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Sox sign veteran righty pitcher Bryse Wilson to a one-year, major league deal worth $1.05 million. Wilson had a 4.04 ERA in 34 appearances last season, nine of which were starts. They also sent Chuckie Robinson to the Angels for cash in an ongoing game of musical catchers.

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ICYMI last night, the Sox and Cubs swung a Crosstown trade that brought veteran catcher Matt Thaiss to the South Side. Yes, another catcher. Here's why, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Sox inform they've signed infielder Andre Lipcius to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. The longtime Tigers farmhand played in 140 games for the Dodgers' Triple-A team last season, with 25 homers and an .809 OPS.

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Another catcher? Yes, another catcher. Here's why the Sox made Tuesday's trade, landing veteran backstop Matt Thaiss in a deal with the Cubs, new at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Crosstown trade alert: Sox get catcher Matt Thaiss in a deal with the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Thaiss was just acquired by the Cubs in a trade with the Angels a month ago. He played in 57 games with the Angels last season and batted .204 with two homers.

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The most important thing happening right now in Chicago baseball is that we’re gonna play Mike Tauchman’s media session on today’s @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social. Come hang out with Sean, Herb and I live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/B_sGjAw...

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Palatine native Mike Tauchman said he didn't have a specific Sox/Cubs loyalty growing up. He watched a lot of Sox as a young kid. He went to Wrigley more as he got older. But his first big league game was Sox-Cards in 1998. Didn't specify which date, but Sox took that series 2/3.

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Why having two top-100 catching prospects is a good problem for the Sox, my latest @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social Weekly over at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Garrett Crochet? Traded. So what’s next? We’re talking about it on today’s @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social. Come hang out with Herb, Sean and I live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/q9steOn...

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

Talkin' Teel on today's edition of @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social. We've got video from the new Sox' catching prospect's media session today, plus more with Sean, Herb and I. Come hang out live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/4qCu2O6...

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Kyle Teel played outfield in college and infield in high school, but he's forceful about his desire to be an MLB catcher. He repeatedly said how much he loves catching. Asked if he'd rather be a catcher for 10 years or a position player for 15, he chose catcher for 15 years.

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Newly acquired catching prospect Kyle Teel said he went on Instagram earlier and saw that Edgar Quero, a fellow top Sox catching prospect, had followed him. He followed him right back.

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ICYMI, yes the Sox plan to pitch Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki. And while they might not be the most likely to succeed, it's not at all ridiculous that they're trying. For once, it's not about the money. An explainer on the situation, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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I needed to provide a lot more info on the Rōki Sasaki situation when I shared that the Sox intend to pitch the hotly pursued Japanese pitcher. Here's an explainer. And a reminder that, for once, it's not all about the Benjamins. New at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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ICYMI, here's what the future holds for the four prospects the Sox acquired in yesterday's rebuild-boosting Garrett Crochet trade. My latest at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Gee, I wonder what my takeaways from Day 3 at the Winter Meetings could be about. Recapping an eventful Sox day in Texas.

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Kyle Teel. Braden Montgomery. Chase Meidroth. Wikelman González. Here's what the future holds for the four prospects the Sox landed in the Garrett Crochet trade, new from the Winter Meetings at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Here's the entirety of Chris Getz's post-trade media session after sending Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox for four prospects today at the Winter Meetings, via our @chgo-sports.bsky.social YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI-s...

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After the emergency edition earlier, we bring you our regularly scheduled Wednesday version of @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social. More Crochet trade talk, Chris Getz's post-trade media session and me live from the Winter Meetings in Texas. Come join the fun on YouTube: youtube.com/live/uYBPh1A...

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Sox expect Braden Montgomery to be full go for spring training after he broke his ankle during the NCAA tournament in June. They want to see what he looks like in center but feel he's good enough offensively to play corner-outfield spots, too. They love the defense, too.

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Chris Getz said Sox believe Chase Meidroth has a chance to break camp with big league team and the ability to slide into major league lineup right away after a really good offensive 2024 season at Triple-A. "We want these guys ready to go in spring training competing for spots."

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Sox now have two top catching prospects in Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Chris Getz said "catching is gold in this game right now" and stated belief that both can be big league catchers for Sox. We'll see if it plays out that way. Teel played other positions in college.

