Chicago White Sox

Medical issues with Hicks or the other pitcher coming back?

If they keep Benintendi, he’ll be part of the OF mix, but hopefully just in a limited capacity.

My understanding is the Red Sox’s rotation is super ground ball heavy so Chase’s club offers significant value in that regard. I also think Chase will eventually hit RHP which Rome can’t really do.

I was really digging this post until that Meidroth jab! But your view on Campbell is spot on. His stock is legitimately down some and his long-term fit with the Red Sox is in question. Whether they’d trade him for a unicorn, analytics darling prospect that was previously in their system is a different question, but I wouldn’t be shocked at all if they are very open to moving him.

Red Sox fans would happily trade Campbell for Teel right now. There is literally nowhere for Campbell to play right now if they don’t trust his 2B defense.

Baldwin was elite in AAA last year and put up a 116 wRC+ when he returned post demotion over ~200 PA’s. The bat against RHP looks very kick much legit IMO. His outfield did suck last year in the corners, but there is reason to believe he can get better out there with more reps. He should be out there everyday against RHP at minimum and hopefully in the outfield predominantly.

Maybe…but he has the 53rd highest Steamer 600 projection for fWAR amongst positional players. And if you look at the list, every other player above or around him is a legit awesome baseball player. I think a lot of people actually underrate Chase and don’t see the unicorn that he is.

Worst case scenario he’s a greater OF bat against LHP. That production alone is probably worth $6M. And he won’t kill you against RHP, so provides some hedge if none of the younger OFs and AAAA fodder push for at-bats.

Oh it’s embarrassing no doubt, but candidly speaking I was worried cheap ass Jerry was going to pocket some of the savings.

The Sox will need to bump someone from the 40 man roster. I think Hudson is most likely with Iriarte & Hill outside possibilities.

“The Money Will Be Spent” coming to life! Also, Fegan made it sound like Getz still wants to add a mid rotation starter. Feels like that plus a couple of trades (Sosa & Lee) and the roster will mostly be in place.

That’s another move! What we thinking on cost? $5M?

I don’t think they will salary dump Campbell, but what if they can a young player in return with similar team control but fits the major league roster better? If the Red Sox want a RH hitter who can provide plus defense at 2B then Meidroth could make a ton of sense for them. Absorbing Hicks’ contract and assuming the risk of Campbell’s would solve some difference in value of the two young players.

Hick + Campbell for Meidroth? Who says no other than me?

Now plot this against chase rate and you will find few players with both elite pitch recognition and elite contact ability to the extent of Meidroth.

I have no thoughts on Hicks at this time, but I wouldn’t call a call who will be 29 on Opening Day as “getting old”.

What name you referring to?

Share them details brother!

@DFAthewave69420 - Where you at brother? Why tease and run like that? At least give up a couple of nuggets to keep us guessing!

I need this trade ASAP

No one as good as Chase though. I’d be very hard pressed to move him right now.

They better not be trading Meidroth. That would be about as a Major as things could get. Sosa would not qualify as a good defensive 2B so not sure how else we’d line up.

Thanks James. Not sure what the Red Sox need. I know some SoxMachine posters through out a Quero for Abreu trade, but not sure if that makes any sense for the Red Sox. The White Sox would be giving up a couple of years of control in that deal, but it would be a massive help to the outfield.

Trading Quero would be major and we know they’ve discussed this offseason. Sosa wouldn’t be big, but also not a nothing given he lead the team in HRs.

Any specifics you can share?