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Most likely because they weren't going to do that exactly (cover everything)

If everyone on the Sox starts playing like they should be playing, I still think were better. Unfortunately, that's a tall ask.

You don't think its even a little bit of a head scratcher that they committed approx. $5.5 million dollars to another reliever

Sorry, to clarify I wasn't trying to say Cleveland wasn't cheap. I am aware that they are. It was more of a reaction from the comparison to the Sox.

Yes, the White Sox do a great job of having a collection of players in the 10-18 million dollar range. That's how these guys operate. Well offer the 100 million dollar deal even though this guy is going to sign for 150 million plus to say "hey, we are trying".

They are cheap? Were in the Chicago market and haven't given out a contract larger than 73 Million Royals, White Sox, Athletics, Pirates... the only teams in baseball to not exceed a 100 million dollar deal.. pathetic

Sure, the outcome that it all comes together and hes an elite reliever is there. I just don't think that's what is he now moving forward. I think hes having a great year, but I don't think this is what he is in the future.

Jorge Lopez was absolute garbage until this season Either the light switched on at 29 years old and hes an elite closer or hes just having a fluky season and will revert back to the 6.00 ERA gas can he has always been. I would bet the latter

Grandal + cash for mcguire

This roster can’t and won’t win a championship. Way too many slow unathletic DH types also were out money to spend apparently. It would take quite the retooling to salvage the poor roster construction.

He couldn’t have hit it any softer lol

It doesn’t, and not only that we’ve given up our best defensive catcher because of the Seby mirage and took on more reliever salary for next season.

I’m going with infield pop up

What’s sad is you’re not being over the top here, it’s literally what’s happening.

Of course

Actually I think the Sox think they still have a chance. They don’t, but I think they think they do.

Gross, McGuire PLUS for Diekman

Cleveland knows they have no chance even if they win the division. They aren’t trading prospects for fools gold.

Yeah wasn’t that because some knucklehead suggested to trade them Zavala

Lol ok

They got a closer back in the deal plus prospects, pretty nice deal there. I would do it.

Does it? Hes a DH/1B with a .750 OPS... what do you expect

I hope they do, I still don't think they are all that good and I would love to see them hurt their future. I believe the White Sox could make no moves at all and still end up winning this division.

And if that's the case, I don't want any part of it. At least not for Gallo.

There's just no way you can give up anything of value for Joey Gallo. The Yankees have no leverage here, I wouldn't take him unless he was free.