Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Soxtalk.com

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Successful Plan B; What’s Next?

Featured Replies

Just now, bmags said:

Hawk Harrelson.

Dave Stewart to become PBP guy for the Diamondbacks?

  • Replies 1.9k
  • Views 147.9k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Most Popular Posts

  • I am not going to breaking any moves. Not only is that incredibly difficult and I have only rarely had the information to do so, but I share what I can because I am annoyed by the flippant Sox fans wh

  • Thad Bosley
    Thad Bosley

  • chitownsportsfan
    chitownsportsfan

    live look at rick hahn:  

Posted Images

As all of this bargain shopping and waiting goes on in hopes the market cools, I know we are setting up for Abreu/Vaughn to be DH 2021, but what about now?  McCann as DH meh.  Still could do your "big" spend on Castellanos and still trade for Joc.  You have big bats every day and outslug people.....for now.

As far as pitching goes, unless you pull one of the deals many have listed like Price on salary dump, etc., you go out and sign some guys to 1-2 year deals that have had prior success like Roark, Porcello, Teheran, Miley and hope 2 of your young guys are ready my the All Star break.  If not, you explore teams looking to dump at that point. I just don't think Grandal can be your only significant signing of the winter and call it a success.  I know they have tried to spend, but something else needs to be closed.

58 minutes ago, soxfan3530 said:

If the Rockies are looking to rebuild, what kind of package would a Gray and Dahl combo command? I assume at least 2 of Vaughn, Madrigal, Dunning with some other high-upside flyers?

definetely wouldn't take 2 of those guys.

1 hour ago, Orlando said:

If I’m wrong, I apologize but is this the “tomorrow is D Day “ guy?

What does that mean

It'll never happen, but it would be awesome and hilarious if the White Sox traded for Kris Bryant to be their RF of the future. Most agree that he won't be at 3rd base long term, with his size.

Sox could offer a Madrigal, Vaughn, Stiever, and wild card like Hansen/Adolfo etc and might be able to even get it done. Sox would obviously have to be committed to signing him, but that would be great lol.

1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

It'll never happen, but it would be awesome and hilarious if the White Sox traded for Kris Bryant to be their RF of the future. Most agree that he won't be at 3rd base long term, with his size.

Sox could offer a Madrigal, Vaughn, Stiever, and wild card like Hansen/Adolfo etc and might be able to even get it done. Sox would obviously have to be committed to signing him, but that would be great lol.

Quite a package for 2 years of an expensive player.  

Just now, ChiSox59 said:

Quite a package for 2 years of an expensive player.  

That's the kind of package it would take.

That's also the kind of package the White Sox can't offer because of the lack of depth in their system. 

Just now, Balta1701 said:

That's the kind of package it would take.

That's also the kind of package the White Sox can't offer because of the lack of depth in their system. 

HARD PASS.  Dude is going to make close to $50M in his final 2 years of arb.  Just sign Rendon and give up no assets if thats your plan.  

Idk, I really doubt it'll take 2 top 30 prospects plus serious value.  The packages I've seen tossed around are not near that.

2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

HARD PASS.  Dude is going to make close to $50M in his final 2 years of arb.  Just sign Rendon and give up no assets if thats your plan.  

I'm far more concerned about giving up Vaughn and Madrigal than the money. We've got money to spend, but we don't have money to spend on Bryant + replacing Vaughn and Madrigal and finding pitching.

2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

I'm far more concerned about giving up Vaughn and Madrigal than the money. We've got money to spend, but we don't have money to spend on Bryant + replacing Vaughn and Madrigal and finding pitching.

We're on the same page. 

6 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

We're on the same page. 

I hear you, but at the same time they would fill the RF gap that they are considering spending 15-18 million a year on anyway. So the upgrade to Bryant is about another 12 million. 

You'd have to replace Madrigal, but the other pieces aren't really locked into the future with the way the team is constructed. Vaughn is, but at the same time maybe Collins pans out and saves you from having to invest in that position heavily. 

I'd be happy as a clam if they got Bryant - assuming they were set on signing him obviously. 

Just now, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

I hear you, but at the same time they would fill the RF gap that they are considering spending 15-18 million a year on anyway. So the upgrade to Bryant is about another 12 million. 

You'd have to replace Madrigal, but the other pieces aren't really locked into the future with the way the team is constructed. Vaughn is, but at the same time maybe Collins pans out and saves you from having to invest in that position heavily. 

I'd be happy as a clam if they got Bryant - assuming they were set on signing him obviously. 

I don't even think its worth the brainpower to analyze.  

Just now, ChiSox59 said:

I don't even think its worth the brainpower to analyze.  

Oh, I agree.

Just thinking about where we'd be right now (as a fanbase) if they hadn't signed Grandal. You can already see the team/media reminding everyone about that, which, was a very good signing, but only one step in making this a successful offseason in what is the most important offseason in recent memory. Without Grandal, the reality is we're likely going into the season with a nearly identical roster as to last year. 

2 minutes ago, DurhamStance said:

Without Grandal, the reality is we're likely going into the season with a nearly identical roster as to last year. 

well we also lost Nova's 190 IP and 34 starts. the plan was to upgrade from him as well as adding a #2 type starter.

 

I don't know why he wants such a good spot.

Everyone: "So, what is going on with Cole and Rendon?"

McGuffy: " I am part of a random White Sox podcast. Can you tell us how the Sox will offer most for Kuechel and still miss out?"

A lot of activity so far from every team this Winter Meetings. Wooof. Lmao.

 

Just now, DirtySox said:

 

Wonder if he’s using them

1 minute ago, Orlando said:

Wonder if he’s using them

Keuchel, I would assume...  maybe Castellanos.  I would be surprised if anything comes out of it.

Edited by Moan4Yoan

1 minute ago, Orlando said:

Wonder if he’s using them

Maybe, but I don't doubt the Sox are talking about several of Boras' clients.

58 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

It'll never happen, but it would be awesome and hilarious if the White Sox traded for Kris Bryant to be their RF of the future. Most agree that he won't be at 3rd base long term, with his size.

Sox could offer a Madrigal, Vaughn, Stiever, and wild card like Hansen/Adolfo etc and might be able to even get it done. Sox would obviously have to be committed to signing him, but that would be great lol.

For two years of Bryant totalling roughly $50 million? We would be getting absolutely hosed on that trade, punting tons of future value. 

That trade package could get you an extremely good player under long term control

image.png

Edited by DurhamStance

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.