Chicago White Sox

This trade only makes sense to me if the Sox are trading expendable bullpen arms or something of that nature. I like Bummer and still have hope for Fulmer, but those are pieces you easily move for a guy like like Joc. I also think this means you pretty much have to add a legit SP to anchor the rotation, because Joc is a “go for it” move. So let’s say we sign Machado, trade Bummer & Fulmer for Joc, and then go out and sign Kuechel to top it all off. Can this team compete for a playoff spot next year? Probably still need a couple breakouts from Moncada, Lopez, Rodon, etc, but suddenly you can squint & see a path to contention while maintaining all our prospect depth. Lineup: 1) Moncada, 2B 2) Machado, 3B 3) Abreu, DH 4) Pederson, CF 5) Jimenez, LF 6) Alonso, 1B 7) Castillo, C ? Jay, RF 9. Anderson, SS Bench: IF: Sanchez OF: Engel UT: Rondon BC: McCann Rotation: Keuchel (LH) Lopez (RH) Rodon (LH) Nova (RH) Giolito (RH) Bullpen: CL: Herrera SU: Colome SU: Fry MR: Jones MR: Frare MR: Hamilton LR: Covey

100% agree. We should of learned our lesson with hewhoshallnotbenamed. I don’t care if Machado is basically in the bag, Bush can always be used as trade currency in the future when (hopefully) his value has increased. IMO, guys like him, Curbelo, Sosa, Nunez should be off the table in any trades. Yes they all may be lottery tickets, but like you phrased it, they have the best chance to “skyrocket this year” and this rebuild is going to need multiple waves of talent if it’s going to work.

I was wondering the same thing.

Lol...Yadier is a new favorite of mine.

Agreed. Right now we’re looking good, but don’t want anyone jumping into the mix with exactly two whales for two teams.

Gun to head...yes.

The Nats aren’t legit threats for Harper.

God we could use a fucking rumor.

No star free agent in their prime will ever sign with the Bulls with those snakes in the front office and that clown on the sidelines. Absolutely sad that Michael Reinsdorf has allowed this once proud franchise hit rock bottom.

Jack, as someone who has met you, I would not put that you’re autistic in your profile. I would also try not to make a big deal out of it on a date either. Bring it up casually if need be but play it off a mild autism. If you let it define you, it’s going to scare people before they actually get a chance to know you.

You guys really need to stop watching the Bulls as the only thing that will force change is an impact to the bottom line. Otherwise, Michael Reinsdorf might just keep GarPax around forever.

Forgot about Roark. Jesus that’s nuts.

If they give up both those guys and a draft pick it will be the single dumbest trade since the Shelby Miller fiasco.

And then they lose Gray, Puig, & Wood to free agency the following year. I get signing guys to one year deals, but giving up prospect currency for rentals is crazy in their position.

Definitely, but you don’t pay more money just so he’s there.

The Bulls are hopeless under current management, the Sox have a future if they can land a whale.

Sure, how much more money are you willing to spend to get it done prior to SoxFest? Like is him being there worth a million bucks even? Probably not.

It should be a bannable offense and honestly the fact he literally said this two days ago and is actually trying to deny it is beyond fucking pathetic.

Never claimed to have an inside game ?

At this point I think more people have sources than don’t.

You need to step up your fake inside game bro.

Doesn’t matter when you’re not hitting a lot of fly balls. Sheets need to adjust his swing to get more loft or he’s not going to make it despite having very good plate discipline & raw power.

While Heyman’s tweet is likely a Lozano plant, this is the reason you don’t dick around for too long. No reason to let anyone else into this thing.

Wildstein doesn’t seem to be freaking out.

Apparently this Yankees fan thinks it’s a Sox hat: