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Getz likely knows what he needs minimum to make a trade and hasn’t circled back yet. This is worrisome but I still think he gets moved. Value will never be higher. Agreed but I’m not sure Baltimore has offered this. Sox wanted Cowser/Ortiz/Beavers at the deadline and Baltimore balked. I hope they enjoyed Jack Flaherty

I think it’ll be a 4 player package with anyone

The Orioles won’t include Mayo or Basallo in a Cease trade. They have to headline with one of Cowser/Kjerstad though with Norby/Ortiz as a 2nd piece. Then the rest could be a pitcher (Povich) and maybe like Max Wagner. If Orioles aren’t willing to do that, they likely aren’t getting Cease. If Sox realistically want more than that, I doubt anyone acquires him.

No clue This would be my guess as well

I’d love for someone who covers the White Sox for a living to figure out who it is

It’s playing with fire

I think he moves because taking him into the season isn’t worth the risk. That’s my assumption. I think Sox want both.

They’re trying to develop young pitching with veteran leaders and game callers. No idea. I’d be pretty surprised unless Hurston Waldrep is involved and he hasn’t been on the table to this point.

It’s basically $5 million total for two veteran catchers. It’s fine

I don’t mind going all defense, game calling at catcher. It’s going to be a very young starting staff

I don’t think that’s true. They know what they’ll ultimately take in return. Lowder +Arroyo would be a fun and realistic return.

If the Orioles were offering Kjerstad and Westburg, I think the deal would be done

If nobody does, they’ll hold him until the deadline it seems

They wanted Jorge too but he’s an obvious 4th piece to me Not sure what to believe. I’m sure Baltimore is their ideal trade candidate but they haven’t heard the names they want to pull the trigger. Same with Atlanta.

The White Sox asked for Rhett Lowder, Chase Petty and Sammy Stafura. If the Reds think that’s ridiculous, I’d tell them to enjoy finding a Cease level guy in free agency.

White Sox offices are closed until the new year. It’s not impossible but I wouldn’t expect much activity over next week

This isn’t true at all. I’d bet the majority of the return reaches the majors in 2024

It’s never going to happen in a sport without a salary cap where small market owners are content just making money

Great post. The Dodgers are able to do this because they’re the best development org in baseball. They draft, sign and develop talent consistently while picking in the back of the first round every year. They have lots of cheap players which allows them to flex their muscles. Theres parity. It’s baseball. If I gave you the Dodgers or the field to win the 2024 title, who are you taking?

The White Sox see him as a reliever

I think it's a short-term fix too. They want to play really good defense next year if they're going to be bad. It helps the endless amounts of young starting pitchers who will make cameos. They don't want to play "small ball" long-term. Nobody actually wants to do that. Power is just expensive to acquire.

They’ll very likely go underslot in the first round because everyone likely will in the 1-4 spots too. It’s a smart strategy to go under in 1 and over in 2 when you don’t have compensatory picks. I trust Mike Shirley. Just let him make the recommendation and get Jeremy Haber out of the room.

I think it’s a big mistake if they don’t. Where is the offense coming from?

Beckham is an analyst. It’s not even the same job

I’d be shocked if Kelenic were involved. I also don’t think it’s the Braves. It would’ve been done already if it were going to be Atlanta imo.