Just now, Baron said:

 

Kimbrel with his contract has no surplus value, I‘d be surprised if the prospect price is huge

1 minute ago, Baron said:

 

Plz tag bryAnt as well

Just now, Baron said:

 

We all wonder how "steep". What would the Cubs want, besides the contract? That is the big question.

Just now, GermanSoxFan said:

Kimbrel with his contract has no surplus value, I‘d be surprised if the prospect price is huge

Both the White Sox and the Rays would probably consider having the Cubs pick up some/all of the money on that, and the Cubs already did so for the Yankees.

 

More confirmation 

 

2 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said:

Kimbrel with his contract has no surplus value, I‘d be surprised if the prospect price is huge

This. Kimbrel's only surplus value should be just "deadline surging".  Dude is on a market value deal.  Trading legitimate prospects for him would be a terrible move.  

2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Both the White Sox and the Rays would probably consider having the Cubs pick up some/all of the money on that, and the Cubs already did so for the Yankees.

If the Sox are giving up more prospects to save money at this point in time, I will lose my MF mind. 

If the Sox get Kimbrel, they are serious about payroll the next few years.  They don't add a relief pitcher with that price tag without it.

Just now, ChiSox59 said:

If the Sox are giving up more prospects to save money at this point in time, I will lose my MF mind. 

I have to imagine the Cubs are looking to dump dollars, and will send him to a team that will pay his money.

Since day 1, Kimbrel has been my #1 target that I wanted the Sox to target at the deadline. Make it happen, Rick!!

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

If the Sox get Kimbrel, they are serious about payroll the next few years.  They don't add a relief pitcher with that price tag without it.

JR approves on contingent that he drives a lockout and cancels 2022 salaries.

Would you give up Crochet? 

2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

If the Sox get Kimbrel, they are serious about payroll the next few years.  They don't add a relief pitcher with that price tag without it.

Or they turn around and trade him this offseason 

Just now, Baron said:

Would you give up Crochet? 

fuck no

Just now, bmags said:

JR approves on contingent that he drives a lockout and cancels 2022 salaries.

This is hilarious but damn if this didn't make me freeze up at the possible reality lol

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

I have to imagine the Cubs are looking to dump dollars, and will send him to a team that will pay his money.

Lets pay the damn money. This is the one guy I want.....makes us a monster in playoffs with our starting pitching 

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

I have to imagine the Cubs are looking to dump dollars, and will send him to a team that will pay his money.

Agreed comptlely.  Just responding to Balta's comment about Cubs eating $.  I will lose alot of faith in this operation if the Sox were to ship (say) Crochet and Burger to the Cubs for Kimbrel and half his $ remaining (including next year). 

1 minute ago, Baron said:

Would you give up Crochet? 

NO!!!!

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

If the Sox get Kimbrel, they are serious about payroll the next few years.  They don't add a relief pitcher with that price tag without it.

If the Sox get Kimbrel, does he become the closer? I love Liam but Kimbrel has straight up been better this year. 

2 minutes ago, bmags said:

JR approves on contingent that he drives a lockout and cancels 2022 salaries.

DAMN YOU FOR BEING NOT TOO FAR OFF OF REALISTIC

1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said:

NO!!!!

When I hear high price that's what I think immediately. I dunno I could be moved to part with him. 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

If the Sox get Kimbrel, does he become the closer? I love Liam but Kimbrel has straight up been better this year. 

It's probably an audition for the next two months TBH.

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

If the Sox get Kimbrel, does he become the closer? I love Liam but Kimbrel has straight up been better this year. 

He SHOULD be but I doubt La Russa does that.