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Hard Pass

*Parts* of 5 seasons, one of which was his rookie call up year and the crazy 2020 season w/ no Spring Training. Not exactly a full 5 season sample where tossing out one singular very best might tell a more accurate story of the pitcher he is. Think of Cease however you wish, but I think its silly to assume he is a finished product and his 2023 is the pitcher he will be going forward.

If we were talking about a 5 or 6 year sample with only one Cy Young caliber season, tossing out Cease's 2022 might be a worthwhile evaluation, but we aren't.

No idea. If a Gonzalez / Grissom ATL package is actually being discussed, then JR has every intention of cutting every corner in a very foolish attempt to “contend” now, and those are Getz’s marching orders.

Not out of the realm of possibility, but a young starter w/ 2 years of control who flirted with a Cy Young very recently should be worth far more in trade than taking on bad money in return.

What’s the record for most losses in a 162 game season? Whatever it is, the 2024 White Sox might challenge that…

He was on the verge of breaking out before he broke his foot…kicking a cooler… He never found a groove again before the season was over.

Seattle wasted Kelenic to dump salary. JR wasn’t gonna eat that money.

Yeah, zero interest in what ATL has to offer. Baltimore >>, that is if they get serious about winning in the post season.

Unless Baltimore remains obstinate about paying the prospect price ??

Definitely could be a leak from Soto’s camp. Seems to be Hector’s M.O. nowadays.

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Maybe because he doesn’t do baseball? Or because his Bulls radio gig would likely cause scheduling issues with the Sox all over again?

That's what I care about too. They need a vet backup who can show Lee the ropes until Quero is ready. No more overpriced bad catchers who get starts because of contract or past pedigree.

Experience doesn't make up for ineptitude unfortunately.

In all fairness, what isn't at this point regarding this franchise?

I already have to half the time when Len or Beckham are on the TV call.

Oh gawd, he would be like the Guaranteed Rate naming rights version of an announcer hire. That, or JR really wants one final 'f*** you' as he destroys what's left of this beleaguered fanbase.

Same s%*#, ‘different’ box. It’s still just a box full of s%*#.

I don’t think anyone would be upset if we were talking about prime Salvy, but we aren’t. He would just be another shitty KC import at this stage of his career. And hardly worth the cost to acquire him. Besides, it’s not like the next wave of Sox talent is already in the bigs needing the guidance of a veteran pro.

I don't particularly want either one, but if signing Maldonado means no dumb franchise altering Perez trade, then sign me up.

If both were FA and signed minimum contracts, I might agree with you. But Salvy comes with his hefty contract and the acquisition cost. I don't see KC being willing to part their franchise icon for cheap. Especially within the division.

By all means, drive up the price. The more bidders the merrier.

Haha yeah, good luck with that Mets.

That part