Jim M. at Soxmachine suggesting that there's a possibility of the Sox non tendering Brazoban in the off season based on them leaving him off the ALDS roster

If they advance to the next round and the Sox keep him off the roster, do you think he's just hurt or is it that they think he's bad and not worth the risk?

If Taylor still wants to be a starter, I imagine they'll move him into the rotation with limited starts & innings.

7 minutes ago, joejoesox said:

Jim M. at Soxmachine suggesting that there's a possibility of the Sox non tendering Brazoban in the off season based on them leaving him off the ALDS roster

If they advance to the next round and the Sox keep him off the roster, do you think he's just hurt or is it that they think he's bad and not worth the risk?

He was on the 15 day with a Lat strain I believe. He might need to be shut down for the season and heal. Probably add Davis Martin and Castillo to the list of get healthy for next year.

2 hours ago, tray said:

The success of the 2026 White Sox pitching staff which heavily relies on the bullpen could become a template for pitching staffs throughout the league. A supposedly tired bullpen is also a bullpen that remains ready to pitch.

Take this 🖕

tray and laugh reacting at posts calling him out on bad opinions, name a more iconic duo

4 minutes ago, Quin said:

tray and laugh reacting at posts calling him out on bad opinions, name a more iconic duo

I cannot.

Guys - let’s talk about 27 after we win the World Series…let’s enjoy the moment we are in right now!

6 minutes ago, Chisoxfn said:

Guys - let’s talk about 27 after we win the World Series…let’s enjoy the moment we are in right now!

Hagen-Taylor will throw a combined CGSO in Game 1 of the WS + be a preview of 2027.

15 hours ago, joejoesox said:

Sandlin, Kay and Burke are the only three guys I think you can rely on next year for a full season of innings, maybe Sandlin needs some help getting to the end, not sure what his max amount of innings was coming into this year but he looks ready to be, at worst, an SP4

I don't bring back Davis Martin unless he's your SP5

I’m in agreement on Martin, he’s who I would look to deal to open a spot for a second FA signing or Sandlin but his value is low right now compared to what it was going into the ASB

18 hours ago, Chick Mercedes said:

Most likely. It would be a let down. Not a deal breaker for fans. However this would not be cool. There are too many known unknowns for me, with a team that should legitimately be expected to contend for a World Series championship. They should aggressively put a big dog on the staff by any means necessary in place of one of those names.

Again, as I said in my post… I expect them to sign AT LEAST ONE veteran starting pitcher. I really wanted them to get Robbie Ray at the deadline, he’s available. Kevin Gausman, Zac Gallen, Corbin Burnes, and Tyler Mahle are names to watch but I wouldn’t be shocked if they hovered around Skubal.

Skubal is going to test the market, I don’t think it’s a forgone conclusion that the Dodgers will resign him. He’s the best pitcher on the market by far, the best pitcher in the game, it would be a slap in the face to himself and the other players in free agency if he didn’t test the market. There’s no draft pick compensation attached to Skubal. Maybe the run this team is on inspires ownership, both Reinsdorf and Ishbia, to get a whale. I’m not saying they’re going to sign him but I would be shocked if they weren’t a player.

For a Skubal, Ishbia would need to be the car driver, and Reinsdorf a passenger. We all know how Reinsdorf shops at the very top of the market. Publicity oriented only.

1 hour ago, Chick Mercedes said:

For a Skubal, Ishbia would need to be the car driver, and Reinsdorf a passenger. We all know how Reinsdorf shops at the very top of the market. Publicity oriented only.

Everyone’s going to be fighting over King and Peralta, starting with the Cubs.

they have THREE guys to replace while waiting on Steele and Horton

Gausman Holmes and Imanaga are the leftover scraps

Edited yesterday at 10:26 AM1 day by caulfield12

13 hours ago, Boopa1219 said:

Again, as I said in my post… I expect them to sign AT LEAST ONE veteran starting pitcher. I really wanted them to get Robbie Ray at the deadline, he’s available. Kevin Gausman, Zac Gallen, Corbin Burnes, and Tyler Mahle are names to watch but I wouldn’t be shocked if they hovered around Skubal.

