White Sox and signing dudes I've never heard of. The more things change, the more they stay exactly the same...

4 hours ago, Tnetennba said:

White Sox and signing dudes I've never heard of. The more things change, the more they stay exactly the same...

And they will stay basically the same until Ishbia takes over especially with the lockout coming next December.

Will Venable on White Sox from Zoom today: "I anticipate there being a lot of moves here coming up. Just like there will be across the league, knowing there is so much time. But at the same time, we are really excited about the group we have."

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) December 19, 2025

Been asked a lot about Munetaka Murakami…from what I’m hearing the two most aggressive teams have been #WhiteSox and #Angels. #Padres do like him but after signing KBO star Sung-mun Song it seems highly unlikely unless they move Cronenworth by Monday. Other teams who I’ve heard… pic.twitter.com/5txR87xuL6

— MoccBomb (@MoccBomb) December 19, 2025

Just now, WestEddy said:

He guesses based off Twitter rumors 

10 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Bogus ass source.

1 hour ago, WestEddy said:

 Oh f***…dude has a blue check mark which means auto legit

3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Bogus ass source.

WestEddy named as Getz lieutenant?

There are those on Twitter who post a "we should take a chance on this guy" tweet for every DFA, but Justyn-Henry Malloy is an interesting flier. But they're getting to the point where they're going to have to cut dudes just to finish their off-season plan. 

Tigers Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors

Here comes the parade

 

#WhiteSox sign OF Dustin Harris to a minor-league deal, per @JRFegan pic.twitter.com/VuhEOOvM5m https://t.co/bJV3mEqHcd

— FutureSox (@FutureSox) December 22, 2025

 

3 hours ago, WestEddy said:

Here comes the parade

 

 

This honestly isn't a terrible add. He has solid K% & BB% at AAA, steals a crap ton of SB's too. Better than many of the stiffs they've had stashed in Charlotte last few years.

1 minute ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

This honestly isn't a terrible add. He has solid K% & BB% at AAA, steals a crap ton of SB's too. Better than many of the stiffs they've had stashed in Charlotte last few years.

Was thinking the same when I saw this earlier 

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5-million contract. To make room for Newcomb on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated left-hander Ryan Rolison for assignment.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) December 23, 2025

Good signing 

Getz, from my Newcomb story, on getting an upcoming holiday break from this flurry of White Sox moves: "I don’t even know if I like the time off quite honestly. I love diving in ... I love this job and I love pursuing ways to get us better.”

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) December 23, 2025

Jeez, is it so hard for somebody to pretend to be an MLB insider and post knowing "rumors"?

 

I’m told the #WhiteSox are not done spending yet - right field has become the top priority for Getz, Barfield, Rodriguez, and Wong.

Max Kepler is the top fit I am told.

White Sox want a 1-2 year deal with an AAV under $9 million.

— Travis Hudson (@TravisFHudson) December 23, 2025

 

4 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Jeez, is it so hard for somebody to pretend to be an MLB insider and post knowing "rumors"?

 

 

Kepler was awful last year but I guess if he’s cheap enough

6 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Jeez, is it so hard for somebody to pretend to be an MLB insider and post knowing "rumors"?

 

 

Get Kepler and then Chase Burns or Sam Aldegheri and we'd complete the Axis

11 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Kepler was awful last year but I guess if he’s cheap enough

Kepler is a perfectly fine bridge for Braden.

His BA and WOBA last year were below his xBA and xWOBA so there may be some positive regression. 

For 1 yr and 9m or so, that would be solid.

21 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Jeez, is it so hard for somebody to pretend to be an MLB insider and post knowing "rumors"?

 

 

Kepler has done nothing recently to deserve a 2-year deal.  He also turns 33 in February.  Yuck.

23 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Jeez, is it so hard for somebody to pretend to be an MLB insider and post knowing "rumors"?

 

 

Who dis guy?

6 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Kepler has done nothing recently to deserve a 2-year deal.  He also turns 33 in February.  Yuck.

What free agent OFs do you prefer?

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Who dis guy?

Wong has zero to do with talent identification.

Purely a finance/contracts guy.

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

What free agent OFs do you prefer?

Might be Hays at this point.

Bader but likely too high based on 2025...CF ability and strong numbers second half.

Miguel Andujar, if they limit his outfield play, has some quietly surprising numbers.

Edited December 23, 2025Dec 23 by caulfield12

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

What free agent OFs do you prefer?

No one that the Sox are probably interested in — Bellinger, Bader, Hays.  Hays would probably be reasonable moneywise.  But if the Sox are targeting Kepler, I’d rather not sign anyone and wait for Montgomery to be ready.  Luckily, this is probably a bogus rumor from a nobody.