5 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said:

From MLB.com this afternoon:

Q: Hey Mark, can you lie to me and tell me the White Sox are going to be big players at the deadline this year?

Feinsand: Why wouldn't the White Sox be a player? After the past few seasons they have endured, the Sox know how tough it is to contend. Assuming that Chicago continues to hang around the top of the AL Central and/or the AL Wild Card race, I think Chris Getz will add to the roster for the stretch run. Now, I'm not suggesting that the Sox will trade away their top prospects for a rental like Tarik Skubal, but if there's an opportunity to acquire players under control for another year or two, there's no reason for them not to do that. Adding a starter or two (think of guys like Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Reid Detmers, etc.) would not be a surprise at all.

The only types of trades that would make sense is if they:

1.) Trade mediocre to nothing prospects for a meh rental starter.

2.) Trade Jacob Gonzalez and lesser prospects for a youngish starter with additional years of control.

#2 is probably a stretch and expecting too much.

Edited June 25Jun 25 by WhiteSox2023

This is why I hate off days.

It fuels the mental illness of trade frenzy and we assume every GM is naive.

41 minutes ago, kitekrazy1 said:

This is why I hate off days.

It fuels the mental illness of trade frenzy and we assume every GM is naive.

Trade Meidroth!

2 hours ago, kitekrazy1 said:

This is why I hate off days.

It fuels the mental illness of trade frenzy and we assume every GM is naive.

I hope you aren’t responding to my post above. I thought it was completely reasonable.

1 hour ago, ron883 said:

Trade Meidroth!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSJsGknd/

🧌

Edited June 26Jun 26 by WhiteSox2023

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382367/2026/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-big-board-players-postseason-skubal/

7 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

The only types of trades that would make sense is if they:

1.) Trade mediocre to nothing prospects for a meh rental starter.

2.) Trade Jacob Gonzalez and lesser prospects for a youngish starter with additional years of control.

#2 is probably a stretch and expecting too much.

Question: On your #2, do you think Gonzo plus, perhaps some lower level prospects be enough to get a decent reliever or even a rental high leverage guy like Aroldis Chapman from Boston ? I'm not sure I would make that trade, but the back end of the Sox bullpen looks like it may be falling apart. Grant Taylor seemed like the answer as our Closer, but ...I don't know now.

Edited June 26Jun 26 by tray

7 minutes ago, tray said:

Question: On your #2, do you think Gonzo plus, perhaps some lower level prospects be enough to get a decent reliever or even a rental high leverage guy like Aroldis Chapman from Boston ? I'm not sure I would make that trade, but the back end of the Sox bullpen looks like it may be falling apart. Grant Taylor seemed like the answer as our Closer, but ...I don't know now.

I think your assessment is correct. We aren’t going to be happy with the cost of a guy like Chapman. I’d rather trade some scrub prospects for some decent rental relievers, but not a top guy like Chapman. Trading away the future, even Gonzalez, isn’t worth the slim chance that this team goes deep in the postseason… which it won’t anyways because they don’t have the starters needed.

I agree with WE and Cali’s opinion here. This is the natural progression of a rebuilding team, and they have jump-started it earlier than expected. I don’t think they are ready yet, but they look to be getting there. I wouldn’t trade anyone that could help them in the near future to chase a postseason dream for this year.

This team is still so young. The lineup looks good. The problem is that they still don’t have a good enough rotation, and I have zero hopes that Jerry will spend on one until Ishbia takes over. And you need to sign some FA starting pitching at some point to bolster a championship rotation.

Edited June 26Jun 26 by WhiteSox2023

I think many here are unfamiliar with what prices have been at the trade deadline as of late. Outside of truly elite rentals or guys with extended control, prices aren’t all that crazy. There is also a wide gap between top 100 prospects and “scrub” prospects. Those guys in between have trade value, but are far from guarantees and don’t automatically mean we are punting the future by trading them. Self scouting is key and trading some of those guys to augment this year’s team is going to be key.

2 hours ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I think many here are unfamiliar with what prices have been at the trade deadline as of late. Outside of truly elite rentals or guys with extended control, prices aren’t all that crazy. There is also a wide gap between top 100 prospects and “scrub” prospects. Those guys in between have trade value, but are far from guarantees and don’t automatically mean we are punting the future by trading them. Self scouting is key and trading some of those guys to augment this year’s team is going to be key.

Look at Grichuk's production, he was an in-season F/A signing and fits into your narrative. The big splash might look like the smart move, but it doesn't always work out.

Alright, I’ve seen enough. Bring me Wacha or Webb, Detmers or Gray, and Chapman.

All of these guys come with multiple years of control ( except Chapman ) and having two more starting pitchers would fortify our greatest weakness until 2028.

If I’m Getz, I’m doing everything possible to trade for three pitchers of this ilk AND am also doing everything possible to extend Mune.

Take these actions and we’re a top AL threat for the next couple of years.

