Still feels like Vargas could be had in a buy-low deal, not for your best trade chip that you are trying to sell high on. Would have preferred that Twins player (I assume you probably could have grabbed a 19-year old or two in that deal as well).
Someone made a point too that 2024 drafted players and next year comp picks can be on the table in talks too so probably a better time in general to trade him.
I'll wager that there is 0 chance he pitches for the Sox next year.