ChiSox59

They non tendered him.

You should change your screen name to TL;DR.

He’ll be in Chicago by late April. It’s like 15 games. They can make do in the meantime.

Crazy thing is, if Robert plays 150+ games, he probably doesn’t need to hit much better than .250/.310/.420 to be a 3.5 win player.

Yah Holt makes a lot of sense. Is a LHB but does have pretty even platoon splits.

Buxton now has three years of control left after they left him in the minors 2 years ago after his injury. Would have been a FA after 2021 with Sano. Now its after 2022.

I'd be fine with Gennett or Dietrich as a cheap stop gap 2B fill in, then bench piece. Neither has signed yet. But both hit lefty so neither would be a good platoonmate for Mazara down the line. Sox could use someone that can cover 3B for a couple weeks. We really don't have anyone on the roster to cover 3B. I guess Leury could do it, but I don't think that'd be very pretty. Honestly, I kind of think the Sox resign Yolmer at this point on like a 1 year $3M deal.

I have no problem with Collins starting in AAA. But I actually think the Sox stand pat in the OF right now. Leury will be Mazara's platoon mate. Mendick can cover 2B for the couple games Leury has to play RF against LHP early in the season. I think the Sox more likely to add a cheap 1 year 2B. I suppose it would be ideal if that guy could also play RF and end up being Mazara's platoon mate once Madrigal arrives, but the only FA that really fits that description at this point is Zobrist.

I would imagine he can dunk with ease.

Really only like $950k, if we're being specific.

Much better news than the recent report where MN was the only team to go to 4 years. Doubt he picks MN over Nats and Braves if the offers are similar.

I mean, I haven't followed him closely, but hasn't he actually been pretty spot on? He's either really good at guessing, or maybe he has a source or two.

Tayron Guerrero DFA'd to make room.

Pretty close: No signing bonus. 2020: $1.5M 2021: $3.5M 2022: $6M 2023: $9.5M 2024: $12.5M 2025: $15M 2026; $20M club option; $2M buyout 2027: $20M club option, $2M buyout

No, he hasn't appeared in the majors so there was no reason for him to be on it yet.

They're terrified. Crickets from my buddies, and I loooooooooveeee the silence.

This doesn't necessitate putting him on the 40 man immediately, does it? edit: I believe that it does. So we now need to remove 2 guys once this and EE and become official.

I am so damn happy.

Hilarious, absolutely. Surprising, not in the least. Guy is a complete dipshit.

Updated guess on the breakout: $5M signing bonus. 2020: $1M 2021: $2.5M 2022: $5M 2023: $8.5M 2024: $11M 2025: $15M 2026; $20M club option; $2M buyout 2027: $20M club option, $2M buyout

According to Passan: The max value is $88MM over eight years, including $20MM club options for 2026-27 with $2MM buyouts in each of the two seasons, Passan adds.

My guess on the breakout: $5M signing bonus. 2020: $1M 2021: $2.5M 2022: $5M 2024: $10M 2025: $12M 2026: $14.5M 2027; $16.5M club options; $3M buyout 2028: $18.5M club option, $3M buyout

Boys......we got a fuckin' squad!!!

Well I think we can put that "rumor" to bed.

I believe he's stated he wants to wear 88.