Chicago White Sox

Oh I don’t care about losing McGuire, this is more about committing salary and a roster spot next year to a 35 year old reliever who hasn’t really been good since the LOOGY rule went into effect and will be managed by one Tony La Russa. It’s not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but not overly excited it’s going to do much to improve the club this season. Hope I’m wrong because we no doubt need a LH reliever.

It’s a fine move in isolation, although giving up anything for a guy at a market based contract and underperforming is somewhat problematic. My real concern is that Hahn continues to not Tony proof his roster. This dude will face way too many RH hitters and it will cost us.

I assume you’re looking at bWAR…if so, don’t look at fWAR

Diekman at -0.5 fWAR on the season with a 23rd percentile xwOBA. Still really good against lefties, but my guess is Tony will use him incorrectly and erode any potential value.

There’s our SP depth…lol

It’s definitely not the primary concern, but it’s another consideration that makes certain players more attractive to move. My point was more around those guys being players Hahn would be willing to move for an impactful piece. I don’t think he’d trade Montgomery or Colas unless it was for a star that could help 2+ seasons.

I’m not suggesting they would trade these guys for a reliever. I think Hahn would like to use Ramos, Popeye, and/or Crochet to get something more impactful. I’m guessing that package isn’t attractive enough to get us such a player.

Interesting point from James on upcoming Rule 5 considerations. I definitely think Ramos & Popeye are guys Hahn is pushing right now.

Unless you can get a starter who can help your playoff rotation, I just wouldn’t overspend on a SP. I like both Montas & Mahle, but would only explore a trade built around Crochet and Ramos. No doubt there is a need there given the lack of pitching in the upper minors, but we’re not going to do much in October unless Giolito & Lynn return to form.

Law has Montgomery as a top 50 prospect FWIW

Bowden has us connected to Montas & Happ in his last article. If true, my guess is Hahn is floating Crochet, Ramos, and/or Popeye for a difference maker and just not getting much excitement.

FIFY

What I find funny is even his bread & butter, which was extending young talent, has dried up in recent years. Not a single home grown starter has been signed long-term, which means we’ve got three years of control left for Cease & Kopech and one year for Giolito. And because of the awesome decision to burn a year of service time in exchange for four April games, Vaughn is only controllable for four years after this one. I get it takes two to tango, but just shocking not one of these guys was interested in locking up money after so many guys before them did.

Fegan has hinted at the SP market being too expensive for our liking, so I’m starting to think it’s going to be some LH bat plus a couple relievers. Maybe that’s all that’s needed to win the Central, but it’s a shame that we can’t compete for any impact talent without completely gutting the system and/or pulling up the major league roster.

I’ve been saying it for a while now, but Ramos is going to start cracking top 100 lists by the end of the year. Fangraphs had him as our #1 prospect entering the season and now has him only behind Montgomery (ranked #81 overall) in their latest update. Baseball America has him #2 in their mid-season update as well. I think if Colas continues to hit well in AA, he’ll jump onto most top 100 lists and will likely be viewed as the consensus #2 prospect in the system. Still, three top 100 caliber prospects is a massive improvement from where we were entering the season.

I’m sure they’re asking, but no one is going to pay much for him. I’ve seen the Rangers speculation but don’t really get why they’d trade for Gallo. Padres make a bit more sense given the Preller connection.

And should cost basically nothing.

Colson is ranked #52 by Baseball America.

ERA is great but peripherals suggest significant regression is coming.

I’ve always liked Givens and would be cool with acquiring if the price is reasonable. He’s an upgrade over Ruiz, Foster, & Lambert.

Imagine the outrage if we traded for Rodon

I mean look at this psycho…lol

This dude literally sent me a DM last night trying to make fun of me for being angry about the shitty performance last night in the game thread. Pretty sure he’s sent aggressive DMs to other posters too. I know the internet is filled with keyboard warriors, but going out of your way to rip people for not being happy about an incredibly underachieving team is straight up hilarious to me.

What tweet are you referring to?