LUIS ROBERT TRADED

[CWSpalehoseCWS]

3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

It kinda seems like they are giving him the opportunity to start though.

I don't think he is guaranteed to though. I don't even think Burke is guaranteed a spot in the rotation. Adding in another legit SP option would be wise IMO - let the rest of the lot battle for a spot to stay relevant. I'd argue we are looking at Smith, Martin, and Kay as the only locks in the rotation right now.

[JUSTgottaBELIEVE]

3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Agreed

Oh, you were talking about Newcomb. Yes, that’s what they’re saying because they have no one else right now. But if you sign Giolito or another vet he’s easy to bump to the pen.

[hi8is]

7 hours ago, Kyyle23 said:

The money has been allocated to Murakami.  Poof, money spent!

I read the opposite from Getz after the “Cuban Mike Trout” trade.

[Snopek]

I'd love to see Luis bounce back with the Mets. His time with the Sox was obviously a disappointment overall, but I don't mind still rooting for the guy. 

[46DidIt]

2 minutes ago, Snopek said:

I'd love to see Luis bounce back with the Mets. His time with the Sox was obviously a disappointment overall, but I don't mind still rooting for the guy. 

Yeah but think of all the resultant whingeing on Soxtalk you'll be exposed to

[ChiSoxFanMike]

1 hour ago, JUSTgottaBELIEVE said:

Sure but the nice thing about adding a vet SP like Gio is you can bump Newcomb to the pen where I think he is best suited.

Someone else mentioned Seranthony Dominguez, sign me up for that. Think he would be a nice addition.

[Chick Mercedes]

13 hours ago, PaleAleSox said:

It would be a very weird thing he didn’t have to directly lie about. 

They can spend it on housekeeping and general repair moves throughout the year they would be making anyway. Payroll drops. Something about the way he answered that the way he did 

[GreenSox]

Re the pen, I see these 5 as locks

Taylor
Vasil
Leasure
Gonzalez
Newcomb
And they need t0 find a spot for the 2 rule 5 guys, 1 for sure and 2 likely in the pen.   

For 1/2 spots, you have Gilbert who was decent and Eisert almost decent.  I hope failed starters like Cannon get pen time.  There really isn’t much room for Getz' $20 mill. in  a rebuild pen situation.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

6 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

Re the pen, I see these 5 as locks

Taylor
Vasil
Leasure
Gonzalez
Newcomb
And they need t0 find a spot for the 2 rule 5 guys, 1 for sure and 2 likely in the pen.   

For 1/2 spots, you have Gilbert who was decent and Eisert almost decent.  I hope failed starters like Cannon get pen time.  There really isn’t much room for Getz' $20 mill. in  a rebuild pen situation.

 

I know they have 2 Rule 5 guys but it’s not a lock they both even survive Spring Training. Maybe one.

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

7 hours ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Jim has officially given his verbosity to Fegan, for the worse. 

Snarkiness is the new kindness.  There was weeping and gnashing of teeth. 

[Reyno45]

So when is a realistic time for the Sox to look to buy? As in trade for a piece 

[GreenSox]

2 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said:

I know they have 2 Rule 5 guys but it’s not a lock they both even survive Spring Training. Maybe one.

Has either pitched beyond A ball?  I doubt either will be “ready.” But if they have the talent, which I suspect they do, hide them for a season.  they are likely better than the org guy Getz will get when he trades his Free Agent middle reliever in July.

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

7 hours ago, Snopek said:

I'd love to see Luis bounce back with the Mets. His time with the Sox was obviously a disappointment overall, but I don't mind still rooting for the guy. 

I agree but reading the amount of  glee here about a perceived White Sox /Fuller failure even though we all know he is capable of excellence will spark the snark. 

One blowhard here already stated how much hes looking forward to check the odds on Robert, Jr. for MVP and to laugh at those who sing Fullers praises.