timbo8 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, Sockin said: Which should never have been Manny. The Yankees lineup is already stacked, Manny wasn't going to push them past the Red Sox. They still need pitching. True but I can see the discussion of how often a p,ayer of this caliber comes along. They could sign him and trade Torres for pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOFHurt35 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, timbo8 said: How is that a scoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, HOFHurt35 said: How is that a scoop? Apparently he said that weeks ago. But I also could have sworn I read other reporters say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, soxfan2014 said: Apparently he said that weeks ago. But I also could have sworn I read other reporters say it. Yep. Dave said that the Yankees were never really serious and weren't fully in on Machado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 There's no way the Phillies could possibly sign both Machado and Harper, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, HOFHurt35 said: How is that a scoop? He said this verbatim like two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: There's no way the Phillies could possibly sign both Machado and Harper, right? Could say the same about the Sox. It doesn't seem likely for any team to give out two of the biggest deals in baseball in one offseason. Edited January 11, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: Apparently he said that weeks ago. But I also could have sworn I read other reporters say it. I mean that's been common knowledge throughout this process. He's starting to turn into Dan Clark but with actual sources. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8Scott Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 So do you guys think that we will hear anything about the Sox signing Manny by the weekend? Today is my birthday and it would be a pretty damn awesome birthday present to have that announcement lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Gr8Scott said: So do you guys think that we will hear anything about the Sox signing Manny by the weekend? Today is my birthday and it would be a pretty damn awesome birthday present to have that announcement lol Honestly, no. And happy birthday. Edited January 11, 2019 by soxfan2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockin Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: There's no way the Phillies could possibly sign both Machado and Harper, right? The issue with the market coming to earth a bit on high price FA is that they (or us) could probably afford both. I think its way more likely now than it was 2 weeks ago. I'm of the opinion that the Sox need to move on one of these guys now in case the Phillies "stupid money" comes to play. Edited January 11, 2019 by Sockin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacock Wrestler Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, Baron said: I mean that's been common knowledge throughout this process. He's starting to turn into Dan Clark but with actual sources. Dave doesn't say something unless he hears it from a reliable source. He'll say whether or not its legit or just an opinion. Dave is nowhere near Dan Clark right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: There's no way the Phillies could possibly sign both Machado and Harper, right? Why would Harper choose the Phillies over the Nats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, Peacock Wrestler said: Dave doesn't say something unless he hears it from a reliable source. He'll say whether or not its legit or just an opinion. Dave is nowhere near Dan Clark right now. I mean they are both in the sort of asshole/douche club but Dave has actual sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughneck Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: Could say the same about the Sox. It doesn't seem likely for any team to give out two of the hugest deals in baseball in one offseason. Yeah, but the Phillies payroll is about $50 mil higher than the Sox before any signing. It's unlikely for the Sox, but it's insane for the Phillies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8Scott Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just now, soxfan2014 said: Honestly, no. And happy birthday. Thanks Bro!! I figure that Manny won't sign until after the Phillies meet with Harper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, soxfan2014 said: Could say the same about the Sox. It doesn't seem likely for any team to give out two of the hugest deals in baseball in one offseason. If the Sox get one and they get one, that's fine with me. But the Sox not getting either of them after all this is my absolute worst nightmare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, chetkincaid said: Why would Harper choose the Phillies over the Nats? This is what I'm still afraid of. Machado to Phillies and Harper back to Nats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Vision Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, HOFHurt35 said: Manny has to be waiting on the this Phillies meeting with Harper. It would be dumb for him not to. Sox fans have to hope Phillies are able to make the Harper deal happen this weekend. I disagree. I think it would be very unwise for Manny to wait until the Phillies/Harper meeting. If John Middleton refuses to leave that meeting without Harper's signature on a contract, then Manny may be left with only the White Sox. It always seemed unlikely to me that the Phillies would seriously try to sign both. If Manny is willing to sign today, though, he could probably get the Sox to bump their offer one more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, chetkincaid said: Why would Harper choose the Phillies over the Nats? A lot of people don't think the Nats stuff is legit. Boras old buddy Ted Lerner helping boost Harper's value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 minute ago, soxfan2014 said: This is what I'm still afraid of. Machado to Phillies and Harper back to Nats. Yep. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Perfect Vision said: I disagree. I think it would be very unwise for Manny to wait until the Phillies/Harper meeting. If John Middleton refuses to leave that meeting without Harper's signature on a contract, then Manny may be left with only the White Sox. It always seemed unlikely to me that the Phillies would seriously try to sign both. If Manny is willing to sign today, though, he could probably get the Sox to bump their offer one more year. I wonder if the front office has dates in mind for bumping the offer. For example: "once it hits this date, we tell him we'll tack on another year if he signs today" type of thing. Obviously they have an idea of how high they are willing to go and I doubt they are anywhere near that yet. Edited January 11, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, chetkincaid said: Why would Harper choose the Phillies over the Nats? Money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitown87 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I can't see the Phillies signing both when they are considered the possible favorite to land Trout next year or whenever he becomes a FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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