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  1. Relax people. Sox are very likely gonna get this done.
    26 points
  2. Hello everyone. Just want to clear a few things up - someone DM'd me this thread today looking for info/clarification on what I know/don't know. -I know the sox are in a very good spot. This bucket (?) guy probably knows more than me. I don't care that he does, in fact I hope he does. Some people are acting like he's talking shit to me, he's not. We're all sox fans here. We all want what's best for the org -I have zero clue what the financials of the offer are. I do know it's 7 years. I assume they have room to budge if they need to. Right now, as far as I'm aware, they don't need to. I would assume it's for an AAV record of about $35MM, so I was just putting two and two together. I could be incorrect there. I wanted to clear that up because people are speaking as if I was stating it as fact. - I know there are a lot of people that don't like me in here. To each there own. I know my humor and style isn't for everyone. I am who I am. - I typically avoid message boards, facebook forums, etc. They can be good communities but they also lead to fans wanting to jump down each others throat. The few times I've meandered to these forums I saw that, so I haven't been here hardly ever since I knew they existed - if anyone has any questions let me know, because I'm not gonna make it a regular thing posting here. I don't want other people's brains seeping into my brain now that I have to cover the sox for my job PS - I'm blogging this as we speak
    20 points
  3. I was really starting to get annoyed that we weren't talking more about the cardinals chances with Goldschmidt I'm glad he brought it up
    13 points
  4. I know more about it than Dave does
    13 points
  5. Seeing You've chosen to ignore content by peavy44. has really given me life.
    9 points
  6. Well there it is guys. Hard not to see how Manny doesn't end up in NY after this extremely insightful information is now public.
    9 points
  7. I don't have any sources. People that do are confident however. Hoping for resolution by this weekend is merely wishful thinking on my part. I think the Sox are in really good shape due to a softer than anticipated market. Pay attention to raBBit and the resident board insider here that keeps dropping good clues. Like the rest of you, I'm anxiously awaiting word. I feel pretty good though.
    7 points
  8. Can we keep the music talk out of this thread please? Maybe take it to PMs?
    7 points
  9. Not from me. This seems to be playing out just exactly as the Sox needed it to. Yankees ownership is not playing ball. Machado/Lozano prefer Sox to Phillies.
    7 points
  10. Thank you for blessing us with your presence.
    7 points
  11. I'll simplify for those catching up on this thread. The Sox signed Jay to a ONE YEAR, $4mm deal. He doesn't strikeout and has OBP better than 90% of the team. He can spell each of the guys in the OF as well as be a late inning replacement for Palka in almost every game. There are two sides of the argument here from what I can tell. Those who are always angry. Those who aren't. Also apparently now we have economic majors on the board who are arguing about JR's pocketbook and how this $4mm affects his ability to spend $4mm in 2025. Carry on.
    6 points
  12. If only to end this ridiculous discussion.
    5 points
  13. If I wanted to read politics, I'd go to a political website. That shit invades enough of our lives; can we have just one place where we can talk about a damn sport and not that crap? Thanks.
    5 points
  14. Caulfield randomly with the bucket of cold water for some reason.
    5 points
  15. He came in a few weeks ago with some info he gleaned from a White Sox FB messageboard about Harper's friends or something. The funny thing is that the info he had was probably right but he types like my dad so everyone makes fun of him. Also he has a disease where he can't stop posting. At first I thought he was kind of funny in a car crash sort of way but now it's grating.
    5 points
  16. I said this in a different thread last night, but if this were the Phillies or Yankees doing this, we'd have multiple posts wondering why Rick Hahn is asleep at the wheel and how little money and obligation that $13 million and one year of commitment is for each of these players.
    5 points
  17. The only embarrassing thing would be if they don't blow away every other offer for him. That's the only thing that matters ultimately, not all these guys on 1 year deals making pennies.
    5 points
  18. I've been at work all day, so props to those who have already said something, but for all of you above.....
    5 points
  19. With the Jay news, the OF of miscast characters becomes a bit more crowded. It's been asked a few times who on the 40 man has options and who doesn't, so I will summarize. Out of Options; potentially at risk of not making opening day roster Yolmer Sanchez (not really at risk) Jose Rondon Leury Garcia Manny Banuelos Juan Minaya Group with Options Remaining; potentially at risk (admittedly varying degrees) of not making opening day roster Daniel Palka (1) Adam Engel (2) Charlie Tilson (1) Nicky Delmonico (3!) Ryan Cordell (1) Caleb Frare (3) Ian Hamilton (3) Dylan Covey (2) Carson Fulmer (1) Thyago Vieria (1) Aaron Bummer (2) Jose Ruiz (2) Ryan Burr (3) James McCann (3) Information complied from https://www.rosterresource.com/mlb-chicago-white-sox/ which I would definitely recommend pinning. It has a ton of great info.
