WhiteSox2023

Someone has to carry on the tradition.

I heard he hurt his back from doing the Macarena, or whatever this is…

That would be a bit surprising, not that I think they currently have a better option. But they should still find one. Agreed. If this happens, it will be for all the wrong reasons — a strong showing in the AFL and upcoming Spring Training. He should have to start in AAA and prove that 2024 was just a down year. But like you said, a lack of options and probably some cheapness on Jerry’s part means this could actually happen.

I never said Taylor could be flipped for a haul. I said that I thought there were better fliers to take a chance on than some of the players Getz acquired last offseason. I also wanted Getz to go after Joey Bart and Victor Robles during the season when they were made available via DFA, but he passed. However, I do remember when @greg775, yes @greg775, owned you last Spring Training. See the screenshot evidence below. Game, set, match, old chap… 😘

I think the rotation can still be good but they are definitely going to rob from Peter [Crochet] to pay Paul [position player prospects]. But Schultz, Smith, Thorpe, Taylor, Cannon, and others can still be a solid rotation. But unless Getz knocks the Crochet trade out of the park, some young guys step up, and the Sox nail their drafts going forward, I still don’t see where they are going to come up with the lineup. Jerry isn’t going to spend in free agency.

Fletcher or Colas should already be that guy. May as well get some use out of them. Although Colas seems to be despised by the Sox front office.

The Sox have a 25-year history of 1st round failures on the offensive side. I think we know the answer as to why the majority of position players that were drafted in that time span ended up the way they did. On the flip side, quite a bit of 1st round pitching successes in that same time span.

Agreed. I’d rather see Getz grab as many of these guys as he can, rather than even worry about dropping a couple million on the Slater’s of the MLB.

Of course. That’s why these scrubs were DFA. They are nothing but fliers. But I’d rather see either of those two outfielders at some point next season than 29-year old Gavin Sheets play another inning in RF.

While you’re on my jock, take care of the itch on my left side.

Pham finished last season with 478 plate appearances and a -0.2 WAR. His final season line was brutal as well… .248 .305 .368 .674 Also, his numbers with the Royals were worse than with both the Sox and Cardinals. Pham will be 37 to start next season. Getz will bring in enough negative WAR players on his own just like last offseason, without us giving him any suggestions.

That’s about right. Hopefully Getz goes after some younger DFAs on MIL deals soon as well. There are a few semi-interesting names being dumped… OF Brennen Davis (25, Cubs) OF George Valera (24, Guardians) SP Bryan Mata (25, Red Sox)

I remember Montgomery had a back issues and an oblique injury in 2023. I know back injuries don’t always just magically go away. Does anyone know if there were any reports of his back flaring up again during the 2024 season? Like you said, I couldn’t find any news articles or updates on his back for this past season. Chicago sports media giving us that important news that we want! Just curious if his back issues would be considered chronic. Joe Crede still had a nice career but it was ended pretty early at age 31 due to his chronic back troubles. Hopefully Montgomery isn’t in the same boat.

Are you still arguing about guys the Sox didn’t sign? Machado is probably still laughing at the Sox.

Good post. Makes sense to me. Especially the bolded part. Pretty easy to comprehend. It’s almost like common sense. But then again, maybe Fuller was just looking for a bigger challenge and chose to leave being in charge of the Orioles lineup of good hitters and top prospects so he could coach up the White Sox lineup of pig slop. 🤣