January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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 January 24Jan 24 by WhiteSox2023
January 24Jan 24 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
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 13 minutes ago, 2Deep said: Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent? An OF and a starter. Cheaper options.
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 14 minutes ago, 2Deep said: Where does the other 10 mil from the Robert savings get spent?
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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..."
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 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.
January 24Jan 24 9 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: I just think they’ll add a veteran OF to the mix, even if it means he’s on the bench. There are are enough outfielders still looking for a job, I think you are right. But I don’t even think they will need to spend $5 million.
January 24Jan 24 2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: There are are enough outfielders still looking for a job, I think you are right. But I don’t even think they will need to spend $5 million. Yeah just some of the $10M.
January 24Jan 24 50 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: I just think they’ll add a veteran OF to the mix, even if it means he’s on the bench. Well, Acuna, Baldwin and Pereira should be out there most days. Benintendi of course. Kelenic, per some, has a handshake agreement for a spot. Korey Lee might get more time in OF – have to figure something with him. Sosa, and maybe other IF, might shag balls in the OF. Then there are Hill and the Tampa guy; both should be Charlotte players but, as of now, they are not. Could use a good OF, but otherwise, I hope not.
January 24Jan 24 3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said: 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. It's so hard for a team to lose 121 games. It's happened once in the history of the game. The Rockies were a worse team than the 24 Sox and still couldn't break the record. It's simple hyperbole, the same way dudes blurt out that the Sox are on their way to a 4th 100-loss season.
January 24Jan 24 2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said: 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. I think Jairo Iriarte is probably the farthest from pitching out of the White Sox bullpen. That's an arm that would probably be grabbed right up, though. I think the Sox could just drag out the signing for 2-3 weeks, then start using the 60-day IL.
January 24Jan 24 I wouldn't DFA Iriarte just yet. Still very young at 24, and has an option left. Last year was his first year out the pen - I'd give him a little longer leash and see if they can't reign his control back in. I wonder if the Sox are trying to move someone in a trade to free up a spot. Edited January 24Jan 24 by CWSpalehoseCWS
January 24Jan 24 17 minutes ago, WestEddy said: I think Jairo Iriarte is probably the farthest from pitching out of the White Sox bullpen. That's an arm that would probably be grabbed right up, though. I think the Sox could just drag out the signing for 2-3 weeks, then start using the 60-day IL. Iriarte has lost a ton of status the past two years as his stuff has gone backwards. I’m not yet fully convinced someone would put a claim in on him at this point.
January 24Jan 24 18 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: I wouldn't DFA Iriarte just yet. Still very young at 24, and has an option left. Last year was his first year out the pen - I'd give him a little longer lease and see if they can't reign his control back in. I wonder if the Sox are trying to move someone in a trade to free up a spot. I keep thinking a lefty like Gilbert or Eisert will go with all the lefties added (even NRI ones)
January 24Jan 24 Bryan Hudson is still on the 40 man. He should be the first to go. Get a somewhat legit SP with the rest of the money. Hope Kelenic figures something out and put him in LF, Acuna in CF, Pereira/Brooksie in RF with Beni at DH. Trade Sosa for a prospect not on the 40 man.
January 24Jan 24 20 minutes ago, GGajewski18 said: Bryan Hudson is still on the 40 man. He should be the first to go. Get a somewhat legit SP with the rest of the money. Hope Kelenic figures something out and put him in LF, Acuna in CF, Pereira/Brooksie in RF with Beni at DH. Trade Sosa for a prospect not on the 40 man. I’d like to subscribe to your newsletter.
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