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I'm expecting one of them, yes. Other teams are mostly out of $$

The White Sox weren't mentioned at all

You shouldn't assume the worst with guys like this though. Older cubans with somewhat limited upside and markets are right in this club's wheelhouse. This is kind of what they do.

My guess is they each get around $2 million or so. The Sox have like $2.3 million left in their pool. They have to choose 1 in that case if they don't want to sign in January 2022 period.

This is complete speculation so please take it as such: I've heard from people I trust that the Sox were very confident on Cespedes. Such as, "he's part of the plan", etc. It's quiet right now in general. He has no workout scheduled. There has also been an assumption that Colas is coming to the Sox. I don't think the team has the bonus pool space for both. Here's my theory: The Sox were going to sign Cespedes with their remaining cash in the 2020 class if it happened back in July. Then they would theoretically push Colas to July 2021. This makes the most sense to me. This probably isn't an option anymore because I doubt Oscar Colas wants to wait until January 2022. I'm not really sure what happens at this point.

The White Sox had talks for Sonny Gray and ultimately traded for Lance Lynn instead.

Yeah that was the joke, man. Haha. Thanks for reading.

I wrote up a 2021 MLB Mock Draft at FutureSox. 3 White Sox fans and the rest of the first round. What did I get wrong? https://www.futuresox.com/2020/12/18/2021-mlb-mock-draft-1-0/

I hope so too. They’ve been opposed in the first round of late but a bonus for that player will be in line with Jared Kelley.

I did a mock draft at FutureSox today. Here it is: https://www.futuresox.com/2020/12/18/2021-mlb-mock-draft-1-0/

LOL. All in in a major market with a $113 million payroll

sounds like it. What a bunch of fucking idiots. He's gonna blow out in the bullpen.

Sale plan doesn't make sense for him. He doesn't have enough innings. Sale had full college seasons worth of innings.

Yeah I really hope Eric is wrong. It's a really fucking terrible idea.

He hasn't been offered 4 years yet to my knowledge

I suppose but they have one of the best teams in the American League. They will add to that team. If they don't, I'll grab my pitchfork and get in line.

It's not misleading at all. Will Sox lead AL in offseason spending? Most likely not. But at this point, they've improved more than any team in the AL and whining about them constantly doesn't really make sense right now.

This I agree with. I hate the way the club approached the 2018 and 2019 seasons. It didn't make any sense.

It's not the same thing at all. The Sox core is more expensive two years from now. That's the argument.

As do I. There are plenty of relievers on the market.

Top of the line free agents in the $200 million range, sure. They outbid teams for Keuchel and Grandal last year. Hendriks won't be a huge deal. The years is the issue.

Why wouldn’t they have a chance at Hendriks? Honestly? What has been said or presented otherwise from credible people that has given an indication that the Sox aren’t in on Hendriks? I feel like the entire fan base is freaking out and the Sox are the only division contender to improve so far this offseason.

This is his opinion btw. It’s very dangerous when people try and source things and then also just tweet random nonsense.

Owners will not play 162 and pay players full salaries without fans. Players have no incentive to play less than 162. The MLBPA wants regular spring training with the season to start on time. It's going to be a mess.

My early favorite for the pick is Wake Forest RHP Ryan Cusick. Not the player I'd take necessarily but just a way early prediction.