White Sox sign RHP Seranthony Domínguez, 2/20M

[southsider2k5]

11 hours ago, WestEddy said:

These lines have nothing (or little) to do with where anybody thinks the Sox will wind up, but it's a magical spot that will inspire equal betting on both sides of the line to cancel each other out. The house makes money off the vig. 

 

8 hours ago, WestEddy said:

And the masses are stupid. I'm fairly certain we're both as unhappy with the "state of the nation" as it stands today. 

I can't count the number of people online who "thought" the Sox would rebreak the loss record in 2025. I sure hope they didn't bet that. Voting is free, though. 

Better walk this back then.

[WhiteSox2023]

8 hours ago, WestEddy said:

And the masses are stupid. I'm fairly certain we're both as unhappy with the "state of the nation" as it stands today. 

I can't count the number of people online who "thought" the Sox would rebreak the loss record in 2025. I sure hope they didn't bet that. Voting is free, though. 

I’m very happy with the “state of the nation”.  The Sox, not so much.

But why would it be crazy for fans to say that the Sox could rebreak a record they literally just set a year earlier?  It was the highest loss total in 125 years. I don’t think it was crazy to think the Sox could achieve any feat, no matter how awful.  Getz was literally trying to tank.  The Sox might get a phenom SS in a few months as a result.

Edited 1 hour ago by WhiteSox2023

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

Seranthony Dominguez has been traded at the Deadline each of the past 2 years. 

The Orioles traded 3 RP at the 2025 TDL , Dominguez among them. They got the Blue Jays #10 prospect. Full details.                    https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-trade-seranthony-dominguez-to-blue-jays-for-juaron-watts-brown

 

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Seranthony Dominguez has been traded at the Deadline each of the past 2 years. 

The Orioles traded 3 RP at the 2025 TDL , Dominguez among them. They got the Blue Jays #10 prospect. Full details.                    https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-trade-seranthony-dominguez-to-blue-jays-for-juaron-watts-brown

 

Might as well nickname him Deadline Dominguez. 

[Chicago White Sox]

33 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

I think it could be Hill. That split contract is designed to get him through waivers. You could also DFA and trade Lee, release Eisert, Gilbert, Romo, Mead, and Peters. Lotta 40th men on this roster.

Hill is an option…should have probably included him.  However, I think they’d hold off doing that until they add another OF to the mix or more likely towards the end of camp.  I agree that split contract likely allows you to get him through waivers.

I definitely think Lee eventually gets traded, but doubt that would be soon enough to accommodate the Dominguez signing.  Same applies for Mead (or Sosa) given their lack options but don’t see that being imminent.  Both Peters & Romo feel like purposeful AAA depth that will be leveraged in the event of injuries.  Gilbert did well enough last year to enter camp as a favorite for a OD bullpen spot (the lack of options help his cause too).  Eisert isn’t overly exciting but has options, so would expect him to survive until some of the other 40 man roster challenges have been worked through.

To me, Ramos is getting DFAed or traded at some point before OD, so for him it’s more about the right time to try and sneak him through waivers.  I could see that time being now, especially if there are a couple more moves coming.

[2Deep]

Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent?

[Bob Sacamano]

13 minutes ago, 2Deep said:

Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent?

An OF and a starter. Cheaper options.

[Chicago White Sox]

11 minutes ago, 2Deep said:

Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent?

I think they add a legit SP and force a competition for the #5 spot between Burke & Newcomb.

[WhiteSox2023]

14 minutes ago, 2Deep said:

Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent?

[WhiteSox2023]

2 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

An OF and a starter. Cheaper options.

Both will be interesting, for different reasons.  Good starters left, very mediocre OF options.

[WhiteSox2023]

3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think they add a legit SP and force a competition for the #5 spot between Burke & Newcomb.

I wish they would say what the plan is for Newcomb.  He sounded like he thinks he’s starting.

[Look at Ray Ray Run]

12 hours ago, DoUEvenShift said:

???

Fanduel: 64.5
Draftkings: 65.5
BetMGM:  65.5
Bovada: 65.5
BetRivers: 65.5
Caesars: 66.5
 

Honestly thought the limits were still tiny for these so I dont really count them (last I checked they were $50 for me) but I looked now and I see a 7k+ limit so line is pretty reasonable at this point. 

Sox have second lowest projected win total ahead of only the Rockies so me calling them the 3rd worst team was actually complimentary. Of all win projections released, sportbook o/u are by far the most predictive. Eddy doesnt appear to understand market dynamics.

[Lip Man 1]

5 hours ago, WBWSF said:

I agree with you. The offense should be good. That being said, The White Sox Are Coming, Tra La, Tra La!!!!

As Ralph Kramden once said, "Let me have what your drinking, I want to get loaded too..."

[GreenSox]

44 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

An OF and a starter. Cheaper options.

A $5 mill outfielder would just be a blocker and make things worse.  Don’t have enough to get a good player, so they are entering “spending just to spend” territory.

[Bob Sacamano]

5 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

A $5 mill outfielder would just be a blocker and make things worse.  Don’t have enough to get a good player, so they are entering “spending just to spend” territory.

I just think they’ll add a veteran OF to the mix, even if it means he’s on the bench.