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Chris Getz said the Sox will make a pitch to Roki Sasaki. "We plan on putting together a presentation for Sasaki. He's obviously a very sought after pitcher. We're going to get a crack at it and see if we can convert."

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Chris Getz on chance of trading Luis Robert Jr. this offseason: "Tough to say. I go back to what he can bring to the table. We have to get the front end of the year right, keep him on the field. We'll continue to have conversations, but we're comfortable having him in a Sox uniform."

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Chris Getz feeling good after completing the Garrett Crochet trade here at the Winter Meetings

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Sox officially announce the Garrett Crochet trade. The All-Star lefty goes to the Red Sox in exchange for four prospects: catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-handed pitcher Wikelman González.

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Chris Getz jumpstarted his rebuilding project, trading Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox in exchange for four well regarded prospects. On the Sox' big Winter Meetings move, new at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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In not-as-big-a-deal-as-the-reported-Garrett-Crochet-trade news, the Sox took Brewers minor league pitcher Shane Smith with the first pick in the Rule 5 draft. They also officially announced their one-year free-agent deal with Mike Tauchman, who will make $1.95 million in 2025.

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Some huge Sox news as the sand is running out on the Winter Meetings. Kyle Teel is ranked as the No. 25 prospect in baseball. Braden Montgomery is at No. 54. In deep BoSox farm system, these guys are ranked as their Nos. 4, 5, 11 and 14 prospects.

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Luis Robert Jr. has, according to Chris Getz, "gotten a lot of attention" this winter. But the Sox finding a trade match before the offseason is through just doesn't seem likely. New from the Winter Meetings, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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The Sox lost 121 games last season, then brought back the bulk of their coaching staff under new manager Will Venable. Explaining the coaching stability, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Who will be roaming the Sox' outfield in 2025? After signing Mike Tauchman at the Winter Meetings, here's what the outfield picture looks like on the South Side. The latest from Dallas, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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More takeaways from the Winter Meetings. This was filmed before my Texas barbecue dinner, otherwise the takeaways would have been sausage, pulled pork and Lone Star Beer.

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Here’s today’s full media session with Chris Getz at the Winter Meetings, on our @chgo-sports.bsky.social YouTube channel: youtu.be/GMFLy1xZpyQ?...

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I'm live from the Winter Meetings for today's edition of @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social. I've got the latest on the Sox ready to share with Sean and Herb. Come hang out, it's all happening live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/avZ2lCV...

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

Mike Tauchman is aboard. But what's it mean for Austin Slater and Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi and Dominic Fletcher and Oscar Colás? A look at the Sox' outfield picture, new from the Winter Meetings at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Chris Getz said it's not a stretch to suggest Colson Montgomery could be the Sox' Opening Day shortstop, but obviously that's dependent on how the spring goes for the org's top position-player prospect. Similarly, Getz expects Edgar Quero to compete for a spot this spring.

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Chris Getz said Mike Tauchman will be taking his physical soon and joining the Sox' outfield. He called Tauchman and Austin Slater "a pretty good pair" in right field, speaking less warmly on the idea of Dominic Fletcher or Oscar Colás grabbing playing time there.

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The Sox lost 121 games in 2024, yet seven members of last year's staff are back as part of Will Venable's coaching staff for 2025. Here's why, new from the Winter Meetings at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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Will Venable said there is an importance to bringing in a dependable veteran to complement all the youth on the Sox' pitching staff, something that's still on Sox' to-do list this winter. He said he hasn't yet thought about how playing time in right field will shake out.

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I asked Will Venable what he likes about the newly signed Mike Tauchman: "Just the consistency. Can control the zone, give you a professional at-bat. Good defender, good base-runner. Just one of those guys that you can depend on every day."

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The biggest story surrounding the Sox remains Garrett Crochet, though Chris Getz & Co. aren't in any rush to get a trade done this week at the Winter Meetings. On a potential repeat of last year's Dylan Cease saga, at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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ICYMI late last night, the Sox did what Chris Getz said they'd do and added another right fielder to their growing mix. On the reported import of Mike Tauchman, "The Palatine Pounder," at @chgo-sports.bsky.social ⬇️ allchgo.com/chicago-whit...

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