White Sox acquired RHPs Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin from BOS

[southsider2k5]

1 hour ago, Bob Sacamano said:

When he was recently drafted with the Padres. When he went to the Nationals in a 3-way deal.

Edit: it was because you had to wait a certain amount of time to trade draft picks. So he was a PTBNL in a deal even though everyone knew he was going to move when he could.

They also closed that loophole 

[Bob Sacamano]

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

They also closed that loophole 

Yep

[Autumn Dreamin]

[Chicago White Sox]

2 hours ago, Chick Mercedes said:

It appears they prefer to spend money on the bullpen, and not spend money on rotation slots they have to guarantee while there is so much youthful starter fluidity in the pipeline. Better to keep slots open for someone young and building for a future on the SS.

I agree with the general logic and if they think Sandlin is a legit option out of the gate, then I’m more comfortable going into the season without another rotation addition.  I still wouldn’t mind them bringing someone like Verlander or Scherzer in on a one year deal though.  Just don’t see them spending that much more money at this point.

[Ozzie for Manager]

So the bullpen could be a real strength, Dominguez, Hicks, Leasure, Taylor,  You have to keep Eisert and Gilbert so you have some lefties, although we would all love an upgrade. Sandlin could also fit somewhere in the rotation or pen. If he has a strong spring maybe he is in the rotation. 

Getz is making some decent moves for now and the future. You know when everyone doesnt go crazy initially at the trade on here, its not that bad. 

[Eminor3rd]

Well, Getz actually did spend the Robert money. Two relievers and a lottery ticket prospect isn’t a bad outcome, considering  the realistic options that were in the table. 

[WestEddy]

4 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said:

Well, Getz actually did spend the Robert money. Two relievers and a lottery ticket prospect isn’t a bad outcome, considering  the realistic options that were in the table. 

Austin Hays is also part of that LRJ money. 

[ptatc]

41 minutes ago, Ozzie for Manager said:

So the bullpen could be a real strength, Dominguez, Hicks, Leasure, Taylor,  You have to keep Eisert and Gilbert so you have some lefties, although we would all love an upgrade. Sandlin could also fit somewhere in the rotation or pen. If he has a strong spring maybe he is in the rotation. 

Getz is making some decent moves for now and the future. You know when everyone doesnt go crazy initially at the trade on here, its not that bad. 

Murphy from the left side as well.

[southsider2k5]

23 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said:

Well, Getz actually did spend the Robert money. Two relievers and a lottery ticket prospect isn’t a bad outcome, considering  the realistic options that were in the table. 

It is nice to see.  I wonder if the CME money is why.

[Bob Sacamano]

33 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said:

Well, Getz actually did spend the Robert money. Two relievers and a lottery ticket prospect isn’t a bad outcome, considering  the realistic options that were in the table. 

 

29 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Austin Hays is also part of that LRJ money. 

I will again say it’s embarrassing they had to wait to deal Robet to make THESE moves.

[chitownsportsfan]

5 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

 

I will again say it’s embarrassing they had to wait to deal Robet to make THESE moves.

Yea it is, but Getz had to do it in that order, or risk getting even less for Robert. Sooner Ishbia takes over the better.

[TheFutureIsNear]

56 minutes ago, Ozzie for Manager said:

So the bullpen could be a real strength, Dominguez, Hicks, Leasure, Taylor,  You have to keep Eisert and Gilbert so you have some lefties, although we would all love an upgrade. Sandlin could also fit somewhere in the rotation or pen. If he has a strong spring maybe he is in the rotation. 

Getz is making some decent moves for now and the future. You know when everyone doesnt go crazy initially at the trade on here, its not that bad. 

 

16 minutes ago, ptatc said:

Murphy from the left side as well.

Newcomb is the #1 lefty out of the pen no? Unless he gets a rotation spot?

[Bob Sacamano]

2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Yea it is, but Getz had to do it in that order, or risk getting even less for Robert. Sooner Ishbia takes over the better.

Yeah, but overall embarrassing whether he had to wait or not

[southsider2k5]

20 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

 

I will again say it’s embarrassing they had to wait to deal Robet to make THESE moves.

I am just glad it actually happened.  

[Chisoxfn]

52 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said:

Well, Getz actually did spend the Robert money. Two relievers and a lottery ticket prospect isn’t a bad outcome, considering  the realistic options that were in the table. 

I think they will still sign a starter.

[WhiteSox2023]

5 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said:

I think they will still sign a starter.

I’m thinking they are done after seeing this.  Bruce says the cash from Boston is all for 2026, which means that pretty much the exact amount of the “Louis” Robert money freed up has now been spent.  Seems like too big a coincidence how that worked out.

 

Edited 43 minutes ago by WhiteSox2023

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

3 hours ago, Chick Mercedes said:

I don’t care how the White Sox feel. I hope they feel bad. I will cheer for wins and excellence. Faith is earned.

I will cheer for that as well but there's a journey that leads to that for which I also cheer . 

If I doubt the journey I'd feel like a fraud only acknowledging  the excellence. 

[thxfrthmmrs]

12 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I’m thinking they are done after seeing this.  Bruce says the cash from Boston is all for 2026, which means that pretty much the exact amount of the “Louis” Robert money freed up has now been spent.  Seems like too big a coincidence how that worked out.

 

Sounds to me Hicks is gone at TDL if he bounces back, so they could get out of that $12M for next season.