Chicago White Sox

What do Sabremetrics have to do with conservatism though?

They prioritized long-term winning over short-term winning. You can argue whether that is the right decision, but no idea how you are blaming Sabremetrics for that.

Starts with Sabremetrics and ends with a race discussion. This bizarre tangent would make Caulfield proud.

What in the fuck are you talking about?

Abreu only helps us sign Colas.

I know this will be an unpopular opinion, but I do think Abreu’s deal was partially motivated by improving our chances to extend Robert & Moncada. Given that we already extended the former when it seemed somewhat unlikely, I think we should all bump Abreu a half grade.

I’ve been saying this for a few weeks now, I fully expect it to happen.

You’re gonna pay a premium for a one year of a reliever, so this really isn’t too much IMO.

Good news. Guys like this aren’t ideal for a 40 man roster spot, but are nice depth for a AAA roster. Plenty of teams would like these guys as AAA depth if they that was an option.

If you believe in Leury‘s ability against LHP, then I’d rather go with Maybin as our 4th OF than Engel.

I threw out his name a few times this offseason. He’d be a great 4th OF in the event someone went down, but not a great platoon partner for Mazara.

100% agree

That’s definitely interesting.

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Is Medeiros gone yet? I'm guessing he clears waivers and just gets outrighted to AAA.

I’d say 100% Grandal, Moncada, Giolito, & Jimenez make it. Anderson, Robert, & Abreu would be maybes.

Those got to be the top two guys.

They will be banned or just suspended?

That would be an incredibly risky move for him. At some point teams with OF needs will simply go in other directions.

$6M is a material deal IMO. I still think we add a cheap IF stopgap before the offseason is said & done.

Excellent move for us, especially only having guarantee one year.

No idea why you think this, but the Cubs are a strict budget right now and won’t be adding Castellanos without moving a large salary first like Bryant’s.

Honestly, they could be trying to resolve the catching situation. If they they are exploring possible McCann deals, they may hold off DFAing Zavala until there is resolution there. Otherwise, I think it’s pretty clear he’s next on the chopping block.

Your foregoing your severance?

He won’t be debuting with Kanny that’s for sure. It’s either Winston-Salem or Birmingham for him next year.