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[mweb08]

The white Sox went from "start with Holliday or it's a non-starter," to taking a prospect package far worse than what the O's offered for Burnes, all in a matter of weeks.

What a terribly run org. Jeez.

I'm highly skeptical of their position truly being "start with Holliday."

[BaltBird 24]

White Sox got 3 guys who landed inside their top 10 prospects. Thorpe at 3, Zavala at 6, and Iriarte at 9.

Not a terrible haul for Cease.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Classic case of Chi may have liked the Padres guys more than what we offered Milwaukee for Burnes. Seems close enough to label it that way.

[BaltBird 24]

San Diego package was better than what we gave up for Burnes. Granted, Cease has that extra year of control.

[Mackus]

San Diego package was better than what we gave up for Burnes. Granted, Cease has that extra year of control.

Ortiz is a better headliner, IMO. Probably take Hall over the RP. The other two prospects are a good bit more valuable than the comp pick so think overall the Padres offer was stronger. I don't think it's a big difference though, especially depending on your evaluation of Hall who is probably the most volatile piece in either deal.

[Mackus]

Jackson Merrill made the Padres opening day roster and is playing CF in today's game in Korea.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Jackson Merrill made the Padres opening day roster and is playing CF in today's game in Korea.

 

According to Sarah Langs, he's the 4th youngest CF to start on opening day in the divisional era.  Griffey Jr. is #1 and #2 on the list.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Dude is letting the fans at San Diego Sports and Life hear about this mistake

[NewMarketSean]

Jackson Merrill made the Padres opening day roster and is playing CF in today's game in Korea.

 

The Orioles are already preparing their WOW offer for 2030.

[dude]

Dude is letting the fans at San Diego Sports and Life hear about this mistake

 

I have a longer response and was going to include this in some other discussion.  I'm guessing you just wanted to do your Wile E. thing and aren't actually interested in the response.

 

I will say this....are you sure you want to use the Padres the standard for the "smart thing to do"??

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: We Have To Say Something About Jurickson Profar

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Sources: Padres' Marcano faces ban for betting

[BSLChrisStoner]

No hitter for Cease.

[BSLChrisStoner]

The Padres Might Actually Pull This Off

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB trends: Padres reverse course, Guardians' bullpen saves the day and Yusei Kikuchi's post-trade pitch mix

https://www.cbssport...rade-pitch-mix/

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Padres' Tatis: 'Definitely playing' in next month

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Merrill extends with the Padres

[NewMarketSean]

Somehow, all these other teams are able to lock up their young studs.

[Mackus]

Somehow, all these other teams are able to lock up their young studs.

Not all. Depends on the stud's desires and risk tolerance, which is often reflected on their choice of agent.

But not all our players are Boras clients, so have to think part of the lack of signings is because of Elias' risk-aversion. Rutschman in particular we should've signed before he even made his debut. Think after 2023 the ship had sailed on a potential extension for him and while there isn't any evidence, I assume it was entirely Elias who let the opportunity pass.

[mdrunning]

Somehow, all these other teams are able to lock up their young studs.

They're not Boras clients.