Quin Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Chris Getz: Man of Action 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, wegner said: Precursor to Montgomery for Salvy trade? Ha, no…Montgomery will take over for him in June or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Quin said: Chris Getz: Man of Action Wonder Kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Not sure if the Getz comments are tongue in cheek, but I’m pretty happy with the moves and comments so far. Obviously the Sox aren’t winning a ton of games in 2024, and DeJong could be here for a very short time, but at least they’re trying to bring in big leaguers that can help the roster. They aren’t going down the Colas route at multiple positions, and that’s a good thing. The Hahn/Williams rebuild is done. It failed. Now it’s Getz’s turn to try, like it or not. We’ll see if the team is good in 25 and 26. Edited November 21, 2023 by flavum 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, flavum said: Not sure if the Getz comments are tongue in cheek, but I’m pretty happy with thE moves and comments so far. Obviously the Sox aren’t winning a ton of games in 2024, and DeJong could be here for a very short time, but at least they’re trying to bring in big leaguers that can help the roster. They aren’t going down the Colas route at multiple positions, and that’s a good thing. The Hahn/Williams rebuild is done. It failed. Now it’s Getz’s turn to try, like it or not. We’ll see if the team is good in 25 and 26. I would rather the young guys get a shot again to see if anyone can be a contributor down the road. Let Popeye play 2B and Lopez at SS, IMO. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: I don't understand the rationale behind signing Dejong and trading for Lopez and NOT giving a legit tryout to Sosa or Rodriguez.. Like... We KNOW DeJong and Lopez are garbage, let's see if either of our guys can be just as garbage.. but cheaper. I get that, but on the other hand, Dejong and Lopez suck so much that if Sosa or JRod show any pulse in AAA, they'll have spots readily available. Its not like DFAing DeJong and moving Lopez to a bench role is beyond the realm of possibility. I don't mind not just handing Sosa / Jrod the jobs. That said, this is all so disheartening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, hogan873 said: Maybe, just maybe...The Sox are confident in acquiring a top 2B prospect in a Cease trade, and the Lopez acquisition and DeJong signing are stop gaps for said 2B prospect and Montgomery. Yeah thats kind of my hope. Just a stopgap for most of a lost season and by 2025 we Jacob Gonzalez, Joey Ortiz or Michael Busch will be the 2B. Or maybe Getz is dumb enough to believe Lopez/DeJong gives them "leverage" in trade talks. "Yeah, I don't need to take your deal bro, I can just play Nicky and Paul and we're good" "Good for what, Chris? 55 wins...you got me bro" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: I get that, but on the other hand, Dejong and Lopez suck so much that if Sosa or JRod show any pulse in AAA, they'll have spots readily available. Its not like DFAing DeJong and moving Lopez to a bench role is beyond the realm of possibility. I don't mind not just handing Sosa / Jrod the jobs. That said, this is all so disheartening. Agreed on all of that. Dejong and Nicky aren't actually going to hold anyone back, we can get rid of those two at any point. That said, I'm going to have a good time making fun of every one of these type of moves we make this offseason cause why not. Edited November 21, 2023 by Rowand44 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBooneLoganEra Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said: Yeah thats kind of my hope. Just a stopgap for most of a lost season and by 2025 we Jacob Gonzalez, Joey Ortiz or Michael Busch will be the 2B. Or maybe Getz is dumb enough to believe Lopez/DeJong gives them "leverage" in trade talks. "Yeah, I don't need to take your deal bro, I can just play Nicky and Paul and we're good" "Good for what, Chris? 55 wins...you got me bro" LOL If these moves are a precursor to getting an mlb ready 2nd baseman for Cease (Busch, Ortiz) it makes a lot of sense. 2024 seems like it'll be a "kids can play" type season with a few vets filling in the holes in a bridge year, and honestly that's probably the best we can hope for in 2024. Either it will be nice to watch some quality defense, even if there's no offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 43 minutes ago, maxjusttyped said: Paul Dejong is a.192/.265/.353 hitter since the start of 2021 Lmaooooooooooo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 If Dejong can give Montgomery any tips or lead way with the glove then I'm game. But man he's going to play too much... and man it's going to be bad with the bat. At least the pitchers will be happier this year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 53 minutes ago, Squirmin' for Yermin said: I don't understand the rationale behind signing Dejong and trading for Lopez and NOT giving a legit tryout to Sosa or Rodriguez.. Like... We KNOW DeJong and Lopez are garbage, let's see if either of our guys can be just as garbage.. but cheaper. Because, Pedro? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) “You are going to like this guy.” - TLR 1.0 12/8/20 Lance Lynn (Saint Louis 2011-2017) 2.0 1/15/21 Liam Hendriks (TLR Animal Shelter) - OK, he was right on this one, but no TLR baseball connection) 3.0 3/30/21 Jake Lamb (Arizona 2014-2020) 4.0 6/10/21 Brian Goodwin (Los Angeles Angels 2019-2020) 5.0 7/10/21 Lance Lynn (Saint Louis 2011-2017) 6.0 12/1/21 Leury Garcia (White Sox 2021) 7.0 3/14/22 Joe Kelly (Saint Louis 2012-2014) 8.0 4/12/22 A. J. Pollock (Arizona 2012-2018) 9.0 11/??/23 Paul DeJong (Saint Louis 2014-2023) Edited November 21, 2023 by South Side Hit Men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: That said, this is all so disheartening. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, Quin said: Chris Getz: Man of Action Interesting to put the entire team up for trade, Ill just say that. Remains to be seen how much of that is real or not. But it is not very likely anything will happen for a long time It’ll be all lowball offers until spring training 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, Quin said: I cannot state this enough: Pedro hates rookies. Also hates rookies: Hall of Fame Baseball Person and now White Sox Senior Consultant / Jerry Whisperer until death (Tony’s or Jerry’s). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Deep Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I hate this. I hate where we are as an organization. BUT, I will wait to let the entire off season payout before I decide im not going to any games or spending any of my money on this team and organization. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quin Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, flavum said: Not sure if the Getz comments are tongue in cheek, but I’m pretty happy with the moves and comments so far. Obviously the Sox aren’t winning a ton of games in 2024, and DeJong could be here for a very short time, but at least they’re trying to bring in big leaguers that can help the roster. They aren’t going down the Colas route at multiple positions, and that’s a good thing. The Hahn/Williams rebuild is done. It failed. Now it’s Getz’s turn to try, like it or not. We’ll see if the team is good in 25 and 26. The thing is, Lopez and Dejong feel a lot like Elvis, Harrison, Rollins, Lawrie, Eaton (round 2), Pollock, etc. And I have no faith in Mr. "Vets Don't Need Accountability" to actually play any young players over guys hovering at the Mendoza line. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball_gal_aly Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Why take 2 middle infielders from the Braves, only to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 36 minutes ago, Rowand44 said: Dejong and Nicky aren't actually going to hold anyone back, Looking at the 2016 game by game defensive lineups, Saladino actually edged Jimmy Rollins out of the starting role. Once that was happening, Tim Anderson replaced Rollins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Just now, GreenSox said: Why take 2 middle infielders from the Braves, only to do this? Because the Sox truly believe Lopez will excite the fan base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, fathom said: Because the Sox truly believe Lopez will excite the fan base I'm sure you have no idea, that he is a local guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseball_gal_aly Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, fathom said: Because the Sox truly believe Lopez will excite the fan base It seems they know they're going to suck, so this season is all about "Local Boy Makes Good" Edited November 21, 2023 by baseball_gal_aly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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