January 7, 20251 yr 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. Sirota is not in the same category as those guys
January 7, 20251 yr 4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. A competitive balance pick can only be traded once.
January 7, 20251 yr 11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. DePaula is worth considerably more than Sirota. And honestly, we took Nick McClain like nine picks before Sirota (despite what I’d argue a lesser pedigree) and paid him mostly similar money. I’m just not sure that our front office likes Sirota all that much. The pick could definitely be of interest though and had the Dodgers not brought back Teoscar I think you could have been on something here. I think this is simply the Dodgers selling high on Lux’s big second half and adding additional assets they can cash in at a later date.
January 7, 20251 yr 15 minutes ago, WestEddy said: A competitive balance pick can only be traded once. Oh I didn’t realize that.
January 7, 20251 yr 25 minutes ago, WestEddy said: A competitive balance pick can only be traded once. There’s also no more room for him in the OF there, unless Edman moved to 2B.
January 7, 20251 yr I think people here in mock trades picked the Comp Balance pick and Sirota as pieces in a Robert deal. With someone like Arroyo of course. Too bad.
January 7, 20251 yr 20 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: DePaula is worth considerably more than Sirota. And honestly, we took Nick McClain like nine picks before Sirota (despite what I’d argue a lesser pedigree) and paid him mostly similar money. I’m just not sure that our front office likes Sirota all that much. The pick could definitely be of interest though and had the Dodgers not brought back Teoscar I think you could have been on something here. I think this is simply the Dodgers selling high on Lux’s big second half and adding additional assets they can cash in at a later date. DePaula is ranked the #48 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Getz would jump on a one-for-one swap of Robert if offered, while dumping Robert’s salary for Jerry. I don’t see it happening though since the Dodgers are already stacked. Edited January 7, 20251 yr by WhiteSox2023
January 7, 20251 yr CIN sure are loading up on infielders....does this mean they are ready to trade us Arroyo now?
January 7, 20251 yr 14 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: DePaula is ranked the #48 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Getz would jump on a one-for-one swap of Robert if offered, while dumping Robert’s salary for Jerry. I don’t see it happening though since the Dodgers are already stacked. Yeah, the rumor is Getz would need one meaningful piece to move Robert and DePaula would certainly qualify IMO. My guess is that was never on the table or else Getz would have jumped on that.
January 7, 20251 yr 8 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales)… All the Vargas’s!!!
January 7, 20251 yr https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2025/01/06/how-cincinnati-reds-gavin-lux-trade-impacts-matt-mclain-noelvi-marte/77499453007/ Argues Lux will get most of his time replacing Marte (AAA bound) at 3B but also LF DH 2B possibly even 1B. Jack of all trades/utility role envisioned. Doesn't seem like Cincy has any plans to repackage him at all. Dealt India to demonstrate faith in McLain leading team again like he did two seasons ago...opened up second base officially.
January 7, 20251 yr 10 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: There’s also no more room for him in the OF there, unless Edman moved to 2B. Correct. LA is set with Edman in Center. They don't need Robert.
January 7, 20251 yr 17 minutes ago, oldsox said: Correct. LA is set with Edman in Center. They don't need Robert. Well, any team in baseball could use 2023 Robert...but Edman promises less volatility and fits their team well as proven in the post season already.
January 7, 20251 yr 37 minutes ago, oldsox said: Correct. LA is set with Edman in Center. They don't need Robert. Not "needing" a very good player has never really stopped LAD before. I wouldn't rule them out, though I'd still hold Robert for now if I were Getz.
January 7, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said: Not "needing" a very good player has never really stopped LAD before. I wouldn't rule them out, though I'd still hold Robert for now if I were Getz. This is exactly what I was thinking.
January 7, 20251 yr If Kim sucks or there are injuries, Edman could move to 2B and they can be an option for Robert. Feel like Robert to LAD is more likely in the summer than now.
January 7, 20251 yr 15 hours ago, maxjusttyped said: Wouldn't surprise me at all if they move McLain to the outfield. He's really good defensively though. Assuming he is healthy and ready for Opening Day, Roster Resource currently has Lux at 2B, McClain at SS, and Elly at 3B.
January 7, 20251 yr Really good deal for both sides. It's disappointing when they miss out on great opportunities.
January 7, 20251 yr 9 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Really good deal for both sides. It's disappointing when they miss out on great opportunities. What would be the equivalent to what the Reds traded?
January 7, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Really good deal for both sides. It's disappointing when they miss out on great opportunities. Where would Lux play for the White Sox? His best position is second...and that's precisely where we have the most prospect depth currently. And you'd be flipping him at trade deadline 2026 or extending him?
January 8, 20251 yr 17 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: If the Sox got that offer for Robert he'd be gone. Do you really believe they've soured on Robert that much?
January 8, 20251 yr On 1/6/2025 at 6:24 PM, Quin said: Because Mike Sirota = Luis Robert? No but the comp pick has value as well. I’d certainly take Sirota, the comp pick, and another prospect like Collier for Robert. I’d do that deal if I’m the Sox even without the comp pick.
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