I like Trayce but they sold high. Good job.

 

Montas stings but we have depth.

 

Good trade. Kept Anderson and Fulmer.

 

I agree that the Sox should just go for it and pony up for Upton on a backloaded contract. No sense in not doing so.

All three guys are easily replaceable with major flaws. A defensive shortstop is key.

 

Reds seemed to get hosed in this deal.

 

Cespades does not cost a pick. Personally Cargo would be the guy. Send Garcia to AAA to try and build value.

 

If Laroche can produce, bonus, if not, release him move cabrerra to DH and Avi to left after playing there in spring and at AAA.

Im gonna disagree with that, September hot bats have stuck the Sox with some s***ty players the following season. Josh Fields and Jerry Owens i am looking at you

Forgot Brent Morel.

 

I do not think Trayce will be a star, but I do think he'll hit his weight, and coupled with his glove, that's enough for a decent MLB career.

If last offseason taught me anything, it's to have the lowest expectations. .230/23/57

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Still not an overpay IMO.

Do they trade Frazier in July if they suck?

 

Too soon?

Frazier represents a nice upgrade to the offense, but that OBP doesn't play well at the clean up spot.

They still need one more big bat, to hit behind Abreu.

CF Eaton

LF Cabrera

1b Abreu

RF Upton

3B Frazier

DH LaRoche

2b Lawrie

C Navarro/Avila

SS Sanchez

 

I could be down with that lineup

Not sure JB Shuck is much worse than Thompson, if at all

Shuck can't touch Thompson defensively. And prior to last season, his bat wasn't that great either.

I bet Trayce is part of a huge package to get Jose Fernandez

@courtney883 I have also heard from many credible sources that the #WhiteSox are still not done. A move in the outfield could be next.

Any idea who this is?

We held on to our guys that have the highest odds to be starters (IMO) and we have a bunch of picks in the draft that should be upper level talents.

 

I still think the Sox are bringing in ONE more OF

 

Agreed. Fulmer, Anderson, and Adams are still here.

We were eventually going to start dealing pitchers, we all knew that. Holding onto Fulmer and Anderson makes this great.

 

Bummed about losing Trayce, but let's be real, we sold high.

Shuck can't touch Thompson defensively. And prior to last season, his bat wasn't that great either.

Not true, Shuck had a great rookie year hitting-wise.

CF Eaton

LF Cabrera

1b Abreu

RF Upton

3B Frazier

DH LaRoche

2b Lawrie

C Navarro/Avila

SS Sanchez

 

I could be down with that lineup

If Melky gets his s*** together that is swoon-worthy.

Todd Frazier feels like every other guy we get. Low average, low on base skills, destined to come here and fall apart.

 

Hopefully he winds up different.

At the very worst if he does fall apart he's still a plus defender which we couldn't say about the others.

@courtney883 I have also heard from many credible sources that the #WhiteSox are still not done. A move in the outfield could be next.

Yep. I dont see them augmenting SS as much as the OF.

If the Sox don't get another huge power bat, I could see them getting Gerardo Parra to platoon with Avi. He's lefty and a solid defender.

If Melky gets his s*** together that is swoon-worthy.

Melky seemed to be getting it together as the season progressed. One of the best memories this season is that big July winning streak where we'd put up 7-10 runs per game and Melky went 18-35.

If Melky gets his s*** together that is swoon-worthy.

 

Laroche too

Any idea who this is?

 

It is courtney883, duh

Todd Frazier feels like every other guy we get. Low average, low on base skills, destined to come here and fall apart.

 

Hopefully he winds up different.

 

I thought about this as well, mostly applies to Lawrie too. The plus in both cases is that they are defensive contributors as well and can be expected to produce surplus value even if their hitting falls a few notches below expectations.

 

If Melky gets his s*** together that is swoon-worthy.

Don't say swoon. We have seen enough of those.

At the very worst if he does fall apart he's still a plus defender which we couldn't say about the others.

 

And if the Sox tank this year, they have a valuable trade chip. People act like he is a FAafter the year.

Not mad at all I'm stoked. Sucks to give up Montas. Trayce who knows what he'll be. Doesn't have a great track record. Micah can't stay healthy and has shaky defense. Hope Todd does well and is our 3B for years to come. If anyone b****es about this traded, then you'll b**** and moan no matter what.