December 13, 20241 yr 20 hours ago, Balta1701 said: That's part of the problem - When you are buying guys in their late 30s, going for them to fill your DH role specifically because they're cheap and because your team isn't developing enough guys to fill that spot internally, there is a very high chance of it busting. Adam Dunn, Adam LaRoche, Edwin Encarnacion - 3 data points is enough to define a pattern. All of them seemed like smart signings at the time. I don't think so.
December 13, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, oldsox said: I don't think so. Dunn's signing elicited an ejaculation of happiness in Sox fandom. He was the obvious trade acquisition that should have happened in 2010, but didn't. He was the stat-head darling, the 3 true outcomes dream. He was going to save the franchise until he didn't. LaRoche and Encarnacion were reactions to missing out on all the big pieces of that off-season.
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Rey21 said: Tucker to the Cubs Luis Robert to the Reds as a counter???? Robert makes sense for the Astros too. Send Cam Smith+ to the Sox
December 13, 20241 yr 13 minutes ago, WestEddy said: Dunn's signing elicited an ejaculation of happiness in Sox fandom I was not aware he was THAT popular.
December 14, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, WestEddy said: Dunn's signing elicited an ejaculation of happiness in Sox fandom. He was the obvious trade acquisition that should have happened in 2010, but didn't. He was the stat-head darling, the 3 true outcomes dream. He was going to save the franchise until he didn't. LaRoche and Encarnacion were reactions to missing out on all the big pieces of that off-season. It definitely did, until he came to the Sox and forgot to hit like he did with the Reds and Nationals.
December 14, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, striker said: Robert makes sense for the Astros too. Send Cam Smith+ to the Sox That would be nice. If they had a re-draft of the 2024 first round, Smith would be pretty high on the list.
December 14, 20241 yr 48 minutes ago, GreenSox said: Astros could use Robert; their OF blows. Maybe they'll want Julks back, too.
December 14, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, GreenSox said: Astros could use Robert; their OF blows. Using Cam Smith? I could actually see it. Don’t think they’ll do a complete tear down.
December 14, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: Using Cam Smith? I could actually see it. Don’t think they’ll do a complete tear down. Yeah, I was thinking him and/or maybe Valdez, who they’ve been peddling a little bit, via a three-way.
December 14, 20241 yr 15 hours ago, GreenSox said: Astros could use Robert; their OF blows. I thought the Astros were trying to cut some salary with that Tucker trade. Not sure if they would want to add Robert’s money now.
December 14, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: I thought the Astros were trying to cut some salary with that Tucker trade. Not sure if they would want to add Robert’s money now. Tucker also only has one year of control. I think they just knew they were going to lose him after this upcoming season.
December 14, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Tucker also only has one year of control. I think they just knew they were going to lose him after this upcoming season. Yeah, definitely. But I saw an Athletic article that I can’t access but it talks about Houston “seeking sustainability.” Not sure if this mentions what they are looking to do. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5992938/2024/12/13/kyle-tucker-astros-cubs-trade-analysis/
December 15, 20241 yr Phillies need a CF A’s looking for a 3B Some sort of Robert to Phillies and Bohm to A’s 3 team? Starlyn Caba, Mick Abel, Max Muncy, and Denzel Clarke for Robert?
December 15, 20241 yr 16 hours ago, TheFutureIsNear said: Phillies need a CF A’s looking for a 3B Some sort of Robert to Phillies and Bohm to A’s 3 team? Starlyn Caba, Mick Abel, Max Muncy, and Denzel Clarke for Robert? You tickle my funny bone.
December 15, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, hi8is said: You tickle my funny bone. Thanks, just what I’m trying to do. What’s your issue with that trade?
December 15, 20241 yr 16 minutes ago, Rusty_Kuntz said: How are the Phillies going to trade Max Muncy? Max Muncy is also an A’s prospect… https://www.milb.com/player/max-muncy-691777
December 15, 20241 yr 24 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Max Muncy is also an A’s prospect… https://www.milb.com/player/max-muncy-691777 That is interesting. Thanks.
December 15, 20241 yr 40 minutes ago, Rusty_Kuntz said: How are the Phillies going to trade Max Muncy? Bohm would be sent to the As, and the As would send Muncy to the White Sox for the privilege.
December 15, 20241 yr In that case it's way too much for Robert. I doubt Robert is worth 55-50-45-45. Philly could probably get Robert for Caba and Abel and just trade Bohm for the A's prospects. Although not sure the Sox would want Abel.
December 15, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, Rusty_Kuntz said: In that case it's way too much for Robert. I doubt Robert is worth 55-50-45-45. Philly could probably get Robert for Caba and Abel and just trade Bohm for the A's prospects. Although not sure the Sox would want Abel. Who is the 50 FV guy in that deal?
December 15, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Who is the 50 FV guy in that deal? Abel.
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