CWS Acquire Reliever Cam Booser from BOS

[Chicago White Sox]

4 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

I like this move because it led to the cutting of Julks.

I would have DFAed Shewmake first, but neither will make it to Opening Day so it doesn’t really matter

[WhiteSox2023]

7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I would have DFAed Shewmake first, but neither will make it to Opening Day so it doesn’t really matter

He’s likely the next cut if there is an additional acquisition that requires a 40-man spot.

[Timmy U]

Wtf?! Why the hell are they trading Fajardo for a 32 year old DFA guy?! I hate this!

[ChiSox59]

13 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

Wtf?! Why the hell are they trading Fajardo for a 32 year old DFA guy?! I hate this!

I don't really know that he's a DFA guy. He wasn't DFA to my knowledge, and probably has some value coming off a really solid season due to all the cheap control even at his age.

Certainly fair to question why you'd trade an 18 year old pitcher with solid DSL results for a low upside reliever in the Sox current circumstances. 

[Bob Sacamano]

3 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I don't really know that he's a DFA guy. He wasn't DFA to my knowledge, and probably has some value coming off a really solid season due to all the cheap control even at his age.

Certainly fair to question why you'd trade an 18 year old pitcher with solid DSL results for a low upside reliever in the Sox current circumstances. 

I think he meant he’s likely a guy who’s low on the bullpen totem pole that could be a DFA guy at some point.

[WestEddy]

7 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said:

I don't really know that he's a DFA guy. He wasn't DFA to my knowledge, and probably has some value coming off a really solid season due to all the cheap control even at his age.

Certainly fair to question why you'd trade an 18 year old pitcher with solid DSL results for a low upside reliever in the Sox current circumstances. 

Booser throws 96. Maybe they see closer upside. Or at least lefty setup upside. If he's that, they can trade him for two Fajardos in July.

[caulfield12]

"Fajardo, 18, made his professional debut in 2024, posting a 3.91 ERA (22 ER/50.2 IP) in 13 starts for the Dominican Summer League White Sox. The right-hander struck out 64 batters while issuing only eight walks and allowing only two home runs. Born in Venezuela, Fajardo signed with the White Sox as an international free agent in February 2024."

mlb.com

 

Shouldn't a conpletely rebuilding team be making the exact opposite move...trading any vets for youth?

[WestEddy]

3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

"Fajardo, 18, made his professional debut in 2024, posting a 3.91 ERA (22 ER/50.2 IP) in 13 starts for the Dominican Summer League White Sox. The right-hander struck out 64 batters while issuing only eight walks and allowing only two home runs. Born in Venezuela, Fajardo signed with the White Sox as an international free agent in February 2024."

mlb.com

 

Shouldn't a conpletely rebuilding team be making the exact opposite move...trading any vets for youth?

No. 

[caulfield12]

4 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

Booser throws 96. Maybe they see closer upside. Or at least lefty setup upside. If he's that, they can trade him for two Fajardos in July.

That's what we heard about Leasure...closer upside the Dodgers didn't notice.

96 Is just a pedestrian FB these days from a reliever.

[caulfield12]

7 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

No. 

Will this guy be part of their next playoff team?

We traded Burger when he was "too old" at 26/27 but now our niche is suddenly thirty something veteran relievers?

 

Almost Feels like Fajardo is now guaranteed to one day break out with the Red Sox, just like Romy Gonzalez last year...

Edited 20 hours ago by caulfield12

[caulfield12]

https://www.sonsofsamhorn.net/index.php?threads/cam-booser-to-white-sox-for-yhoiker-fajardo.44618/

Looks like they simply had to open up a spot for Patrick Sandoval on the 40 man...who won't even pitch until the second half.

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/prospects-live/2024/8/20/one-underrated-prospect-from-every-american-league-organization
Chicago White Sox - RHP Yhoiker Fajardo
Fajardo has been a standout 17-year-old arm in the DSL this season. He throws primarily a two-pitch fastball/slider combination. The fastball has touched the mid-90s and the slider sits more in the low-80s with late bite. It’s a raw profile, but Fajardo already touches the mid-90s and should be able to add a tick or two more to that as he fills out his 6-3 frame. The two-pitch mix has generated a ton of strikeouts in the DSL this season. Across 50.2 innings of work, Fajardo struck out 64 batters. He pitched to a 2.50 FIP and walked just eight batters in the process. He commands the strike zone well with an easily repeatable delivery but will have to round out the pitch mix to find more success stateside. He allowed a .256 BAA and will have to improve that in the Complex League once he makes his way there.

