Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=dQP8Gpef8ec Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter White Sox TRADE Luis Robert Jr. to Mets | Sox On 35th Podcast [oH1fhVGg4MH] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT 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. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more! Subscribe to Sox On 35th: Follow Sox On 35th: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: TikTok: r2ZFb8mHUae aenFhLajOL5 9sj2nCipCNr iIpfCVJzm6n F9uFrQtxNKg A1bk5y2JTi9
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. Visit SoxOn35th.com for White Sox news, analysis, commentary, and more! Subscribe to Sox On 35th: Follow Sox On 35th: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: TikTok: r2ZFb8mHUae aenFhLajOL5 9sj2nCipCNr iIpfCVJzm6n F9uFrQtxNKg A1bk5y2JTi9