Jack Parkman Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said: Wasn’t Robertson almost traded to the Nats for Luzardo? If only that had gone through...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCsoxfan Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, shago said: Do it You sound like Stan Bowman on steroids. Knowingly lose deals for the sake of a 1y run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Wasn’t Robertson almost traded to the Nats for Luzardo? The Nats had agreed to the deal and then their ownership group later veto'd it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChiSox Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Texsox said: You answered your own question. Hendricks is unsigned because he know as teams with larger budgets lose out on other players they will eventually turn to him and we will get priced out. But from what the foodies have suggested, we could get him now at 3/39 and the Sox are around 3/33. Better to get it wrapped up at 3/39 than to wait till January and have JR unwilling to match say the Dodgers at 3/45 or getting into 4 year deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, SoCalChiSox said: But from what the foodies have suggested, we could get him now at 3/39 and the Sox are around 3/33. Better to get it wrapped up at 3/39 than to wait till January and have JR unwilling to match say the Dodgers at 3/45 or getting into 4 year deals. You know a better offer is coming, the foodies know a better offer is coming, I'm going to assume Hendricks and his agent know this also unless they don't follow the foodies on twitter. So why would he sign now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 13 minutes ago, NCsoxfan said: You sound like Stan Bowman on steroids. Knowingly lose deals for the sake of a 1y run The "do anything for a shiny name" approach has a long history of backfiring across sports. And Snell isn't even that shiny a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakunaMachado Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Agree with all of you. I didn’t like the Eaton move but I can stomach it if they land Hendricks. They need to convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 27 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: Opinion: They went cheap in RF to land Hendriks, but his market is robust and he's seeing if he can get a 4th year. Someone other than the Sox will give it to him, and the Sox will get caught with their pants down yet again, as by the time Hendriks signs elsewhere the other closers have been scooped up. Likely scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SoCalChiSox Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: Opinion: They went cheap in RF to land Hendriks, but his market is robust and he's seeing if he can get a 4th year. Someone other than the Sox will give it to him, and the Sox will get caught with their pants down yet again, as by the time Hendriks signs elsewhere the other closers have been scooped up. Yep. This seems like the most realistic outcome. Thanks, JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, SoCalChiSox said: But from what the foodies have suggested, we could get him now at 3/39 and the Sox are around 3/33. Better to get it wrapped up at 3/39 than to wait till January and have JR unwilling to match say the Dodgers at 3/45 or getting into 4 year deals. This isn't MLB The Show 19. You can't just up an offer and then it is immediately signed because it met a magical number in free agency. That offer will get shopped around to see if it can be realistically beaten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakunaMachado Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, aeichhor said: I’d almost rather do a slightly higher overpay for 3 than go to 4 years... Edited December 14, 2020 by HakunaMachado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, HakunaMachado said: I’d almost rather do a slightly higher overpay for 3 than go to 4 years... Sign for four, trade after 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 If it comes to it, what would you rather do for Hendriks A- 3/39 B- 4/44 C- None of the above, target someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, bmags said: Sign for four, trade after 2. Or just keep him if he's good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, almagest said: Or just keep him if he's good enough. That too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If it comes to it, what would you rather do for Hendriks A- 3/39 B- 4/44 C- None of the above, target someone else. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just now, southsider2k5 said: If it comes to it, what would you rather do for Hendriks A- 3/39 B- 4/44 C- None of the above, target someone else. If B is what it takes I'm fine with that. If they're not going to prioritize another top tier starter having a lockdown bullpen helps cover for the 4/5 starters not going deep in games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HakunaMachado Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, almagest said: If B is what it takes I'm fine with that. If they're not going to prioritize another top tier starter having a lockdown bullpen helps cover for the 4/5 starters not going deep in games. Not my money, but A. I guess B if that is the sign now price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If it comes to it, what would you rather do for Hendriks A- 3/39 B- 4/44 C- None of the above, target someone else. 4/56 is what Robert Murray said the ask might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, fathom said: 4/56 is what Robert Murray said the ask might be 3/42 please. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If it comes to it, what would you rather do for Hendriks A- 3/39 B- 4/44 C- None of the above, target someone else. I'm fine with A or B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 36 minutes ago, SonofaRoache said: This isn't MLB The Show 19. You can't just up an offer and then it is immediately signed because it met a magical number in free agency. That offer will get shopped around to see if it can be realistically beaten. Perfect analogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, fathom said: 4/56 is what Robert Murray said the ask might be I don't think the market will support that even with a vaccine approved and shipping. I wouldn't be shocked at 4/48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 42 minutes ago, aeichhor said: Sounds like the Beefanator read the Passan blurb and changed the wording a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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