January 16Jan 16 1 hour ago, Lukakke Appling said: Ol’ Cohen seems pretty jazzed about it. I can’t think who else it might be about. 🤔 Wonder if he just got Tucker stolen from him
January 16Jan 16 2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: Stolen from us You’re having even bigger wet dreams than @Chicago White Sox these days, I see.
January 16Jan 16 Author Heyman says that Cardinals and Mets are also interested in Griffin Canning. Paywall. No link. New York Post. I'd imagine the Sox would look elsewhere. They don't seem to like to be in a crowd when they're pursuing a player.
January 16Jan 16 28 minutes ago, WestEddy said: Heyman says that Cardinals and Mets are also interested in Griffin Canning. Paywall. No link. New York Post. I'd imagine the Sox would look elsewhere. They don't seem to like to be in a crowd when they're pursuing a player. Want nothing to do with him anyways
January 17Jan 17 9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Either of these guys could be interesting for the Sox. If Ward was a bit younger, he’d be a nice target. Solid minor league numbers but the dude is turning 28 next month and hasn’t made the majors.
January 17Jan 17 1 minute ago, WhiteSox2023 said: If Ward was a bit younger, he’d be a nice target. Solid minor league numbers but the dude is turning 28 next month and hasn’t made the majors. In his defense, it’s really tough to get playing time on the Dodgers. Could immediately get at-bats in LF or RF here.
January 17Jan 17 Author 1 hour ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Either of these guys could be interesting for the Sox. sounds like FanGraphs thinks Ward is a platoon AAAA bat. I can't find anything substantial on Bobby Miller. Los Angeles Dodgers Top 52 Prospects | FanGraphs Baseball 21. Ryan Ward, LF Drafted: 8th Round, 2019 from Bryant University (LAD) Age 27.8 Height 5′ 11″ Weight 200 Bat / Thr L / R FV 40 Tool Grades (Present/Future) Hit Raw Power Game Power Run Fielding Throw 40/40 55/55 50/50 45/45 50/50 30 Ward is the Crash Davis of our times. He’s spent the last three years marinating at Triple-A, where he comfortably set the Oklahoma City Comets franchise home run record and became an annual presence on the target lists of scouts with PCL coverage. Buried on the Dodgers depth chart, he probably would have debuted for a couple dozen other clubs by this point, and who knows how agonizingly close he’s been to a ring-netting cup of coffee with Los Angeles. Power is Ward’s best skill, and he’s able to bring plenty of his above-average raw into games. While he uses the entire field, he’s also gotten better at identifying which pitches he can turn on and drive. Befitting a power bat off the bench, he swings a fair bit, but he’s not recklessly aggressive either. He’s average in a corner and has played a little first base, so there’s a bit of defensive versatility here. The quality of his at-bats declines considerably against lefties: He doesn’t see their spin well, and ideally would never face them. He’s on the Quad-A/platoon buffer, and for his sake, we’re hoping 2026 brings more clarity about which side of the line he belongs on.
January 18Jan 18 Author It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Bullpen arm minor league deal season!! The White Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league deal and spring invite with LHP Ryan Borucki, per the team. — Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) January 18, 2026
January 18Jan 18 6 minutes ago, WestEddy said: It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Bullpen arm minor league deal season!! Local guy too I think
January 18Jan 18 19 minutes ago, WestEddy said: It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Bullpen arm minor league deal season!! If they plan on making Newcomb a starter, they still need a lefty reliever. Might as well give this guy an audition in spring training.
January 18Jan 18 1 hour ago, WestEddy said: It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Bullpen arm minor league deal season!! About time the started adding some NRI deals. I'd guess Newcomb is a SP, so there's Borucki, Hudson, Gilbert, Eisert, & Murphy in competition for 2/3 spots for lefty relievers.
January 18Jan 18 35 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: About time the started adding some NRI deals. I'd guess Newcomb is a SP, so there's Borucki, Hudson, Gilbert, Eisert, & Murphy in competition for 2/3 spots for lefty relievers. Yeah and 4 of those guys are on 40-man, plus Bush an option when he’s comes off IL. (I still kind of like the idea of packing Gilbert in a deal with Robert, Sosa, Quero, etc) Edited January 18Jan 18 by Bob Sacamano
January 18Jan 18 Author 29 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: About time the started adding some NRI deals. I'd guess Newcomb is a SP, so there's Borucki, Hudson, Gilbert, Eisert, & Murphy in competition for 2/3 spots for lefty relievers. Tyler Schweitzer and Shane Murphy are probably on that path to the majors, as well.
January 18Jan 18 2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: Local guy too I think He grew up a big Mark Buehrle fan and wore 56 when he first came up for that reason.
January 18Jan 18 3 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said: He grew up a big Mark Buehrle fan and wore 56 when he first came up for that reason. I did remember that correctly then
January 18Jan 18 On 1/17/2026 at 12:01 PM, ChiSoxFanMike said: Either of these guys could be interesting for the Sox. As waiver claims, sure. Miller, in particular, has been really bad the past 2 seasons. Dodgers can’t possibly expect anything more than some org. guys for either.
January 18Jan 18 1 hour ago, GreenSox said: As waiver claims, sure. Miller, in particular, has been really bad the past 2 seasons. Dodgers can’t possibly expect anything more than some org. guys for either. Miller is still only 26 and a former 1st round pick. He'll be a little harder to acquire just based on the pedigree, but I wouldn't be opposed to the Sox giving him a look. Putting him in the BP alongside Taylor could be electric.
January 19Jan 19 4 hours ago, GreenSox said: As waiver claims, sure. Miller, in particular, has been really bad the past 2 seasons. Dodgers can’t possibly expect anything more than some org. guys for either. I assume they’ll be looking for a dart throw Ala Fajardo.
January 20Jan 20 Author 4 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said: I think that writers putting their ballots out there has taken away the 10th vote for guys like Gio Gonzalez.
January 20Jan 20 Author Meaningless ESPN listicle outlining what AL Central teams have done so far, and what remains. The Sox still need a veteran OF in their eyes. What's next for Tigers, Guardians, Twins, Royals, White Sox - ESPN Quote Chicago White Sox Key additions INF Munetaka Murakami What they've accomplished so far: Chicago has been a surprise team this winter, dipping into the overseas market for Murakami as well as lefty Anthony Kay, who returns after a stint in Japan. Left-hander Sean Newcomb also provides a veteran arm as the team attempts to take a step forward with a burgeoning offense and a mostly younger pitching staff. The additions help. What they still need to do: The White Sox could use another outfielder after Michael Taylor retired and Mike Tauchman became a free agent. In fact, Tauchman is still available and might be worthy of a return engagement as he was a team leader last season. But let's not bury the lede -- the organization is still getting calls on Luis Robert Jr. Just like last year, the White Sox can hold onto him and revisit the matter in July or perhaps see how the spring plays out for opposing teams and their outfield health. Mostly, the organization needs its young players to take big steps in 2026. Urgency Rating: 1
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