    4 points
  20. I love how all the replies are people who find it funny, and then there's Peavy44 taking it literally and getting angry
    4 points
  21. Here’s to waking up to some good news!
    4 points
  22. For the love of god make it stop.
    4 points
  23. One of these bands does not fit.
    4 points
  24. Random Reddit rumor saying Machado to White Sox will be confirmed tomorrow
    4 points
  25. That’s only if Hahn takes a back seat to KW. You throw Jimenez into an outfield of Robert and Harper, now we’re not only taking Goldschmidt, we’re talking Sale/Quintana reunion. Course not as #1 & #2 because those spots will be filled by Cease/Kopech/Hansen. If the Cardinals sign Moustakas too, what do the cubs do? Shift Bryant to RF, flip Heyward for prospects? Won’t matter if we get Machado
    4 points
  26. Couldn't you have said that before I ordered 500 bootleg Machado jerseys on aliexpress?
    4 points
  27. I know nothing (my name is Dave).
    4 points
  28. There’s an idea. Instead of posting on here every day you can bombard him with your insightful takes. Especially on the weekends.
    4 points
  29. Nobody cares what Chris Russo thinks and to be honest it doesn't matter. He is just another New York based talking head that opens mouth and says stuff. We don't need to be updated on his thoughts
    4 points
  30. Yup. I'm way more embarrassed by the last 10 seasons of White Sox baseball.
    4 points
  31. To put it in perspective we signed Mat Latos to a 1 year, $3mm deal and let him go in May. Nobody cared. We also signed James McCann to a $2.5mm deal to play like 34 games at catcher.
    4 points
  32. So is anyone with me that this is a good signing in a vacuum outside of any Machado implications? It addresses multiple needs at a very cheap price. Good deal. Yonder Alonso, this isnt.
    4 points
  33. People hate on him for being a singles hitter. I would be completely ok with him hitting singles and being on base in front of Machado and Abreu.
    4 points
  34. This is my favorite subplot, the possibility the Sox are doing this without discussing with Manny at all.
    4 points
  35. As we've been hinting for the last few weeks, we have some pretty big changes about to roll out at FutureSox between now at when pitchers and catchers report. The first one is now official and you can read about it here. I would say it's the smallest of the three in terms of impact on our readers, but it is part of the broader plan.
    3 points
  36. Everybody run! Old man Steve has woken up from his nap! We better get off his lawn! 😆
    3 points
  37. I think whoever mentioned Hahn not even doing a conference call after Herrera became official is on to something. That may be the most puzzling and telling thing that has happened this week and gives me some faith we are close to signing Manny. Herrera had a conference call I believe with his comments about Manny this afternoon, but Hahn who typically does hold one, (Alonso trade most recently) hasn’t yet. Couple this with Jay being wrapped up this week. Something about all these things coming together recently just makes me think the smoke is leading somewhere promising.
    3 points
  38. But if someone blew on it that rumor could flame up like the sword of the cherub blocking the entrance to the garden of eden #MixedMannyMachadoMetaphors
    3 points
  39. Hey everyone. Had to rejoin after like a 12 year hiatus. The joy this board has given me over Harpchado has been too great to remain silent anymore. I couldn't remember my old pw or full account details but it's good to be back. That being said...Wednesday is going to be a good day to be a Sox fan I think.
    3 points
  40. When he signs this big contract, he can finally afford a shirt to go under the jacket.
    3 points
  41. 3 points
  42. 3 points
  43. I hate the new thread title, I just glanced at the front page and saw 7/250 and it blended together with 'pending physica'l from the Jon Jay thread. It almost gave me a heart attack. See you in court, soxtalk mods.
    3 points
  44. So his contact is ok with him saying it out loud in a podcast?
    3 points
  45. The other thing is that Jay will lead off and push Moncada into a run producing role which is good for his development. Moncada isn't a leadoff guy.
    3 points
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