Tony

Yeah, but you’re forgetting he’s an idiot, so…

I'll be dead honest I don't really understand how TB uses the LTIR to their advantage, but obviously it's valuable. There are basically two schools of thought here:

Remember when you idiots said having Eloy and Robert back wouldn't make "that" big of a difference? lol

I mean, what the hell is going on

You were correct, lol.

Mike Rizzo would absolutely not return your next 5 phone calls with that offer.

According to Laz, MAF doesn't want to play in Chicago. The only way this makes sense is if the Hawks can work out a trade with Pittsburgh, get some assets for MAF and eat some cash, and get some talent out of the deal.

But if he decides to retire....it's embarrassing the Venzina Trophy winner didn't want to play for your organization, so it's not like the Hawks get off the hook that easily. I just don't get it.

How do you not have a conversation with the player beforehand?

This is interesting...I sure hope the Hawks had a conversation beforehand...

Actually encouraged by this....I think it could work.

I know this was a joke (sort of) but I actually think the Sox and Cubs are going to make a move. Odds say it's for a RP or two, but maybe something bigger happens. But I think they matchup quite well in terms of needs.

We’ll see what the market is. Thus far, the trade market has not favored the seller

What’s the issue with that?

That’s an awesome W

1. Having Kopech hit if this was the plan is a joke 2. With that said, I don’t blame TLR in this sitch given what the bullpen has done the last month. It just shows how much they need multiple arms at the deadline.

Lance Fucking Lynn

That NL West is just an absolute terrordome.

It's not worth the time with @Jack Parkman. I let myself get sucked in sometimes, but he'll never change, and that's not a crime. It just won't happen. In my opinion, it's sad for someone that spends as much time on this board (which means a lot of time on White Sox baseball) to not be able to enjoy the come up. And I know he'll come in and say "No I enjoy the games, I had a lot of fun when I went to the game last week!" but when two losses happen, it's back to "Well I just don't think they'll do anything in the playoffs, I won't buy in until they win the ALCS." To not be able to let yourself go a little bit and let fantasy and hope wash over you from time to time is a very sad and dark way to live life, ESPECIALLY when baseball is simply a choice of entertainment we all make. I've always wondered....lets say you do "Let yourself go" and really buy into the White Sox as World Series favorites this year. And then they lose to the Astros in the ALCS......what do you think is going to happen to you? It's going to suck, it's going to be a kick in the balls for a night.....then you move on. When the Hawks lost in Game 7 to the Kings in 2013-2014, I was in a Hawks bar in Southern California watching with about 45 other fans and it was one of the most deflating feelings ever when it ended in OT. I was convinced that season was another Stanley Cup Championship. It wasn't. And it stung for probably 24-48 hours. But that season was amazing, a ton of great moments, and if memory serves correct....things ended up OK the next season.

Then log the fuck off, you insane baby.

Truly one of the most predictable threads in Soxtalk history. The Brewers pitching staff has been the hottest in baseball, and the Sox we’re facing their Top 3. In addition, the Sox are missing 4(!!!) offensive starters from their lineup. They’re on the road, and the Sox bullpen has been a mess lately. I mean, what did you think this series was going to look like? Yes, the Sox will almost certainly add a few bullpen arms at the deadline. They need to. But aside from that, the season rests on the additions of Eloy, Robert and Grandal. I don’t think people truly understand what a full, healthy lineup will look like and how it changes the entire makeup of the team.

It’s a pretty large step up if everything that has come out thus far is true. Far different than not liking Rick Hahn because of some trades or Jerry not spending… In terms of the deal…I just don’t totally get it. It seems like once again the Hawks set their focus on Seth Jones and we’re going to acquire him no matter what. The amount of draft capital they had to give up, not to much the gigantic cap hit….I just don’t see it