And now Robert has been taken out of the starting lineup. So yes, the trade return hasn't worked out...but neither has La Pantera on a team with TONS of protection.

Looks like Robert is back to normal.

17 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Looks like Robert is back to normal.

Not quite. He hasn't gotten hurt yet.

On 4/23/2026 at 11:45 PM, WhiteSox2023 said:

That’s a good SSD. Unfortunately, AI has also caused the prices for memory and storage to blow the F up to ridiculous prices like all computer hardware was during Covid.

I recently ordered a NAS to set up with my younger son as a fun project and to use it for file/media storage, iPhone backups, etc., but then I found out the current cost of large 12 TB spinning hard drives. And I needed to buy 4 x 12 TB HDD’s. Brutal. Even the used prices are obscene. The NAS unit itself was less than the price of two 12 TB hard drives. Bad timing to build a NAS.

Built a small RAID 1 two 12 TB drive NAS a few years ago when prices weren't stupid. One of the best things I've built. Starting to run out of space, though.

Edited Monday at 03:58 PM4 days by almagest

29 minutes ago, almagest said:

Built a small RAID 1 two 12 TB drive NAS a few years ago when prices weren't stupid. One of the best things I've built. Starting to run out of space, though.

You can help WE with his tech/VPN issues lol.

Not so easy for us troglodytes in mid 50s and I think he said early 60s.

We’ve been bypassed by AI/LLM’s/bots and patiently await Elon’s UBI payments in the mail.

Claude is Monet lol dammit

One of the biggest scouting whiffs I've ever seen. Given his comments on him switch hitting is it possible he really had no idea who he aquired?

baseballsavant.com

Luisangel Acuña Stats: Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics

(2026) Avg Exit Velocity: 88.1, Hard Hit %: 37.3, wOBA: .210, xwOBA: .269, Barrel %: 3.4.

5th percentile in range with 98th percentile speed is crazy.

Well, Acuna's being dinged not for true lack of range, just for not making as many plays as the statistical model expects. His non-catches have been on plays that were rated as pretty easy. Somewhat interestingly, he's caught every non-routine ball hit his way so far (but he hasn't had many challenging opportunities). I expect with a little development and larger sample size, he'll end up at least average by these metrics. If his batting outcomes meet his expected ones, you at least have a useful little bench player thanks to the baserunning and positional versatility.

Surprise!

Makes sense why no one was going to give up anything for the bum.

Fork Found in Kitchen.

This is why waiting until 2026 to trade him was so extraordinarily dumb, especially if they weren't going to pick up any money.

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Fork Found in Kitchen.

This is why waiting until 2026 to trade him was so extraordinarily dumb, especially if they weren't going to pick up any money.

If only we had inside access to those conversations with/between KW Getz Hahn and JR during the course of the 2023 season…especially that June July and then into August.

what were the respective positions?

On 4/27/2026 at 11:57 AM, chitownsportsfan said:

One of the biggest scouting whiffs I've ever seen. Given his comments on him switch hitting is it possible he really had no idea who he aquired?

baseballsavant.com

Luisangel Acuña Stats: Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics

(2026) Avg Exit Velocity: 88.1, Hard Hit %: 37.3, wOBA: .210, xwOBA: .269, Barrel %: 3.4.

5th percentile in range with 98th percentile speed is crazy.

I didn't love the idea of trading for Acuña to have him play CF, but he won't remain 5th percentile with his tools. The guy only has 600ish professional innings in the outfield compared to ~5000 in the infield. There's gonna be a learning curve. He's looked a little lost out there compared to his infield play.

And the sample size is so small...Robert is 42nd percentile this season when he was 93rd last year, 98th in 2023. Fuckin Luis Arraez of all players is 99th percentile range after being 4th last season, 1st the season prior. Nobody believes he suddenly learned how to play defense at age 29.

36 minutes ago, nrockway said:

I didn't love the idea of trading for Acuña to have him play CF, but he won't remain 5th percentile with his tools. The guy only has 600ish professional innings in the outfield compared to ~5000 in the infield. There's gonna be a learning curve. He's looked a little lost out there compared to his infield play.

And the sample size is so small...Robert is 42nd percentile this season when he was 93rd last year, 98th in 2023. Fuckin Luis Arraez of all players is 99th percentile range after being 4th last season, 1st the season prior. Nobody believes he suddenly learned how to play defense at age 29.

Sure but it all counts and he's been one of teh worst players in baseball. I also don't see a mid 20s guy suddenly picking up the OF. Most guys that get switched there you can tell within a couple weeks if it's going to work. I give him another month or so, but tonight he's starting at SS and Montgomery is DH. Puke.

31 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Sure but it all counts and he's been one of teh worst players in baseball. I also don't see a mid 20s guy suddenly picking up the OF. Most guys that get switched there you can tell within a couple weeks if it's going to work. I give him another month or so, but tonight he's starting at SS and Montgomery is DH. Puke.

It doesn’t look like Acuna can hit at all, which I think the Mets realized. Getz also saved $20 million from the trade but if you could look at some of the players he signed this past offseason, it still doesn’t look great. Kay, Hays, and McGuire cost around $20 million combined. Kay is terrible, McGuire was already cut, and while Hays is good and I wanted him last season, he gets injured as much as Robert.

49 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Sure but it all counts and he's been one of teh worst players in baseball. I also don't see a mid 20s guy suddenly picking up the OF. Most guys that get switched there you can tell within a couple weeks if it's going to work. I give him another month or so, but tonight he's starting at SS and Montgomery is DH. Puke.

If he can play shortstop, and he's fast and has a good arm, I bet he can figure out center field. Wouldn't be the first guy.

He has been quite bad, but he is just 24. Not that Vargas is necessarily an all-star, but when he was 24 and traded to the Sox, he posted a .387 OPS and racked up -1.0 WAR in 42 games. Now he looks like a competent third baseman and on pace for 30 home runs. His improvement has been incremental

I'd give him more than a month, it's not like there's necessarily a rush. I'd like it if we won a bunch of games this year, but it still feels like a year to see what kind of players we have. If he ends up being totally useless, maybe you sign a guy like Varsho next season to play CF. I think Acuña still shows some promising underlying metrics on both sides of the ball, it'd be a shame to DFA him and let some guy with little upside like Peters or Hill play the spot every day.

Off topic, but speaking of Vargas, our man has a .798 OPS with a .197 BABIP. It's likely he doesn't hit 30 dingers, but you also might expect the BABIP to even out to, like, .260.

Looks like he is headed to the IL.

6 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

Looks like he is headed to the IL.

Who? Are we back talking about Robert?

24 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Why should anybody be surprised.

Built like a Greek god but made entirely of glass.

26 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said:

Why should anybody be surprised.

Built like a Greek god but made entirely of glass.

too many former Sox seem to have this and they take it with them

15 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Almost made it to May. Womp womp

At least a back injury is something new for him. I thought for sure he'd blow a hamstring.

It's too bad. He has (had) tons of potential and has looked amazing at times, but he just can't stay healthy.

Dang, that sucks for Robert. Was really hoping he’d have a healthy and productive season on a winning team.