Sleepy Harold Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Liked him when he was here even though the team refused to play well behind him. Would have expected the Cubs to aim a little higher though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkChopExpress Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 They’re losing out on all the bullpen pitchers they should have been overpaying to get, and then they pick up Soroka? Probably should have waited on that extension for Hoyer until after the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 9 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Liked him when he was here even though the team refused to play well behind him. Would have expected the Cubs to aim a little higher though. They’ll get a bigger name. Suarez and Kelly is very possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WestEddy Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 9 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: their #13 and #14 prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 9 minutes ago, WestEddy said: their #13 and #14 prospects. Yikes. For Soroka? That’s rough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Bet they move him back to the pen. Fastball really plays up in shorter stints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 The Cubs really like taking 2024 Sox starters and using them in the bullpen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 35 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: I could dig that return for Houser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Soroka must just be cheap contract wise, because he doesn’t look like he’s having that great of a year. Seems like it’s a bit of an overpay or they couldn’t get what they wanted elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Chris Flexen, Brad Keller, and now Michael Soroka. We’re really trying to build a whole staff out of guys on the 2024 White Sox??? — Mike Praznowski (@PrazMaster) July 31, 2025 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 46 minutes ago, WestEddy said: their #13 and #14 prospects. There's no excuse for us not to get something decent for Houser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkChopExpress Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 22 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said: There's no excuse for us not to get something decent for Houser. The excuse is that the Cubs are dumb and no one else would give what they gave for Soroka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 https://www.mlb.com/news/michael-soroka-cubs-nationals-trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 It’s not really #13 and #14 prospects. Pipeline isn’t updated. Cruz is #17 at BA. Good shortstop but 5% walk rate and no power in ACL. Franklin isn’t on T30 and was available to entire league in Rule 5 and nobody was interested. Great deal For Cubs imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 33 minutes ago, WestEddy said: Chris Flexen, Brad Keller, and now Michael Soroka. We’re really trying to build a whole staff out of guys on the 2024 White Sox??? — Mike Praznowski (@PrazMaster) July 31, 2025 Cubs buying into Getz hype... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 9 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said: It’s not really #13 and #14 prospects. Pipeline isn’t updated. Cruz is #17 at BA. Good shortstop but 5% walk rate and no power in ACL. Franklin isn’t on T30 and was available to entire league in Rule 5 and nobody was interested. Great deal For Cubs imo. "Great" is really pushing it. It might end up being solid or could certainly go awry when he's under real pressure in the spotlight of the August/Sept. pennant race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, Timmy U said: Bet they move him back to the pen. Fastball really plays up in shorter stints. Might not have a choice if this drop is fatigue related 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I think cubs just DFAed Flexen, so unfortunately they don’t have the pleasure of rocking the early 24 White Sox pen like they could be 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 On 7/30/2025 at 10:43 PM, Autumn Dreamin said: Might not have a choice if this drop is fatigue related I hope "shoulder discomfort" isn't something more serious, but it's not like the warning signs weren't there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 10 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: I hope "shoulder discomfort" isn't something more serious, but it's not like the warning signs weren't there... Counsel said Soroka's going on the IL. God, that sucks. 2024 was such a horrible year, and I'm really rooting for guys like Soroka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 With Soroka hurt, I wonder if the Sox could see if Civale clears waivers and deal him to the Cubs? Civale is owed just over $2 million for the remainder of the season after the Brewers sent the Sox around $1,236,828 to cover the difference between Vaughn’s and Civale’s contracts. I guess at only $2 million, teams would probably claim Civale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 14 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: With Soroka hurt, I wonder if the Sox could see if Civale clears waivers and deal him to the Cubs? Civale is owed just over $2 million for the remainder of the season after the Brewers sent the Sox around $1,236,828 to cover the difference between Vaughn’s and Civale’s contracts. I guess at only $2 million, teams would probably claim Civale. That's true, could do that to save some money. Like the Angels did a couple years ago after they traded for Giolito and Lopez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said: With Soroka hurt, I wonder if the Sox could see if Civale clears waivers and deal him to the Cubs? Civale is owed just over $2 million for the remainder of the season after the Brewers sent the Sox around $1,236,828 to cover the difference between Vaughn’s and Civale’s contracts. I guess at only $2 million, teams would probably claim Civale. Waiver trades are no longer a thing after the trade deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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