harkness99 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 if they can get story that would work - he is a better all around player then escobar anyway. thats a big if though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 The wild card in a Story trade is the Sox appear willing to absorb money and I could totally see Rockies’ ownership looking to unload salary. Given that Story & Bard will make nearly $7M down the stretch, absorbing that money could keep the prospect cost down some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: I love the idea of trading for Story because you'd be trading with the Rockies and they haven't won a deal in the history of this regime. Lol watch the deal be for Yermin and Lambert or some shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G13 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I hope they stay away from trevor story, not worth jake burger and company. If we are looking for a rental player for this yr we need someone who is actually performing this yr. Marcus Semien would be worth making that type of trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigHurt3515 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Baron said: Yeah I could see this happening more than him coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 I'm torn ... me thinks the Sox knew they have a hole and absolutely know they have to fill it. It would seem very odd for them not to fill it. They were definitely in the conversations for Frazier and Escobar and both of those returns seems to be able to be matched ... as such ... it makes me think they have their sights on someone else. I just don't see them passing all together and saying they're okay with Garcia and Mendick. I think that you'll see Burger, Lopez, and _______ go back in any deal. Story i think makes a whole buncha sense, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 18 minutes ago, BrianAnderson said: I'm torn ... me thinks the Sox knew they have a hole and absolutely know they have to fill it. It would seem very odd for them not to fill it. They were definitely in the conversations for Frazier and Escobar and both of those returns seems to be able to be matched ... as such ... it makes me think they have their sights on someone else. I just don't see them passing all together and saying they're okay with Garcia and Mendick. I think that you'll see Burger, Lopez, and _______ go back in any deal. Story i think makes a whole buncha sense, but we'll see. Let’s just all agree to be very angry at 3:15 tomorrow if doing nothing is the end result? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Let’s just all agree to be very angry at 3:15 tomorrow if doing nothing is the end result? I will be disappointed. They need a healthy dependable bullpen piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Let’s just all agree to be very angry at 3:15 tomorrow if doing nothing is the end result? I won't be angry although we are already hearing some excuses. I mean people here are like oh see the Story stuff pops up right after the Escobar trade to the Brewers as if something else is going on. But what did we hear about Sox being picky on the medicals? Oh didn't like Escobar's meds even though he hit for 124 wRC+ for the last month, yet Story after a HBP on his hand and his throwing speed is down and his hitting is down and we should believe there isn't something wrong with him ? Then of course Eloy is back, Robert coming soon, Lynn gets 2 more years so everybody's happy right ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, ptatc said: I will be disappointed. They need a healthy dependable bullpen piece. maybe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) If they don't make at least 2 moves, this will be a poor deadline for us (unless we somehow got a big fish).. Need either a 2B and RP, or 2 RPs.. Ideally all 3. Less than 2 would a failed deadline Edited July 29, 2021 by Squirmin' for Yermin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 The easiest way to get Story is to take on an overpaid outfielder... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: The easiest way to get Story is to take on an overpaid outfielder... It isn’t worth taking on Blackmon’s contract for half a season of Story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: maybe 2 Even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: It isn’t worth taking on Blackmon’s contract for half a season of Story. Just depends on how much that decreases the prospect price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: It isn’t worth taking on Blackmon’s contract for half a season of Story. Not the whole amount but what is it worth???? Watching the OF play and the anemic offense there needs to be some infusion. Both guys can be change of scenery things. For 2022 as well there is no RF option. Sheets, Vaughn, etc are not options in RF There is a large sunk cost in this move but that is what winning teams do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: The easiest way to get Story is to take on an overpaid outfielder... Unless they are getting a controlled GOOD player, it isn't worth it. Blackmon's deal will stop them from making future moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: Let’s just all agree to be very angry at 3:15 tomorrow if doing nothing is the end result? Quote “It came down to not wanting to do anything that was going to compromise what we’re excited about over the better part of the next decade around here,” Hahn said. Well he will say the same as last year. Or he will use the line of Robert, Eloy, and Grandal as being our "acquisitions". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Unless they are getting a controlled GOOD player, it isn't worth it. Blackmon's deal will stop them from making future moves. Averaging 15 million over the next 2 isnt crazy if he continues to hit like he has the last 2 months. It is a risk though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: Not the whole amount but what is it worth???? Watching the OF play and the anemic offense there needs to be some infusion. Both guys can be change of scenery things. For 2022 as well there is no RF option. Sheets, Vaughn, etc are not options in RF There is a large sunk cost in this move but that is what winning teams do. So why should the Sox take on another poor RF, that is paid like a star, and remove their ability to use that money towards actually filling that hole this offseason? Taking on Charlie Blackmon in frankly any capacity would be an absolutely horrible use of resources for this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Unless they are getting a controlled GOOD player, it isn't worth it. Blackmon's deal will stop them from making future moves. If CO covers enough of his salary they can always release him. This team has pissed away plenty of money on the likes of Wellington Castillo, Jon Jay, Machado's brother-in-law, etc. I know nothing about what Charlie Blackmon is any longer but this is what teams with thin farm system's do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ptatc said: Averaging 15 million over the next 2 isnt crazy if he continues to hit like he has the last 2 months. It is a risk though. 2021 Mar/Apr 23 76 89 14 7 6 0 1 6 11 11 1 13 2 0 0 1 0 0 .184 2021 May 27 84 96 26 19 4 1 2 14 14 9 0 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 .310 2021 Jun 25 90 107 26 22 2 1 1 12 13 14 0 16 2 1 0 3 0 0 .289 2021 Jul 20 74 78 23 17 3 1 2 10 10 3 0 7 1 0 0 0 2 0 .311 2021 Home 50 177 200 46 34 5 2 5 25 30 17 1 28 6 0 0 2 2 0 .260 2021 Away 45 147 170 43 31 10 1 1 17 18 20 0 18 2 1 0 2 0 0 .293 Yeah, it isn't crazy. Edited July 29, 2021 by Squirmin' for Yermin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RG23SoxFan Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: If CO covers enough of his salary they can always release him. This team has pissed away plenty of money on the likes of Wellington Castillo, Jon Jay, Machado's brother-in-law, etc. I know nothing about what Charlie Blackmon is any longer but this is what teams with thin farm system's do. I agree, and if the future is always top priority for making any moves then you will never win in the present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 18 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: If CO covers enough of his salary they can always release him. This team has pissed away plenty of money on the likes of Wellington Castillo, Jon Jay, Machado's brother-in-law, etc. I know nothing about what Charlie Blackmon is any longer but this is what teams with thin farm system's do. I would think the Sox would take the salary in lieu of better prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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