Chicago White Sox

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Robert ain’t getting traded - let’s close this thread. While it may be the right move if they are willing to pick up the option, it will be super annoying hearing Getz’s GM speak on the matter.

They wouldn’t have scratched if there was zero interest. Getz is clearly holding out for a certain return…whether that works out remains to be seen.

Thanks. Not a huge move IMO, would have expected them to be bolder this deadline.

Is that the first move the Cubs have made? Fathom was hyping them as buying everyone, but I can’t think of whoppers for them.

Yup, would suggest that Getz completely botched his trade market as you don’t scratch a guy you intend to sell

My pitchfork is ready and waiting

Did Cease get traded?

If he doesn’t go, Getz should probably be fired. Unlike with Robert and even Tauchman, there is zero reason to hold onto Houser and he should be worth at least a 40 FV pitching prospect. That being said, I think he gets moved.

He made like 5 trades on deadline last year

Usually 3x the trade volume on the final day vs. the second to last. Robert & Houser will be moved. I’d expect at least one player to be moved (Tauchman or an arm). Doesn’t feel out of the ordinary. Surprisingly a lot of the bigger moves have happened early.

I need Clifford or I riot. Why Gutierrez? Just because he got pulled yesterday? Also. isn’t he a catcher? I get the “don’t go for need” adage but I don’t think getting another catcher makes unless he’s got enough bat to be a legit 1B. Candidly don’t know enough about him.

I’d take that.

I definitely think they cut him before that final year, but $31M would be a lot of money for Reinsdorf to eat.

His defense is terrible. You can close your eyes and pretend not to see it, but it kills pretty much all of his value. And his bat is decent but not great, so DHing him is probably not a viable option even if you ignore the Quero / Teel situation.

I kind of hope they just cut Benintendi either way. We got to be getting closer to that point.

#5 prospect per BA

Good god can you please stop with this nonsense? Like your hate for the player borderlines on creepy. The dude is at 0.8 fWAR 2/3 through the season with an xwOBA 40 points higher than his wOBA. Robert’s xwOBA of .326 is equal to Julio Rodriguez’s wOBA who is at 3.2 fWAR on the season. I’d wager large amounts of money that Robert ends up over 2 fWAR this season despite the slow start and that he ends up over 3 fWAR next year if healthy. Honestly, if you think that level of production is easily replaceable, then maybe go check the free agent list and then filter on CF. I’m not sure you’re going to love what you find there. Also, it’s strange how we don’t see constant posts from you on your boy Anthony Santander. How is he doing this year? Just weird that half your posts on this site are you tooting your own horn about Robert being bad, but there is no mention of wanting to give one of the worst players in baseball this year $90M. Funny you think finding 1 win OFers is easy when the you wanted yo hand a near nine figure contract to a guy who can’t even achieve that threshold.

Was fathom pitching?

What happened to Chase?

Jesus it looks like Robert was going to tear his Achilles when he pulled at 1B like that…lol. Put a pinch runner in ASAP!

I will say I honestly didn’t think sitting them was necessary, but I certainly wouldn’t play either of them in wet conditions. That seems like a big unnecessary risk.

Let’s fucking go!!

I can’t believe these cowards benched Houser! Shouldn’t have made him man up and pitch through the rain! That would have thoroughly demonstrated TWTW!

100% this.