EloyJenkins

Worst. Dynasty. Ever. In all seriousness, Eat it Cubs Fans.

No way it's light. It just shouldn't be an overpay. I think Cubs only do this if they can't trade Bryant or Schwarber though.

Braves are gonna Brave. ?Why? Why do this so early in the process for a guy that will surely be available late december/early january? Since they are my adopted NL team due to proximity (8 mins away), I am starting to understand why they never get over the top

Kopech for 2nd half of season and playoffs absolutely. Honestly both him and Crochet with their three digit fastballs are most desirable later in the season. This gives Cease a chance to turn it around to start the season under Katz and either cement himself in the rotation or be trade bait at deadline. One thing is clear though...Cease and Dunning will be on short ropes next season since we will have a new FA starter (or trade) and Kopech and Crochet will be waiting in the wings. good problem to have.

yeah, looks like a trade is going to be part of the equation if they keep PR tight. I get that...I just hope that Vaughn or Madrigal don't have to be an overpay to make it happen. I think if you need to go economical to get more pitching...Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't a bad play. I want springer, but need to have a backup plan.

Probably? You absolutely do that and enjoy the best outfield in baseball. And honestly it allows you to resign McCann and shuffle DH between Abreu, McCann and Eloy, which would keep them all fresh. I would HATE losing vaughn, but this is a no brainer type deal as with the money saved on OF you go hard after Bauer or 2 starters like Paxton/Kluber/Quintana.

If they are only willing to add 30 million in payroll this team is NOT serious about winning a world series and going for it. IF they can get Springer and a good starter that entire budget is gone. it's gotta be more realistic in the 35-45 mil range.

I'm upset even more now that the sox knew that Jerry pulled some strings and avoided it for nearly two days before that lame half statement. they should have had a press statement ready the second that this whole thing came to light. Instead the media and fans blasted them for 2 days. This reeks of Jerry's arrogance.

Marquez is a great idea...if you want to lose 6 years of someone important, and probably 10-12 years of two important pieces. Bauer at just money and a 2nd round pick is much better IMO and in the long run probably nets more WAR, more wins and most importantly is a real ACE. The Cubs finished their rebuild with an ace (Lester), the Sox can do just that as well and with a 1 2 3 of Giolito, Bauer and Keuchel everything else will work itself out - Dunning/Kopech/Cease whatever. This is my offseason Option 1 plan: Bauer - 5 year deal Jackie Bradley Jr. 2 year deal with 3rd year option McCann (to DH and Catch - allows Vaughn some time if needed) - 3 year deal with opt out after 1 season Kluber on a 1 year deal (2nd year opton based on innings performance) Package Stiever and another Prospect for an elite set up man so Bummer can slot into closer Option 2 plan: Quintana 3 year deal Kluber on a 1 year deal (2nd year option based on innings performance) or Paxton if a similar deal is attainable Springer 4 year deal with 5th year option Jason Castro 2 year deal Liam Hendricks 3 year deal

I don't think you read my post right. I was responding to the we don't like his politics comment. That has nothing to do with this. The DUI needs to be taken seriously, as it indicates a major leadership flaw

This is a real bad take. This has to do with his egotism and failure to realize he has a problem. We all knew he was a drunk, but another bad decision by him and ultimately Jerry has made this so much worse for the look of the Sox organization

so well deserved. Honestly I didn't think he still had those types of numbers left in him...let's squeeze another year or two out like this!

What he did with Giolito mattered. It also is great for the young staff. Better than a retread, and a positive sign towards analytics. My biggest question is was TLR at all part of the process or is Hahn doing his work regardless and this causes friction in the future?

It's nearly 48 hours since this came out and not one official statement or interview from the club. This is POISON.

One positive is maybe Mets don't go as hard after starters now. The only issue is this just increased the demand for Bauer even more.

And this is why he went HAM on LaRussa. What a dingleberry. And not too smart of a move with a looming CBA coming. Shoulda got that money.

Finally got my response from Brooks. He used the canned email, but did personalize it to me...meaning he did read it. The dude is sending out personal emails at 9pm. that speaks volumes on how much they know they are screwed.

would Fuld take bench coach with Bochy? Honestly that is a better hire situation than Hinch IMO.

Just like the day after the hiring...I felt worse about it. The day after this news I can say for certain: The White Sox are pathetic. Cheers to devoting my life fandom to an absolute dumpster fire. Thanks dad for all the games at Comiskey when I was 5-9 years old, i never expected this journey would lead me to telling my son...please just be a Braves fan. I beg you. (context, we live 8 minutes from the Braves ballpark and he is torn between sox and braves loyalty)

Healed up, pain free and comfortable again. https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/garrett-crochet-confident-after-relief-outings "He feels discomfort-free after taking time off and underwent tests this past week at Camelback Ranch to set up an offseason throwing program. Crochet has moved to Arizona for the offseason, just minutes away from the White Sox facility, believing it’s an easier process to go through his workouts there during the recovery."

This is front page espn right now and getting picked up everywhere. You either own up to it and make the right choice or you basically silently condone this by no action and that sends a wonderful message to the 25 young men you have to lead next season, plus the fanbase and the city of Chicago.

This is the biggest point. It's a problem and one that can't be solved by hiring him. I fucking hate this situation and want to cry for all the victims of drunk driving and the bad light that accepting this as an organization puts them in. This is PUTRID

I have never been more embarrassed to be a White Sox fan. This simply is not okay and MUST result in a statement by Reinsdorf that he made a mistake and they will no longer honor the hire. I honestly may step down as a white Sox fan.

Add Zac Gallen to that list also.

I would. Phillies lose Realmuto...McCann is an overpay for them.