17 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Handing the play-off team closer role to an unproven rookie is the cheapest possible move, so it would definitely check out.

who the hell are you even talking about? Hagen Smith is mostly likely the new closer, he's the furthest thing from an "unproven rookie" after last season. He's a proven out getter. Sure, he can regress, but wtf are you arguing?

5 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

who the hell are you even talking about? Hagen Smith is mostly likely the new closer, he's the furthest thing from an "unproven rookie" after last season. He's a proven out getter. Sure, he can regress, but wtf are you arguing?

He has thrown 35 total innings in the majors thus far — 28 in the regular season and 7 in the postseason. He was excellent and I think it’s likely that he will be the closer, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he flops completely in the role due to his walkcitis.

Edited 6 hours ago6 hr by WhiteSox2023

59 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

who the hell are you even talking about? Hagen Smith is mostly likely the new closer, he's the furthest thing from an "unproven rookie" after last season. He's a proven out getter. Sure, he can regress, but wtf are you arguing?

Proven? Are you serious?

25 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Proven? Are you serious?

He went a solid like month when there wasn’t control issues but then I think walks the bases loaded multiple times in the playoffs. Idk, personally he scares me

Hey baseball, we aren't in the market for a starter, so just ignore us, while we paddle frantically under the surface for a couple FA mid rotation starters.

4 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Hey baseball, we aren't in the market for a starter, so just ignore us, while we paddle frantically under the surface for a couple FA mid rotation starters.

Now you’re getting it! 🤣

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

Proven? Are you serious?

Steamer has him at a 3.67 ERA. He's as "proven" as 90% of relievers, who are up and down year to year. There's zero reason to spend on a closer when you can put that 20 million AAV into the rotation or OF.

1 hour ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Steamer has him at a 3.67 ERA. He's as "proven" as 90% of relievers, who are up and down year to year. There's zero reason to spend on a closer when you can put that 20 million AAV into the rotation or OF.

Dude was terrible in the minors, was decent out of the pen, and then collapsed in the last round, completely unable to find the plate, which is exactly what killed him previously.

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

Dude was terrible in the minors, was decent out of the pen, and then collapsed in the last round, completely unable to find the plate, which is exactly what killed him previously.

Cheer up he was fucking dominant outside some few innings.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by chitownsportsfan