January 31Jan 31 7 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: The "don't sign big league outfielders" crowd is in shambles! I would have preferred Bader to Hays, but Hays cheaper. Either way, nice to have at least one veteran out there. Hays defense has been trending down, but his arm is still great and he's a viable starter. Edited January 31Jan 31 by Look at Ray Ray Run
January 31Jan 31 This is a great signing C Teel/Quero 1B Murakami/Mead 2B Meidroth/Acuna SS Montgomery 3B Vargas LF Hays CF Acuna/Baldwin RF Pereira/Baldwin DH Benintendi Definitely think Sosa is gone by the end of the weekend
January 31Jan 31 Hays, 30, last year hit .266/.315/.453 with 15 home runs in 2025 and was one of Cincinnati’s best offensive players when healthy. However, multiple injuries limited him to 103 games in 2025. He also dealt with injuries in 2024 with the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies.
January 31Jan 31 Good signing. I can't help it but I have to say again. The White Sox Are Coming, Tra La, Tra La!!!! Edited January 31Jan 31 by WBWSF
January 31Jan 31 “The Money Will Be Spent” coming to life! Also, Fegan made it sound like Getz still wants to add a mid rotation starter. Feels like that plus a couple of trades (Sosa & Lee) and the roster will mostly be in place.
January 31Jan 31 2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: “The Money Will Be Spent” coming to life! Also, Fegan made it sound like Getz still wants to add a mid rotation starter. Feels like that plus a couple of trades (Sosa & Lee) and the roster will mostly be in place. Up to 80 million. We sign one more player, we're not quite as embarrassing as the Rays!
January 31Jan 31 Nice signing. No real downside and raises the outfield floor a bit from its previous depths of hell.
January 31Jan 31 The Sox will need to bump someone from the 40 man roster. I think Hudson is most likely with Iriarte & Hill outside possibilities.
January 31Jan 31 3 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Up to 80 million. We sign one more player, we're not quite as embarrassing as the Rays! Oh it’s embarrassing no doubt, but candidly speaking I was worried cheap ass Jerry was going to pocket some of the savings.
January 31Jan 31 3 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said: Nice signing. No real downside and raises the outfield floor a bit from its previous depths of hell. Worst case scenario he’s a greater OF bat against LHP. That production alone is probably worth $6M. And he won’t kill you against RHP, so provides some hedge if none of the younger OFs and AAAA fodder push for at-bats.
January 31Jan 31 We no longer have the lowest projection at all three outfield positions. We have passed the Rockies in Left Field!
January 31Jan 31 Hays, Baldwin, Acuna I want to see these dudes out there. Can we get rid of benintendi
January 31Jan 31 Baldwin was a butcher in the OF last year. Acuna profiles more as a second baseman. Lenyn Sosa led the team in HR and had a lot of clutch hits throughout the year but he missed some routine plays at second. No obvious roles for some of these players.It is all as clear as mud.
January 31Jan 31 On 1/26/2026 at 2:30 PM, Snopek said: As tempting as it is to see an actual major leaguer in the outfield, signing a guy to take at bats from unproven outfielders on a rebuilding team feels a little counterintuitive. Ok I actually like this signing quite a bit and will happily call myself out for flip flopping on this type of move.
January 31Jan 31 2 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said: Very solid - now let’s get a pitcher that maybe can be flipped. Won't be flipping anyone when you are up 5 games in the central at the deadline.
January 31Jan 31 1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said: That’s another move! What we thinking on cost? $5M? Guessing more . Don't know if its been divulged yet in this thread . But not much more. Edit: About 3 minutes from the post I quoted to the salary terms post. No one will believe I didn't see it. 🤣 Edited January 31Jan 31 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside
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