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Giving up on Collins would be bad PR. He deserves some PT.

Worth noting that Nova had a decent 2018 with Pgh and career 4.32 ERA better than some of the stiffs out there. Should have been signed for depth already.

Ryu had a good year but how many Asians have come here and done well. They prefer the West coast. Just my guess that Chicago is not his preferred GPS which leaves Keuchel.

Given his natural power there is no reason he cannot focus more on contact and still hit home runs. You may have a point with the lefties and I had only considered the pitching perspective. Guys like Nomar are not going to see relief specialists as often. Just a little Koolaid appetizer.

MLBN with a wow feature on Nomar. Had a good second half quieting his swing and compared his stats and approach with King Harold age 24. We may have the perfect mentor on hand for this lad.

Call me old school but a 24 yoa with a 100 RBI season is not yet a failure. If he wants to play he will listen and change his swing. Meanwhile they could sign Ozuna and an SP right now and move forward.

How about a dandelion Sox logo in mid CF.

Free agency with the big tunas is a krap shoot so I would not judge harshly. Overpaying can be disastrous and good business judgment is essential. If you want to be critical you might wonder if players and agents steer away from Chicago which would be a serious problem. Letting second tier pitchers sign elsewhere while we fiddle is also a valid issue. We could have signed guys like Roark eg but nothing has happened. I think this org struggles with defining the White Sox way. The Sox should emulate the skills of Tampa to become a lesser market version of the Mets without their tragicomic elements. Rick at least has some business acumen. My vision for this org with an older chairman would be to bring Mark Cuban in with vesting control under a plan of succession and financial input. There is also an excellent local candidate in Marcus Lemonis were he so inclined.

He will be held back for service time. Kopech is ready to rock.

Suggestion from Athletic that Mazara was not totally on board with coaching his approach to the game. We assume Menechino had some input? Avi might be a nice complement to Mazara if none of the big guns are brought in or is it bought in.

Would have to be negotiated with their cable or broadcast partner. Insemination es prohibido.

Red Sox plan to keep Bentendo. There are other suitors for Price.

By avoiding Chicago Steele has a shot at a quality MLB career. Mazcara gets a change of scenery which could help.

We could end up with two years to contend before our two studs get their money elsewhere. I think that dictates they do some deadline deals next summer. Yet think we used to own three of last year's top ss. We could really use a Rodon comeback but who knows.

Except we are possibly the worst market per capita in MLB along with a $120M TV deal. Jerry gave up on the fans a long time ago. Granted with their equity they could leverage almost any deal they wanted.

Look at our country and see change can be very threatening yet some embrace it. A delicate balance must be struck. Respect is also needed.

They will sign an avg SP knowing Knova is waiting in the wings. Ideally they find two decent arms and Ivan can be swingman. Show me the money.

No way.

No one is that dumb. A healthy Luis Robert could become Roberto Clemente Jr. and at least on par with Eric Davis.

People get twisted because the owner wanted to spend some money on a trusted player and colleague. Imagine if we had Jerry Jones in the locker room every night. Jose and TA should be captains next season.

Surely it is an upgrade over a sorry situation. Platoon him some in RF and DH which will add depth.

Fans should suspend their disbelief at least until Spring Training. Surely they will attempt to make further transactions. Mazura does bring some production, could hit well in Chicago and is a better glove man than some of the other choices. The top talent is just not flocking to the South Side during this mediocre era.

If would seem they should find a RH RF with potential to round this out unless Nomay is being packaged for somebody else. The lad did amass 101 ribeyes in year 2017. His Cell numbers are decent I see.

Boston needs to move two big contracts for a bumper crop of prospects.

You have to recognize stealth talent which every team needs. Both are quality players.