Edited June 27Jun 27 by hi8is

Could the Sox pry away Sal Perez from KC at the deadline (or sooner, preferably)

I feel like you could find ways to get Perez closer to full time ABs with the DH, and 1B option (only reason I mention this is because I'd assume he would want to play more often than a backup, so he has some positional versatility, plus Murakami is probably out another 2-3 weeks at least)

He makes 12.5 this year and 12.5 next year and then he's a FA

He isnt having a great year offensively so I don't think he costs you that much in prospects

Dude is a beast defensively and just calling a game in general, going from Romo to Perez would be huge not to mention having his leadership in the playoffs

Edited June 27Jun 27 by joejoesox

2 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

Could the Sox pry away Sal Perez from KC at the deadline?

I feel like you could find ways to get Perez closer to full time ABs with the DH, and 1B option (only reason I mention this is because I'd assume he would want to play more often than a backup, so he has some positional versatility, plus Murakami is probably out another 2-3 weeks at least)

He makes 12.5 this year and 12.5 next year and then he's a FA

He isnt having a great year offensively so I don't think he costs you that much in prospects

Dude is a beast defensively and just calling a game in general, going from Romo to Perez would be huge not to mention having his leadership in the playoffs

He is really really bad. And why are you trying to get him full time at bats?

2 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

He is really really bad. And why are you trying to get him full time at bats?

I'm assuming he has a NTC and will want to play more than a backup to waive it

23 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

Could the Sox pry away Sal Perez from KC at the deadline (or sooner, preferably)

I feel like you could find ways to get Perez closer to full time ABs with the DH, and 1B option (only reason I mention this is because I'd assume he would want to play more often than a backup, so he has some positional versatility, plus Murakami is probably out another 2-3 weeks at least)

He makes 12.5 this year and 12.5 next year and then he's a FA

He isnt having a great year offensively so I don't think he costs you that much in prospects

Dude is a beast defensively and just calling a game in general, going from Romo to Perez would be huge not to mention having his leadership in the playoffs

I can’t think of a worse clubhouse fit than Sal Perez. And that’s ignoring the fact he’s been god awful this year and makes a decent amount of money. No thanks.

Someone seriously wants our Sox to trade for Sal fucking Perez in 2026? “KW always gets his man…” is over.

WTF

43 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

He is really really bad. And why are you trying to get him full time at bats?

And that would be like the White Sox trading Konerko during his farewell tour. I'm pretty sure the Royals want Perez to retire a Royal, then work for them in the FO.

26 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I can’t think of a worse clubhouse fit than Sal Perez. And that’s ignoring the fact he’s been god awful this year and makes a decent amount of money. No thanks.

I just checked his stats, I didn't realize he's literally having the worst year of his career, oof

Would Boston consider trading Garrett Whitlock? He would be a nice addition to the pen.

On 6/26/2026 at 6:10 AM, Chicago White Sox said:

I think many here are unfamiliar with what prices have been at the trade deadline as of late. Outside of truly elite rentals or guys with extended control, prices aren’t all that crazy. There is also a wide gap between top 100 prospects and “scrub” prospects. Those guys in between have trade value, but are far from guarantees and don’t automatically mean we are punting the future by trading them. Self scouting is key and trading some of those guys to augment this year’s team is going to be key.

I think the Cubs recent trade is a good example of a decent starter addition. They traded their #13 prospect to the Mets for David Peterson, but he is a 23 year old 1B playing in Single A. They knew Peterson was a groundball pitcher and would do much better with a good infield defense, unlike the Mets’. He has already had a nice start for the Cubs tonight. This should be the type of trade Getz looks to make.

Edited June 28Jun 28 by WhiteSox2023

1 hour ago, joejoesox said:

Could the Sox pry away Sal Perez from KC at the deadline (or sooner, preferably)

I feel like you could find ways to get Perez closer to full time ABs with the DH, and 1B option (only reason I mention this is because I'd assume he would want to play more often than a backup, so he has some positional versatility, plus Murakami is probably out another 2-3 weeks at least)

He makes 12.5 this year and 12.5 next year and then he's a FA

He isnt having a great year offensively so I don't think he costs you that much in prospects

Dude is a beast defensively and just calling a game in general, going from Romo to Perez would be huge not to mention having his leadership in the playoffs

We just got Teel back. Why would you want Sal? We need starting pitching first and foremost relief help secondary.

1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

We just got Teel back. Why would you want Sal? We need starting pitching first and foremost relief help secondary.

I just hate Romo 😂

I’m leaning more and more on the Wacha train after seeing him pitch against the Sox. Reasonable contract for next year and can eat innings. Not the highest upside option, but would still be useful.

3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I think the Cubs recent trade is a good example of a decent starter addition. They traded their #13 prospect to the Mets for David Peterson, but he is a 23 year old 1B playing in Single A. They knew Peterson was a groundball pitcher and would do much better with a good infield defense, unlike the Mets’. He has already had a nice start for the Cubs tonight. This should be the type of trade Getz looks to make.

Fully agree.

8 hours ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

I’m leaning more and more on the Wacha train after seeing him pitch against the Sox. Reasonable contract for next year and can eat innings. Not the highest upside option, but would still be useful.

I wonder what his stats are against everyone else….