Squirmin' for Yermin

So we all are making offseasons of a top pitcher and top hitter. Which would be ideal. But would people HATE a SP heavy offseason? I mean, would you really hate something like this: Wheeler - 5 years 115 million Ryu - 4 years 70 million Delin Betances - 3 years 20 million Encanacion - 1 year 12 million Kole Calhoun - 1 year 7 million Matt Wieters - 1 year 5 million Abrue accepts QO All hitters are 1 year deals. Encarnacion is still a fantastic hitter but otherwise we are going into the season hoping Moncada, Eloy, Anderson, Robert, Madrigal and Abreu all produce at the same level or better essentially, which is risky. We really upgraded the pitching a ton. This is an offseason I could still get behind despite not getting Grandal or Castellanos or a different bigger name.

Teams still have time to protect players

I actually love it... Let's go.. I think they're all pissed and embarrassed about what happened last year.

I am pretty comfortable at 5 years 110 million for Wheeler as we sit today.

I wouldn't hate it at all if he's our 3rd or 4th signing.. White Sox have always loved Puig

I personally wouldn't make the trade due to his higher potential but I don't doubt the Sox would since we need a LH RF, and they've had interest in Mazara in the past. Does Lopez have much more value though? 4.63 FIP and 5.04 FIP his two years with us. I guess I'm not thinking he has a ton of value.

Abreu accepts QO - 1 yr 18 million. Wheeler - 5 years 110 million Grandal - 3 years 58 million Encanacion - 1 year 12 million Hill - 1 year 8 million (incentives to 12 mil) Betances - 2 years 16 million TRADE: Reynaldo Lopez for Nomar Mazara Sign another RP for 5 million I think this is realistic and I'd actually like it, in its totality. I think the most controversial will be the trade but I think that's about all you'd get for Lopez. It would be a change of scenery trade for both.

While I agree he has some good potential... 4.63 FIP and 5.04 FIP do in fact grow on trees. I would be surprised if he has much value. Certainly not enough value to trade him. I would imagine we would get pennies. I think a Lopez for Mazara trade is realistic and about what his value would be. I would NOT make that trade due to his potential.

I really don't know how much value Lopez even has..

That would push our payroll near 200 million wouldnt it?

I don't hate this idea.... He also could play 2B until Madrigal comes up. This was his primary position.

I meant it as, they can choose one player if they wanted.. Not one player for every position.

What could we expect to get for say, Steiver, Rutherford and Laz Rivera? (using your list)

Yes, they do have money to get whoever they want.... HOWEVER, all the OF in free agency are trash/not good pickups.. So I guess your statement is correct about having all the money, but sadly there is no OF to spend it on wisely.

Calhoun would be a great get from the Rangers. They have multiple players we could use.

Then I do not think PRice's contract kills you.

I agree... If the Sox never expect or want to go above 130 million.. And if that's the case, it doesn't matter what they do, they've failed as an organization.. One terrible contract shouldn't kill you, assuming they're still productive.. which Price is.

It solves 2 major issues in trade rather than FA. You get your RF (very strong) and your second SP for what 40 million, if we did this in FA we'd be spending 25 million for far inferior talent (Kuechel 15 mil and Calhoun 10 mil)? So I'll pay the additional 15 million. We then have like 30 million left to spend? I think you can still pursue Wheeler (20 million), and if money is left offer Encarnacion 1 year 10 million. Payroll would be around 130million then.

I'd say a young RF (who had one rough year) is more valuable than a elite closer. AND Price>Cano.

Because he doesn't deserve it you Oof.

Benni would for sure play RF.. This would be a no brainer IF it was even an option. Benni has serious upside. Price isn't just a scrub now, he is still a decent pitcher when pitching. If he were in this free agent class I would have no doubt he would be behind Ryu as the 7th best pitcher, ahead of guys like Kuechel, wood, hill and many others being discussed.

Because JD Martinez is a top 10 hitter... What is Castellanos?

Do it.

interesting.

I would wager that over the next 4 seasons, Castellanous NEVER has one year better than JDM... They aren't even in the same stratousphere of players..