ChiSox59

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I think the Sox may try to be relatively decent next year (make some FA moves), and don't plan on just giving Avi away.

is his name announced Med-AIR-RIOS?

NO.

The Sox still have over $2M in INTL dollars. They did sign a handful of guys for $300k or less. There are only so many teams (the sox have 1 less than most teams) for these guys to play on. It's much better for them to trade the dollars than just not spend them. The Sox literally spent $50M on Robert a year ago...calling them cheap is in that department is a bit silly at this juncture.

Yah, they can afford to overpay for a younger cost controlled pitcher. At some point they will. Most of their arms are a few years away.

I highly doubt Avilan or Cedeno are on the roster next year. With Fry, Bummer, Frare, the Sox have plenty of lefty reliever options for next season's pen. If they aren't moved in the next 30 hours, they probably will be in August or the off season. Gomez is a FA after this season, I do believe.

Good luck Jays!

Meijia, 2 of Paddack, Morejon or Baez, Naylor, and Ruiz or get lost Padres.

Fry has been getting fried last few weeks. Doubt he is getting traded. Rodon, nah. Avi is the only one I could potentially see, but I doubt it.

Brad Brach hasn't been great this year, but he has a very good track record. Impending FA that Baltimore received just $250k in international money for.

Not in Yanks top 30 per MLB pipeline.

I’d give him some more opportunities down the stretch. Why the hell not?

Pretty obvious the path has been selected, IMO.

Minaya and Volstad are not even close to being on the same hemisphere. Prior to his last outting, Minaya had actually been quite good since he was recalled. He's also 5 years younger than Volstad.

Won't get an arguement from me there. I am all for trying out every fringey guy the Sox have. Just prefer to keep the real prospects away from this dumpster fire and start fresh next season.

Honestly, who cares what the team looks like the rest of the season? Just keep running Engel out there. These games are worthless and losses are more important than wins. Fine giving Cordell a look, and I'd rather see Leury start in CF than Engel. But really, who cares? This season is toast, and the Sox should be trying to get in contention for the #1 pick. I've said it many time, and I'll say it many more. Bringing up Eloy to play in this shitshow is STUPID STUPID STUPID, and I don't get why so many fans continue to call for him.

They won't. Wanna bet?

I think they want to keep Adams in the rotation for now. But point remains. Volstad outstayed his welcome by a couple months.

Pretty sure Danish was already exposed once when Sox removed him from the 40 man. Tyler seems like a good kid, and I wish him well. Hope he does well and sticks this time. I think he could be an effective multi-inning reliever.

I wouldn't be upset or anything, but there are several relievers in AAA I'd call up before him (Viera and Danish (both of whom are now here), Bummer, and Fulmer) . Hamilton was in A+ a year ago. He's had 11 appearances in AAA. It's not insane to let him finish the year in AAA with the expectation that he'll in the pen in Chicago to start next season, or one of the first few up from AAA.

Me gusta these moves. Save Hamilton for next season.

Below is about the lowest of packages I would accept from the teams that make sense for Rodon. I'd start higher, but end here. Anything less, pound sand. Padres - Meijia, Morejon, Naylor and Esteury Ruiz Yanks - Florial, Sheffield and a couple interesting low level lottery tickets. Braves - Riley, Pache, Fried and lottery ticket. Phillies - I don't really think the Phillies match up well. I'd take Sanchez +++, but I don't particularly like the fit for moving a piece like Rodon.

I am not trading Carlos Rodon for anything short of a significant overpay, and I don't see that happening. The Padres are interesting, but I don't want Mejia as only significant piece. Dude isn't going to be a catcher, and when he's not a catcher, he's not nearly as exciting.

Some people are here are going to be really disappointed in what Soria returns. I have low expectations, but hope to be surprised. I'd be shocked if the Sox added a top 15 prospect to their farm before the end of this season.