Sunday at 07:59 PM1 day 3 minutes ago, nrockway said:I dunno why it's more of a pointless waste of time than any post on a baseball forum. But I won't feel slapped in the face if they don't trade Carlson for 30 innings of a 5th starter.Clearly the only option.
Sunday at 08:08 PM1 day 11 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:Clearly the only option.You said it was pointless to discuss options.
Sunday at 08:13 PM1 day 5 minutes ago, nrockway said:You said it was pointless to discuss options.Read my initial response to you. That’s my stance. If that’s too hard to wrap your head around, god bless you. Have a good day.
Sunday at 08:37 PM1 day 25 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said:Read my initial response to you. That’s my stance. If that’s too hard to wrap your head around, god bless you. Have a good day.Relax. pal.
1 hour ago1 hr Sox should be adding, shopping in the rental market. An opportunity is an opportunity, and a playoff appearance is meaningful to the fanbase, the players on the team, and the bottom line.They should absolutely not be trading top prospects, for all the usual reasons plus the fact that this is not the year to be paying extra for a player with an additional year or two of control, as there is a very real possibility of losing next year. Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Eminor3rd
1 hour ago1 hr Singer and Robbie Ray for rentals. Singer has been a career second half pitcher. Don't deplete prospects for players with expiring contracts after 2027 --- too high risk with no guaranteed season.
1 hour ago1 hr 6 minutes ago, Baron said:What a stupid questionNot really. It all depends on the cost.
58 minutes ago58 min 3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:Not really. It all depends on the cost.No it is stupid. What kind of precedent would it send by standing pat? Not a good one at all. They have no choice. Plus they are in 1st place. The arguments of well they are ahead of schedule or not contenders fall flat when you have the 2027 potential non season and are in the lead for the division right now.
54 minutes ago54 min 4 minutes ago, Baron said:No it is stupid. What kind of precedent would it send by standing pat? Not a good one at all. They have no choice. Plus they are in 1st place.The arguments of well they are ahead of schedule or not contenders fall flat when you have the 2027 potential non season and are in the lead for the division right now.Even giving up a guy like Carlson for a rental is not something the Sox should simply jump to do to improve this year’s team only. This team currently has no catcher and an extremely questionable rotation, even if all of their starters were healthy. And the starters that are being rumored of the Sox interest aren’t going to improve this team enough to do dick in the postseason. Let’s be honest. If they can obtain some rentals without giving up any top prospects, sure go for it. Edited 52 minutes ago52 min by WhiteSox2023
50 minutes ago50 min 3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:Even giving up a guy like Carlson for a rental is not something the Sox should simply jump to do to improve this year’s team only. This team has no catcher and an extremely questionable rotation. Even the starters rumored aren’t going to improve this team enough to do dick in the postseason. Let’s be honest. If they can obtain some rentals without giving up any top prospects, sure go for it.How in gods green earth do you know any of that? Do you see into the future? Everyone that watches any kind of sports should know if you make it into the playoffs weird stuff can happen. Hot streaks happen all the time. Especially in this sport when rosters are shifting constantly and guys play better. And I got some really bad news for you. 2027 isn't guarenteed they will be in better position or the same position. #1 there might be no baseball or in best case scenario a shortend season. #2 you think the other teams are going to stand pat? Division will be swaping team positions like it always does. Here's what they don't need to do. Take this year for granted like you and so many others are willing to do.
50 minutes ago50 min 6 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:Even giving up a guy like Carlson for a rental is not something the Sox should simply jump to do to improve this year’s team only. This team currently has no catcher and an extremely questionable rotation, even if all of their starters were healthy. And the starters that are being rumored of the Sox interest aren’t going to improve this team enough to do dick in the postseason. Let’s be honest. If they can obtain some rentals without giving up any top prospects, sure go for it.No one is saying they should trade Carlson for a rental. In fact, the only rental who would probably that kind of prospect is Skubal.
42 minutes ago42 min Also what kind of precedent does that make and what kind of message does that send when you do absolutely nothing for the players on this team?They'll say all the right things after the trade deadline if they did that. But you don't think they will be thinking that upper management doesn't have enough faith in them to make an impact this season if they don't add players? Edited 40 minutes ago40 min by Baron
17 minutes ago17 min 34 minutes ago, Baron said:How in gods green earth do you know any of that? Do you see into the future?Everyone that watches any kind of sports should know if you make it into the playoffs weird stuff can happen. Hot streaks happen all the time. Especially in this sport when rosters are shifting constantly and guys play better.And I got some really bad news for you. 2027 isn't guarenteed they will be in better position or the same position. #1 there might be no baseball or in best case scenario a shortend season. #2 you think the other teams are going to stand pat? Division will be swaping team positions like it always does.Here's what they don't need to do. Take this year for granted like you and so many others are willing to do.It’s called being realistic. If you honestly think this current rotation has a legitimate shot in the postseason, you aren’t being honest with yourself. I also said, if you want to trade any non-top prospects for some rentals, or guys under control for the future, go ahead. But I wouldn’t add to this team at the cost of any top prospects.
16 minutes ago16 min 35 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:No one is saying they should trade Carlson for a rental. In fact, the only rental who would probably that kind of prospect is Skubal.Sure, but I think even the decent starter names being bandied about will cost them a Carlson.
14 minutes ago14 min 4 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:It’s called being realistic. If you honestly think this current rotation has a legitimate shot in the postseason, you aren’t being honest with yourself. I also said, if you want to trade any non-top prospects for some rentals, or guys under control for the future, go ahead. But I wouldn’t add to this team at the cost of any top prospects.Maybe it's just me but I'm tired of the defeatist attitude. Any team that makes the playoffs has a good chance of making the World Series. You need to get there and take advantage of it while you are in position.
14 minutes ago14 min 38 minutes ago, Baron said:How in gods green earth do you know any of that? Do you see into the future?Everyone that watches any kind of sports should know if you make it into the playoffs weird stuff can happen. Hot streaks happen all the time. Especially in this sport when rosters are shifting constantly and guys play better.And I got some really bad news for you. 2027 isn't guarenteed they will be in better position or the same position. #1 there might be no baseball or in best case scenario a shortend season. #2 you think the other teams are going to stand pat? Division will be swaping team positions like it always does.Here's what they don't need to do. Take this year for granted like you and so many others are willing to do.Agreed. The idea that this is just the beginning is not something any Sox fan should believe. If this team won 75 games next year, i dont think anyone would be shocked. Make the most of your opportunities while also trying to improve the roster wholes this team has on the pitching side.Make the most of the limited opportunities you have. Most of the Sox current prospects will turn into nothing.
2 minutes ago2 min 37 minutes ago, Baron said:Also what kind of precedent does that make and what kind of message does that send when you do absolutely nothing for the players on this team?They'll say all the right things after the trade deadline if they did that. But you don't think they will be thinking that upper management doesn't have enough faith in them to make an impact this season if they don't add players?To play devils advocate, they are in first place and many people around here think they are one of the best teams in the AL. Why would anyone on this team be insulted if they don't make any meaningful additions?Im all for adding players that can help, but it would be ridiculous to trade any of our top prospects to chase one season in this teams current state. If the goal was to build a sustained winner while being able to reinforce your roster from your minors, they are headed in the right direction. It would just be so foolish to do anything to compromise that plan for this season.
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