On 5/17/2025 at 5:16 AM, Credepopsup said:

Let's hope for better results than last year - 19 players signed, only 9 remain in the organization (9 released, 1 traded). Two of the remaining players were signed after the season had ended and haven't played a game.

It was way past time to move on from Paddy. It’s going to take a couple years to see Getz/Keller guys come in but damn, that’s dreadful 

Does anyone know the White Sox budget for its international activities?

23 hours ago, oldsox said:

Does anyone know the White Sox budget for its international activities?

They only have like $40K left in period that runs through December 15. They’re basically done 

I mean the budget for the whole shebang. Scouting, bonuses, facility, etc. What a joke.

2 hours ago, oldsox said:

I mean the budget for the whole shebang. Scouting, bonuses, facility, etc. What a joke.

I know they are building a new Dominican facility so there is that. It is going to take a couple of years to see what changes or improves under Keller in the international department.

On 5/19/2025 at 5:02 AM, Boopa1219 said:

It was way past time to move on from Paddy. It’s going to take a couple years to see Getz/Keller guys come in but damn, that’s dreadful 

I’m old enough to remember when Marco Paddy was the savior. The more things change, the more they stay the same. There is one change that will help, and that doesn’t seem imminent.

 

Edited May 24, 2025May 24 by Dick Allen

1 hour ago, Dick Allen said:

I’m old enough to remember when Marco Paddy was the savior. The more things change, the more they stay the same. There is one change that will help, and that doesn’t seem imminent.

 

And seeing as no one has said who refused to negotiate with the younger kids, we still don't know if the main problem is fixed.

12 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

And seeing as no one has said who refused to negotiate with the younger kids, we still don't know if the main problem is fixed.

David Keller referenced finding impact talent that the club doesn't have access to in free agency as part of international strategy. They'll be going after kids. The biggest issue is that deals are basically signed through 2028 already. 

1 hour ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

David Keller referenced finding impact talent that the club doesn't have access to in free agency as part of international strategy. They'll be going after kids. The biggest issue is that deals are basically signed through 2028 already. 

He said they are willing to negotiate with 13/14/15  year olds?

2 hours ago, southsider2k5 said:

He said they are willing to negotiate with 13/14/15  year olds?

Of course not but that’s the name of the game. I don’t think he takes the job unless he has the ability to do what he wants. 

8 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Of course not but that’s the name of the game. I don’t think he takes the job unless he has the ability to do what he wants. 

So Marco Paddy didn't want to do that?  No one has ever actually answered any of this.

On 5/17/2025 at 11:16 AM, Credepopsup said:

The number of confirmed signings in the 2025 class stands at 24 players. This will probably rise. 

One of the signings that was widely reported on January 15th - Roderick Medina 275k - was never confirmed. He pitched for St. Peter's HS (NY)  this spring.

Let's hope for better results than last year - 19 players signed, only 9 remain in the organization (9 released, 1 traded). Two of the remaining players were signed after the season had ended and haven't played a game.

Signings are still being announced. All older guys who will have been cheap:

P - Alexander Martinez (22yo) and Andy Peralta (18yo)

C - Deury Ramos (19yo) and Erasmi Rodriguez (21yo) 

They also signed a 21 year old outfielder named Fidel Montero. He was previously signed by the Yankees in 2021, so I don't believe he counts against the spending cap. He hasn't played a game this season, so could well be a position change candidate (to pitcher).

Edited June 12, 2025Jun 12 by Credepopsup

5 hours ago, Credepopsup said:

Signings are still being announced. All older guys who will have been cheap:

P - Alexander Martinez (22yo) and Andy Peralta (18yo)

C - Deury Ramos (19yo) and Erasmi Rodriguez (21yo) 

They also signed a 21 year old outfielder named Fidel Montero. He was previously signed by the Yankees in 2021, so I don't believe he counts against the spending cap. He hasn't played a game this season, so could well be a position change candidate (to pitcher).

I'll be sure to keep an eye out for Fidel.

Did I read somewhere that the Sox were in in some young Cuban OF who just emigrated to the Dominican Republic?

11 minutes ago, Springfield Soxfan said:

Did I read somewhere that the Sox were in in some young Cuban OF who just emigrated to the Dominican Republic?

Can't be for this year.  They just gave away their remaining cap space.

5 hours ago, Springfield Soxfan said:

Did I read somewhere that the Sox were in in some young Cuban OF who just emigrated to the Dominican Republic?

Are you talking about this?

 

 

3 hours ago, Sleepy Harold said:

Are you talking about this?

Yes   Thank you so much   Is this for 2026?

 

 

15 hours ago, Springfield Soxfan said:

 

Yeah this would be for the next signing period.

 

 

On 6/19/2025 at 7:14 PM, Autumn Dreamin said:

 

 

I think this happens with tons of players. Maybe one of our beloved???

Edited June 23, 2025Jun 23 by Squirmin' for Yermin

Who did the Sox sign yesterday?

On 7/3/2025 at 3:27 PM, Boopa1219 said:

Who did the Sox sign yesterday?

Nobody, the signing period starts on Jan 15 now.

It's tough to get excited.  The last few top international signings have not done very well. The latest was Alajandro Cruz.  I don't understand the economics here.  Has any team just walked away from the International Market, at as far as financing a team in the DSL?

8 minutes ago, oldsox said:

It's tough to get excited.  The last few top international signings have not done very well. The latest was Alajandro Cruz.  I don't understand the economics here.  Has any team just walked away from the International Market, at least as far as financing a team in the DSL?

 

3 hours ago, oldsox said:

It's tough to get excited.  The last few top international signings have not done very well. The latest was Alajandro Cruz.  I don't understand the economics here.  Has any team just walked away from the International Market, at as far as financing a team in the DSL?

No. It's the cheapest talent available. Eduardo Herrerra had a rough 1st year last season, and this season, he's OPSing .975, and will most probably graduate to the ACL next year. Frank Mieses is a 17-year-old CF OPSing .869.