Bob Sacamano Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, ChiSox59 said: I mean useful reliever with 4 years of cheap control is worth *something*. Yeah but in a trade like this, if it’s a final piece, it’s nothing to get mad about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Zavala being included makes this much more bearable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Here's the BA scourting report on Zavala. Good get. Quote 7. Samuel Zavala OF Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 175 | B-T: L-L Age: null BA Grade: 55/Very High Track Record: Regarded as one of the best pure hitters in the 2020-21 international class, Zavala signed for $1.2 million and has been pushed aggressively each year in the system. With injuries dogging Zavala early in his career, the Padres challenged him to stay on the field in 2023 and he did just that as a Low-A California League all-star. He finished one home run shy of joining a rare list of teenagers to log 20 doubles, 15 homers and 20 steals in a season. Zavala spiraled after a late promotion to High-A Fort Wayne, though he was playing through an oblique injury at the end of the season. Scouting Report: Zavala has been young for the level at every stop, so it’s taken time for strength to catch up to natural gifts that include a smooth, whip-like swing. He has a knack for putting the barrel on the ball, though the Padres would like Zavala to continue to add muscle in the hope that he regularly unlocks average power. He does not chase much, but there’s a bit of swing-and-miss in the zone, the result of a leg kick that can get big. An above-average runner, Zavala makes up for a lack of closing speed in center field with good reads, a good first step and fluid movement. Above-average arm strength would likely push him to left field if he outgrows center. Bilingual and a heady player, Zavala has also taken well to coaching and the examples of older teammates when it came to finding a routine that allowed him to get his legs under him after a slow start in Lake Elsinore. The Future: Still the best true outfield prospect in the system, Zavala should begin his age-19 season back at Fort Wayne, where he’ll be one of the younger players in the Midwest League. He could develop into a starting-caliber corner outfielder with across-the-board skills. Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Wilson would obviously just be a throw-in for the 2024 bullpen to help hold the fort down in the Lambert spot... I would hope Getz trades him to a team that needs bullpen help sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I'm liking this less. Why the f*** are we filling the 40 man? Can we just cut Maldonado now at least? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Which is just dumb. JR will never spend for it again in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, chitownsportsfan said: I'm liking this less. Why the f*** are we filling the 40 man? Can we just cut Maldonado now at least? Or does seem odd but whatever. And Maldonado is going nowhere…yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I still hope there’s a 4th… thorpe, Zavala and Iriarte wouldn’t be enough for me to move him pre-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I think that’s it… Feinsand stating only those 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: I'm liking this less. Why the f*** are we filling the 40 man? Can we just cut Maldonado now at least? So far they only need to create 1 40 man spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: This is on par with what we’ve heard all offseason: Getz was targeting pitching in return for Cease. #1-#3 SPs are what the Sox absolutely not going to sign with the White Sox, so even though TINSTAAPP, if one or both pan out, it's a fair return, plus Zavala is a solid addition. Do agree they should keep Robert, can't endlessly dump your best players, and hopefully their will be new ownership before his contract expires. Would love to cheer for one solid White Sox for life HOF player before I die. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, Squirmin' for Yermin said: I still hope there’s a 4th… thorpe, Zavala and Iriarte wouldn’t be enough for me to move him pre-season. Thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 It’s a four for one so we know all the pieces. I am very much good with this return now that Zavala is a part of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) deleted can't copy and paste without dragging whole article in Edited March 14 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty22hotty Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I really hope Kjerstad and Ortiz wasn't the O's offer 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Who knows, dude may even end up pitching in a game in Korea considering their next games after their first and second game are a week later. Might as well do something different and have him come out of the pen after Darvish or Musgrove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyLawRules Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1768071402765316259?t=mE-JqgGs_SbfEDCH1MrCIw&s=19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleAleSox Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Zavala being part of it makes it a big win for the Sox to me. I don't know if it's "steep" but Sox for sure got enough for him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said: #1-#3 SPs are what the Sox absolutely not going to sign with the White Sox, so even though TINSTAAPP, if one or both pan out, it's a fair return, plus Zavala is a solid addition. Do agree they should keep Robert, can't endlessly dump your best players, and hopefully their will be new ownership before his contract expires. Would love to cheer for one solid White Sox for life HOF player before I die. How old are you:?🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 What a fantastic trade. The new guy done did good! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 what would you rank Sox farm with these 3 spects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox72 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I didn’t care whether we gave him away. Just didn’t want him pitching for the dildos in Baltimore. And let that be a lesson to all of you on the effect an obnoxiously-arrogant poster can have on one. 3 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 After hearing that it’s steep, it feels a little disappointing. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Looks like 4 player return not 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: It’s a four for one so we know all the pieces. I am very much good with this return now that Zavala is a part of it. My issue is he's 18 and his last name is zavala 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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