22 minutes ago, fathom said:

So funny as I had an epiphany this morning that maybe Hahn’s first call was to Story

I think it’s story too

If they go into this season with a platoon in RF once again after all the plug and plays the Whitesox used will show the incompetence of the front office

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Hopefully not long-term, but he’s not the most reliable guy.

That, and nobody plays 162 anyway, especially not this year with the already built in double headers.

8 minutes ago, fathom said:

Hopefully not long-term, but he’s not the most reliable guy.

Too true.

4 minutes ago, Jerksticks said:

I think it’s story too

I imagine Story is a 1 year deal? I'm fine wihth long term but I have to imagine he wants something short

31 minutes ago, HahnsKiddieTable said:

Stoney doubling down on platoon system in RF….Fml

Boras must be playing hardball since SS is a mouthpiece for JR.

Dammit. 

 

 

37 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

How does that help them shed salary lol

If you look up the salary of Keuchel and McNeil plus throw in $10M Sox save about $6M. This is my best guess based on looking at their salaries yesterday but not confirming them today.

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

FO doesn't like the prices out there and they are putting their state media to work.

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

 

Meaning…come back in June/July.   But please at least address the Kimbrel in the room before OD at least.

Sounds like Conforto less and less likely by the day.

36 minutes ago, HahnsKiddieTable said:

Stone saying none of the Oakland pitchers necessarily put you over the top. If Vaughn is in any of those deals you don’t make it

He's not wrong. Rodon at his best puts you over the top which is why SF took the leap.

3 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said:

FO doesn't like the prices out there and they are putting their state media to work.

State media is pushing stand pat pretty hard. (Stone/Merkin) 

39 minutes ago, HahnsKiddieTable said:

Stoney doubling down on platoon system in RF….Fml

?

29 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said:

 

This guy killed us last seasons.  Looked him up, he posted a 3+ war last year.  

5 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

If you look up the salary of Keuchel and McNeil plus throw in $10M Sox save about $6M. This is my best guess based on looking at their salaries yesterday but not confirming them today.

I meant “how does this shed salary” for the Mets, who are looking to shed salary as well.

36 minutes ago, Saufley said:

Stone's first priority is a top of the line 2B,

Well he was a pitcher and knows the Sox have some groundball pitchers and are targeting another GB pitcher with Kelly. The Sox have tunnel vision with these type of relievers. A doubleplay is a pitcher's best friend.

39 minutes ago, Saufley said:

Stone's first priority is a top of the line 2B,

As it should be.

Really interesting trade for the Twins. IKF can’t hit much but is a great defender. But to give up Garver in the deal? Very interesting. 

19 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

I meant “how does this shed salary” for the Mets, who are looking to shed salary as well.

Ahh ok but I find it odd that when you look at the Mets idea of shedding salary among position players the names thrown around are guys not making much like JD Davis and McNeil. The higher paid position players they have are the guys they just signed like Marte and Canha and the burdensome contract of Cano. I don't see how they can shed much salary among those 3. unless they find a sucker for Cano or trade Lindor or McCann.

Edited March 12, 20224 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

1 minute ago, ChiSox59 said:

Really interesting trade for the Twins. IKF can’t hit much but is a great defender. But to give up Garver in the deal? Very interesting. 

Isn’t he a younger Simmons (not prime Simmons)

5 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Really interesting trade for the Twins. IKF can’t hit much but is a great defender. But to give up Garver in the deal? Very interesting. 

Yeah I like that deal for Texas. All glove light hitting .670 OPS bat going to the Twins? Sure. And I feel like Garver homered off us all the time lol

Edited March 12, 20224 yr by Bob Sacamano

2 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

Really interesting trade for the Twins. IKF can’t hit much but is a great defender. But to give up Garver in the deal? Very interesting. 

Speed also. 20 SB's last year.

2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Ahh ok but I find it odd that when you look at the Mets idea of shedding salary among position players the names thrown around are guys not making much like JD Davis and McNeil. The higher paid position players they have are the guys they just signed like Marte and Canha and the burdensome contract of Cano. I don't see how they can shed much salary among those 3. unless they find a sucker for Cano.

Yeah you’d have to get really creative to shed Cano’s salary. Basically attach a couple top prospects to get out from under it.

8 minutes ago, Saufley said:

Speed also. 20 SB's last year.

He’s a fine SS. Garver seemed more valuable to me than that. The prospect that went back to MN is a nothing burger. 5 foot 10 40 FV P. 

8 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Yeah you’d have to get really creative to shed Cano’s salary. Basically attach a couple top prospects to get out from under it.

Not suggesting the Sox do this in the slightest, but think Mets would hand over McNeil to get from under Cano considering their payroll situation? Maybe take back Keuchel? Just brainstorming…know something like this was tossed around here months ago.