21 minutes ago, mataipaepae said:

I don’t know. Fuller seems to be a pretty good hitting coach

As much as I might complain about the process of getting Getz…I do think fundamentally he’s done some good things for the organization in terms of advancing it. 

Very good return for Houser. They may turn into nothing - but I like approach here. 

12 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said:

As much as I might complain about the process of getting Getz…I do think fundamentally he’s done some good things for the organization in terms of advancing it. 

He gets a passing grade so far. Last season still looms large, even if some of it was a freighter hitting an iceberg.

5 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Keeping tauch is almost as egregious as not trading houser to me.

Tauchman requested to stay due to his daughter’s health stuff. He’s arb eligible. Getz noted that a decision doesn’t have to be made yet. They can tender him and keep him or trade him before tender deadline. They have options. 

5 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Love the caveat "former top prospect."

Hope Robert goes into the tank for the rest of the season and they just give him the buyout...needs Moncada phantom injury.

Then can pop up the last week or two of the season.

This is ridiculous and makes no sense. I was stunned that they’d pick up the option but Jeff Passan gave it some clarity. He said Robert would likely get a 1/15 deal this offseason as a free agent so 1/20 is fine for a team like the Sox essentially. 

5 hours ago, PolishPrince34 said:

Tauchman asked not to be traded. Has a daughter going through medical issues and his family is all lives in Illinois. Support network to help them out. 

Correct 

Looks like the Twins and eventually the Guardians will run out of resources eventually in the Central.

Down to Detroit, KC if they get a new stadium, and the White Sox.

Kwan might get moved as early as the offseason as he hits arbitration. Who knows what happens with closer Clase.

I’m fine with the trade, but don’t know why they immediately optioned Mead to AAA. He should take Josh Rojas spot.

12 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

I’m fine with the trade, but don’t know why they immediately optioned Mead to AAA. He should take Josh Rojas spot.

I didn’t see this.  I assumed Mead would be on the team and starting at 1B immediately.  The sunk cost of Rojas is what it is.  Release him already.  I hope Getz doesn’t think he can save a few bucks by some team claiming his worthless ass off waivers.  Pretty sad…

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20 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Tauchman requested to stay due to his daughter’s health stuff. He’s arb eligible. Getz noted that a decision doesn’t have to be made yet. They can tender him and keep him or trade him before tender deadline. They have options. 

This is ridiculous and makes no sense. I was stunned that they’d pick up the option but Jeff Passan gave it some clarity. He said Robert would likely get a 1/15 deal this offseason as a free agent so 1/20 is fine for a team like the Sox essentially. 

Correct 

Plus if he hits for the next 2 months, maybe they trade him this offseason. Then they don’t have to pay him it (well maybe not all at lest).

9 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I didn’t see this.  I assumed Mead would be on the team and starting at 1B immediately.  The sunk cost of Rojas is what it is.  Release him already.  I hope Getz doesn’t think he can save a few bucks by some team claiming his worthless ass off waivers.  Pretty sad…

I read they optioned all 3 guys they got for Houser to AAA, but hopefully that’s not true. Mead at the very minimum should be in Chicago.

The important part is that we got rid of him to solidify the #2 lottery spot. Sucks that we got absolutely boned by the rules and couldn't get the #1 lottery spor last season. 

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10 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

I read they optioned all 3 guys they got for Houser to AAA, but hopefully that’s not true. Mead at the very minimum should be in Chicago.

You’re right.  Mead is on the Charlotte roster…

https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/roster

11 minutes ago, ron883 said:

The important part is that we got rid of him to solidify the #2 lottery spot. Sucks that we got absolutely boned by the rules and couldn't get the #1 lottery spor last season. 

#2 spot?

18 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

#2 spot?

He must think the Rockies are eligible for the #1 pick lottery next year.  They aren’t.

6 hours ago, PaleAleSox said:

s%*# we got Wander Franco didn't we?

Between signing Mike Clevinger 3 times, and their penchant for over the hill prospects I can't decide if this is hilarious or making me want to cry.

32 minutes ago, ron883 said:

The important part is that we got rid of him to solidify the #2 lottery spot. Sucks that we got absolutely boned by the rules and couldn't get the #1 lottery spor last season. 

They’re very much in the driver’s seat for #1 spot 

12 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

They’re very much in the driver’s seat for #1 spot 

Is 2026 a strong draft class? 

5 hours ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

Not sure this is the endorsement Getzy thinks it is...

17 minutes ago, wegner said:

Is 2026 a strong draft class? 

Yes. It’s loaded at the top. 

45 minutes ago, ron883 said:

The important part is that we got rid of him to solidify the #2 lottery spot. Sucks that we got absolutely boned by the rules and couldn't get the #1 lottery spor last season. 

https://www.tankathon.com/mlb
25-26% odds for #1 pick

somehow it probably goes to Braves (#2) or Orioles (#5)

13 minutes ago, Tnetennba said:

Not sure this is the endorsement Getzy thinks it is...

Cue Schiffren swing change comments on Curtis Lake Mead whenever he comes up…

2 hours ago, Chisoxfn said:

As much as I might complain about the process of getting Getz…I do think fundamentally he’s done some good things for the organization in terms of advancing it. 

He definitely has, there's been some positives on the hitting side of things this year to think they may actually be able to 'fix' a few guys.

2 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

He must think the Rockies are eligible for the #1 pick lottery next year.  They aren’t.

Phew. That's exactly what I thought. 

9 hours ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

I read they optioned all 3 guys they got for Houser to AAA, but hopefully that’s not true. Mead at the very minimum should be in Chicago.

Has to go to the Ryan Fuller hitting school before raking at the Rate.

Man oh man do I hope this guy pushes Rojas out.  In this lineup the new guys all have life, but Rojas feels like a holdover from last season, just never swinging at the right time or at the right pitches 

Again, get Lenyn Sosa a LF glove and make room for this dude on the IF.