MLBTR Offseason Outlook on White Sox

[Bob Sacamano]

15 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Something like Quero + Antonacci for Abreu + second piece makes a lot of sense for both sides IMO.

I’d consider that a major trade though and Jimmy claims it wouldn’t be a major deal. Though it makes sense.

Edited 3 hours ago by Bob Sacamano

[Y2Jimmy0]

Not Quero or anyone that significant. Read the article from McCaffrey at The Athletic. She just posted something about what the Red Sox are up to. 

[fathom]

3 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Not Quero or anyone that significant. Read the article from McCaffrey at The Athletic. She just posted something about what the Red Sox are up to. 

Do you consider Sosa to be significant?

[WhiteSox2023]

3 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Not Quero or anyone that significant. Read the article from McCaffrey at The Athletic. She just posted something about what the Red Sox are up to. 

Does Sosa count as an infielder considering his poor glove?

[ChiSoxFanMike]

4 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

Not Quero or anyone that significant. Read the article from McCaffrey at The Athletic. She just posted something about what the Red Sox are up to. 

Brayan Bello?

[fathom]

1 minute ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Brayan Bello?

That would be major, IMO

[Look at Ray Ray Run]

3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Does Sosa count as an infielder considering his poor glove?

Im a big fan of Bello.

[Bob Sacamano]

5 minutes ago, fathom said:

That would be major, IMO

Just checked. He has 4 years of control. I wouldn't mind him at all in a one-for-one.

Edit: I guess Sox would have to include a smaller piece as well

Edited 3 hours ago by Bob Sacamano

[kitekrazy]

4 minutes ago, fathom said:

Do you consider Sosa to be significant?

Most Sox fans do.  If they can do some hitting but can't catch a baseball we want them to play 1st base.  Nothing has really changed in this organization concerning that,

[WhiteSox2023]

3 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Im a big fan of Bello.

Yep.  Would be surprised if Sosa could net him without more added on the Sox side.

[Baron]

Wasn't Sandoval hurt all of 2025? 

[WhiteSox2023]

6 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Just checked. He has 4 years of control. I wouldn't mind him at all in a one-for-one.

I can’t imagine Sosa could net Bello in a one-for-one.  That would be highway robbery.

[Bob Sacamano]

2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I can’t imagine Sosa could net Bello in a one-for-one.  That would be highway robbery.

Yeah, I added to my comment saying we would probably have to add something.

[ChiSoxFanMike]

2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I can’t imagine Sosa could net Bello in a one-for-one.  That would be highway robbery.

If Boston wants to get Bello’s contract off their books, maybe.

[fathom]

3 minutes ago, Baron said:

Wasn't Sandoval hurt all of 2025? 

Yep and very bad in 2024

[fathom]

1 minute ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

If Boston wants to get Bello’s contract off their books, maybe.

They could do a lot better than Sosa then

[Bob Sacamano]

2 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

If Boston wants to get Bello’s contract off their books, maybe.

Yeah they'd be able to do better than just Sosa. Not exactly a salary dump situation.

[Look at Ray Ray Run]

2 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Just checked. He has 4 years of control. I wouldn't mind him at all in a one-for-one.

I think he's got a good amount of K upside still too, with a better mix and some fine tuning but I also think hed be pretty expensive.

[ChiSoxFanMike]

Bello is honestly more intriguing than any of the remaining FA SP given that he’s only 26 and is fairly affordable for 4 more years.

[WhiteSox2023]

8 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

If Boston wants to get Bello’s contract off their books, maybe.

Bello’s deal is a great contract for his performance though.  He’s guaranteed $50.5 million over 4 years.

Edited 3 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[ChiSoxFanMike]

2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Bello’s deal is a great contract for his performance though.  He’s guaranteed $50.5 million over 4 years.

Would be a nice add for sure. He’s also durable which is what they need.

[Look at Ray Ray Run]

9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

If Boston wants to get Bello’s contract off their books, maybe.

His contract would increase his trade value.

[SoCalChiSox]

17 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Im a big fan of Bello.

So are the White Sox....at least they were awhile ago I remember reading they tried to get him a few years back. 

That would require significant compensation though which Jimmy seemed to rule out.

[fathom]

2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

His contract would increase his trade value.

Yeah first it would be a massive trade. Second, I’m thinking the asking price for him would be Colson or Teel.

[GreenSox]

43 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

He did get ripped off for Cam Booser though.  🫣

And it was a young-for-old trade.  Even if the vet plays up to par, it’s still bad business.  But the Sox have a unique ability to find veterans who can’t play.
This is a big year for the Sox to discover  what they have and  what they need.