Bob Sacamano Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I think the first move they make will be signing a reliever. If they can't get Tepera done a guy like Mychal Givins could happen. Yeah I’d expect a signing of another guy like that or as a piece in a Kimbrel trade for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I feel like I wouldn’t hate them signing another lefty if Crochet is in the Kopech type of role from last season (or if he’s traded). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I think the first move they make will be signing a reliever. If they can't get Tepera done a guy like Mychal Givins could happen. You think they sign a guy before officially dealing Kimbrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: I feel like I wouldn’t hate them signing another lefty if Crochet is in the Kopech type of role from last season (or if he’s traded). I'd love it if they signed another RP, in order to send Crochet down to get stretched out. I dont think that this team NEEDS Kopech and Crochet to get to the new, expanded postseason. Meanwhile, Giolito is on a trip out of town sooner or later, while Lynn and Keuchel are not getting younger. So, I'd rather that they spend the time and effort to find out if Crochet and Kopech are SPs or not. Edited March 1, 2022 by Two-Gun Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: My Prediction Conforto 5/110. Tepera 2/13. Kimbrel traded for Marchan and Alvarado/Dominguez. Rodon signed 1/22. with a 25 million innings vesting option at 150 innings pitched. This puts us around 230 I think. Given The list of FA SPs, I'm not convinced that Rodon isn't the best SP available right now. (I could be convinced otherwise, if I looked more thoroughly.) I dont relish the chance for RH/KW to get outright robbed in trade; if they trade with Oakland, they'll lose the trade, period. That aside, the rest of your list makes sense, except that I still don't think the SOX will be able to shed all of Kimbrel’s salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Two-Gun Pete said: I'd love it if they signed another RP, in order to send Crochet down to get stretched out. I dont think that this team NEEDS Kopech and Crochet to get to the new, expanded postseason. Meanwhile, Giolito is on a trip out of town sooner or later, while Lynn and Keuchel are not getting younger. So, I'd rather that they spend the time and effort to find out if Crochet and Kopech are SPs or not. I agree…but we will see. I feel like they should have started in the minors last year, along with Vaughn but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: You think they sign a guy before officially dealing Kimbrel? They're most likely going to have to. This shit is going to move fast especially the reliever market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Two-Gun Pete said: I'd love it if they signed another RP, in order to send Crochet down to get stretched out. I dont think that this team NEEDS Kopech and Crochet to get to the new, expanded postseason. Meanwhile, Giolito is on a trip out of town sooner or later, while Lynn and Keuchel are not getting younger. So, I'd rather that they spend the time and effort to find out if Crochet and Kopech are SPs or not. That ship sailed when we didn't try this last year. He is a career reliever now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Just now, Harold's Leg Lift said: They're most likely going to have to. This shit is going to move fast especially the reliever market. Maybe teams will panic after and overpay a little for Lil Kimmy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Ah… the smell of fresh White Sox baseball talk on the eve of a new CBA coming in. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Just now, Squirmin' for Yermin said: Maybe teams will panic after and overpay a little for Lil Kimmy? I think it's safe to say that's what Hahn is banking on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Don’t forget that Freeman is supposedly going to sign right away, which will have a gigantic domino effect on a lot of teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Just now, Bob Sacamano said: I agree…but we will see. I feel like they should have started in the minors last year, along with Vaughn but oh well. Yeah. I took a shit ton of hassle from others for suggesting that same thing a year ago. I will once again take a shit ton of hassle this offseason for the same thing. I remain convinced that these three have reasons to not be here to start this season. I remain MORE convinced that this team has more than enough talent WITHOUT them to start the season, in order to make the post season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, fathom said: Don’t forget that Freeman is supposedly going to sign right away, which will have a gigantic domino effect on a lot of teams. Dodgers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: That ship sailed when we didn't try this last year. He is a career reliever now. I hope not. I hope they didn't squander a high pick on a reliever. At a minimum, can they, ya know, TRY to see if he can be more than a reliever? Pretty please? There is enough talent here to start the season without Kopech/Crochet/Vaughn to make the post season. And just because they could be in Charlotte working on some things, does NOT mean that they'll die or never be here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Dodgers? Probably but I could see a team like Toronto going large. Braves get Olson if Freeman leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, fathom said: Probably but I could see a team like Toronto going large. Braves get Olson if Freeman leaves. Damn. Pushing Vlad to DH at 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, fathom said: Probably but I could see a team like Toronto going large. Braves get Olson if Freeman leaves. I am thinking Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Please sweet jesus not another season of Collins being the backup catcher. That's all I ask from Rick in the next few weeks. Well that and an outfielder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Baron said: Please sweet jesus not another season of Collins being the backup catcher. That's all I ask from Rick in the next few weeks. Well that and an outfielder. I bet they sign a veteran to compete with Collins, Zavala and even Perez. I think Robinson Chirinos is still out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Baron said: Please sweet jesus not another season of Collins being the backup catcher. That's all I ask from Rick in the next few weeks. Well that and an outfielder. Yeah I have to imagine this is high on their priority list.. And it would come super cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChiSox59 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 21 minutes ago, Two-Gun Pete said: I'd love it if they signed another RP, in order to send Crochet down to get stretched out. I dont think that this team NEEDS Kopech and Crochet to get to the new, expanded postseason. Meanwhile, Giolito is on a trip out of town sooner or later, while Lynn and Keuchel are not getting younger. So, I'd rather that they spend the time and effort to find out if Crochet and Kopech are SPs or not. The Crochet to minors ship has sailed. I think they'll work to stretch him out some towards the back half of the season. Make some spots starts. Work multiple innings. Call in the Kopech role from 2021, but hopefully they commit to it a bit better. Not convinced Crochet is going to be a SP, but I think you at least have to try. While I definitely would have had all of Vaughn, Kopech and Crochet in the minors to start last season, they didn't, and they are not going to change courses on that at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Don't get excited. Too late, this better not fall apart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Nice blackmail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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