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The second White Sox rebuild of the past decade has stripped the roster of nearly all its notable veterans, but center fielder Luis Robert Jr. stands as a holdover from the team’s brief two-year run as a playoff club and a still-prominent trade candidate. Had Robert enjoyed a healthy 2024 campaign he’d likely already be gone, because at his best (e.g. 2023), he’s proven to be a … [Read more...] about White Sox Discussed Luis Robert With Reds, Giants; Trade Before Spring Training Seen As Unlikely

The Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox had been discussing a trade that would have brought All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to Cincinnati. Ken Rosenthall and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported this morning that the two sides could not agree on how much money the White Sox would give the Reds in the trade, so it fell through. How much money could the Reds fail to … [Read more...] about Did a lack of money cost the Reds a Luis Robert Jr. trade?

It happened the way it always seems to happen here in Sports January as the winter gloom encroaches on the lingering light of these too short days. Who Dey gave way, first to Why Dey and finally to When Dey; as in, When Dey Gonna Beat Dem Expectations. Yes, there’s X and UC basketball. There’s kickball over on the west side of downtown. But they remain little more than an amuse … [Read more...] about This New Reds Way Was Always There for Anyone to See

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The Reds announced that right-hander Casey Legumina has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a roster spot for outfielder Austin Hays, whose one-year deal is now official. Legumina, 28 in June, has had a limited role with the Reds over the past two seasons. He logged a combined 22 innings over the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, allowing 17 earned … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Casey Legumina For Assignment