57 minutes ago, Quin said:

Whit Merrifield is seeing the band get back together and wondering what he did wrong.

Anything over $8/9 million not in the budget...not that he played all that well last season.

When is the announcement the Sox will be changing their main color to Royal blue? When the Royals traded him to Milwaukee several years ago, they got Brett Phillips. Sox won that trade.

Edited February 15, 20242 yr by Dick Allen

7 hours ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

He was better than Gavin Sheets last year. 

So was I, and all I did was watch.

3 hours ago, Quin said:

Whit Merrifield is seeing the band get back together and wondering what he did wrong.

What he did wrong was have an  OBP slightly over .300. That's showing up your teammates.

7 hours ago, Heads22 said:

Gavin seems like a nice enough guy thats been played out of position in a situation that hasn't been conducive to development. He probably deserves a change of scenery but going to Charlotte is fine. Or if they find a move to fill a different spot. As fathom said, its also very believable that someone (Yoan) gets hurt at some point, possibly in Spring Training. 

I don't think the position thing hurt his development. From the jump he's just been a big ass dude that...doesn't hit like it. Big slow boy with weak power is just not a good combo. He had so many chances for us because he's left handed, hard worker, and we are a pathetic franchise.

My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready.  My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development.

59 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready.  My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development.

Grifol is all about not holding vets accountable, but going in on young guys.

Poor Colson/Ramos/Fletcher/Colas/Sosa/Popeye are basically going to have massive targets on their backs in the clubhouse if the team fails.

5 hours ago, Chimpton said:

Different but not better!

Yeah, not better.  But the team was so bad last year, and there were quite a few guys who gave up and had bad attitudes.  This year's team will look better and will probably win a few more games.  I was so disillusioned at the end of last season that I'm actually looking forward to seeing this hodgepodge of veterans and newbies and scrubs.

10 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Hosmer?

Dyson again?

Whit?

T-Gore?

Michael A. Tucker?

The old old old Michael Tucker?

Damon?

ADAM ENGEL SOS

4 minutes ago, pcq said:

ADAM ENGEL SOS

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/mlb-power-rankings-1-30-133056967.html
 

Emulating the organzation that’s spending $400+ million in new contract dollars to finish 72-90 and still Bottom 5 in baseball.

White Sox passed by Rockies, somehow.

2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready.  My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development.

It feels more like buying time to not rush kids who aren't ready.  Then once the kids are ready, the guys in front are easy cuts if they are getting played too much.

It's amusing that it's another Royal but as long as Gavin Sheets is gone I'm good. Like I said a month ago the bar is low for me but the fact that there are so many new faces makes this season already more exciting for me than last season. 

9 hours ago, Timmy U said:

Year zero of a rebuild and half the team is 35 year olds.  I do not understand their plan.

I mean royals memes aside, isn't that what year 0 of a rebuild should be?

10 hours ago, hogan873 said:

I’ll say this much about Getz: He has completely flipped the roster.  This team looks very different.

This team looks very old. Fixed it for ya…

23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

It feels more like buying time to not rush kids who aren't ready.  Then once the kids are ready, the guys in front are easy cuts if they are getting played too much.

For a rational org this would make sense. But with Pedro making out the lineup card there’s no guarantee it won’t be as stupid as possible. 

Well I’m sure the Royals fans will be happy to see their alumni team play on a regular basis to reminisce on seasons past but it’s an embarrassment as a Sox fan

49 minutes ago, Vote4Pedro said:

This team looks very old. Fixed it for ya…

It really is amazingly old. Like Luis Robert is 26 and the same age as a lot of our "young new talent"

 

ruh roh

6 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

ruh roh

I mean why not? 

1 minute ago, Baron said:

I mean why not? 

Is there an award for having the greatest accumulation of old and bad on one roster?

5 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready.  My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development.

It’s not Grifol who dumped a 21 year old pitching prospect for a 26 year old platoon reserve OF. If Pedro is not playing young guys on the active roster, it’s 100% on Getz in 2024 to rectify.

The one caveat is if we learn Tony has any role in decision making. It completely disgusted me to see him yesterday, and I’d wager there are many players, coaches and FO personnel who feel the same.

2024 40 Man Roster Transactions

In

• 1/5/24 C Martin Maldonado (37)
• 1/26/24 SP/RP John Brebbia (33)
• 2/3/24 RP Prelander Berroa (23)
• 2/3/24 RF Zach DeLoach (25)
• 2/3/24 CF Dominic Fletcher (26)

Out

• 1/5/24 3B Zach Remillard (29)
• 1/26/24 3B Romy Gonzalez (27)
• 2/3/24 SP Cristian Mena (21)
• 2/3/24 3B Gregory Santos (24)
• 2/3/24 RP Lane Ramsey (27)

Edited February 15, 20242 yr by South Side Hit Men

5 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

My theory (hope) is that Getz is trying to raise the floor with cheaper vets, but will be willing to cut these guys if a young player proves ready.  My fear is that it won’t matter, because we now a roster full of them and Grifol has already stated he won’t sacrifice a single win for development.

I was fairly buzzed and said something similar but more depressing and deleted it. In general I think I was trying to say that not even the Sox are bad enough to where they need to sign a negative WAR Moose Tacos to a camp invite. 

Like, he could pull a Rollins and hit 400 in spring and then go 0-28 to start the year. He's that bad and old. He hasn't had a semi useful season in 3-4 years.

10 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I was fairly buzzed and said something similar but more depressing and deleted it. In general I think I was trying to say that not even the Sox are bad enough to where they need to sign a negative WAR Moose Tacos to a camp invite. 

Like, he could pull a Rollins and hit 400 in spring and then go 0-28 to start the year. He's that bad and old. He hasn't had a semi useful season in 3-4 years.

Matt Latos incoming if he has ever been within 100 meters of a Royals major or minor league facility of any kind.

 

https://www.royalsreview.com/2016/1/11/10734484/royals-trade-rumor-free-agent-mat-latos

Getz still bitter after missing out eight years ago on that wonderful opportunity.

Edited February 15, 20242 yr by caulfield12

14 hours ago, Tnetennba said:

All former Royals must become White Sox ??‍♀️

Then let's sign George Brett and Freddy Patek!