Chicago White Sox

Might be time for Chuck Garfein to retire. On their emergency podcast to discuss Benintendi, he brought Andrus as a 2B option and Eric Hosmer as a guy to think about bringing in for veteran leadership.

It’s going to be interesting to see what we do next. I hope Hahn isn’t done yet and that we don’t have to move salary to make Benintendi fit. I’d love to see us add a LH hitting 2B and possibly a catcher to mix. Be nice to go into the season without any major holes for once, even if depth is still lacking in certain areas.

Yup, just make that happen if Abel is an option.

Yes, I’d want a solid pitching prospect that can provide some SP depth. That being said, Crochet will be back at some point and we can always “argument” the bullpen in season to use a Rick Hahn word. I think that bullpen can be good enough though, especially if Reyes can bounce back.

That Hendriks trade saves about $10M. Adding Duvall is probably pushing it, but he’d be a perfect 4th OF for us so I threw him in there.

I’m Ramos’ biggest fan on this board but I’d deal him in a heartbeat for Lowe. That’s the type of move (if it works) that greatly changes the potential of the team.

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.