caulfield12 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, poppysox said: Makes me think I might not want him after all. Not much of a team guy. Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw. Yup. Forgot about that. Good catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, SoxAce said: Yup. Forgot about that. Good catch. Bauer is one strange dude though. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I can understand Cole’s petulance. Like any great competitor, he undoubtedly believes that even though he’s almost never been used in relief his entire career...that he would have shut down the Nats in the 7th or at very worst kept it at a one run deficit with three more at-bats against a shaky pen at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Apparently, he and Bauer hated each other when they pitched for UCLA, fwiw. I think most of that is on Bauer. We saw what kind of a teammate he is when he chucked that ball over the centerfield wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrad Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, poppysox said: Makes me think I might not want him after all. Not much of a team guy. You do not have to worry the White Sox will NEVER get either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) I just finished listening to last week's Podcast, on NBC Chicago Sports website, discussing whether, or not, the Sox could/should try to acquire Cole. The discussions on this board are much more intelligent than what I just heard. I don't know how those guys have that job, but it's embarrassing. "Yeah, I think the Sox should offer Cole 8 years, $310 Million. It's a pretty safe risk". Well, that's 30 minutes, I'll never get back. Edited November 2, 2019 by Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Lillian said: I just finished listening to last week's Podcast, on NBC Chicago Sports website, discussing whether, or not, the Sox could/should try to acquire Cole. The discussions on this board are much more intelligent than what I just heard. I don't know how those guys have that job, but it's embarrassing. "Yeah, I think the Sox should offer Cole 8 years, $310 Million. It's a pretty safe risk". Well, that's 30 minutes, I'll never get back. While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider.. How about 8 years for $258,333,333.33? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, SoxBlanco said: How about 8 years for $258,333,333.33? I would do this. That is approximately my upper limit, give or take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lillian Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Balta1701 said: While I think Cole's actual contract will be a pretty smart risk (see how movable Greinke, Verlander's contracts have been), I would definitely be out at anything close to that dollar amount. Literally 20% higher than I'd consider.. I agree. When I heard them try to argue that their suggested 8 year, $310 Million was a relatively "safe risk," I just shook my head. $37.5 Million per year, betting on a pitcher's arm, for 8 years, is far from a "safe risk". Again, listening to those clowns was a waste of time. Oh, and I should add that they were advocating a front end loaded contract, at $50 Million per year, for the first 4 years and a player opt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 1:32 PM, SonofaRoache said: Didn't he also say he wasn't an employee of the Astros as well prior to his interview? All true. He was also told to be available for game 7 if they took the lead later but it was not clear if he was agreeing to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, pcq said: All true. He was also told to be available for game 7 if they took the lead later but it was not clear if he was agreeing to do so. Hinch said the agreement was for protecting a lead in the late innings...not sure how the 7th after the first homer didn’t qualify. Or why a 3-2 deficit with three at-bats left to go suddenly disqualified him from pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 7:50 PM, hi8is said: Bauer is one strange dude though. 😆 While your DInosaur and Macaroni and cheese posts surely prove, you recognize weird when you see it . If anyone has any idea what those 2 posts meant besides you I'd be shocked unless I'm the dinosaur and am out of the loop. You know you are the man Trev. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: While your DInosaur and Macaroni and cheese posts surely prove, you recognize weird when you see it . If anyone has any idea what those 2 posts meant besides you I'd be shocked unless I'm the dinosaur and am out of the loop. You know you are the man Trev. Mango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Anthony Castrovince, (MLB writer ) bold prediction is Cole to White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Anthony Castrovince, (MLB writer ) bold prediction is Cole to White Sox. Do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Lillian said: Do you have a link? No because I just saw it when he appeared on MLB Network Hot Stove Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillian Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: No because I just saw it when he appeared on MLB Network Hot Stove Show. Do you remember any more details, regarding his rationale and how the other analysts reacted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: Anthony Castrovince, (MLB writer ) bold prediction is Cole to White Sox. Interesting, bold indeed, but doubt JR is spending that kind of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I would rank them Cole, Stras, and then Wheeler. You have to come away with one of these guys. I don't care how many JR dollars it takes. He has saved enough money over the last few years. Time to spend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, ChiSoxJon said: Interesting, bold indeed, but doubt JR is spending that kind of money They would be in the upper 80 millions total payroll after arb if they signed him. There is no reason to not go after him with how much flexibility we have. Hot Take: Stone has been the anti-Cole to temper expectations so it doesn't end up in another PR explosion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Lillian said: Do you remember any more details, regarding his rationale and how the other analysts reacted? I didn't take it as anything but a bold prediction,not based on any insider info,just going against the grain that he will end up in So Cal and knowing the Sox can afford him if they chose to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/groups/250793442226729/permalink/429191114386960/ I don't know if this will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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