Machado signs with Padres 10/300

[fathom 2,867]

7 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

WhiteSoxDave just doubled down

https://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/breaking-down-bruce-levines-sox-will-not-go-over-7-years-on-harpermachado-tweet

Just hoping we get a lot of eyeball emojis later

[Quin 874]

2 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

I'm gonna try to summarize today's rumors, both for my sanity and for those who are catching up:

-A respected Dodgers reporter said that he heard from a friend of Machado that he is considering signing with the White Sox

-Bucket re-appeared and said that the Sox feel really good about their chances with Harper and that the Cubs aren't a threat

-Nightengale reported that the Sox have offered Machado a contract and are still in contact with Harper

-WhiteSoxDave reported that the Sox chances with Machado are "good", "great", and "fantastic" between 2 blog posts and predicted that he signs with us within the next 5 days

 

Did I miss anything significant?

Nicky Delmonico's statue announcement, otherwise you're good.

[YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! 724]

I'm really starting to think the Sox will get one of them.

[bmags 2,379]

2 hours ago, macsandz said:

Internally the club is feeling very good about where things stand with Bryce. 

The Cubs are not a factor right now don't believe the media garbage. 

for those that missed it.

[SoxAce 1,423]

I'm just here for the mods thread titles.

[GenericUserName 258]

Imagine if we do end up signing one of these guys how agonizing the wait between it being reported and the Sox officially announcing it will be. 

[TheTruth05 478]

The only info contradicting info seems to be Bucket saying Sox are confident internally they can nab Bryce, but WSD seems to think the org has him viewed as kind of a longshot. That's the way I read WSD's blog at least.

[South Sider 195]

3 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

I'm gonna try to summarize today's rumors, both for my sanity and for those who are catching up:

-A respected Dodgers reporter said that he heard from a friend of Machado that he is considering signing with the White Sox

-Bucket re-appeared and said that the Sox feel really good about their chances with Harper and that the Cubs aren't a threat

-Nightengale reported that the Sox have offered Machado a contract and are still in contact with Harper

-WhiteSoxDave reported that the Sox chances with Machado are "good", "great", and "fantastic" between 2 blog posts and predicted that he signs with us within the next 5 days

 

Did I miss anything significant?

A ton of smoke around here today. Getting real exciting... heres hoping this is over soon.

[iWiN4PreP 185]

I said in a Machado thread about a week ago that we are getting both players. Nothing has changed since then. I was initially worried about hte Clarke report, but it made no sense since the Yankees can't compete with us financially (or at least won't compete financially) over Machado. I considered Machado as good as ours as far as 10 days ago or so.

 

Harper, by all indications, should be ours as well. There's no other suitor outside of Philly. 

 

We're getting both of them boys and gals! 

[BFirebird 50]

This is starting to get exciting.....and I really hope I am getting our hopes up for a big turd.

[BFirebird 50]

Just now, iWiN4PreP said:

I said in a Machado thread about a week ago that we are getting both players. Nothing has changed since then. I was initially worried about hte Clarke report, but it made no sense since the Yankees can't compete with us financially (or at least won't compete financially) over Machado. I considered Machado as good as ours as far as 10 days ago or so.

 

Harper, by all indications, should be ours as well. There's no other suitor outside of Philly. 

 

We're getting both of them boys and gals! 

Don't tease me.....

[DirtySox 843]

Where is this Bucket post/comment?

[yesterday333 118]

1 minute ago, TheTruth05 said:

The only info contradicting info seems to be Bucket saying Sox are confident internally they can nab Bryce, but WSD seems to think the org has him viewed as kind of a longshot. That's the way I read WSD's blog at least.

I took it to mean we are focused on MM right now cuz he will sign sooner, but we are still working with Harper

[yesterday333 118]

Just now, DirtySox said:

Where is this Bucket post/comment?

I think macsandz is bucket...

[Orlando 395]

BRING HIM HOME RICK!

[DirtySox 843]

Just now, yesterday333 said:

I think macsandz is bucket...

Oh.

[CaliSoxFanViaSWside 1,055]

36 minutes ago, yesterday333 said:

Haha this thread is gonna blow up when everybody gets back to work from their lunch break...

Ok might be nice to know what all the fuss is about in the OP or do I have to go to another thread for that ?

[TheTruth05 478]

1 minute ago, yesterday333 said:

I took it to mean we are focused on MM right now cuz he will sign sooner, but we are still working with Harper

I trust Bucket anyway, I'm just surprised 2 different sources didn't agree on that front but if I had to pick I'm def going with Buckets source and not just because it's positive lol

[Jose Abreu 1,426]

Just now, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Ok might be nice to know what all the fuss is about in the OP or do I have to go to another thread for that ?

 

8 minutes ago, Jose Abreu said:

I'm gonna try to summarize today's rumors, both for my sanity and for those who are catching up:

-A respected Dodgers reporter said that he heard from a friend of Machado that he is considering signing with the White Sox

-Bucket re-appeared and said that the Sox feel really good about their chances with Harper and that the Cubs aren't a threat

-Nightengale reported that the Sox have offered Machado a contract and are still in contact with Harper

-WhiteSoxDave reported that the Sox chances with Machado are "good", "great", and "fantastic" between 2 blog posts and predicted that he signs with us within the next 5 days

 

Did I miss anything significant?

 

[bmags 2,379]

2 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Where is this Bucket post/comment?

I posted it, it's the macsandz comment in my last quoted post.

[southsider2k5 1,909]

6 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

I'm just here for the mods thread titles.

You're welcome

[yesterday333 118]

1 minute ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Ok might be nice to know what all the fuss is about in the OP or do I have to go to another thread for that ?

I didn't start the thread. this post was pulled from the other Machado thread...

[DirtySox 843]

Just now, bmags said:

I posted it, it's the macsandz comment in my last quoted post.

Thanks. On the bright side, while searching for "Bucket" posts, I discovered there is a user with the name "BucketsofSemien."

[ron883 943]

8 minutes ago, bmags said:

for those that missed it.

Not buying the Cubs part TBH. I think they are very much in it.

[CWSpalehoseCWS 325]

3 minutes ago, TheTruth05 said:

The only info contradicting info seems to be Bucket saying Sox are confident internally they can nab Bryce, but WSD seems to think the org has him viewed as kind of a longshot. That's the way I read WSD's blog at least.

Yep. I think people also need to remember WSD is also a homer fan, so he is going to be very positive towards their chances, but I do think he has legit sources. I’ll take it either way! Same with Bucket. When he opens his mouth, you best listen.