Luis Robert Jr.'s trade rumors swirl again. Although, this time it feels like a backup plan if the New York Yankees cannot re-sign Cody Bellinger or land premium free agents such as Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette.

Host Todd Welter goes over New York Post baseball insider Jon Heyman reporting that the Yankees checked in with the White Sox about a potential trade. He goes over how it feels like a deal will only happen if the Yankees are desperate enough to make a big move.

He also breaks down potential Yankees trade packages, why the Sox may wait for peak value, and what it means for Chris Getz's rebuilding timeline.

White Sox fans sound off on the prospect of trading Kyle Teel, with passionate mailbag reactions to rumors of his potential return to the Boston Red Sox. Is asset multiplication worth it for Chicago’s catching depth, or does Teel project as a franchise cornerstone? Get analysis on trade value, prospect rankings, and why both organizations face challenging decisions in their pursuit of future success.

0:00 — Luis Robert Jr. Trade Rumors

Todd Welter opens the show by diving into the latest Luis Robert Jr. trade rumors, particularly focusing on the Yankees’ interest. He discusses why Robert seems to be New York’s “Plan B,” and breaks down the Yankees’ potential approach given stalled talks with Cody Bellinger and other targets.

9:38 — Yankees Trade Package Analysis

Todd Welter analyzes what a Yankees trade offer for Luis Robert Jr. might look like. He evaluates New York’s prospect depth, why Chicago might not find the fit compelling, potential one-for-one deals, and how the financials could impact trade possibilities.

20:33 — Mailbag: Kyle Teel Trade Reactions

Todd Welter transitions to answering listener mailbag questions. The focus is on reactions to the previously discussed (and critiqued) idea of trading Kyle Teel, sharing fans’ thoughts and his own analysis on the value of young catchers and possible trade scenarios.

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Could this be the worst deal ever suggested? Host Todd Welter breaks down Boston's legendary sports talk radio station WEEI's Red Sox podcast making wild three-team swap suggestion involving Jarren Duran going to the New York Mets, Brett Baty and Christian Scott coming to the South Side, Kyle Teel going to Boston and Jordan Leasure headed to New York. He discusses why that would never happen. If it did, it would be organizational negligence.

Key topics include the White Sox's rebuild strategy, projected WAR rankings for AL Central rivals like the Tigers and Royals, and the outlook for the South Side’s underrated farm system. Welter explores executive insights on pitching prospects, potential breakout stars, and what improvement actually means for the team in 2026. Can the White Sox close their talent gap and return to contention, or do wins and losses really matter during the rebuild?

0:00 — Worst White Sox Trade Idea
Todd Welter introduces the show and dives into dissecting a three-team trade proposal involving the White Sox, Red Sox, and Mets. Strong opinions on why the suggested trade is historically bad.

10:58 — Wins & Losses Don’t Matter
Todd Welter shifts focus to why wins and losses aren’t the key metric for evaluating the White Sox in 2026, especially in the context of rebuilding and talent development.

20:49 — Farm System & Prospect Analysis
Todd Welter presents a Minor League Monday report, detailing where the White Sox system stands according to MLB executives. Analysis on recent prospect polls and the club's developmental outlook.

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Chicago White Sox fans, is blowing past Vegas’ win projection the biggest sign of a successful rebuild? Host Todd Welter explains that while internal improvement of the young core is the biggest goal of 2026, easily blowing past the low win over/under would be a nice of progress for the rebuild.

Welter explores why internal improvement—like Colson Montgomery becoming a star and Murakami launching 30+ homers—trumps the win column for 2026. With key names such as Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, Chase Meidroth, and Shane Smith highlighted for their development potential, the show unpacks how incremental wins, major prospect debuts, and bounce-back performances (Luis Robert Jr. included) could shape the team’s long-term contention window.

The episode breaks down recent roster rumblings, including the Drew Romo waiver claim and what it means for Korey Lee’s White Sox future. Fan poll results reveal a buzz around Braden Montgomery’s anticipated debut and ongoing debates over adding pitching versus trusting young talent. Will the South Siders’ offseason moves translate into meaningful improvement—or signal more tough seasons ahead

0:00 – White Sox 2026 Outlook & Wins/Losses Debate
[00:00:03] Todd Welter discusses the importance of internal player development over win totals for the upcoming White Sox season, why Vegas has the over/under so low, and what benchmarks would signal genuine progress in the rebuild. Includes his perspective on what really matters in 2026 and setting expectations for fans.

11:10 – Catcher Moves & Korey Lee’s Future
[00:11:10] Todd Welter breaks down a recent minor transaction at catcher (claiming Drew Romo), what it means for Korey Lee’s status with the club, and the broader implications for roster construction and positional depth moving into 2026.

20:04 – Fan Polls: Prospects & Offseason Priorities
[00:20:04] Todd Welter recaps fan poll results on which prospects excite fans most for a 2026 debut (highlighting Braden Montgomery), and analyzes poll feedback on which moves—starting pitching, relievers, right field—should be prioritized before Opening Day.

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