White Sox’ Garrett Crochet trade gets mixed reaction from Sun-Times poll voters

After months of speculation — frankly, it felt more like years — the White Sox indeed traded young All-Star lefty Garrett Crochet. They received four youngsters from the Red Sox in return, including that organization’s fourth- and fifth-ranked prospects.

In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we asked voters for their initial takes on the trade.

“Beyond disgusted,” @RonaldVoigt4 commented.

“Have to reserve judgment,” @GeorgeHoldcroft cautioned. “It’s not that long ago that James Shields was the Crochet and Fernando Tatis Jr. was one of the prospects.”

Also, we asked about the Cubs and big-ticket free agents. In short, they’re simply not in that business (though they did trade for star Kyle Tucker on Friday).

“The Cubs are a big-market team acting like a small-market team,” @MeersmanChris wrote. “Stop it and act like the team you should be.”

Last, we asked if the Bears will win another game before the Cubs and Sox do.

“Not unless it’s by the other team’s forfeit,” @ronw_sportsnut cracked.

On to the polls:

Poll No. 1: What’s your initial take on the White Sox’ trade of All-Star pitcher Garrett Crochet for the Red Sox’ Nos. 4, 5, 11 and 14 prospects?

Upshot: Said Sox GM Ghris Getz, “Both teams should feel really good about the return.” Translation: “Please let this work in our favor, baseball gods. Please, please, pleeeeeease … .”

Poll No. 2: Once again, the Cubs have looked away when it comes to the most expensive free agents. How do you feel about that?

Upshot: Look, what are the poor Cubs supposed to do? Aside from the massive resources, the huge, loyal fan following, the iconic ballpark and TV network to boot, they’re just one of the little guys.

Poll No. 3: Will the Bears win a game before the Cubs and Sox do?

Upshot: Made you think a little, did we not?