oldsox

Yes, it is.

May is better.

He was unranked because he had not played yet. We gave him $800,000ish bonus.

Actually, you are wrong. IF, as you said, IF Tatis is a star, it will be the worst trade in Chi history. Not second worst. Remember, Brock had a couple of years with the Cubs, and Broglio had some success with Cards prior to trade. Without a crystal ball, there was a slight argument for the trade. Very slight. Of course, Broglio was hurt and Cubs were too stupid to see that, and Brock was still very young, and it is now history. Everyone knew Shields was hurt and had no chance. Tatis trade will probably surpass the Brock trade.

Called Player Development, White Sox style.

Of course, Hahn gave an injured pitcher, Johnson, as part of the deal. Still have no idea how Preller convinced our boy to throw in Tatis, who had just received $800,000 or so from Sox as signing bonus. You can shake the dice up as much as you want, Hahn still got fleeced, baseless slander notwithstanding.

Ya think he loves the game?

Shields had more than one horrific start before the Tatis trade, IIRC. I'm surprised some intrepid Chicago reporter doesn't make a public issue of this trade. Or, did someone do this?

Fulmer probably gone next year if drawing board does not work.

Just asking. And it's not slander. Totally appropriate for an owner to take money out. It wasn't even criticism.

How much of that went to JR, his family, and other insiders?

I wonder if Davis Martin could have gotten larger bonus if he had signed before Walker and Madrigal got their money. Or, did the White Sox cause the delay?

Greg is right

Ump had one bad call. Palka confused.

How does that 5% penalty rule work? Is it 5% of that player's slot value, or 5% of the entire pool?

It was a big hit. Period.

Lawyers a go go.

Good for you guys, White Sox. Loved it. Yoan now a big leaguer.

Wrong.. Just get an out. Geez.

No, it's not.

There is no re-build. That word is just a figment of your newton.

Davidson was inept. Coach him up. Or, DH him. Abreu would have known what to do. Volstad should be DFA'd. Same with Rick.

Sox don't need to sign Madragal; at slot, esp if they have a chance at one of those high school kids.

Gray has been awful lately, plus he has options left.

Not sure he cares.