Chicago White Sox

Today is D-day for Adolfo. Hopefully we can find a buyer and get something tiny back in return.

I don’t think Crick is going anywhere. More likely Burr or Ruiz (despite no options).

If the offense is relatively healthy, then yes it should be better than last year: Robert & Eloy both available for full seasons and getting better Grandal even more productive with his knee issues resolved Pollack providing superior production in RF for ~120 games over Eaton and filler Vaughn taking a big 2nd year jump (he won’t platooned though) Moncada’s power numbers improving as he continues to recover from long COVID Deeper bench (Leury, Sheets, Engel) and AAA depth (Burger, Romy, Haseley). The problem is for as much optimism as there is on the positional side of things, there should be an equal amount of pessimism on the pitching side of things.

To be fair, none of the big prospect publications (including FutureSox) have Perez as a top 30 prospect in the consensus weakest system. I haven’t seen him play or at least wasn’t paying attention when he did, but his defense must not be very good.

They were going to add one of those AAA arms to potentially eat innings, a little surprised it’s Banks though.

Lambert was in camp and should be the key starter down in AAA. Stiever is out until June or July as he recovers from last surgery.

Do we know for sure it works that way even if called up and eventually released?

This move probably doesn’t help over the first four weeks all that much. Definitely need another multi-inning guy ASAP. Either one of the Charlotte guys not on the 40 man or will need to be a claim / trade in the next couple days. I really hope they can find a trade partner for Adolfo that’s willing to give up some major league reliever because carrying Micker for a month seems like a really bad idea right now given the need for innings out of the bullpen.

Where do you see that and where’s Lambert?

Given Cueto won’t be ready for a few weeks, I wonder if the Sox bump up McClure to the 40 man. No way they go with only 13 pitchers to start the season, but that’s all they have in camp at the moment.

All they are committing to right now is building him up in AAA for a few weeks. TBH, it’s a no-brainer move even if you’re still pursuing something better. Who isn’t to say we don’t suffer another injury in the next couple week.

VV is usually solid in even years so we’ll have to see about that

Minor league deal…they continue searching for a better starter and simply keep Cueto in AAA until he needs to be released. Not a perfect solution, but way better than nothing and other readily available options.

Just started a new thread since it’s now confirmed

That was quick. If true, hopefully they start stretching him out ASAP.

It’s only a misdemeanor and I’d argue a positive Parkman is worth that sacrifice.

What is there not to enjoy about the Sox? Two straight playoff appearances for the first time in our lifetimes? Should hopefully be three in a row with this coming season. One of the most talented young teams in all of baseball. Franchise high payroll. Life is good right now even if everything isn’t perfect. I too like many of us here let the team get the best of me at times, but you got to put things into perspective. We could be god damn Pirates or Rockies fans. Once the season starts, I’ll happily stop whining about the subpar offseason and enjoy the great team we have in place and you should do the same. We can always complain about Rick Hahn if his failings to add SP depth actually cost us a playoff spot or a potential bye. Until then relax a little bit and enjoy the ride because aren’t always going to have teams this talented & fun.

Cueto is probably the best bridge if he can be ready within two weeks and will sign for less than Velasquez money. Otherwise, I’m just not convinced he won’t be a guy you’re looking to DFA in a month or so and that’s not worth $4M or whatever.

It’s not about wants Jack, we need you here brother. The problem is you let your nerves get the best of you. You really need to find a way to destress and clear your mind. If that means rubbing one out in a Dollar Tree parking lot then so be it. Consistently being this pessimistic can’t be good for your health.

Honestly, just running the numbers, but there is no way we survive April without another starter or swingman. Kopech is going to need one of Lopez or Velasquez paired with him while the other one starts when games don’t allow us to skip the 5th starter. And we’ll need someone to be ready for mop-up duty on days when Keuchel starts. They will add a multi-inning guy of some sort, even if it’s a high variance waiver claim guy.