Chicago White Sox

They are better team than what ZiPS is projecting.

Engel on a minor deal is fine, but we can’t count on him as our 4th OF.

Biggio isn’t very good

The foodies are complete frauds. I do think Hendriks gets dealt though. If it were me, I’d do the following to wrap up the off-season: Trade Ramos, Vera/Mena & Sosa/Romy to TB for Lowe Trade Hendriks to TOR for Jansen and a pitching prospect Trade Zavala to TBD team for a live arm with options Sign Adam Duvall to a 1/$7M deal Sign Alex Reyes to a 1/$2M deal Run with this for next year: Lineup: 1) Anderson, SS | 2) Benintendi*, LF | 3) Vaughn, 1B | 4) Jimenez, DH | 5) Lowe, 2B* | 6) Robert, CF | 7) Moncada, 3B# | C) Jansen*, C | 9) Colas*, RF Bench: IF) Gonzalez | OF) Duvall | UT) Garcia# | BC) Grandal# Rotation: 1) Cease | 2) Lynn | 3) Giolito | 4) Kopech | 5) Clevinger Bullpen: CL) Lopez | SU) Graveman | SU) Bummer* | MR) Kelly | MR) Diekman* | MR) Reyes | MR) Ruiz/Lambert | LR) Avila

Fathom on the money as usual, Lowe would be the guy to target if the Rays would be willing to trade for him a package led by anyone other than Colson.

I could live with Sosa at 2B, but do feel like you need a LH veteran IF added to the mix as insurance. Would still prefer something bold.

Rocco, after my favorite Twins manager ?

I think they go for Lowe

Oh boy

I’m 100% nervous about giving a four year deal to Benintendi, but at this point I need some something to be excited about for the 2023 season and this helps.

I could see that. I don’t think it will exceed Grandal’s deal though.

Also, if legit, I’m going to guess something like 4/$70M.

Would be nice if a professional insider like Rosenthal leaked this

I think NBB is legit but I do think Eloy vs Wall simply regurgitates what NBB says. #ButwhatdoIknow

And there is Eloy vs. the Wall jumping in right after NBB:

Yup, the raw power is there for several guys…just need to relearn on how best to harness it

Nothing from @maloney.adam, I mean FootlongComiskeyDog on this ?

Hopefully Robert hits for a fuckton more power with Menechino gone. Zero excuse for him not to be a 25 to 30 HR guy IMO.

I’m the same way. I think there is a mistake element signing someone of his stature to a long-term deal, but at this point any useful player that only costs will have me excited for now.

Unfortunately that’s my son’s name, so gotta stick with Rocco

I definitely think Hendricks is getting dealt if we sign any semi-material free agent. Are you just speculating on the Jays though?

I’m getting a new puppy for the kids today, so the White Sox adding a legit free agent would make it something truly special.

Threadworthy based on James’ last post

Wow if true