Y2Jimmy0

It'll never happen. A system like that just doesn't work either. The teams would tank down the stretch because some years getting a top five pick is better than making the playoffs. Also, a team like Arizona wasn't tanking last year. They were just horrible. They deserve the 2nd pick.

No. Not until January 15.

I'd probably go: 1. Norge Vera 2. Colson Montgomery 3. Oscar Colas 4. Wes Kath 5. Yoelqui Cespedes 6. Jake Burger 7. Jose Rodriguez 8. Jared Kelley 9.Matthew Thompson 10.Andrew Dalquist

No transaction can be made with 40-man players. GM's are absolutely talking though. What else would they be doing? It's just not going to get out.

I'm guessing they feel like there will be more interest after the lockout ends and they can talk trade this whole time basically

Is it $30 million in addition to Craig Kimbrel because that's doable for sure I'd think. Maybe something like this: Trade Craig Kimbrel and Matt Foster to Philadelphia for Jean Segura, Jose Alvarado and Rafael Marchan Trade Gavin Sheets and Zack Collins to Oakland for Sean Manaea and upside reliever of some sort? Sign OF Michael Conforto to 4 year $88 million deal. Backload the deal. Re-Sign Ryan Tepera for 2 years $14 million 1. Tim Anderson SS 2. Yoan Moncada 3B 3. Luis Robert CF 4. Yasmani Grandal C 5. Jose Abreu 1B 6. Eloy Jimenez LF 7. Michael Conforto RF 8. Andrew Vaughn DH 9. Jean Segura 2B Bench C Rafael Marchan INF/OF Leury Garcia OF Adam Engel LHB Bench bat of some sort Rotation 1. Lance Lynn 2. Lucas Giolito 3. Dylan Cease 4. Sean Maneae 5. Michael Kopech Bullpen Liam Hendriks RHP Kendall Graveman RHP Ryan Tepera RHP Reynaldo Lopez RHP Aaron Bummer LHP Garrett Crochet LHP Jose Alvarado LHP Dallas Keuchel LHP

Would it make any sense for the Mets to take Keuchel and Kimbrel for Cano?

Do you think Kendall Graveman is a shit player? Hendriks? Lynn? How about Yasmani Grandal? Stop being ridiculous.

This isn't true. This isn't either.

This is fair I suppose. My biggest gripe is the assumption that they're done. There are lots of options available still.

There's lots of conflicting information right now. I stand by what I wrote because I trust the people who told me a significant addition was likely coming. I've heard that Hahn/Haber may have misjudged this market. I've also heard that Jerry Reinsdorf didn't want a major expenditure pre-lockout. I'm not sure what's true at this point. THey've added a utility player and an 8th inning guy for like $13.5 million so far. They'll have a record high payroll. Michael Conforto is still a realistic option and there's no way second base is solved. THey'll add at least one starter too. They were priced out of the Scherzer and Semien markets. That's pretty obvious at this point. If they don't do very much, I'll be as critical as everyone else. For me though, it's imperative to wait until the off-season is over. I need to see what the 2022 team actually looks like. Sorry for disappointing you Ray.

I don’t think the Sox would prefer 1/20. Giving up a 2nd rounder for that seems untenable.

It seemed like sourced information

I think the process is bad. I think they're one of the best teams in the American League regardless though.

I'm not really sure. I think they are in on Conforto. I've heard that Hahn/Haber misjudged the market and were blindsided a bit by all of the spending. I've always heard that Reinsdorf wanted to wait until after the lockout for anything significant. That would obviously be a mistake. I don't know what's true.

Fair enough man. I need to just stay off the internet. I don't have time for angst-ridden White Sox fans with a division favorite. They need to make a few moves. It'll never be enough though.

No idea. I don't think any trades are happening until after the lockout ends. Teams are focused on free agency. Executives can talk trade during the lockout.

It's likely a trade. They were in on Eduardo Escobar and didn't choose that route. They have a plan for 2B. I don't know what it is. It doesn't involve Mendick and Romy Gonzalez though.

Do people honestly think the Sox are going with Leury or Mendick/Romy at 2B? It's okay to be frustrated but lets not get ridiculous.

They were rumored on Hendriks the entire offseason last year.

Starling Marte is 33 years old. I think Conforto gets more than that.

I doubt they’d give up the 14th pick to sign anyone honestly. He was traded in season. Never mind.

Names I’ve heard mentioned in regards to Phillies talks with White Sox: Jean Segura obviously. Rafael Marchan, Moniak, Kingery and Jose Alverado. I’d be good with Segura, Alverado and Marchan. Moniak is pointless

This year’s team, sure. He should be their 1B for the next decade though. Trading him would be very short-sighted

I haven't heard that.