We've all been talking about adding to this team so we can compete. The team started hot and were fun as hell to watch. However, the recent play by the team was a b**** smack back to reality. We've got some nice pieces, but are we ready to compete? I'm not so sure.

Is the smart play to sell some players to acquire talent that will help in a year or two? We haven't been great at developing starters. Should we sell our bullpen pieces for more talent? Taylor could potentially fetch a haul. Newcombe has been dy-no-mite. Hudson has been solid. Hicks looks FILTHY and is building his value daily.

Do we sell off our bullpen for pieces that will help in the next couple seasons? I'm leaning towards yes.

There is nobody even worth selling except for Newcomb and potentially Hicks if you can find a sucker to take him. Maybe Grichuk. Everyone else is part of what they are building.

You need a stay put option.

I’d be looking to extend Newcomb rather than trade him.

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38 minutes ago, ron883 said:

We've all been talking about adding to this team so we can compete. The team started hot and were fun as hell to watch. However, the recent play by the team was a b**** smack back to reality. We've got some nice pieces, but are we ready to compete? I'm not so sure.

Is the smart play to sell some players to acquire talent that will help in a year or two? We haven't been great at developing starters. Should we sell our bullpen pieces for more talent? Taylor could potentially fetch a haul. Newcombe has been dy-no-mite. Hudson has been solid. Hicks looks FILTHY and is building his value daily.

Do we sell off our bullpen for pieces that will help in the next couple seasons? I'm leaning towards yes.

Oh geez! We got swept by a pretty hot BoSox and you're ready to sell sell sell! When I saw who The BoSox were throwing at us in the1st 2 games, I knew we were in trouble. Can we at least get Muni back before panicking?

13 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I’d be looking to extend Newcomb rather than trade him.

I disagree. Not at 33. We’d be paying for current performance as he hits the wall. I can’t imagine him not going to free agency. Although in hindsight, this would have been a better idea than giving Ser Loser $20 million guaranteed.

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I am fine staying put unless you are trading a vet like Beni or Grichuk or Hicks. Or buying a pitcher with at least another year of control