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This is what we know. Nightengale reported on active discussions with Reds and Mets and said Sox are targeting pitching in return. Wittenmyer reported Sox could eat as much as $10 million and he specifically mentioned Brandon Williamson, Chase Petty and Julian Aguiar. The comp pick hasn't been reported anywhere. I'd take any combination of those arms plus the comp pick for Robert right now pretty easily.

Not sure. I only knew what Wittenmyer reported. Any combo of Petty, Aguiar, Williamson with a comp pick would’ve been a great return at this point and better than they’ll do at deadline. Asking for any of Reds young position players is a mistake imo. Not sure if they did.

I know we’re Sox fans but that would be pretty damn embarrassing. Imagine going from Schwarber to Luis Robert to settling for a Myers/Bleday platoon. Robert was a way better player than Bleday last year.

No but they’ve always had “advisors”.

Meh. He won’t be healthy and if he is, rental bats don’t bring back any return anyway.

His agent isn’t Boras. I believe CAA represents Cholowsky and Emerson

Why?

Very much disagree here. It also just seems unnecessary. The entire NFL would’ve taken Caleb Williams at #1.

Wanted like $4 million and had a strong UCLA commit. Dad is a pro scout, etc. He wasn't some lock, future #1 overall pick. Justin Lebron looked to be that guy early in the year. Cholowsky quickly overtook him though and he's very much the consensus obviously right now. Should be a fun season to follow. He'd be a top 20 prospect in baseball right now if he were eligible. He's going to be tough to overtake.

Shortstops who are this talented with this quick proximity to majors don’t usually end up on campus. This is a rare guy who fits what they’re trying to do perfectly. Of course the season still needs to be played but there’s no need to overthink this.

This is possible for sure but it's going to very unlikely that someone overtakes Cholowsky in this class. Guys like this just generally aren't available as collegians.

Correct. Also, correct.

Doing anything else would be stunning

It seems like he actually moves this time. Not sure how quickly.

Where is it insinuated that Cubs are out? I think they're the favorites.

It’s mostly just due to no success on international market. I don’t really agree on the reaching part and the “punting” is necessary to spend on premium talent without extra picks.

If those top guys are all 50 FV's, the White Sox are in a world of trouble. That would basically mean that Schultz and Smith are #4 starters.

They don’t have anywhere near enough pitching to compete if they kept Robert. None of this is about 2026.

They want pitching. I honestly don’t know if Jerry will eat $$ for Cohen

Go look at Baltimore’s return for Mullens at the deadline. Those were the Robert offers before. Basically nothing. This is much better

The Cubs literally have nowhere for this guy to play. Again, nobody reputable have reported that Sox actually have interest other than what Levine said this morning.

My guess would be Roch and then preps in 2nd and 3rd. Thats always the most value.

I think they can land a top 25 player at 42 with their bonus pool space. They’ll be able to exceed $4 million in the 2nd round if they’d like. I think there are players with much more upside than Thome who are realistic now.

I don’t think so. They can aim much bigger than that.

No idea. Still haven’t seen anything reputable.