3 minutes ago, Jake said:

If you were pushing the chips in, you'd be doing uncomfortable things like trying to upgrade LF, CF, and DH. I don't think that makes much sense for the Sox right now. See how far the power of friendship can take you.

Yeah, I’m with you here. Turning Antonacci and Meidroth into a platoon would be a much higher priority, and I’m not ready for that.

Just now, hi8is said:

I really don’t like Cleveland getting Griffin - If I am Getz, that REALLY worries me.

In what way?

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Didn’t he carve up the Sox this year?

7 innings of 2 hit shutout ball. Sure would have been nice to have that on our mound and kept him off theirs.

4 minutes ago, Jake said:

If you were pushing the chips in, you'd be doing uncomfortable things like trying to upgrade LF, CF, and DH. I don't think that makes much sense for the Sox right now. See how far the power of friendship can take you.

We are pretty much doing the minimum to keep fans from burning the place down, with an eye on 27 and 28. It's a bold strategy, let's see if it pays off.

51 minutes ago, T R U said:

1 hour to go, this has been incredibly underwhelming so far.

Indeed.

Pereira DFA….what the heck

5 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Unless something changes very quickly, Getz still seems to be operating like this year isn't a go for it year. He's saving his bullets for next year, or the year after.

Thinking about it, you are probably right.

Even if the Sox make the playoffs probably the lack of post season experience would come into play if they have to face the Rays or Yankees in a five/seven games series. Both teams won the season series vs. the Sox this year. Plus who knows what the new CBA will be like or even how many games will be played next year.

So you wait and bide your time.

And of course, Ishbia may be in charge at anytime.

Yep Pereira finally did something good, and DFA'd. I have a feeling we're going to stick with Grichuk and Hays will be done away with as well.

Just now, CBJ03 said:

In what way?

Griffin was one of the best rentals available and in his start against us he threw 7 innings of two hit ball.

1 minute ago, fathom said:

This I agree with

What you guys are saying. I also view this as - we have a front office who has shown an ability to actually develop position prospects. So I think we have better quality prospects and confidence in our ability to fill holes internally (more so then the past). And this just isn't the year to go swing, if this team was in first place and looking good, then I would have been all in on trying to swing for a Skubal...but reality is, this was more of, lets get do this in a cost effective way that hopefully helps reduce wear on the arms / pen (starter and reliever) and fills a big hole (catcher). I think Sox still have a solid chance at making the post-season and at that point we see if we get on a true run. Quite frankly, if they went all in, I still don't think their win the series odds would have improved that much (vs. just get in and see if you get hot) because the team naturally just has a good amount of unknown given how fast they've risen.

While in the micro, I might have done some moves different - in the macro, I think the approach taken by Getz was the right one (so far).

1 minute ago, fathom said:

Pereira DFA….what the heck

What the f***? This Doyle dude is going straight to the major league roster it seems.

23 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said:

Honestly don't think Stephenson is getting dealt. Must be trying to get a kings ransom. This is borderline negligence from the Reds

5.5 out of wildcard; 2 behind Pirates. They've won 4/5 post ASB series.

Guess they just want to play it out.

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Pereira DFA….what the heck

Right as he was turning it around...terrible to give up on him over Doyle.

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Pereira DFA….what the heck

Tf

I'd have assumed he'd have some value. Unless they're trying to sneak him through now.

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

What the f***? This Doyle dude is going straight to the major league roster it seems.

Of course he is

I guess this was a big vote of no confidence on Pereira's defense. Wonder if there's a concern about EP in the clubhouse or something too.

3 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

What the f***? This Doyle dude is going straight to the major league roster it seems.

I’d rather have Doyle than Everson. So it’s not anything upsetting to me. Just wish they had picked up Foster instead of letting him go to a rival.

That is some bullshit.

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2 minutes ago, Jake said:

I guess this was a big vote of no confidence on Pereira's defense. Wonder if there's a concern about EP in the clubhouse or something too.

Was just about to say, this past weekend was ….uninspiring on that front.

Before everyone panics that this it, just remember stuff will leak out for another 15 minutes or so after the official deadline. That is until Scott Merlin comes and drops the “Sox are done” tweet to destroy our dreams at some point

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Just now, Chicago White Sox said:

Before everyone panics that this it, just remember stuff will leak out for another 15 minutes or so after the official deadline. That is until Scott Merlin comes and drops the “Sox are done” tweet to destroy our dreams at some point

Remember in 2009: "Sox are done"

15 mins later: Sox make the biggest blockbuster of the deadline.

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27 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Yeah, I'm underwhelmed, but not angry, or anything. It would be nice to acquire another SP and move Hays. Castillo and Doyle are fixer-uppers, Brazoban is a definite upgrade, as is Bart. All that for Mason Adams and Boston Smith. Works for me.

That's the one piece of comfort. To me expecting these players to revert to 2024 form is mostly wishcasting. but if they can hit on one of the 2, it's a Win.

1 minute ago, mqr said:

Was just about to say, this past weekend was ….uninspiring on that front.

The Trop's funky roof might not be the best environment to judge him on that though