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Seattle trading for Cease after salary dumping half of their offense just doesn’t make sense to me. Their rotation kept them in the hunt last year but the lack of closer and lack of timely hitting is what ultimately did them in. Trading 6 years of control for 2 and not addressing their roster holes is incredibly shortsighted IMO.

For the name alone!

That's the only real value he brought to the table, which would be completely wasted here. The Jays needed more LH balance in the lineup, but Varsho basically flopped. KK is the better CF obviously but neither of them helped the team's offensive issues.

Something tells me you’re not overly familiar with Dalton Varsho. Likable player, but he didn’t exactly move the needle for a playoff team last year. He’s hardly the difference maker you need in return for Cease, on top of being a poor fit for where this team is. And dont even get me started on Manoah’s issues.

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That's my hope too. Hold out for more knowing he can pivot to his real asking price.

I really think it is a game of chicken at this point. Both sides likely know the ask and the offers, and perhaps Getz is just waiting for someone to blink? We still have a few weeks until pitchers and catchers report, maybe that adds some pressure to get something done?

Cease is the one asset that can bring back desperately needed high end talent and they need to maximize the return?

Washed up vet KC connection that will do Pedro's job for him >>

Really surprised this hasn't happened yet honestly.

Bingo. I don’t think they bring it back w/o a huge announcement that gets fans excited. Cuz the team in the field sure won’t.

Fucking John Fischer. What could have been...

It doesn't have to be, but the owner is controlling and petty. Plenty of broadcasters work for multiple outlets, yet they just pushed out one of the best in the game because they grew tired of accommodating his aspirations. And look to be taking shots at him in the aftermath. It's disingenuous IMO.

“This isn’t like some stepping stone place. I am the Chicago White Sox’ play-by-play (announcer).” Really feels like a shot at Benetti from the bosses through the new guy to me. Seems pretty obvious that upper management was threatened by Jason’s rising star, and they went out of their way to make sure the new hire had the requisite fielty.

Assuming of course there’s any room in the reduced budget for even a cheap vet RF. I won’t be shocked by a MiLB or NRI landing the job by default.

Was it any less effort to type out J. instead of Joc? Like, seriously?

Ah yes, the fluff piece about focus and best shape and bla bla as a player enters the final year of their deal. Too little too late.

Stone carries enough water for the org to keep JR happy it would seem.

I'm admittedly less informed about his scouting report than others. If he can play a passable OF he instantly becomes more interesting. Honestly I'm hoping Mayo is only the ask so Getz can pivot to high end prospects Baltimore will actually part with.

I'd take Ambien induced somnambulism over those two. They are nails on a chalkboard...

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Just from reading about him here, the likelihood he ends up at 1B. Another RH 1B just doesn't move the needle much as a headlining piece.

It's January 25th my dude. If you really want to get something done, time to get serious with the offers.

I think he's safe enough because he's relatively unknown and isn't established per se, so they think they can control him. Who knows if he'll be any good at the talking about the game during the game part.