Looks like they are going with Smith,Burke and Kay as the top 3 according to the article. 

Canning is coming off an achillies tear 

Signing a pitcher coming off a serious injury, what could possibly go wrong 

14 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

Signing a pitcher coming off a serious injury, what could possibly go wrong 

Nothing because he'd be low risk. This would be a good add who has had a few decent seasons.

18 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:

Nothing because he'd be low risk. This would be a good add who has had a few decent seasons.

He doesn’t have a history of eating innings though and it’s a significant injury he’s recovering from. Unless they sign him as an upside play and someone really cheap like Patrick Corbin as well.

Edited January 7Jan 7 by ChiSoxFanMike

Nothing is surprising about this.  I doubt the Sox add another significant free agent pitcher.

I also doubt the Cubs nab either Bregman or Bichette.  Hoyer will cheap out and stick with Shaw and it’s probably the wise move anyways.

11 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

He doesn’t have a history of eating innings though and it’s a significant injury he’s recovering from. Unless they sign him as upside play and someone really cheap like Patrick Corbin as well.

Corbin is 36 years old.  He isn’t getting any better or healthier turning 37 in July.  The guy hasn’t been a productive pitcher since 2020.  Hard pass.

Edited January 7Jan 7 by WhiteSox2023

3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Corbin is 36 years old.  He isn’t getting any better or healthier turning 37 in July.  The guy hasn’t been a productive pitcher since 2020.  Hard pass.

I don’t want Corbin either but I feel like they need a veteran who can eat innings.  

49 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

He doesn’t have a history of eating innings though and it’s a significant injury he’s recovering from. Unless they sign him as an upside play and someone really cheap like Patrick Corbin as well.

He threw 170 in 2024. I don't think they'd be signing him as anything but an upside play. They'll probably grab up another couple of this type.

Guess they’re not in the B-tier shopping bin of arms anymore

7 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Guess they’re not in the B-tier shopping bin of arms anymore

Who knew that My Life on the D LIst was also about the Sox shopping habits?

What an atrocious savant page too. Outside of the elite GB% it's A LOT of blue... and even that seems like a huge outlier compared to the rest of his career.

9 hours ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said:

Nothing because he'd be low risk. This would be a good add who has had a few decent seasons.

He's had one OK year in his career but wouldnt be shocking if this was his last big league contract. 

Probably low cost and maybe he can eat some innings. 

But do want to say he's on my "this guy stinks" list. 

Edited January 8Jan 8 by Look at Ray Ray Run

On 1/7/2026 at 6:04 PM, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

He's had one OK year in his career but wouldnt be shocking if this was his last big league contract. 

Probably low cost and maybe he can eat some innings. 

But do want to say he's on my "this guy stinks" list. 

How do I subscribe to your "this guy stinks" list?.....it's nice to stay informed of what our next bullpen might look like.

On 1/7/2026 at 9:44 AM, southsider2k5 said:

Who knew that My Life on the D LIst was also about the Sox shopping habits?

Good line. Funny how during the dregs years the Sox always go hunting for bodies in the bullpen this time of year.

 

 

Forgive me if it's been posted already. 

Another paper plate for the summer picnic.

2 hours ago, Texsox said:

Another paper plate for the summer picnic.

They are doing amazing things with paper plates these days

 

 

 

 

41 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

 

 

Preller striking late in offseason two years in a row trying to hit mother lode at bargain bin prices.

Pivetta deal was Feb 17th, 2025, Sheets on Feb 10th.  Kyle Hart on Feb 13th.

Edited February 14Feb 14 by caulfield12

6 hours ago, caulfield12 said:

Preller striking late in offseason two years in a row trying to hit mother lode at bargain bin prices.

Pivetta deal was Feb 17th, 2025, Sheets on Feb 10th.  Kyle Hart on Feb 13th.

Padres signed German Márquez and Castellanos as well.  Stealing all the bargain binners.

Preller just did the type of dumpster diving I wish Hahn and Getz did.

Edited February 14Feb 14 by WhiteSox2023