1 hour ago, WestEddy said:

That's good, because I don't really need to be taken seriously by people who start screaming for the GM to be fired who has this team competitive 4 years ahead of the schedule that was rammed down everyone's throats, here.

No, Castillo hasn't worked out, Doyle hasn't set the world on fire, Bart got injured quick, and Brazoban has been ineffective. I was underwhelmed by the TDL. At the time, I said it looked like they overpaid in every deal. But that's supply and demand. I'm disappointed about all 4. As an adult, I can understand what they were trying to do. The 2nd half collapse didn't stem from a bad TDL. The offense all fell in a slump for weeks, and the pitching looks gassed.

But hey, let's all look at who caught fire after the TDL and declare those are the guys we should have traded for. By trading less. Great fucking analysis. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go hold this front office accountable by pouting like a tired 4-year-old whose mom cut his cheeseburger all wrong.

The irony is this is the schtick you pull anytime people even think about criticizing Chris Getz. You have this type of nutter meltdown where you mock them, scream in hysterics, make up something no one ever said, move the goalposts and declare victory. You are what you hate.

"As for the current direction of this team, initially many had expected that this team couldn’t compete until 2028 at the earliest given the historically bad 2024 team. Twelve months later, with the arrival of Colson, Teel, and Quero, supplemented by a couple of solid, if unspectacular young bats, in Vargas, Sosa, and Baldwin, and hitting a homerun with the Rule 5 pick of Smith, and top prospects poised for getting the call, Sox looks like they have a chance to compete by 2027."

Right, but wrong on Quero Sosa Baldwin Shane Smith...but that was the common sentiment, with most others doubting JR would spend bigly in FA until the 2027-28 cycle because of the I'm pending lookout and unknown CBA landscape

Completely forgot Baldwin too will be fighting Braden, Acuna and Doyle for playing time

Edited September 20Sep 20 by caulfield12

Well regarding what Getz has accomplished building a competitive team, judging by what’s happened lately, we don’t quite understand which is the real team. The current squad or the one that led up to this lower level of competence. The Yermin Mercedes team was fun until the wheels fell off. I think we can safely say that Getz has built a floor more than a roof. The ceiling is not the roof tight now. So Getz has been overrated, but he’s done his job of pointing the team in a positive direction. I will take it and hold off on the pink slip

Ranking All 30 MLB Teams' Homegrown Talent for 2026 Season

Whether it's a small-market team pinching pennies or a major-market club with a limitless budget, a good internal talent pipeline is a necessity for building a championship roster.

Wanted to find out how much of the Guardians' pen and rotation was homegrown...was just curious.

Though this was quite instructive...and it's also an ongoing criticism for Getz/Hostetler/Shirley...not to mention the complete miss in DR and international the last five years or so.

Boatload of small market teams in the Top Ten, including two AL Central teams at the very top, and the Royals not far behind. And then you have the Yankees Braves Mariners.

Sox and Padres unsurprisingly both in the bottom 3.

Edited September 21Sep 21 by caulfield12

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49989936/mlb-2026-playoffs-postseason-rotation-tiers-pitching-dodgers-brewers-yankees-phillies-red-sox

15th out of 15

30 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49989936/mlb-2026-playoffs-postseason-rotation-tiers-pitching-dodgers-brewers-yankees-phillies-red-sox

15th out of 15

Sure, but imagine telling me in March that “well the Sox are going to have the worst rotation in the playoffs.”

I would have given you a smooch, caulfield.

We're going to have a winning season and at a minimum a playoff berth. Despite some mistakes (Castillo), Getz will probably very deservingly win AL executive of the year.

10 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said:

We're going to have a winning season and at a minimum a playoff berth. Despite some mistakes (Castillo), Getz will probably very deservingly win AL executive of the year.

He'll definitely be in the running. The deadline deals were not great, and while that's not all his fault, the Castillo trade looked bad from the get-go. Getz has had some success on scrap heap finds (Grichuk, Peters), and the signing of Murakami was a big win, his recent struggles aside.

I think the success this year is more a result of the coaching staff and the players themselves. Sure, Getz assembled this team of guys who seem to absolutely love the game and each other. But, yeah, to your point, improving the team's wins by 20+ and make the playoffs? He'll be considered for AL executive of the year.

On 9/19/2026 at 9:04 PM, southsider2k5 said:

The irony is this is the schtick you pull anytime people even think about criticizing Chris Getz. You have this type of nutter meltdown where you mock them, scream in hysterics, make up something no one ever said, move the goalposts and declare victory. You are what you hate.

Hey!! Its been awhile...have a missed anything?
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20 minutes ago, hogan873 said:

He'll definitely be in the running. The deadline deals were not great, and while that's not all his fault, the Castillo trade looked bad from the get-go. Getz has had some success on scrap heap finds (Grichuk, Peters), and the signing of Murakami was a big win, his recent struggles aside.

I think the success this year is more a result of the coaching staff and the players themselves. Sure, Getz assembled this team of guys who seem to absolutely love the game and each other. But, yeah, to your point, improving the team's wins by 20+ and make the playoffs? He'll be considered for AL executive of the year.

Tampa Bay

Cleveland

Houston just because Dana Brown has been fired already would seemingly embarass owner Crane a bit

Breslow/Red Sox for coming back from 32-46

Comes down to TB and Getz, seemingly

Edited September 23Sep 23 by caulfield12

4 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Tampa Bay

Cleveland

Houston just because Dana Brown has been fired already would seemingly embarass owner Crane a bit

Breslow/Red Sox for coming back from 32-46

Comes down to TB and Getz, seemingly

It has to be TB...right? No doubt the White Sox season has been remarkable considering where we came from...but if the plan was to add Fedde, Kay and Peters...we win the division? Yeah...I am not buying that...

2 minutes ago, BrittBurnsFan said:

It has to be TB...right? No doubt the White Sox season has been remarkable considering where we came from...but if the plan was to add Fedde, Kay and Peters...we win the division? Yeah...I am not buying that...

Mune

Vargas

Peters

Newcomb

Grichuk

Antonacci/Meidroth

that's the case...essentially

TB has actually ended up with a bigger improvement in win total from last year.

Getz best deadline addition may end up being the most head scratching one.

Brenton Doyle Last 10 Games Total Stats:

• Batting Average (BA): .346 (9-for-26)

• Runs Scored: 7

• Extra-Base Hits: 1 Double, 1 Triple, 1 Home Run

• Stolen Bases: 2

17 minutes ago, HoosierSox said:

Getz best deadline addition may end up being the most head scratching one.

Brenton Doyle Last 10 Games Total Stats:

• Batting Average (BA): .346 (9-for-26)

• Runs Scored: 7

• Extra-Base Hits: 1 Double, 1 Triple, 1 Home Run

• Stolen Bases: 2

He's an interesting player. If the Sox can get him to unlock his power again he could be a very useful 4th OF or even a bit better.

30 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

He's an interesting player. If the Sox can get him to unlock his power again he could be a very useful 4th OF or even a bit better.

Interestingly, Doyle is under control through 2029.