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He really shouldn't be taking less than what Francisco Lindor got.

I’ve heard Tigers won’t go over $300 million. If that’s true, they aren’t getting Correa. I think Story ends up there

They're interested in Conforto. I think they've (Hahn) talked to Boras a lot. I don't think it's about Marcus Semien

It seems like they're already out on Carlos Correa though according to reports. They aren't willing to go $300 million.

I’m sure that Rick Hahn discussed Marcus Semien while he was meeting with Scott Boras about Michael Conforto and Carlos Rodòn

Depends on the player. The issue is Jose Abreu though and it always will be. Vaughn should be the 1B for the next decade.

This isn't true. Levine definitely has really bad opinions but he has legit sources built up over like 50 years in the game.

They didn't offer Machado the most money. That was a fiasco. They did with Wheeler though.

It would be a short-sighted LaRussa led move if it happens. Trading Andrew Vaughn is stupid with an owner that doesn't play at the top of the free agent market. He's a cornerstone player. I would hate it.

What are the Sox trading for Marte? Why would Arizona trade Varsho?

They could just use money and sign Michael Conforto to play RF and keep Vaughn too. I don't understand why the acquisition has to come via trade. Spend more of Jerry's fucking money on real ass players. Andrew Vaughn should be their 1B for the next decade. Trading him would be a huge mistake. I'd trade Eloy before I traded Vaughn.

I'm one of these people. It's stupid.

If the Sox acquire an outfielder, it will be someone who hits left handed

This is where I completely disagree. They should be willing to spend $18 million because replacing his production will cost a hell of a lot more than that anyway

He wasn’t a $3 million player though by value. Guys that productive make $30 million per season. It’s a gamble but the upside is a #1 starter for significantly less then he’s worth.

Rodon was one of the best pitchers in baseball. Not enough innings but he was worth 5 fWAR. Are we just assuming that Kopech replicates that because I’m certainly not.

$18 million is a bargain for what he provided so them not wanting to pay that is a red flag IMO. The Sox have to offer the QO to protect themselves IMO but I’m not sure how Rodon turns it down. It’s very risky

If the White Sox pick up Kimbrel's option, they already know who the suitors are IMO. I don't think it'll be that hard for Hahn to blame his struggles on the dugout and get him moved for something.

Sounds like Kelley, Dalquist and Thompson will move to Winston-Salem. Hopefully Sean Burke and Norge Vera are with them.

I just think Vaughn will be the more valuable player going forward.

I've heard that they're going to spend. I don't know what that means though. Payroll is already pretty high for their standards. La Russa wants to win though, they need players and he's the most powerful voice in the organization.

Agreed. If they were to sign Nick Castellanos, they probably need to trade Eloy Jimenez IMO.

They don't have the pieces to acquire him.

I think it's tough if Jose Abreu is playing 150+ games personally.

I think Andrew Vaughn is a core player. Lets say the new catcher is behind the dish. Grandal is at DH. Abreu will play 1B for the Sox until he decides to leave. Which one of Vaughn/Eloy is sitting in this scenario?