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Imagine being the White Sox and turning away players like Jose Abreu and Carlos Rodon, only for 100 win teams (and reigning champs) to sign and meet with them. Weak s%*#.

I mean, yes. The only reason we all wanted Jose to stay is because he's a franchise legend that continues to rake, not because 1B is a void.

But why Boston

Trade for James McCann, obviously.

And even if he was a Black Sox, Buck Weaver. Historically it goes to shortstop. But Frank Thomas - Paul Konerko - Jose Abreu starting at first base from 1991 to 2022 is the absolute historical peak of any position (technically, Greg Norton started 1998 at 1B and Thomas at DH, but whatever). If Vaughn lives up to his potential, then first base begins to have an argument.

This thread is overdue. No bad vibes in the Abreu appreciation thread, only love for a franchise GOAT (20th in fWAR, if you want a quantifiable stat). Here's hoping his Houston tenure boosts his shot at the Hall, even if that gives the Sox a tougher road.

You're off by 10 years.

Then why aren't we questioning the age of every single player not born in the United States? How do we know Luis isn't actually 32 years old? Because it's stupid. All this is is profiling older Cuban players that defected when they had the chance.

Jose's been playing pro ball since he was 17 and people have been scouting him. Jonah Keri wrote this piece when he was 25, but sure, because he's from Cuba, you can continue you on with crackpot theories.

He'll be 39.

Also, what's the over/under on home runs that Jose hits against us during the opening series?

What, you mean a team that could have had *checks notes* Carlos Rodon, Jose Abreu, Chris Bassitt, and Marcus Semien? Guys that got to the majors and everything with the team?

Happy for Jose. Otherwise, sad.

There's a non-zero chance that losing Katz for the offseason hurt him.

More outside opinions is a good thing.

You would be correct. But, like someone else mentioned in this thread, Herb Lawrence (who was sour on a potential Clevinger signing) asked some San Diego friends if Clevinger matured and they apparently said yes. Maybe that's just BS-ing to reduce sting, but Herb and the CHGO podcast aren't state media like NBC Sports Chicago.

Yeah, Lynn was nails after he wore the rust off.

1-5 is great, just please add a lefty swingman.

Ah, yes. "Intensity" here means "asshole."

Was just reading this and I was like "cool, they send us Gleyber. Makes sense. Who else? Ahahahahahaha."

Never count out the man who signed Albert Belle.

A Cody Bellinger, Kolten Wong, Jose Quintana offseason seems both super White Sox and somehow unobtainable.

What are you talking about? Our outfield defenders all improved under him.

[insert Kelenic joke]