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Because that means that he's going to the Giants.

That's ridiculous. You cannot tell me TLR is happy with Garcia and Mendick at 2B...

A's are a bottom tier farm system though. I'm not too concerned with what FG has them ranked for FG. Deichmann is no sure thing, and Palencia isn't even ranked by MLB or BA.

Cubs are getting back Greg Deichmann + another player. Deichmann is the #9 prospect for the A's per Pipeline and BA. Should give everyone a decent idea for what an impact reliever is going to cost (although, Chafin does have an option at the end of the year).

I'd be more inclined to think the Sox are looking at Graveman.

I feel like this has a great chance to happen.

He’s been terrible in Charlotte too. For being a hitters dream, that field has done nothing for him.

I know, still doesn't mean I have to like it.

This sucks. Sox will ultimately need to face him the the playoffs. Would have rather seen him stay on the damn Twins for the rest of the year.

That’s a slightly different situation there. The KBO and NPB don’t compete against you. And most guys that go overseas don’t tend to come back. Guys like Thames are anomalies.

What a wild turn of events. Hope he’s ok. This seems so incredibly weird to just walk away like that.

Yeah… this isn’t true. Dan Clark has his head up his ass. Guy is a joke.

You can't. It would be such a black hole, and will really become apparent once Eloy and Robert return. I have faith they are going to add a 2B option. Bullpen depth is a MUST as well.

Burger has always been aggressive, even before his injury in the minors. He posted a 6.45 BB% in 2017 before getting hurt, and was at 6.40 BB% in Charlotte. That's pretty consistent considering the long layoff in-between.

Grullon is ok, but was always known for his raw power more than anything else. He has a strong arm, but is fringe/average defensively. More likely a backup than anything else at the major league level.

Love this. Solidifies the rotation for the near future. Lynn was born to play on the South Side.

Considering Bryce Ball just got Pederson, Adolfo should definitely be enough to get Escobar. Although being out of options might be a tough sell to a team considering he's still only in AA.

So do we want to add to this speculation? Micker Adolfo is not playing for the Barons tonight...

He's supposed to be pretty good with an average arm, but very quick reaction skills. I've always envisioned his future as a quality backup catcher.

I believe the Sox have a rule in place for pitchers that if they exceed a certain number of pitches in 1 inning they are removed. Lambert had 39 yesterday.

Totally wondering the same thing. He easily could play tonight and make a start Monday. I’d be pretty shocked if he was involved in a deal, I can’t imagine he has much of any trade value right now.

Agreed. I respect Longenhagen‘s analysis on a lot of things, but he always come across as more bullish and opinionated that most. I’m not arguing the Sox have a bottom tier system right now, but to think it’s the worst and put Burdi #2 seems wrong.

Exactly. Play the hot hand. Goodwin has been a nice addition this year.

Thats true, I just have a hard time believing the Sox will suddenly turn to that strategy when historically they haven’t used it as a way to acquire players.