Skubal is going to test the market, I don’t think it’s a forgone conclusion that the Dodgers will resign him. He’s the best pitcher on the market by far, the best pitcher in the game, it would be a slap in the face to himself and the other players in free agency if he didn’t test the market. There’s no draft pick compensation attached to Skubal. Maybe the run this team is on inspires ownership, both Reinsdorf and Ishbia, to get a whale. I’m not saying they’re going to sign him but I would be shocked if they weren’t a player.

We have to see what happens with the salary cap, but the Dodgers may not have space if a hard cap happens.

we don't need skubal. Any of the 2nd tier vets will probably sign for 3-4 years at 30-35 AAV depending on how the CBA settles. No reason to take on the risk of Skubal when a perfectly fine 2nd tier guy will eat the same innings at a slightly worse era imo.

17 hours ago, Quin said:

tray and laugh reacting at posts calling him out on bad opinions, name a more iconic duo

Rate Field and Surface Lots?

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

We have to see what happens with the salary cap, but the Dodgers may not have space if a hard cap happens.

It'd be interesting to see if they implement compliance buyouts, like the NBA and NHL did after their lockouts, to allow big-payroll teams to get under the cap. Or perhaps a finite number exceptions for 2027, like the MLE in the NBA. Would the Pirates, Reds, Marlins, etc. even be willing to bring in one of the big names shaken free by a cap if they have to sign said player's checks?

On 10/4/2026 at 7:13 AM, Bonemer, I Hardly Know Her said:

This might be the worst post I've read in a while.

It’s not what I think they should do. It’s what I believe they’ll do.

And Taylor has stated he wants to start. There’s been many a guys like that who leave good situations so they can start. Montgomery from the Cubs World Series team comes to mind.

Daniel lynch did as well but KC converted him late this year

3 hours ago, Bepis83 said:

It'd be interesting to see if they implement compliance buyouts, like the NBA and NHL did after their lockouts, to allow big-payroll teams to get under the cap. Or perhaps a finite number exceptions for 2027, like the MLE in the NBA. Would the Pirates, Reds, Marlins, etc. even be willing to bring in one of the big names shaken free by a cap if they have to sign said player's checks?

Reds can't even convince Elly de la Cruz to sign an extension

18 hours ago, Boopa1219 said:

Again, as I said in my post… I expect them to sign AT LEAST ONE veteran starting pitcher. I really wanted them to get Robbie Ray at the deadline, he’s available. Kevin Gausman, Zac Gallen, Corbin Burnes, and Tyler Mahle are names to watch but I wouldn’t be shocked if they hovered around Skubal.

Skubal is going to test the market, I don’t think it’s a forgone conclusion that the Dodgers will resign him. He’s the best pitcher on the market by far, the best pitcher in the game, it would be a slap in the face to himself and the other players in free agency if he didn’t test the market. There’s no draft pick compensation attached to Skubal. Maybe the run this team is on inspires ownership, both Reinsdorf and Ishbia, to get a whale. I’m not saying they’re going to sign him but I would be shocked if they weren’t a player.

Mets Tigers Cubs Angels White Sox Padres Yankees Dodgers Rays （new ownership that says it will spend)

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50071297/mlb-2026-how-tarik-skubal-free-agency-play-predictions-possible-suitors

LAD would pretty much have to trade Snell or Glasnow...risky deals for anyone to take on

Edited 23 hours ago23 hr by caulfield12

Call me crazy, but I love the idea of having both Taylor and Hagen as multi inning weapons out of the pen. Obviously easier said than done with the value/scarcity of SP’s, but sure would be nice to acquire/spend $ on proven SP’s AND have a dominant pen.

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