch to play. I'm not even sure the White Sox could make this trade. They don't have a Jackson Ferris right now.

Yanks can't get it done without Spencer Jones imo.

Nightengale predicts that Cease won’t be moved because asking price hasn’t been met. Said Sox are asking for two premium prospects and two more prospects. Price seems realistic to me. I still think he moves.

Dylan Cease will move before spring training. Probably sometime is January.

This is great news

Yeah he’s not a better prospect than Schultz and I’d take the 21-year-old Quero as well

The Sox had lots of interest in Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford in the draft process and Stearns didn’t draft any of these guys