KrankinSox

Big move for the Rays. Hopefully this gets the ball rolling on more trades.

Keep in mind, Nelson is 10 years older now than he was when this occurred. For those who think he can play in the NL.

Twins really trying to boost that trade value with these NL reports. Similar to the "mystery team" leaks every year at the deadline.

Yeah, it's kind of a weird scenario where some teams see him as a rental and prefer that, while some teams see him as a 2 year guy and prefer that with the $16 mil. Not sure how much surplus value he has to the $16M though. I'm sure he will fetch a top 100 prospect and a couple of other guys. Certainly won't get a top 5 prospect in baseball like Chapman did for the Yankees 5 years ago. if the Sox can fill 2B with Escobar while hanging on to their top prospects, I'd be totally down to go after Kimbrel. That's a ballsy, championship-winning type of move.

Kimbrel's 2022 option is based on a "games finished" incentive. Since he won't be closing games for us, the option won't vest.

This is hilarious.

Do you actual think Yermin is doing something brave and heroic for the future of baseball labor negotiations? Or do you think he's handling a tough time really poorly?

Sure thing. SS2k5 decided to compare Yermin to Civil Rights leaders in America because the White Sox refused to release when he wanted to be released. I simply stated that Yermin is actually having a selfish outburst and it's not baseball's fault that Yermin isn't on a Big League Roster right now. Clear?

What can I clear up for you?

Fine. If I want to be sensitive to Yermin's situation... Either he's a pioneer in labor battle or he's going through a tough time mentally and not handling it well. But to compare it to a civil rights champion is a joke. An absolute joke.

Yes, Yermin is a hero fighting for civil rights and a true pioneer in the labor battle in baseball. Or he's acting like a spoiled brat. You choose.

You can still do it, Ron!

I will be tailgating and in attendance Friday. Can't wait. First trip to a Brewers game since 2007, which is half a lifetime ago for me. Crazy. The pitching matchups this weekend are World Series-worthy: Giolito vs. Peralta Rodon vs. Burnes Lynn vs. Woodruff. Let's go!

I think it's called Woke Park now.

The wokes always think their outlook is so profound but they have no concept of the fact it doesn't translate to the real world whatsoever.

Yeah, that's not how it works, champ. But thanks for your input.

Your contribution to this conversation so far has been to: 1) Comment on the board's lack of diversity 2) Comment on the board's ability to discuss mental health Take a hike

Yeah, I'm totally down for it. I just think the Dan Clark thing is what makes me question it. The thing about acquiring Cruz for DH is that it also kind of solves RF, as it adds Vaughn to the mix in RF. So you now have some combo of Vaughn, Engel, Sheets, Goodwin there. If you are able to acquire Cruz and Escobar for prospects that are pretty easy to part with, you still have a full stable of prospects to attack bullpen help with. Kimbrel, please! You then go to the postseason with a roster of: Anderson SS Moncada 3B Abreu 1B Grandal C Cruz DH Eloy LF Escobar 2B Robert CF Vaughn RF Bench: Engel, Collins, Leury, Sheets or Goodwin or Hamilton Pitching: Rodon Lynn Giolito Keuchel Cease Pen: Hendriks Kimbrel Kopech Bummer Crochet Heuer Burr Ruiz That roster can win a World Series. The OF defense will be bad in the corners but Engel and Garcia can come in the late innings as defensive subs, or Hamilton if he's on the roster

Well, I know a person's mental health is more important than baseball so forgive me for being crass, but....this definitely tanks Yerm's trade value. Oh well.

The only way this makes any sense is if the Sox plan to use Eloy full time in LF and move Vaughn to RF. The lineup would be absolutely stacked, but that would be asking a lot of Luis in CF playing between Eloy and Vaughn. Dan Clark also has zero credibility so none of this really matters.

Future White Sox Yadi Molina just hit a walk off double against Future White Sox Craig Kimbrel.

This is a very reasonable take.

Yermin stats in the 14 games leading up to the 3-0 HR off Austudillo in Minnesota: 49 Plate Appearances 11 Hits 4 Walks 0 HR 1 2B 1 3B OPS .568 The regression began way before that incident

Keith Law is such a choch