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I honestly expect around a .200-220 AVG with around 15 HR’s from him. He’s not good anymore but I think playing in Sox Park is gonna help him.

The one thing going for us is that there are already a lot of 40-man roster spots that will be needed if Leasure, Nastrini, Thorpe, Mendick, and Pillar all make the team. I don't think we have to worry too much about Moose taking up a spot.

Greinke isn't a normal guy though. He's really an oddball, and not desperate enough or the type of player to sign with anyone to just get a job.

Greinke does not like Chicago.

The sad thing is Lorenzen is probably a better hitter than the 7-8-9 part of the lineup.

I'll give it a B, but on the lower side. It certainly strengthened the system, but the lack of a true can't miss type prospect is a bit worrisome. Despite how much I like them, I guess I'm not very convinced the Sox will actually be able to develop the toolsy Zavala and Iriarte to make all that much of a difference.

Yep. He is also ranked 56 on Baseball America, and 73 on Fangraphs. Both higher than where MLB Pipeline have him. He is a good get.

Zavala being included makes this much more bearable.

They'll never sign a pitcher worth a damn to the type of deals being given out this offseason.

He hasn't been very good, but perhaps Bannister sees something? If you could get him as a second piece, it wouldn't be the worst strategy if no one else is matching your initial ask. I'm not over thrilled with him, but he was a top draft prospect not very long ago.

I think the idea is you're buying low on a guy who was the #2 pick. Porter certainly has reliever risk, but also mid-rotation upside if they think they can get him to develop some control. The sweeper he added is supposedly a decent weapon.

Jack Brickhouse? The….. Cubs? It’s the Cubs, isn’t it?!

I’d prefer Arias over Jones. There is easily a packed without Jones they could figure out.

If Soroka returns to form, why would he agree to any sort of extension with the Sox of all teams? Looking at what some truly s%*# pitchers got paid this offseason, he'd be wise to test the market with 29 other teams that will absolutely beat whatever the Sox offer him. I worry we may never see the Sox sign any pitcher of significance again with the deals given out this offseason.

What’s the dimensions? I can work on something if you want.

Colas playing 1B... Interesting.

https://www.prospectslive.com/aaa-stuff

FWIW, Triple-A stat cast data does exist and is out there publicly if you know where to look. Horn's breaking stuff is absolutely filthy.

Eh this is fine. Both are likely middle relievers when it’s all said and done and Horn provides some depth from the left side. I highly doubt either guy is gonna do much to make anyone lose sleep over this.

Eh, I really think Getz is starting to overplay his hand with this. Dylan Cease has had 1 very good season with a bunch of inconsistent ones. This is not trading Chris Sale 2.0 - there is much more risk to this the longer the Sox hold onto him.

I remember my first beer too.

Romy Gonzalez got claimed. Teams take chances all the time on imperfect players if they think they can fix them.

Sheets has 1 option remaining, not 2. So if he survives this ST, this is essentially his last year they have control over him.

I think he’s the “insurance” or plan once Eloy inevitably pays his usual IL visit at some point over the course of the season.

There's a good chance they made him an offer. Would you rather play for the D-Backs or the White Sox?