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3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. 

A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. 

Sirota is not in the same category as those guys

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4 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. 

A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. 

A competitive balance pick can only be traded once. 

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11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

I will say this deal gives the Dodgers a couple of more pieces that Sox could be interested in with the extra pick and a highly regarded OF prospect. 

A deal could form around an OF prospect (DePaula/Sirota), one of their young Latin SSs (Vargas/Morales) the pick, and maybe even a 40 man guy they want to free up or a guy almost out of options. 

DePaula is worth considerably more than Sirota.  And honestly, we took Nick McClain like nine picks before Sirota (despite what I’d argue a lesser pedigree) and paid him mostly similar money.  I’m just not sure that our front office likes Sirota all that much.  The pick could definitely be of interest though and had the Dodgers not brought back Teoscar I think you could have been on something here.  I think this is simply the Dodgers selling high on Lux’s big second half and adding additional assets they can cash in at a later date.

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20 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

DePaula is worth considerably more than Sirota.  And honestly, we took Nick McClain like nine picks before Sirota (despite what I’d argue a lesser pedigree) and paid him mostly similar money.  I’m just not sure that our front office likes Sirota all that much.  The pick could definitely be of interest though and had the Dodgers not brought back Teoscar I think you could have been on something here.  I think this is simply the Dodgers selling high on Lux’s big second half and adding additional assets they can cash in at a later date.

DePaula is ranked the #48 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.  I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Getz would jump on a one-for-one swap of Robert if offered, while dumping Robert’s salary for Jerry.  I don’t see it happening though since the Dodgers are already stacked.

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14 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

DePaula is ranked the #48 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.  I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Getz would jump on a one-for-one swap of Robert if offered, while dumping Robert’s salary for Jerry.  I don’t see it happening though since the Dodgers are already stacked.

Yeah, the rumor is Getz would need one meaningful piece to move Robert and DePaula would certainly qualify IMO.  My guess is that was never on the table or else Getz would have jumped on that.

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https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2025/01/06/how-cincinnati-reds-gavin-lux-trade-impacts-matt-mclain-noelvi-marte/77499453007/

Argues Lux will get most of  his time replacing Marte (AAA bound) at 3B but also LF DH 2B possibly even 1B.  Jack of all trades/utility role envisioned.

Doesn't seem like Cincy has any plans to repackage him at all.

Dealt India to demonstrate faith in McLain leading team again like he did two seasons ago...opened up second base officially.

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37 minutes ago, oldsox said:

Correct.  LA is set with Edman in Center. They don't need Robert.

Not "needing" a very good player has never really stopped LAD before. I wouldn't rule them out, though I'd still hold Robert for now if I were Getz. 

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1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

Really good deal for both sides.  It's disappointing when they miss out on great opportunities.  

Where would Lux play for the White Sox?

His best position is second...and that's precisely where we have the most prospect depth currently.

And you'd be flipping him at trade deadline 2026 or extending him?

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