AJ123 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stealth G.O.A.T. said: He isn't obligated to explain anything. I understand that, but then why post them at all, I guess? Not trying to be argumentative it’s just that especially as wound up as some of the fan base is, it’s frustrating especially given that he has to know that will get a reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL1 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, AJ123 said: I get that and I don’t doubt it..it would just be cool if we didn’t get eyeballs with no explanation at all that just sit out there for days, and then radio silence. I think the whole eyeball thing comes from breaking story with full details that other people are not supposed to know. I'm sure he got in trouble for going into details and was asked to tone it down. Edited January 28, 2019 by EL1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stealth G.O.A.T. said: He isn't obligated to explain anything. They're also not naive enough to believe that they can post something vague without an army of people jumping to the conclusion that something is about to happen...so when one of them posts open eyeballs or the other one says "They get things done on wednesday", they know how that's going to read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: While going around baseball twitter, I feel the need to share this tweet from Bill James Bill James has gone completely off the deep end at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stealth G.O.A.T. said: He isn't obligated to explain anything. And they don't need to risk losing their sources. These guys have connections and share as much as they are comfortable with. Share too much, and they could lose that source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth G.O.A.T. Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: They're also not naive enough to believe that they can post something vague without an army of people jumping to the conclusion that something is about to happen...so when one of them posts open eyeballs or the other one says "They get things done on wednesday", they know how that's going to read. And that's ok..... People can read things however they'd like. People questioning their sources are a little absurd at this point given they both have solid track records. Edited January 28, 2019 by Stealth G.O.A.T. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) What's annoying is when the eyeballs are posted, clearly indicating the/they are not going to share info over Twitter, only for every person who comments on it to ask exactly what it is about, guess which player(s) it involves, etc. like he is suddenly going to confirm it just because they asked. Edited January 28, 2019 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth G.O.A.T. Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, hogan873 said: And they don't need to risk losing their sources. These guys have connections and share as much as they are comfortable with. Share too much, and they could lose that source. EXACTLY. If they share something, even if it's something as small as 👀, it's legit. Maybe something holds it up. Maybe it falls apart. Maybe it happens. Regardless, people should just be happy to get some info. Especially given how this offseason has been where solid info is concerned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, EL1 said: I think the whole eyeball thing comes from breaking story with full details that other people are not supposed to know. I'm sure he got in trouble for going into details and was asked to tone it down. Pretty sure he almost blew up the Shields trade. Shame really. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, Bad Hombre said: WSD has proven to be 100% legit with his sources. He has scooped numerous White Sox transactions the last couple years. The problem is posting x and x. Or hinting at big things coming down on x date. He tries to get eyeballs too much. There is such a thing as leaking legit info not speculative info. Unless his source says the sox just signed Manny or are making an announcement soon, they are most likely just speculating on things. He seems to go out of his way at times to post those speculations bc they gain the most eyeballs, despite knowing they are most likely untrue. I have a problem with this, making posts for eyeballs alone is what turns a lot of people away from him and garners most of his ridicule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stealth G.O.A.T. said: EXACTLY. If they share something, even if it's something as small as 👀, it's legit. Maybe something holds it up. Maybe it falls apart. Maybe it happens. Regardless, people should just be happy to get some info. Especially given how this offseason has been where solid info is concerned. But it's not legit, it's his source speculating on things. Unless his sorce his Jerry, Hahn, or KW his source is as good as the janitor that cleans Hahn's office 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Moncada said: But it's not legit, it's his source speculating on things. Unless his sorce his Jerry, Hahn, or KW his source is as good as the janitor that cleans Hahn's office If you knew the info Dave knows today, and hasn’t made a peep about, you’d likely sing a different tune. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiebs13 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, iamshack said: If you knew the info Dave knows today, and hasn’t made a peep about, you’d likely sing a different tune. well shack, then what is that news lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, iamshack said: If you knew the info Dave knows today, and hasn’t made a peep about, you’d likely sing a different tune. 👀👀👀👀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, iamshack said: If you knew the info Dave knows today, and hasn’t made a peep about, you’d likely sing a different tune. 3 minutes ago, iamshack said: If you knew the info Dave knows today, and hasn’t made a peep about, you’d likely sing a different tune. If he hasn’t said a peep about it, how would you know what he knows? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kiebs13 said: well shack, then what is that news lol No reason to get you guys riled up. We’ll just let Passan tell you when the time comes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellysox Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: Bill James has gone completely off the deep end at this point. Yes, and probably overdue for a vacation by the looks of it?! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 40 minutes ago, Soxbadger said: People are really missing the point of the post. It was about why Lozano and Boras historically have been different at negotiators, and why its hard to compare the negotiation of Harper/Machado. If people disagree with that fine, but Boras had JD sit out an entire season. Again, I could have said "MLB" but I presumed most people on this message board would understand the reference. It wasn't an MLB season though. He wasn't being recalled directly to the majors. He missed parts of two MiLB seasons, sort of, as he did play independent ball instead. He held his player out and didn't sign right away, but he didn't sit out an entire season. Again, that is why people are confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just now, Dick Allen said: If he hasn’t said a peep about it, how would you know what he knows? Because he’s not the one that told me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiebs13 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, iamshack said: No reason to get you guys riled up. We’ll just let Passan tell you when the time comes. if he didn't make a peep how do you know?!?! we've got a conspiracy here! EDIT: and I have seen your other response. I will quit with my sarcastic responses now. Edited January 28, 2019 by Kiebs13 addition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just now, iamshack said: Because he’s not the one that told me... How would anyone know what he knows if he hasn’t said a peep about it? 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, iamshack said: Because he’s not the one that told me... What a twist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiebs13 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just now, Dick Allen said: How would anyone know what he knows if he hasn’t said a peep about it? this is also a good point lol 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: How would anyone know what he knows if he hasn’t said a peep about it? Ever think that maybe people get info at the same time? Technology these days... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: If he hasn’t said a peep about it, how would you know what he knows? If a tree falls in the woods........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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