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.

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

1 hour 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.

He's not worth it when he only plays 3/4 of every season. If you can't stay on the field, your talent is useless.

Edited 5 hours ago by CWSpalehoseCWS

[Bob Sacamano]

1 minute ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

He's not worth it when he only plays 3/4 of every season. If you can't stay on the field, your talent is useless.

3/4 is generous 

[GreenSox]

 I suspect that the Mets are offering  spare parts (Vientos, e.g.); after Getz rejects offer,  they leak to Heyman that Sox’ demands are unreasonable.  Spare parts worked for Rays  and the Dodgers so I guess they’ll keep trying.

Robert wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near $20 mill w/option in open market.  Reds just got some little salary relief, so offer to pay down $10 mill and see if Sox can nab comp pick and whatever else.  Draft of the decade is coming up, and more cap $ is especially important given their draft philosophy.    

[Chicago White Sox]

2 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

 I suspect that the Mets are offering  spare parts (Vientos, e.g.); after Getz rejects offer,  they leak to Heyman that Sox’ demands are unreasonable.  Spare parts worked for Rays  and the Dodgers so I guess they’ll keep trying.

Robert wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near $20 mill w/option in open market.  Reds just got some little salary relief, so offer to pay down $10 mill and see if Sox can nab comp pick and whatever else.  Draft of the decade is coming up, and more cap $ is especially important given their draft philosophy.    

What would Robert get on the open market exactly?

[bobbydanks]

On 11/8/2025 at 6:45 AM, WestEddy said:

Grisham and Cease would lose them draft picks. They could just go after Giolito and O'Hearn, and all they cost is money. 

Targeted and lesser equivalent is a thing just ask my ex wife's hotter friend