Chicago White Sox

I like Hamilton as a role player, but maybe look at the 862 PAs against LHP coming into the season before saying that. Goodwin has historically been leagues better against LHP and it’s not even close.

He has a 60 wRC+ against LHP in his career over 895 PAs, I’m not sure 33 PAs this year should change our opinion of him.

Escobar isn’t going to cost that much IMO.

Depends on what changes they make in the upcoming CBA. Knowing our luck we end up with neither an extra pick or Rodon for an additional year.

Dunn played a gold glove caliber RF?

Wow, wish I read this post first...lol. But well said!

I’m not sure any of this is an accurate narrative. Lucas’ usage rate on his slider was 17% yesterday vs. 18% YTD (and 15% the last two seasons). Over his last eight starts it’s been at 19%, so slightly higher than last night. And a lot of that is attributable to a single start against the Tigers. So the slider usage is up but not significantly. Additionally, it’s the slider that has been the most impacted in terms of spin rate since the spidertack ban, being down ~6% vs. 2020 whereas his 4-seamer is only down ~2%. So yeah, he was probably using something, but he didn’t suddenly think “fuck, I can’t use the sticky stuff anymore so I better start using my most impacted pitch way more frequently”. Also, at least in terms of last night, it wasn’t that he was using the slider more, but using the changeup far less (19% vs. 35% YTD). Again, this is just one start doesn’t imply a material change in usage since the spidertack ban. Perhaps it implies some willingness to mix things up a bit more, but we need more than eight starts to draw any conclusions on him making a legit repertoire change.

Not looking to pat myself on the back here, but it’s absolutely remarkable what the three kids referenced above plus Sheets have done since this post was made. They have legit been studly and have made a huge difference for us against RHP. And while these are all incredibly SSS, even Burger has been more than just a lefty killer so far (although he’s got some serious BABIP regression coming). Regardless, it’s impressive what these kids have accomplished this season. Collins with a 187 wRC+ against RHP over 33 PAs Vaughn with a 147 wRC+ against RHP over 57 PAs Burger with a 216 wRC+ in total over 27 PAs Sheets with a 203 wRC+ against RHP over 44 PAs

Moncada is made of glass and playing him at 2B increases the chance he someone gets while also weakening the defense. Just go get Escobar and call it a day.

Dunn played a gold glove caliber RF?

All good brother, just didn’t know if I missed something.

My point is that unfortunately for us either we deal a key piece of our bullpen or we likely can’t get him. I’m not suggesting we do or don’t that trade, just pointing out we don’t have any other top 100 prospects. Also, I wouldn’t deal Kopech for you pretty much anything and consider him a much more valuable asset than Crochet.

Gallo is on pace for a 6+ win season and he’s still very young, meaning the Rangers can extent & build around him. The Rangers are going to need at least one top 100 prospect plus other stuff at a minimum. Unfortunately for us Crochet is the only guy that fits the bill.

Rutherford probably won’t be in the organization after this season as his performance doesn’t warrant a 40 man spot IMO. Colas isn’t even a part or the organization. I’d 100% deal Cespedes for Gallo regardless, but that’s not going to be enough.

Crochet + Burger + something less substantial.

Why are you assuming that?

Collins is a really useful role player. Also, glad the team came came to play tonight! Nothing better than fucking up them cheating Astros.

The Rangers

Not worth sacrificing a key member of the rotation to upgrade an offense that’s already loaded. I’m going to assume the D-Backs want prospects and not a major league pitcher if they move Ketel.

I don’t think this has any impact on Kelley as he’s a good three years away. What this does is make it easier to move one of Crochet or Stiever and still have a halfway decent #6 guy heading into 2022.

No way they trade Cease. I mean, what RF (other than Joc...lol) would be available that would warrant that kind of return?

100% agree

I don’t think you can trade him right now, but he’s definitely a guy you can take flyers on in the offseason.

I’m sure they’ll see what it will take to bring him and will almost certainly offer him a QO, but he hasn’t exactly been a beacon of health and Scott Boras is his agent. I seriously doubt him taking a Lynn type deal without fully testing the market, but you never know I guess.

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