Robert Thread: Sox talking to Reds, Mets

[Chicago White Sox]

7 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:

I love AJ Ewing, but not sure if they’d give him up. Where is the Clifford talk coming from? Is it a thing, or just speculation on the board?

Just me and @Bob Sacamano trying to will it to fruition

[Chicago White Sox]

5 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Looking at this lineup written out, I’d honestly rather keep Robert and hopefully extend him and just sign a veteran masher to DH. It’s a lot easier to find a DH than a CF with Robert’s defensive abilities.

I actually don’t disagree with you if it was reasonable, but zero chance the Sox consider a Robert extension and I doubt we’d like the terms Boras would ask for.

[TheFutureIsNear]

I live in the area and can report that Phillies fans are going to riot on Dombroski if the Phillies don’t make a move after losing Bo to the rival Mets. 
If they miss on Bellinger it would be nice if Dombroski feels the pressure and makes a move for Robert. 

[ChiSoxFanMike]

42 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I actually don’t disagree with you if it was reasonable, but zero chance the Sox consider a Robert extension and I doubt we’d like the terms Boras would ask for.

Not wrong unfortunately. But if there was a scenario where they could keep him around long term at a reasonable rate and hit him towards the bottom part of the lineup, I would be happy. He’s a difference maker with the glove alone.

[Chicago White Sox]

23 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Not wrong unfortunately. But if there was a scenario where they could keep him around long term at a reasonable rate and hit him towards the bottom part of the lineup, I would be happy. He’s a difference maker with the glove alone.

I think their concern is more with his health.  As a league average hitter with his defense and base-running value, he’s easily worth his $20M salary if he give you 140 starts in CF.