caulfield12 Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 4 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: That’s what I meant. 50 PA’s in ST one way or the other shouldn’t even dictate that decision, and it seems that is what Dombrowski is indicating by his quote. Just negotiating/posturing. Saying he doesn't have to go into the season with Robert, they have viable alternatives that are much cheaper to fill out the veteran-heavy roster. Also needs to address catching situation if Realmuto leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said: Just negotiating/posturing. Saying he doesn't have to go into the season with Robert, they have viable alternatives that are much cheaper to fill out the veteran-heavy roster. Also needs to address catching situation if Realmuto leaves. It seems like the Phillies have not been willing to bend to Getz’s demands for Robert for awhile now (2+ years?). I think that ship has truly sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 19, 2025 Share Posted December 19, 2025 Package Robert, $10M, and Sosa to an offense needy team that has their competitive balance pick like the Pirates, Mariners or Reds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 (edited) 2 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Probably freeing up the money to pay for Murakami. Probably looking for an outfielder as well. Edited December 21, 2025 by WhiteSox2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 I think trading Robert would be completely unproductive and would damper the Murakami signing for me. Whatever you think of him at this point, he’s the best option they have in CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: I think trading Robert would be completely unproductive and would damper the Murakami signing for me. Whatever you think of him at this point, he’s the best option they have in CF. They need a few legit arms to make any kind of run anyway. Robert isn’t going to be the difference between going to playoffs or not. If they can get a comp pick for this draft from Reds or Pirates, with a couple extra pieces, that would be great. Edited December 21, 2025 by Bob Sacamano 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said: They need a few legit arms to make any kind of run anyway. Robert isn’t going to be the difference between going to playoffs or not. Bingo. You get rid of his salary and see what you can do with that money to add. I don't think many realize how valuable that Reds comp pick is too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyno45 Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 Only way I’m trading Robert to the Mets is if they’re getting back one of McClean, Tong, Sproat, or Benge. Otherwise hold onto him and let him hit in the new look lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 48 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: I think trading Robert would be completely unproductive and would damper the Murakami signing for me. Whatever you think of him at this point, he’s the best option they have in CF. Disagree. Pointless to keep a guy who won't stay healthy and has a s%*# work ethic on this team. Cut ties and let him be someone else's problem even if that means Hill in CF. Re-allocate his salary into something more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukakke Appling Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 5 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Disagree. Pointless to keep a guy who won't stay healthy and has a s%*# work ethic on this team. Cut ties and let him be someone else's problem even if that means Hill in CF. Re-allocate his salary into something more useful. According to whom? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 6 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Disagree. Pointless to keep a guy who won't stay healthy and has a s%*# work ethic on this team. Cut ties and let him be someone else's problem even if that means Hill in CF. Re-allocate his salary into something more useful. What evidence is there to suggest that his work ethic is s%*#? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, DirtySox said: They might buy low on Chase Petty since they liked him previously. He had a rough start to his career but Bannister can work with him. If they pay some of Robert's money they could get it done since CIN is cash poor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 15 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Disagree. Pointless to keep a guy who won't stay healthy and has a s%*# work ethic on this team. Cut ties and let him be someone else's problem even if that means Hill in CF. Re-allocate his salary into something more useful. s%*# work ethic? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: I think trading Robert would be completely unproductive and would damper the Murakami signing for me. Whatever you think of him at this point, he’s the best option they have in CF. Not if you trade for the Houston CF in another move. Maybe move Cannon and something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 I’m not against trading Robert, but it’s got to be for a solid return and there has to be a plan for the OF. I actually kind of think Baldwin could handle CF and that idea is highly intriguing to me. Small sample sizes last year, but per Statcast he really struggled in the corner OF spots (primarily on lateral movement) and was overall solid in CF. He may be a guy who struggles with reading the angles in LF or RF due to limited experience there, but can get by in CF due to his sneaky speed and the easier reads of the position. But that would leave a massive hole in RF and force us to play Benintendi in LF without a decent addition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Lukakke Appling said: According to whom? Sox related people have been saying it for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukakke Appling Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Sox related people have been saying it for years. I swear I’ve been hearing the opposite. No sarcasm or anything either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 Just now, Lukakke Appling said: I swear I’ve been hearing the opposite. No sarcasm or anything either. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 If they actually want to compete this year, yea keeping Robert makes sense. But they've been going around in circles with him from building around him, to wanting to move him. to not moving him and on and on. Maybe it's just time to bid him adieu. They really need a comp pick so try to work something out with the Reds. And see if anyone would take Benintendi for 1/2 salary. It's time for him to go too. That's 27.5 freed up.....et tu, Tucker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nardiwashere Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 How are the comp picks valued by other teams? Would we be able to trade for one without Robert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 3 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said: How are the comp picks valued by other teams? Would we be able to trade for one without Robert? It's technically like a late 1st round talent. So there is real value there and it affects your bonus pool, which arguably is even a better value that the pick itself. There were rumors last year the Sox tried getting the Reds comp pick for Robert. I honestly don't know if Robert has that much value remaining unless the Sox absorb so salary in the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 Robert being injured 50+ games at his salary does nothing for me, nor this team. Eat money, package him if you have to, and trade him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 21, 2025 Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Lukakke Appling said: I swear I’ve been hearing the opposite. No sarcasm or anything either. It's almost a Soxtalk meme at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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