Chicago White Sox

Biggio isn’t very good

The foodies are complete frauds. I do think Hendriks gets dealt though. If it were me, I’d do the following to wrap up the off-season: Trade Ramos, Vera/Mena & Sosa/Romy to TB for Lowe Trade Hendriks to TOR for Jansen and a pitching prospect Trade Zavala to TBD team for a live arm with options Sign Adam Duvall to a 1/$7M deal Sign Alex Reyes to a 1/$2M deal Run with this for next year: Lineup: 1) Anderson, SS | 2) Benintendi*, LF | 3) Vaughn, 1B | 4) Jimenez, DH | 5) Lowe, 2B* | 6) Robert, CF | 7) Moncada, 3B# | C) Jansen*, C | 9) Colas*, RF Bench: IF) Gonzalez | OF) Duvall | UT) Garcia# | BC) Grandal# Rotation: 1) Cease | 2) Lynn | 3) Giolito | 4) Kopech | 5) Clevinger Bullpen: CL) Lopez | SU) Graveman | SU) Bummer* | MR) Kelly | MR) Diekman* | MR) Reyes | MR) Ruiz/Lambert | LR) Avila

Fathom on the money as usual, Lowe would be the guy to target if the Rays would be willing to trade for him a package led by anyone other than Colson.

I could live with Sosa at 2B, but do feel like you need a LH veteran IF added to the mix as insurance. Would still prefer something bold.

Rocco, after my favorite Twins manager ?

I think they go for Lowe

Oh boy

I’m 100% nervous about giving a four year deal to Benintendi, but at this point I need some something to be excited about for the 2023 season and this helps.

I could see that. I don’t think it will exceed Grandal’s deal though.

Also, if legit, I’m going to guess something like 4/$70M.

Would be nice if a professional insider like Rosenthal leaked this

I think NBB is legit but I do think Eloy vs Wall simply regurgitates what NBB says. #ButwhatdoIknow

And there is Eloy vs. the Wall jumping in right after NBB:

Yup, the raw power is there for several guys…just need to relearn on how best to harness it

Nothing from @maloney.adam, I mean FootlongComiskeyDog on this ?

Hopefully Robert hits for a fuckton more power with Menechino gone. Zero excuse for him not to be a 25 to 30 HR guy IMO.

I’m the same way. I think there is a mistake element signing someone of his stature to a long-term deal, but at this point any useful player that only costs will have me excited for now.

Unfortunately that’s my son’s name, so gotta stick with Rocco

I definitely think Hendricks is getting dealt if we sign any semi-material free agent. Are you just speculating on the Jays though?

I’m getting a new puppy for the kids today, so the White Sox adding a legit free agent would make it something truly special.

Threadworthy based on James’ last post

Wow if true

Didn’t realize that, but agree with him over Calhoun or Peralta.

So CHGO Podcast did a trade prediction episode. Here are the three trades they came up: Vinnie: Crochet, Vera, & Ramos/Popeye to TB for Lowe Herb: Hendriks to TOR for Jansen & Biggio Sean: Sheets, Lambert, & Simas to SFG for Yastrzemski Lowe is definitely the guy I’d be targeting and that first trade is probably one I’d make. Not a huge fan of #2 and not sure the third one moves the needle enough for us.