6 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

To be fair, I thought posting a Times of India article that simply references another article that’s already been discussed here would have been a dead giveaway this was a joke.

Sure, I got it.  I don’t think people realize how many articles are AI generated, even articles with authors listed from more legitimate sources!  I have Copilot Studio on my work laptop and use it all the time.

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7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

To be fair, I thought posting a Times of India article that simply references another article that’s already been discussed here would have been a dead giveaway this was a joke.

Didn't you just say that it was a serious source?

10 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

I still love the idea of getting the comp pick from the Pirates in a Robert trade.

Fully agree.  A comp pick and a prospect would make sense.  A guy at the back end of their top 10 but with upside / projection would be fantastic.  James mentioned Levi Sterling but Wyatt Sanford would also be a fantastic option.  Would have to throw in some cash to get that type of return though, but makes all the sense in the world.

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Just now, southsider2k5 said:

Didn't you just say that it was a serious source?

That’s called trolling my friend!  Just trying to add some energy to board!

Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

That’s called trolling my friend!  Just trying to add some energy to board!

Ok, got it.  Usually that was clear, but the extra post definitely didn't make it seem that way.

8 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

It's clearly a bit he's leaning into. C'mon now.

It is, but I do actually believe we could be surprise suitors for Murakami.

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

It is, but I do actually believe we could be surprise suitors for Murakami.

"Could be"...the key words there.

Should be...definitely.

You can't be so risk averse after Benintendi and Robert that you never offer a long term contract again...because it might go wrong.

It might also work out spectacularly.

@Y2Jimmy0 - What you hearing on the free agent and trade front for the Sox?

2 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

"Could be"...the key words there.

Should be...definitely.

You can't be so risk averse after Benintendi and Robert that you never offer a long term contract again...because it might go wrong.

It might also work out spectacularly.

I don't think this is a "risk averse" thing, more than a broke thing.

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

@Y2Jimmy0 - What you hearing on the free agent and trade front for the Sox?

I think they'd love to trade Robert. Had talks with O'Hearn, Conforto, Tauchman, Fairbanks people. I have no idea how much they can spend. 

"That leaves precious few high-end relievers available for teams like the Yankees, Cubs, and Marlins to pursue. Pete Fairbanks and Seranthony Dominguez are among the best options remaining on the market at this point, with hurlers like Shawn Armstrong and Pierce Johnson sitting a tier below those two."

mlbtraderumors.com

34 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

I still love the idea of getting the comp pick from the Pirates in a Robert trade.

I'd love to grab a comp pick. Gimme a comp pick and some middle 10-30 young, far away prospect.

14 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

He reminds me of a closed off tighter in Big Hurt.

45 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

I think they'd love to trade Robert. Had talks with O'Hearn, Conforto, Tauchman, Fairbanks people. I have no idea how much they can spend. 

It’s interesting how the Sox seem to be on Boras’s list of teams to work with when it comes to his clients that are trying to have a career turnaround (Conforto).  Just like Andrew Jones years ago.

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-white-sox-eye-power-upgrade-in-munetaka-murakami-as-experts-predict-bo-bichette-2b-transition/amp_articleshow/126060197.cms
 

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2 minutes ago, hi8is said:

He reminds me of a closed off tighter in Big Hurt.

No options left but I’d take a flier on him.  He definitely has power which the Sox lineup is sorely lacking.

Old friends update…

Twins signed RHP Dan Altavilla to a minor league contract.

Chris Flexen has decided to head back to Korea, signing with the Doosan Bears.

Conforto? Jeeze, that's landfill diving not even dumpster diving. You kick the tires too much around him, they're bound to explode.

11 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Conforto? Jeeze, that's landfill diving not even dumpster diving. You kick the tires too much around him, they're bound to explode.

Right in the White Sox wheelhouse for free agency.

2 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Conforto? Jeeze, that's landfill diving not even dumpster diving. You kick the tires too much around him, they're bound to explode.

He had a 112 wrc+ in 2024 in a tough home park. I don’t k ow what the hell happend last year, though. 

...?

17 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

...?

Justin Turner replacement for the bench.  1-year at $1.25 million guaranteed.

19 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

...?

He's already in his mid 30's though...the number of guys who just suddenly take off at the big league level at that point can be counted on one hand.

What happened to the steady drumbeat of Murakami hype?

Only 4 days away and counting.