ChiSoxFanMike

If nothing else, it seems like Manny would play 3B based on Garfien's tweets which is great. Keeps Anderson and Moncada where they should be.

I agree. They're talking about him like he's already on the team. That seems like a good thing.

I'm going to lose my shit if it's something about Barstool

If true, I think it has to be Pederson. Especially after the Pollock signing today.

Thanks.

What time are the opening ceremonies for SoxFest?

What did he get besides the Herrera signing and Abreu being part of the recruitment for Machado?

Plot twist: Manny will be in Southpaw's costume and then reveal himself during the opening ceremonies to the delight of the crowd.

This certainly inspires a whole lot of confidence. ?‍♂️

Same thing applies to Lucas Giolito. He threw in the high 90's when he was in high school. Now he tops out at like 94.

How does that even happen?

Another wasted pick. Right up there with Tyler Danish and Chris Beck.

Justin Wilson's stint with the Cubs was forgettable but he has filthy stuff when he's right. I'd take a chance on him, especially if the Sox trade Fry or Bummer as part of a deal for Pederson.

So we're almost 11,000 posts into this thread and we don't know any more now than we did 2 months ago. Wonderful.

Add Manny, Pederson, and Eloy to what they already have and that is suddenly pretty good. The bullpen is much improved as well. The rotation is iffy, but adding a vet like Gonzalez would be nice. Rodon/Lopez/Gonzalez/Nova/Giolito isn't great, but it's not awful either. That group should at least give them a chance to compete in a poor division next year. Then Kopech and Cease can replace Gonzalez and Nova in 2020 and maybe a guy like Dunning will be ready by then too.

That's what l'm thinking as well. Add Manny, Gonzalez, and Pederson and this team might actually be somewhat decent.

I want Pederson if for no other reason than to not have to watch Adam Engel every night. He drives me crazy.

Just thinking out loud here since there's nothing else to talk about...I wonder if the Yankees would consider an Andujar for Rodon trade. There would probably be more pieces involved, but they're most likely going to get Arenado to play 3B anyway. Machado and Andujar at the corners for the Sox would be great.

I have a feeling that nothing will happen soon.

He is a perfect platoon partner for several players currently on the roster. He could play RF against lefties instead of Palka/Jay, as well as getting some at-bats at DH/1B against lefties too in place of Alonso. Valencia essentially a better version of Matt Davidson. The guy has always mashed left handed pitching.

I honestly had no idea Danny Valencia was still in the league. But he actually is a perfect fit for this team and adding another one of Machado's friends can't hurt. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I think he could still be that guy. Let him go back to his old mechanics and see what happens. Nothing to lose at this point.

Any updates you can share with us in regards to Machado?

How is taking on Rich Hill's contract not doing the Dodgers a favor? That frees up enough money for them to sign Pollock.