1 hour ago, EloyJenkins said:

If they are going after just 1 TOR starter...just sign Skubal you cheap fucks.

Also, would they put a committee of Hagen and Jordan Hicks as the closer options?

I think you are going to be very disappointed when you see who they actually wind up with if you think Skubal is even in the realm of possibilities. This same team probably thought Castillo was a TOR starter.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by WhiteSox2023

4 hours ago, TheFutureIsNear said:

I kinda hate this. Feels like a cost cutting move to avoid having to make a big move for a SP. Not to mention I’m just not sure Taylor has the feel for pitching beyond being able to overpower hitters.

Taylor and Hagen have the making of a dominant L/R backend of bullpen that can shorten the game to 7 innings. Keep that strength AND improve the rotation

Getz says they are looking for starters on the market or via free agency.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Colome's Hat

17 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said:

Getz says they are looking for starters on the market or via free agency.

The poster didn’t say he didn’t think they would add. He said “it feels like a cost cutting move to make a big move for one.” Which I kinda feel the same way.

10 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

The poster didn’t say he didn’t think they would add. He said “it feels like a cost cutting move to make a big move for one.” Which I kinda feel the same way.

I think they "add" but they play no where near the high end of the market place, despite the massive need for an actual #1 and #2 starter.

43 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I think they "add" but they play no where near the high end of the market place, despite the massive need for an actual #1 and #2 starter.

Disagree that a #1 and #2 are needed this off-season.

One guy near the top to go along with Burke is fine to start the season.

There are plenty of guys who can compete for the middle and back end of the rotation and some have upside. Adding a Peralta or King caliber pitcher is enough to head into the season with, in my opinion.

See what you have and add at the deadline if you're in the hunt and need another TOR arm.

Having said that, if they DID add two top guys, I'd be ecstatic. Just don't think it's a total necessity.

Makes sense.
Start him or trade him.

4 hours ago, chw42 said:

Yeah...I don't know about this.

Taylor did show he can go 4 innings in the playoffs, so a transition to starter doesn't seem like it's impossible. But this just feels like we're cheaping out. If we replace Taylor with fucking Kenley Jansen, I'm going to be so pissed. If they plan on getting a closer, it better be either Iglesias or Bednar.

Yeah you definitely need to get one of these guys. Instead of adding 2 SP now go out and add one and use the money not being used for another SP towards a closer.