Edited 20 hours ago by caulfield12

[Y2Jimmy0]

The Sox absolutely think they’ll get more than Fajardo for Booser. He’s 32 but he’s not even arb eligible and has 5 years of control and three options. I get it. 

[caulfield12]

6 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

The Sox absolutely think they’ll get more than Fajardo for Booser. He’s 32 but he’s not even arb eligible and has 5 years of control and three options. I get it. 

The fastball has touched the mid-90s and the slider sits more in the low-80s with late bite. It’s a raw profile, but Fajardo already touches the mid-90s and should be able to add a tick or two more to that as he fills out his 6-3 frame.

At 17-18 years old...not 32.  Also REALLY good control for a LA pitcher at that age.

Unless they're going for "The Rookie II" Disney-like feel good story.

Edited 20 hours ago by caulfield12

[PaleAleSox]

5 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

The fastball has touched the mid-90s and the slider sits more in the low-80s with late bite. It’s a raw profile, but Fajardo already touches the mid-90s and should be able to add a tick or two more to that as he fills out his 6-3 frame.

At 17-18 years old...not 32.

Unless they're going for The Rookie II Disney-like story.

I think he means the Sox think they'll be able to trade Booser at a later date for something better than Fajardo.

[Timmy U]

I hope they get more for this guy than they got for Brebbia, Wilson, Dominic Leone etc.

[Bob Sacamano]

If throws the ball great for half a season, cash in on him in July.

[The Grinder]

2 hours ago, Sambuca said:

Dude will probably go back to being a carpenter after finding out he’s been traded to the White Sox. 

Maybe JR can multi task him doing maintenance around the park

[WestEddy]

28 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

That's what we heard about Leasure...closer upside the Dodgers didn't notice.

96 Is just a pedestrian FB these days from a reliever.

I'm not understanding. Are you saying that no pitcher who has been described as having closer or setup upside has ever been successful? Or are you using one single example to say that the White Sox should never make trades to upgrade their bullpen? Neither make much sense. 

[WestEddy]

27 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Will this guy be part of their next playoff team?

We traded Burger when he was "too old" at 26/27 but now our niche is suddenly thirty something veteran relievers?

 

Almost Feels like Fajardo is now guaranteed to one day break out with the Red Sox, just like Romy Gonzalez last year...

Yes, he will be part of the next playoff team. And if not, players we get in trade for him will. 

I never heard anybody say that Burger was "too old", and that's why he was traded. I heard that KW hated Hostetler and he hated the Burger pick. 

If you're using Romy Gonzalez as a comparison, then I guess you're saying that one day, Fajardo will have a good season as a bullpen arm when a manager figures out how to use him in ways that he doesn't get exposed, and clobbered. 

[wegner]

3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Yep, just what this team needs.  More old players like Tauchman and Slater.

Who's Slater.....did I miss something?

[wegner]

51 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

I hope they get more for this guy than they got for Brebbia, Wilson, Dominic Leone etc.

Don't we still have Wilson? I've really gotta keep up.

[Tony]

1 hour ago, caulfield12 said:

Will this guy be part of their next playoff team?

We traded Burger when he was "too old" at 26/27 but now our niche is suddenly thirty something veteran relievers?

 

Almost Feels like Fajardo is now guaranteed to one day break out with the Red Sox, just like Romy Gonzalez last year...

If anything, my guess is they believe they can get a prospect closer to the majors than a 17 year old, that is the logic. They must see something in him, think they can get more out of him than others. That obviously remains to be seen and the Sox, at this point, should not be trusted or given the benefit of the doubt in really any situation…but there is logic to the deal. This guy has 15-20 solid innings, gets flipped for a AA player in July. 

[WhiteSox2023]

26 minutes ago, wegner said:

Don't we still have Wilson? I've really gotta keep up.

Yes, he was one of the many bad reliever acquisitions that Getz made last year.

Edited 19 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[WhiteSox2023]

34 minutes ago, wegner said:

Who's Slater.....did I miss something?

You don’t even want to know.

Edited 19 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside]

1 hour ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

The Sox absolutely think they’ll get more than Fajardo for Booser. He’s 32 but he’s not even arb eligible and has 5 years of control and three options. I get it. 

Plus you can't overlook what he did when he came up.

The BP sucked like really sucked.If you think having a worse record than 2024 is possible maybe improve the bullpen ,get a hold of some decent arms and have some competition for some spots with guys who can throw strikes.