This is a relatively realistic offseason for the #WhiteSox that I'd be okay with. In all reality, Skubal/King/Freddy etc. are not likely, nor is a star OF contract like Seiya/Randy/Happ.
Mahle in FA feels like a great blend of quality for the cost of his market. He'd instantly be our best starter and still lets you pursue another arm to eat innings and get strikeouts for the rotation.
Going in for Detmers with Carlson feels inevitable if Reid is made available this offseason. Burke becomes the 3 and the rotation is instantly fortified. Schultz and Sandlin can develop more with Castillo being used to spot start and take bulk out of the pen.
I like Burleson to give more quality contact in the lineup and having Gurriel get to platoon the OF on an incentive deal for similar output against lefties.
Bringing in Herrera to spell Teel and get some rotation at 1B/DH makes sense too while also giving you some quality plate appearances. He's a good buy-low candidate who fits our needs.
Newcomb coming back would be worth every penny. He gives you lots of innings from the left side of the mound and can pitch in any circumstance.
Bergolla replaces Acuna as your IF UTIL/base stealer but he's a better hitter. Doyle is an elite defender off the bench for OF depth. Baldwin and Bonemer have time to adjust, creating a competitive expectations for Burleson and Gurriel.
Something like this definitely gets you to the 90 win mark assuming health holds while also giving you flexbility as the next wave of youth gets ready for the pros.
The S&P 500 just posted a 9.8% 10-day rally, one of the greatest ever recorded. Bears say big moves like this are dangerous. History says otherwise.
Looking at the top 20 10-day rallies since 1950, the S&P was higher 12 months later 84% of the time, averaging an 18% gain.
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Per the great @StatsWilliams:
Indiana just tied the largest 4th quarter comeback win in the Finals in the last 50 years.
I can't believe the Pacers did it again. What a remarkable run this has been. And what a start to these NBA Finals.
Brutal: Teams that trailed by 9+ in the final minute of the 4th quarter or OT of a playoff game were 0-1,414 since 1998 entering Wednesday.
Now... they are 1-1,414.
Via @EliasSports h/t ESPN Research
Heartbreaking: Cam Newton struggles with no longer being "Superman" to his 8 kids after losing his NFL salary:
"Being in the NFL, everyone knows there's a large sum of money that comes to you in a short span of time and being away from the game for three years, those checks don't came in the same. Like I got eight kids."
"It hurts me knowing that I can't provide like I once did. It hurts thinking that I'm Superman, but in reality, I'm just a man."
Cam only made $133 million in his NFL career.
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