Dunt Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 White Sox have until this 2 PM EDT to decide if they want to pull him back or not per Jon Heyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This would free up a lot of money. What kind of package could we net for Robertson from the Yankees? Although, I do think it is highly unlikely we let Robertson go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Wow... this is surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I guess Jones could transition into closer. I don't expect to get much in return for him if he is traded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This is interesting. I think I'll wait until after I get some coffee in me to comment further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:23 AM) Wow... this is surprising. Don't think it's surprising in the least bit. And unless they put together a killer package no way we let him go. Not much to see here unless we hear sox are open to neogtiaions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nothing will happen. Robertson will be the White Sox closer next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Let Him Go! Let Him Go! Can't Hold Him Back Anymore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:25 AM) Don't think it's surprising in the least bit. And unless they put together a killer package no way we let him go. Not much to see here unless we hear sox are open to neogtiaions. Surprising because we've heard absolutely nothing regarding us placing anybody on waivers, and with a few hours to go, we hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:28 AM) Surprising because we've heard absolutely nothing regarding us placing anybody on waivers, and with a few hours to go, we hear something. Pretty much everyone gets placed on waivers. I bet Mike Trout has been on waivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Just a wild guess on my part but this sounds like the Yanks put in the claim to make sure Toronto could not have a shot at Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 it will depend on the prospects coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:34 AM) Just a wild guess on my part but this sounds like the Yanks put in the claim to make sure Toronto could not have a shot at Robertson. Maybe but the Yankees were pretty active in trying to add a reliever add the non-waiver deadline and apparently made a decent offer for Kimbrel. They wanted to add another really good reliever to Betances and Miller to try to make games in the playoffs 6 innings since their rotation is nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:44 AM) Maybe but the Yankees were pretty active in trying to add a reliever add the non-waiver deadline and apparently made a decent offer for Kimbrel. They wanted to add another really good reliever to Betances and Miller to try to make games in the playoffs 6 innings since their rotation is nothing special. Good point. They want a 3-headed monster like Kansas City's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 08:44 AM) Maybe but the Yankees were pretty active in trying to add a reliever add the non-waiver deadline and apparently made a decent offer for Kimbrel. They wanted to add another really good reliever to Betances and Miller to try to make games in the playoffs 6 innings since their rotation is nothing special. Good points. Sox are by no means desperate to move Robertson so I am curious to the level of interest the Yanks have. It's probably nothing but at least it's something different to talk about, if only for a matter of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Unlike guys like Henley and Sandoval, Robertson has pitched to his contract so it's not surprising he was claimed. Despite "blown saves" he has pitched well.Wonder if we could even work out a trade. I'd rather keep him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Robertson has a 147 ERA+ and a 2.09 FIP. I know he has a big contract, but I'm not giving him up for anything less than a couple pretty promising middle IF and/or C prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Sox need C, 3B, OF prospects. Don't need MI prospects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Sox need C, 3B, OF prospects. Don't need MI prospects A MI prospect who can actually his is like gold. You can always move him to 3B or a corner OF, or bump one of your other MI prospects to one of those spots if the new guy is better defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Unless Sox are planning on spending this offseason to upgrade the offense, this could be a great chance to acquire some good prospects while freeing up money. No need for a high-priced closer if you aren't serious about competing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I guess I am the only one who would actually think about letting the Yankees take on Robertson's contract without asking for anything in return? (Like when the Sox claimed Rios) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 09:02 AM) I guess I am the only one who would actually think about letting the Yankees take on Robertson's contract without asking for anything in return? (Like when the Sox claimed Rios) Yeah Robertson is too good to do that. The White Sox also don't need the payroll flexibility. I'd consider it for a package of young players including Gary Sanchez though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I guess I am the only one who would actually think about letting the Yankees take on Robertson's contract without asking for anything in return? (Like when the Sox claimed Rios) Robertson is performing much, much better than Rios was when the Sox claimed him, plus the Sox are not nearly as strapped for cash as the Jays were. Not a real good comparison point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I see no scenario where Robertson gets let go. I don't think the Yankees will want to offer enough to get him back, plus I don't think the Sox are motivated to deal him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 09:02 AM) I guess I am the only one who would actually think about letting the Yankees take on Robertson's contract without asking for anything in return? (Like when the Sox claimed Rios) I think you are. Despite Robertson's contract he has value. Papelbon netted Philly a AA pitching prospect and I would certainly think Robertson has more value than Papelbon who is older and more expensive. Imo, there's no chance the Sox just give Robertson away for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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