LittleHurt05

I know that JR will be involved at some level, he has to be. I just think that it is a situation where the sports team has to take priority over the bottom line/negotiating and he's never ever been that type of owner. I feel as if the White Sox NEED to sign one of these two players, even if you give up more than usual at the bargaining table. I question how much JR is willing to give up, he's not about that life.

The more JR gets involved, the less likely it is Machado or Harper signs with the Sox. I don't think there's any arguing that.

At least in MLB/NHL/NBA it's a longer series so there are more ups and downs but it can still be more fulfilling, even in a loss. In the NFL, you get so excited about your season and then it suddenly all comes down to 3 hours.

When you have an owner who is well known for being cheap and valuing image and loyalty over winning, that's what happens. Its years of frustration boiling over, not this one negotiation

I think this situation is very reflective of MLB's current labor issues. While Murray is a top 10 pick, he's lucky to have been offered the $4 million signing bonus. After that, a player in his position probably won't earn a million dollar salary until his 3rd or 4th season in the majors and that's after how many years it takes him to move through the minor leagues. It's so slanted in favor of the teams and it's why they have such little incentive to sign older free agents, when they have so much control over these younger player. it's also why players are so quick to sign those early team-friendly extensions, because they have to wait to so long to get paid, which makes it riskier and riskier.

Felix's shady cousin

Yes, it happens all the time.

Phil Rogers works for Forbes? Say what now?

Sorry but I missed the sarcasm you were going for in this post, cause the Chargers were 9-0 in games played outside of Los Angeles this season.

I agree, If Passan is reporting it, then you know it's legit and shit is getting real. Hes almost the Woj of MLB.

This Friday on the Today show, Alshon Jeffrey discusses blowing a playoff game with Cody Parkey.

Well the 3 teams that won so far didn't have to face Big D**k Nick, that's the most important factor.

Chargers finally get burned by the 10 AM PST kickoff, this is brutal. Pretty sure CBS just aired a Bears playoff tickets on sale now commercial. Whoops.

Very good news if Harper signs with Philly, but I'm always weary of a mystery team swooping in, until Machado actually signs the contract.

If Cody Parkey had hit that field goal vs Miami, Soldier Field would be rocking tonight. Just sayin.