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I actually agree with this, there should be limits on how long you can defer a contract down the line. I'm guessing this could be a point both sides could compromise on in negotiations. This seems reasonable to me.

There's some truth in your comment. But I'm just being realistic. The MLBPA simply will not agree to a salary cap so the owners are going to have to figure out some other way to 'equalize' things if they are so concerned about 'competition.' Hint: They aren't in the slightest as Ken Rosenthal reported by the way. They want a salary cap for one reason only. They want the value of their franchises to equal what the NFL is getting... but I digress. 🙂 So, since the union isn't going to budge the owners either decide to start competing and bring in people to franchises who are willing to do that, or they tuck their tails between their legs and shut up keeping the status quo making their millions. Like I wrote this is going to be a very long lockout in my opinion and the only question really is how many regular season games are going to be missed.

In a word, no... Greene's injury history is pretty scary to start with although when healthy he's very good. And because the Reds are going to want more. Two of the guys you list are questionable in their own right.

Certainly if they make it worth his while. Just stating that it could complicate things.

They aren't getting Miller. Would be absolutely shocked.

Doesn't Gausman have a no trade to the Sox as part of his deal?

They do what they have to do to win, regardless of cost...have to respect that attitude myself. Man do they love getting sluggers.

I'd love to have Dan join on a regular basis.

Certainly possible. All depends on which owners start putting pressure on the others to settle as they have always done in the past, and how soon it happens. I say that because I can't see the MLBPA breaking ranks on the salary cap demand.

I'm guessing if (when) the Sox acquire another starter, Schultz goes back to Charlotte. Again not the kids fault, he's learning on the job at the highest level and that's tough to do.

All I can say is the broadcast mistakes especially going into his third season are inexcusable. They aren't understandable for a professional broadcaster. Yes we all make mistakes, I did as well but I also wasn't working for the White Sox. The franchise deserves better in all areas including the broadcasting end of things. That being said, if they make the playoffs and wind up having a winning season I think he stays with maybe a new two year deal. Brooks won't want to rock the boat. Although again so much depends on who may be running the team next season from an ownership standpoint.

Pitching matchups for the series will be very important.

The key with him is his health.

To go 4-3 against the two best teams in the league is very impressive and note worthy. VERY well done! Now enjoy the day off, head to Boston and the same rules apply, don't get swept, win at least a game, no long losing streaks.

Law of averages says that has to happen at some point right?

Sox Machine with a detailed look at the deal: With Luis Castillo, the White Sox return to buying, but n...It’s been a long time since the White Sox approached the trade deadline as a buyer, and thus it’s been a long time since they made a trade they needed to get right, and right away at that. When’s the

Let's put it this way since the MLBPA will NEVER agree to a salary cap, nor should they, the only other solution is to shitcan the cheap ass owners (and there are more than the teams I listed) and get those teams to start trying to win. And personally I care about the White Sox, first and foremost. I could care less about the "state of the game," or "competitive balance" I'd LOVE for the Sox to turn into the Dodgers and start kicking ass at the expense of every other team in baseball. And guess what, if the Blue Jays had gained an extra foot on that play at the plate they would have won the World Series last year, it was that close. And of course teams like Tampa Bay, Milwaukee and Cleveland blow apart the idea that smaller markets can't compete at all. By the way Ilitch isn't even close to the spending that his dad was doing when he had the club.

JR says, "hello..." ("fiscal responsibility" remember! 🙂)

Another item from the Sox Machine podcast tonight. Fegen said Sox sources have told him they are NOT calling up either Smith or McDougal. Looking for bullpen help with Dominquez gone and of course catching. Teel still working out with his ankle in a walking boot which Fegen said "tells you how far he is from being ready."

It is what it is -- Kenny Williams.

Just watched the Sox Machine podcast on the deal. Fegen said his White Sox sources told him they zeroed in on Castillo because "He's controllable, he has a vested option through 2028." Take it for what it's worth. In 2028 by the way Castillo will be 35 years old.

I will say this though, everyone was 98% sure a lockout was coming December 1, those odds are now up to 100%. And I'm willing to go out on a limb and say reglar season games will be missed next spring. How many and how long? No one knows but I don't think this is going to be settled quickly (especially with JR on the labor committee advising Manfred.)

When has that been the case for the last several years with their pitching staff? Again they feel they need help and target the best. Other teams target cast off's, has-been's, retreads and injury prone guys "hoping" it works out. That's not the Dodgers fault. You want to improve the game? Get rid of the shitty owners who don't give a damn about winning but happily take millions in revenue sharing money. Just my opinion.

I hate teams that don't try to win and pocket revenue sharing money instead of improving their teams and chances to win.

Not the Dodgers fault they are trying to win, playing by the rules in place. You want to blame someone? Blame cheap owners like JR, Miami, Pirates, A's et al. https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-dodgers-tigers-trade