Author Topic: White Sox - Trades and Rumors (Read 137828 times)

josephc · « **Reply #2925 on:** June 21, 2021, 06:59:10 pm »

Given our long-established track record of acquiring aging bats....

josephc · « **Reply #2926 on:** June 22, 2021, 10:08:28 am »

White Sox, D-backs Discussing Eduardo Escobar Trade

The White Sox and Diamondbacks are reportedly discussing a trade centering on infielder Eduardo Escobar. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors · mlbtraderumors.com

Sox linked to Eduardo Escobar.

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2927 on:** June 26, 2021, 03:00:57 pm »

A deal may be close to fruition as the White Sox just opened up a 40-man roster spot:

Scott Merkin tweet:

White Sox roster moves: RHP Alex McRae outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte

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AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2928 on:** June 26, 2021, 05:30:20 pm »

false hope for a trade as McRae was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Jace Fry's return from the 60-day IL. Fry optioned to Charlotte.

White Sox Reinstate Jace Fry, Outright Alex McRae

The White Sox have reinstated Jace Fry from the 60-day injured list and optioned the left-hander to Triple-A Charlotte.Â To …

MLB Trade Rumors · mlbtraderumors.com

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2929 on:** June 27, 2021, 03:08:19 pm »

Eduardo Escobar is not in the lineup today for the Diamondbacks. A source says he's expected to be traded. A few teams are interested in acquiring him. Destination unknown at this point.

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josephc · « **Reply #2930 on:** June 27, 2021, 03:59:58 pm »

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Word is that the Sox have picked Escobar up.

No word on the return.

josephc · « **Reply #2931 on:** July 02, 2021, 10:45:17 am »

Multiple Teams Now Showing Interest In Eduardo Escobar

Multiple teams have jumped into the Eduardo Escobar derby, slowing trade talks between the D-backs and White Sox. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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now multiple teams are bidding for Escobar.

Probably onto plan B....

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2932 on:** July 02, 2021, 12:54:05 pm »

... or it's "fake news" put out by the D-Backs to Heyman to try and get the White Sox to up their trade offer and bid against themselves. Kind of like when a player agent claims "multiple teams" are interested in signing his client.

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2933 on:** July 03, 2021, 12:18:14 pm »

Hahn: 'Impossible' to predict Deadline deals

Rick Hahn talks White Sox Trade Deadline

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AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2934 on:** July 07, 2021, 01:55:33 pm »

The 1 trade every contender needs to make

Most glaring Trade Deadline needs for each contender

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josephc · « **Reply #2935 on:** July 12, 2021, 09:21:01 am »

Rumor: Atlanta Braves picking up Adam Eaton from the White Sox?

A trade report for a minor leaguer of the Atlanta Braves suggests that a new outfielder may be joining the team after the All-Star break.

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Not sure why, but I’m seeing chatter (mostly from bloggers) about the Braves making a minor move for Eaton.
Would give the Sox some non-prospect most likely, but would maybe be something in return for Eaton.

I wouldn’t hold my breath, but worth watching over the next few days until his DFA period expires.

msf · « **Reply #2936 on:** July 12, 2021, 01:30:28 pm »

Atlanta traded OF Tyler Neslony to the Sox today. Not much but its a player I guess.

josephc · « **Reply #2937 on:** July 12, 2021, 01:59:42 pm »

Eaton officially released.

josephc · « **Reply #2938 on:** July 15, 2021, 10:49:37 pm »

White Sox Acquire Deivy Grullon

The White Sox have acquired catcher Deivy Grullon from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the …

MLB Trade Rumors · mlbtraderumors.com

Deivy Grullon to Sox from TB for cash considerations.

Fallback backup backstop until Grandal is back.

msf · « **Reply #2939 on:** July 16, 2021, 07:17:41 am »

Grullon has been a highly rated defensive catcher and has hit 15-20 homers. Not hitting well for average this year, but typically has had a good bat. Had 2 hits in his debut last night with a homer and 4 RBIs

josephc · « **Reply #2940 on:** July 22, 2021, 09:11:15 am »

OK - 8 days until the deadline with hardly a peep....
Any predictions on the first (major league) trade the Sox pull off, if any?

Obvious options are:
1) Bullpen
2) 2B
3) RF
4) Catcher

BlackSox · « **Reply #2941 on:** July 22, 2021, 09:17:05 am »

With Robert and Jimenez returning, I doubt they get an OFer.

Lots of teams need bullpen help, so that's probably a deadline day deal.

So I'll guess 2B is the first move.

josephc · « **Reply #2942 on:** July 22, 2021, 09:25:21 am »

I'm wondering, bullpen-wise, if they'll decide that moving Cease into a bullpen role for October will be enough of a reinforcement.

Not sure if I'd consider Cease or Keuchel the 5th starter at this point, but my feeling is that power arms adjust better to the bullpen.

Shoeless · « **Reply #2943 on:** July 22, 2021, 10:30:28 am »

No way i let Cease start a playoff game

josephc · « **Reply #2944 on:** July 27, 2021, 03:38:57 pm »

Latest On Interest In Cubs' Trade Chips

12:41PM: The White Sox and Red Sox are two of at least seven teams interested in Kimbrel, 670 The Score's …

MLB Trade Rumors · mlbtraderumors.com

Sox (White and Red) linked to Kimbrel, have also scouted Tepera.

Shoeless · « **Reply #2945 on:** July 27, 2021, 06:54:29 pm »

I doubt it happens. But no way they move Jimi to setup guy. Kimbrel would be one helluva 8th inning guy.

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2946 on:** July 29, 2021, 10:41:03 am »

White Sox To Acquire Cesar Hernandez

White Sox Acquire Cesar Hernandez

The White Sox and Indians are nearing a trade that would send infielder Cesar Hernandez to Chicago. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors · mlbtraderumors.com

White Sox Acquire 2B Cesar Hernandez from Cleveland

The White Sox addressed their second base needs by acquiring CÃ©sar Hernandez from division rival Cleveland ahead of the trade deadline.

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aka Loveland · « **Reply #2947 on:** July 29, 2021, 11:38:48 am »

Really??!! That’s our infield move? 231 .307 .431

Phhhhhhbbbbt

josephc · « **Reply #2948 on:** July 29, 2021, 11:44:54 am »

Plus glove, league-average bat. Gets the 2B slot in the lineup back up to "not a hole" status.

Giving up Pilkington to upgrade to "not a hole" kind of hurts, but that's the price of a contention window I suppose.

AndyMacFAIL · « **Reply #2949 on:** July 29, 2021, 11:50:15 am »

Quote from: aka Loveland on July 29, 2021, 11:38:48 am

Really??!! That’s our infield move? 231 .307 .431

Phhhhhhbbbbt

He had a slow start to his season but has come on strong. This month he's .268 / .337 / .562 with 6 HR and 17 RBI. An .899 OPS this month, just what the Sox offense needs right now and he's a switch hitter. He also was the AL Gold Glove winner at 2B last year.

Not a bad move especially if he only cost them Konnor Pilkington. Although I would have prefer trading someone already on the 40-man roster like Burdi.

Sure beats seeing Leury, Mendick or Yolmer in the lineup every day at 2B for the rest of this year.