The long-anticipated Luis Robert Jr. trade has finally happened, and we're here to break down what it means for your 2026 Chicago White Sox.
In this emergency podcast, Duke Coughlin and Nik Gaur react to the White Sox trading Luis Robert to the New York Mets, closing the book on the last major piece of the previous front office era. The guys discuss why the return feels underwhelming to many fans and whether Chris Getz realistically could’ve done better - or if he should have just kept him instead.
The conversation then shifts to incoming prospects Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley. The two focus largely on Acuña, due to his expected prominent role with the 2026 club. Despite his defensive versatility, speed, and winter-league performance, Duke and Nik have differing opinions on just how good of a prospect Acuña is and just how much long-term value he will provide to the team. Where do you fall in this debate?
Finally, the duo looks ahead: what the $20M in payroll flexibility actually means, why the outfield remains a glaring need, and how the White Sox should approach the rest of the offseason. The episode closes with a reflective send-off for Luis Robert, revisiting favorite moments and acknowledging what could have been.
