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I get the opinion, but as I just said to Balta, I am going to assume the payroll stays around $200M until it doesn't. We have a core that is getting more expensive and closer to FA (this should be some surprise to ownership_, and we're still in the midst of whatever is left of this window. Cutting payroll right now would be crazy, and just further support that JR isn't a serious owner. The Sox already have $170M or so committed to 2023 roster - they cannot both cut payroll and solve the roster issues. Let's hope extending the window takes precedent over slashing payroll like $10M.

Yes, I am assuming there is no salary cut until there is a salary cut. This team is still very much in its window of contention, and hopefully the anchor that is TLR is officially out of the way. Cutting payroll would be a massive disappointment. I suspect they'll be right around $200M. They cannot fix the problems on this roster if its not.

Yes. I don't understand trading Gio. Gio is a guy that has proven he is both very interested in maximizing earnings and is also a student of the game that cares deeply about his performance. That is not a guy I am betting against in his final season before reaching free agency. Trading him at legitimately his lowest value he's been at any point in his White Sox tenure doesn't make any sense.

Sox should have $25-30M to spend. Can maybe create another $5-$10M with a few non tenders of guys like Engel, Mendick and Ruiz. They should have enough $ to sign a legit LH OF and a 5th SP and stay within $5M or so of their 2022 payroll. I fully expect them to go internal at 2B.

The White Sox lost their starting 3B, SS, LF, CF, C, and #2, #3 starters, closer, and best two lefty relievers for long stretches. All well above average impact players. The Sox had really good players get hurt, and some get hurt seriously. I don’t see how the awful tigers losing their rotation is relevant. Twins have also been decimated by injuries yes; I’m well aware. I suspect Sox will be healthier in 2023. You don’t. That’s fine.

Hopefully Brandon Nimmo, Oscar Colas and a fresh season for Yoan turn that around in 2023.

Counting IL days doesn’t really tell the whole story though. Sox lost several key players for long stretches and have had guys return and be not close to themselves, play thru it, etc. Sox got smoked by injury this year. The only two key players who didn’t spend time on the IL were Jose and Cease and all the rest spent time on the shelf, and several significant. Every team dealt with an uptick in injuries this year that may be correlated the short ST. I don’t think Sox are going to suddenly become the healthiest team in the league, but would hope the injuries are less concentrated on the best players on the roster.

Yes, we also need a 5th SP, and hopefully better health. I don’t think there’s anyway we don’t get huge improvements from Moncada, and Grandal hopefully will be useful and healthier in a part time role. I’m confident Lucas will be much better in 23 heading into FA, and playing 3 real OFs in the OF all season will be a huge improvement. I think this team as currently constructed is much better than the 83 or whatever win team they’ll be; but as always health is huge and Sox didn’t have it this year. With those roster tweaks and a TLR out of the way, next years team is going to win a lot more than 85 games.

I actually think this roster can be fixed relatively easy. Will require a hard decision on Abreu and signing a legit LH OF, tho. Not sure ownership will allow either. This also assumes Tony is a goner as he’s been the biggest impediment for this roster other than injuries.

No. Sign a vet 5th starter and leave Martin as the 6th SP. He’ll still get 15-20 starts, but don’t rely on it.

I actually feel like - If the Sox can pull this out - they’ll win the first series against the Rays/Mariners. Big if tho.

This sounds pretty realistic. But what the hell, meaningful September baseball is want it’s all about. I’ll be pulling for them and on the edge of my seat until that elimination number hits 0. Sox would be 4 GB with 12 to play in that scenario.

They've scored 4 runs in their last 4 games. Let's hope we can keep that trend in motion thru the weekend.

We really only NEED them to win 2. Anything more would be fabulous of course. Both of those pens are gonna be fried after the series regardless.

Good god, this awful take again?

Well that was needed. Now sweep the Tigers.

You can’t play 19 straight games that way.

At least is was quick.

Agreed. Definitely would be using Kelly/Ruiz/Diekman here.

Yoan hitting from the left side is just ginormous.

If Twins play good baseball this weekend, Cleveland's pen is going to be extremely worn out for our series next week, while our pen should be quite rested coming off three in Detroit and an off day.

Yoan homering makes this fanboy very happy.

I had never been to Cleveland prior to visiting with my dad for the series the Sox clinched late last season with my dad. It was measurably better than I anticipated. Frankly, I enjoyed it alot. Good restaurants, nice hotel options nearby the park, downtown casino, very walkable, we felt very safe, nice fans. I think Cleveland gets a bad rap.

No Robert today in biggest game of the year. He shouldn't be playing based on his recent ABs, but still. So frustrating.

That Guardians pen is gonna be pretty damn taxed for that series next week. In the event that Sox are still within 4 games come Tuesday, there should be some intrigue.